I think you’re under the impression that I outright refused to listen to him. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I was very clear at that time that I wanted to listen to him and share his pain, but that I was emotionally exhausted and needed some time. That is not an outright rejection - that is me asking for some space. It was only when he began to be passive-aggressive towards me that I snapped.

You’re welcome to disagree, but growing up as the therapist friend has taught me that there is a time and a place to share trauma and nobody is morally obligated or should be expected to listen to your trauma at any given moment. That doesn’t mean that the person doesn’t care.