The article states "We all have that friend, who constantly talks about their problems without stopping to consider how others are feeling." Do you have a friend like that?

Unlike venting, trauma dumping is done in an "unsolicited, unprepared way, where a person dumps traumatic thoughts, feelings, energy onto an unsuspecting person," whether it be a close friend or a stranger on social media. There's a fine line between venting and dumping. Experts say the latter is "toxic" and "damaging," because trauma dumping doesn't include or respect the consent of the listener and often seems one-sided. Have you ever "trauma dumped" before?

In any healthy friendship, "it's always important to express yourself and ask someone if they're ready to listen to your problems," says Judith Orloff, a psychiatrist. Before you tell your friends or family your problems, do you ask if they have the space/time/mental health to listen?

Have you ever had to end a friendship,relationship or cut a family member off due to trauma dumping?