Remeber we are assuming I’m 5 year old kid so you can’t judge me for being stupid or ignorant.
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A therapist is trained to be able to distinguish unhealthy venting/dumping and find the important parts in what you discuss with them.
A therapist is trained to respond non-judgementally and constructively to help you process your issues as well as just listening when that’s what you need.
A therapist is trained to be emotionally resilient enough to hear about your trauma and have appropriate professional boundaries if that becomes too much for them or you.
A therapist is able to be detatched from the situation and impartial without letting their emotions impact their judgement or you.
The bestie or internet stranger you’re trauma dumping to is none of those.
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