trauma dump

Definitions

To divulge one's personal difficulties inappropriately or without the consent of the listener.

informal

Examples

“I am not these men's therapists and I am not here for them to trauma dump⟳ while they neglect⟳ to consider⟳ my feelings or even listen⟳ to my stories.”

“He was meant to be making Adam feel⟳ better, not trauma dumping his own⟳ sorry past.”

“Many [professors] are happy to accommodate students or compromise on deadlines to an extent. There's no need⟳ to trauma-dump in your email—keep⟳ it simple and polite. Outline briefly where you're struggling and offer⟳ a time frame or plan⟳ that would allow⟳ you to complete⟳ the work⟳ in full.”

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