Trauma Dumping

Content Warning? This is not an actual trauma dump. At least, not intentionally. But what it is, is a discussion of the practice as it relates to me. This is MY Buddy. That’s his name and this is what he looks like after I’ve trauma dumped on him. What IS Trauma Dumping In short, it’s the oversharing of ones trauma without the enthusiastic consent of the one you’re “dumping” on which will in turn, probably traumatise them as well. My problem Anyone who has known me for a little while knows I’ve got problem. Medical problems. They’re still going. And they’ve largely left me unable to work or do much of anything. But I do go outside occasionally. Mostly medical appointments but sometimes I’ll pop in to work for supplies and to say “Hi” to everyone. Inevitably I run into a regular who hasn’t seen me for awhile. Naturally, they want to know how I’m doing. I do try to keep this brief. Keep it light. But my regulars are curious and strangely enough, they also care so they keep digging. And…