(Inactive, on a break. Expect very slow responses please. ) https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/Lavsupdatesthread_266226/?p=3 *spots a nice human* Hey there! I've dealt with a lot, and I want to let you know that if you are dealing with a lot too, you are not alone. It helps to just talk about stuff!!! Feel free to reach out and talk to someone-it helps. Please see- I am sorry if I am unavailable while you are reading this, so please talk to another listener [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] if you want support now. Or if you want you can drop me messages and I'll reply within 48 hours. I am here for you! 💜I am now an ATL so both teens and adults can message me💜 Please note- I am generally unavailable for casual chats. 💜   💜💜Let's make it a happier place for everyone!!💜💜 Quick note- I am no longer an ambassador. For any VL related queries, please reach out to @ASilentObserver [http://7cups.com/@ASilentObserver] I can talk about most topics. Chats I am uncomfortable with- Self harm, a member under influence, parenting (like I'm uncomfortable talking about things from a parental point of view. If you want to talk about your parents, that's okay) Members- Please go through the first part of my bio before sending me a message/request (I've indicated till where). If that seems like a lot you can simply read the highlighted and underlined portions I chat for not more than 45 minutes at a time. I am here to listen compassionately and without judgement. The chat will be confidential.💜💜 I can talk about all topics except self harm and parenting. (You can talk about your parents, but not about your kids please).💜 I am uncomfortable chatting about self harm (due to personal reasons) If you want to talk about it please contact another listener. Also if you are thinking about doing it now then please contact a crisis resource 7cups.com/crisis [https://www.7cups.com/7cups.com/crisis] I am uncomfortable talking to members who are under the influence (of alcohol or any other narcotic substance) I am comfortable chatting with neurodiverse members and DID/OSDD systems. I do take chats about sexual assault, PTSD and LGBTQ+ issues💜💜 I do take chats on sexual health (but I am very selective here). Please don't ask me to control your urges or for any inappropriate "help". Please keep in mind that this website is for emotional support, and I would appreciate it if you can be respectful and considerate. I may be unfamiliar with some of the topics you may want to talk about, but I can read up on them during the chat or in-between chat sessions...since sadly I can't know everything (though I wish I did). However if I didn't mention a topic, I am comfortable talking about it. My triggers- Self-harm (and related descriptions). For all members- before reaching out to chat, please check my status- Red(offline)- I am offline and not replying. However you can still drop messages and I will get back to you later. Response time 48 hours Green(online)- I am online, free and open to your chat requests… Orange(Busy)- I am here but I already am talking to too many people here or busy somewhere on 7cups so I am unable to give you the attention you deserve. I recommend you to look for another listener by clicking here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/].... Response time 3-4 hours max.  Note for all members Please note that if I am in the chatrooms and my status is offline, that means I am not currently available for chatting in the PMs.(Usually it means I am about to log out soon and therefore can't chat). In that case you can send me a PM and I'll get back to you in 48h. I do care about you a lot because you are an awesome person...I'll do my best to support you!! If I am unable to do so for any reason, please feel free to reach out to another amazing listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. You may not be comfortable with me, and I totally respect that and want you to get the best help possible. My PMs are a safe space where you can talk about things, and I am here for you. I care for you all💜💜 I have been facing memory difficulties (due to dissociation), so I may not always remember details about what you tell me, or sometimes I might lose track of what you are talking about. I sometimes might also miss out on tags or messages for the same reason, in which case you are very welcome to follow up with me or tag me again within 2-3 days. Please bear with me on that, and remember that I am here for you, and I am trying my best. My sincerest apologies for the same. Also I'm slow to reply to tags so if it's urgent, message me the link to the post as well💜 *💜sends lots of love for you💜* Please note that I do not check in regularly (since I find it hard to keep track of that), so my listening style is more like you can peek in anytime you need support. Members whom I've spoken to before are welcome to drop a message when they need support as well💜.  Important note- I am a trained listener but I am not a professional therapist so I will be unable to give you advice and/or therapy-like support. You can still drop me a message if you want to talk about what you're struggling with, I'll be here to listen to you. If you are looking for professional therapy (paid) here at 7Cups and you are an adult then please click here [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1] Unfortunately 7Cups doesn't offer therapy for teens but I hope you get the support you need and deserve. Please note- I am unavailable for casual chats with anyone- be it listeners, members or friends due to time commitments. If you want to talk to me, poke my PMs anytime and I'll surely get back to you!! *💜sending comfy vibes💜* If you are willing to live chat with me, but can't spot me online, please drop me a message so we can discuss availabilities and schedule a chat. Looking forward to speaking to you! Please go through the part of my profile above this before sending me a request!   Some Quick resources for emergencies Crisis link here [http://7cups.com/crisis] or you can chat anonymously for crisis support here [https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/]. For Self harm urges, alternatives here [http://7cups.com/forum/SelfHarmRecovery_65/InformationandResources_1079/DistractionsandAlternativeCopingStrategies_221562/] For panic attacks- here are grounding techniques [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaticExperiencesCommunity_60/TraumaRecoveryResources_481/GroundingWhenTriggered_42512/], more grounding techniques [https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/grounding-techniques-article], breathing exercises (Youtube [https://youtu.be/vXZ5l7G6T2I] or Gif [https://i.imgur.com/bg6J9md.gif]) and muscle relaxation [https://youtu.be/I0wVZIxoe-Q]  A little bit about me ;) If you have lots of extra time, then maybe you may want to read my full bio- You could call me Lavender but everyone just calls me Lav. Some people like to call me cool nicknames like Little Lav, Lave, Lavy, Lavvie, Law(?), Empa, or even Lab (short for laboratory- I love lab)- so if you are too lazy to type Lavender and are bored of Lav then you can call me all that.   The lovely @courageousheart96 [http://7cups.com/@courageousheart96] dedicated an emoji to me (I'm so honoured hehe)- the lav heart💜💜 💜💜You can use pronouns they/them for me💜💜 I am an ace (asexual) and an ally for the LGBTQ+/MOGII community. I am currently a full time uni student in a STEM field (Biotech), which means time is tricky at times. But I try to be here as much as possible.  Some mental health issues that I live with are depression, PTSD, OSDD and chronic anxiety. Members please feel free to message me if you want to talk about these with a listener who has experience. Languages- I speak English, French (well I don't "speak" French well, it's kinda rusty) and I am trying to learn basic Korean. I also speak (but won't be chatting in) Hindi My trigger- self harm 💜Hugs are no longer a trigger for me💜 I said a lot already so I would prefer it if you don't come up with very personal questions (and please don't ask any personal questions for a second time). Please understand that is because I love my privacy and you should love your privacy too!  Also I run a snack-shop here at 7Cups, so there are cookies and cakes and all sorts of awesome stuff for everyone💜 As of now my primary focus is on supporting listeners on the site. Due to personal reasons it is not possible for me to be available regularly for live member support chats. I do live member chats on-and-off and I always update my bio accordingly. I am, however, always open to new members via slow pace chats. Members are always welcome to seek support from me by exchanging offline messages with a maximum response time 48 hours from my side. My favourite place on 7Cups is the PMland- so feel free to text me anytime and I'll surely get back to you within 48h. And my PMs are a spam-friendly space for all :) 💜💜 A quick note- My country shown changes from time to time, since it reflects the country I am currently in. This is to ensure transparency regarding the timezone I am in. I generally reply to all PMs within 48 hours. If I'm on a break or unable to reply timely for any reason I'll surely add that to the top of my bio. If I did not reply within this time, it does not mean I'm angry or anything, because of memory issues or technical glitches I may sometimes miss messages. My sincerest apologies for the same. So in that case please feel free to send me another message. Also response time may be a bit delayed on weekends but I'll try to ensure it's within 48 hours. 💜 You might know me from my previous username (empatheticLavender2924)- changed it since this one is simpler:) My roles here- 💜First and foremost- I am a verified listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/QualityProjectsVerifiedListeners_144/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/] which means I am someone who will try their best to listen to you. Members if you want to connect with a verified listener you can click here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121] 💜 [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121]I am a  [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121]listener verifier [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/JointheListenerVerifiersTeam_46938/1/], which means I can help other listeners here to get verified. So if you want to get verified [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/QualityProjectsVerifiedListeners_144/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/], or have any queries about being verified, drop me a message! I am also an ambassador for the VL team. 💜I am a Teen + Adult Quality Mentor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/MentorsandTeenStars_1964/QualityMentorsAllyouneedtoknow_219055/] which means I can help listeners improve their listening skills. To reach out to a mentor please go to https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php. I am also a Listener Coach [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCoachingProgram_2057/2021ListenerCoachingTeamGeneralInfo_251726/] which means I can reach out to you if you fill the Listener Coach Request [http://bit.ly/7CupsLC] form to improve listening skills. 💜I am also a Chat supporter [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatSupport_101/WhatistheChatSupportbadge_227368/] so I can help listeners with ongoing chats when they are stuck. I can provide that immediate help in the listener rooms and if needed, PMs. 💜Peer Supporter [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/HeathersSpace_208/WhatisaPeerSupporter_15860/]- Dear listeners, if after a tough chat you need a safe space to talk, vent and process your emotions(related to the chat), please feel free to PM a peer supporter (me or anyone else here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=98]) 💜Listener Learning Discussions Host [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerLearningDiscussions_1896/ListenerLearningDiscussionsTeamRecruitment_222848/]- I host listener learning discussions regularly to help listeners handle various chat topics better.  💜Safety patrol [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/CallingAllVerifiedListenersApplytoJointheProfilePatrolTeam_152025/1/]- I flag profiles with an inappropriate username/profile picture/bio so feel free to send me such profiles. I have attached hyperlinks so you can find out more about each of these roles. Feel free to check those out💜 Shout-outs: 💜💜Meet my awesome lovely almost triplets!!💜💜 @Rose644 [http://7cups.com/@Rose644] -An awesome angel- You are so kind and considerate. Also I love to smell your pfp lol. *hands Rose my fav book* Enjoy oldie-land at 7cups!!  @Hope2103 [http://7cups.com/@Hope2103] - Just like your name, you are full of hope!! You were a cheerful presence on 7Cups! I miss you so much!  Rose, Hope- I am so happy to know you and meet you here!!  My listener buddies- I love to see you around here @listeningsarinn [http://7cups.com/@listeningsarinn] @Izzy274 [http://7cups.com/@Izzy274] @Jenna [http://7cups.com/@Jenna] @InternalAcceptance [http://7cups.com/@InternalAcceptance] @CommunityModEden [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModEden] @courageousheart96 [http://7cups.com/@courageousheart96] @CommunityModChristine [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModChristine] @BubblegumWings1234 [http://7cups.com/@BubblegumWings1234]  (Please ignore the order...also sadly I can name only a few people here- though I have met many many listeners here and they are awesome too- so proud of them all💜) Hope and Music Zone Quoting some of my favourite inspiring lyrics- 🎵"Whatever hurts you is gonna pass and you'll have learn from it when it comes back...You'll be doing better, doing better"- (Louis Tomlinson) 🎵"They say home is where the heart is, but my heart is wild and free"-(Passenger) 🎵"When I get older, I will be stronger, they'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag," (K'naan) 🎵"Let your heart sweet heart be the compass of your soul and you should follow it wherever it may go! When it's all said and done you can walk instead of run 'cause no matter what you'll never be alone."- (Lady A) 🎵"If, all the time, it feels like only a deep darkness lies ahead...And even the moonlight has fallen asleep, Believe my friend That the sunshine, your smile is hidden somewhere in plain sight. Somewhere away from this chaos There's a fresh start." (Translated from Hindi, Aaftaab, The Local Train) 🎵"The sun goes down and it comes back up, the world has turned no matter what. Oh if it all goes wrong, darling just hold on" (Louis Tomlinson) 🎵"Though there's rain outside, it'll be warm and dry, the thunder and lightning won't hurt you now. So go to sleep, my love."- (Ed Sheeran, Sandman) 💜💜Here are some comfort songs for you💜💜 Comethru [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO2viLEW-1A] (Jeremy Zucker) Sword from the Stone [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABFpMiKXz3o] (Passenger) Hello World [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al2DFQEZl4M] (Lady A) However it comes, wherever it goes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TreWCNDX5M] (Passenger) Zero o clock - 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBWesVezIrc] (BTS)- this link has English subtitles Anyway [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HzpPl5a9EA](Noah Kahan) A gentle reminder I promise you can still make a beautiful life for yourself, even if you lost many years of it to abuse, mental illness or trauma💜  For any online friends of mine who are struggling with PTSD (or trying to heal and get better from stuff like depression) and hiding in my bio- I have a sweet analogy for you. Sometimes the weather is not good- sometimes it is sunny and sometimes cloudy and rainy. Sometimes the rain is a storm that destroys everything. The storm felt never-ending and overwhelming. However the storm has calmed down, and is not scary and risky anymore. The sunlight comes back, but all you can see is the damage from the storm (post-trauma effects). The damage looks terrible but you can't look away from it.  Here- I'll remind you- look how far you've come- you've survived the scary storm. That's amazing. There will be damage and that's totally ok. Remember you can make it through- since you survived the storms you are strong enough to slowly clean the mess and heal. That is sad as it will remind you of the storm, and the mess is huge. It takes time to clean up, but you can do this. I know you can. And to those friends of mine whose storms aren't over yet- I see you, I hear you. I know you too are doing your very best and did nothing to deserve this. It might feel like the storm will never end- it will be here forever. But the storm will be over. One day things will get better. And after that you might have to do the post-storm cleaning (or post-traumatic healing) and that is hard, but you got this. One day you'll look back on everything and be really proud of yourself- how hard you tried and how far you've come. If you feel like you are trying but tired, and scared and worried, I hear you. It is tiring to manage everything, and sometimes it is hard to talk about it. But if you want someone to be there for you- I am just one PM away. Come talk to me about it (or any other listener here). We are all here for you, and you can do it because you are amazing and brave. The end of my bio;) This bio is so long, smh so I'll stop here. Sending lots of healing beams for you, yes you amazing fairy!! You deserve love and support💜💜 Please see- I am sorry if I am unavailable while you are reading this, so please talk to another listener if you want support now. Or if you want you can drop me messages and I'll reply within 48 hours. I am here for you!! My PMs are open at all times for both members and listeners!  If you are an adult (listener or member) and can't PM me, you can tag me in a forum post anytime (by typing "@LavenderHere ") that way I'll get a notification and reply to you! Also random people lurking in my bio- you're welcome here (I spotted you hehe) *💜sends cookies💜* Also before I forget- 💜💜Congratulations on reaching the end of my bio!!!💜💜 *💜special cookies for you💜*

hi, i'm tommy. •────────────•°•ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ•°•────────────• a little bit about me   i'm an early 20s career driven, lowercase obsessed and 7 cups enthusiast from england. i am most passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for people to express themselves. unfortunately, i am not taking on member chat requests right now. please connect with another listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] 🎈 •─────────•°•ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ•°•─────────• my roles @ 7 cups ambassador as communities/forum ambassador, i oversee leadership applications [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SubcommunitiesInformation_2314/UpdatedSubcommunityTrackLeadershipRolesMasterpost2023_289838/], engagement and moderation across the forums. do you need an update on your application or have you got a question about using the forums? drop me a message! safety patrol team leader i help co-lead the safety patrol and safety patrol outreach teams. let me know if you see an inappropriate profile or would like info on joining the team! misc i am also involved in several other projects across the site, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! •─────────•°•ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ•°•─────────•

Hi! I am Laiba, also known as Hope! I oversee 7 Cups academy [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdates_100/HsHaven_1970/StriveTowardsLeadershipProfessionalExcellencethe7CupsAcademy_232978/1/]. At the moment I am unable to provide listening support to members. I believe education should be practical and available to all. I have the honor of contributing to just that through 7 Cups academy. Explore your options and reasons to join the academy here [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/7-cups-academy/] All our programs are free and we provide a certificate and a badge upon completion. If you have feedback about an academy program or you wish to recommend a new program, please let us know using this form.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ6rJ-wZOzUVpI_FDpc4dkHRKgBiJQwq1NfoK_aL7F-RyP8g/viewform] Please read before PMing! ✦ My response time is within 2 working days. I am typically not available on weekends.  ✦ I am no longer taking member support requests/listening requests concerning personal issues. If you are looking for a supportive listener, please find one here! [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] I have created a few growth paths (some in collaboration with the community) that I would love for you to explore! ✦ Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/preventing-burnout-at-7-cups/] ✦ Managing Anxiety [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/managing-anxiety/] ✦ Leadership Basics [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/leadership-101/] ✦ Watering Hope [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/watering-hope/] ✦ Study Motivation [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/study-motivation/]

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to about something difficult, sad, frustrating, or emotionally-charged. I am happy to just listen or to help brainstorm solutions.  Besides being a verified active listener, my other roles here include: -Quality Mentor -Listener Coaching Team -Safety Patrol Outreach Team -Verifier for Verified Listener Team

I'm glad you have found me on 7 cups. I'm here to listen to you. Feel free to tell me anything you want. My roles on 7 Cups are: Peer Support Chatroom Mentor  Quality Mentor Leader Forum Mentor Group Support  Mentor  Group moderator Listener Coach Care Team Guide Chat Support ATL Verifiers Team Teen Transition Mentor Group Support Ambassador I have some amazing friends here. My listener twins are: Asilentobserver sweetmango3 IzzyMay They are fantastic💜  

I'm on break from all 7 Cups duties and teams until late May.  🌞 Introduction 🌞  Life is hard; we all know it. It's full of positive and negative moments, very few of which we have complete control over. You don't predict the future, the future predicts you. It's great to see that you're reaching out for support today. It may feel incredibly difficult to ask for guidance, be it for a current or a past situation - you are not alone in how you feel. Members: I'm currently... available for chats! Please feel free to send me a message, though do make sure that your situation matches with one of the topics listed in my profile. Listeners: I'm currently unavailable for all types of mentoring chats. Please refer to another mentor here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php?_gl=1*21f6t5*_ga*OTc5NTI0OTE2LjE2NzQ4NDk4Mjc.*_ga_B4EP65N395*MTY5MjEwMDY4OS4xNTguMS4xNjkyMTAyNDYwLjAuMC4w]. How I Listen: 🌞 I will ensure that you, as a person, are validated. How you feel is perfectly okay. 🌞 Please be aware that I will not be offering advice, as it could be very harmful to both you and your situation, and could cause offence. 🌞 You will suffer no judgement from me. 🌞 Our chat will be as supportive and comforting as possible. 🌞 Finally, I will make sure that you are heard. Your voice deserves to be listened to. -------------------------  🌻 My Involvements 🌻   🌻 Quality 🌻  o Verified Adult-Teen Listener: I completed an interview and a mock chat with a highly experienced listener to show that I'm suitable to chat with teens, and a listener of high quality.  🌻 o Listener Verifier Team: I verify listeners through the Verified Listener project! Would you like to become Verified? Learn more here [https://bit.ly/3fwev9Y]!  🌻 o [Teen] Quality Mentoring: I mentor adult and teen listener quality!  🌻 o Quality Mentor Leading: I lead the Safety Patrol Outreach Team. Find out more about this team by sending me a message, or by going here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolSPandtheSafetyPatrolOutreachTeamSPOT_265908/]!  🌻 o Quality Ambassador: I am so privileged to be an ambassador for 7 Cups!   🌻 Safety 🌻  o Safety Patrolling: I flag profiles that have violations.  🌻 o Safety Patrol Outreach Team [SPOT] Leader: I co-lead SPOT! On this team, we reach out to those who have fixable profile violations, as well as grade Safety Patrol applications.   🌻 Chat Rooms 🌻  o Doorkeeping: I'm able to open & close chat rooms.  🌻 o Peer Supporting: I offer support to listeners after a difficult chat (*not* for personal issues. That is what member accounts are for).  🌻 o Chat Supporting: I offer support to listeners during a tricky chat.  🌻 o Global Chatroom Moderation: I help to create a positive and inclusive environment in all member chat rooms!  🌻 o [Teen] Chatroom Mentor: I moderate in the listener chat rooms to ensure they stay safe and inclusive!  -------------------------  🧁 About Me 🧁   🧁 I love video gaming, specifically The Sims 4 and Resident Evil.   🧁 I love Doctor Who (10th Doctor is my favourite)!   🧁 I am once again questioning my sexuality, and I don't mind what pronouns you use! 🌈💙  🧁 My favourite music genres are classic rock, heavy metal, 70s/80s pop/rock, punk rock, and indie/alternative.   🧁 I am currently dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and complex-post traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD).   🧁 My favourite artists are; My Chemical Romance // Lady Gaga // Green Day // Joji // Amy Winehouse // Måneskin -------------------------  ✨ VIPs ✨ @bouncySalamander26 [https://www.7cups.com/@bouncysalamander26]; Sal is a joy. He's funny, kind, a fantastic friend. Thank you, for always being awesome!  P.S. "snoozy sponge!" @Gracey [https://www.7cups.com/@Gracey]; I will never be able to thank Grace enough for her kindness and support over the years. She is sweet, understanding, patient, and always knows how to help out. Thank you, for always being a good friend 💙 @Tazzie [https://www.7cups.com/@Tazzie]; I miss you. You were an amazing listener, a dedicated leader, and an outstanding person. Thank you, for always believing in me. Rest eternally in peace 🕯️ #Sun4Lyf 💙

 I do not do schedule chats or chats when I'm offline, sorry! This means that I ONLY accept personal requests when I'm online, and general requests when I chose. Please read the whole profile before contacting me! (except quotes section you do not have to read that unless you're interested)  About Me My name is Jayson and I'm a transgender guy! I use he/him, they/them, and zey/zem pronouns. I've suffered through ADHD, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, and BPD, and I'm proudly a part of the LGBT+ community. I am also disabled and I have several chronic illnesses. I'm always here if you need to talk. I want you to know that when you open a chat window with me, it is a safe, confidential place where you can share as much or as little as you want with me. Things I do here! Peer Support- I offer support to listeners after they have been through a difficult or stressful chat Quality Mentor Quality Ambassador Safety Ambassador Quality Mentor Leader Chatroom Mentor Global Mod Safety Patrol SPOT- the Safety Patrol Outreach Team; we train all the safety patrol members, as well as outreach to people that need to change their profiles to comply with site rules! Verifier Team Chat Support - I offer support to listeners during a difficult/hard chat ~Quote The Raven, Nevermore~ "Sometimes there is no darker place than our thoughts, the moonless midnight of our mind" -Dean Koontz "We're all needed, even those who sometimes think we're worthless, plain and dull. If we love and allow ourselves to be loved...Well a person who loves is the most precious thing in the world, worth all the fortunes that ever were." -Dean Koontz "Being polite is not only the right way to respond to people, but also the easiest. Life is so filled with unavoidable conflict that I see no reason to promote more confrontations." -Dean Koontz "There's no such thing as being cowardly in a fight" -Edward Elric "Sometimes it's good to be scared, it means you have something to lose" -Richard Webber "Just put one foot in front of the other, just get through the day." - Meredith Grey  "I'm a human being, I make mistakes. I'm flawed, we all are." - Derek Shepherd "The future is the home of our deepest fears and our wildest hopes." -Owen Hunt

Restarting! Notice: I am sorry, but I am not currently able to listen to any members at the moment. In the meantime, here [http://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] are some amazing listeners, and I hope you will be able to find a listener that can support you best :)    To Members If anyone asks me who I am, to be honest, I would not know what to say. I am a cis female that questions her sexuality. I am someone who cares about school, yet there's a part of me that does not. I am someone who loves interacting with people, yet I am not exactly social. My interests are ever-changing, and everything is sort of all over the place. However, despite all the unanswered questions in my head about who I am, there is one thing I am sure about: it is my story.  Every story is special in its own ways, but sometimes our stories are not heard, and stepping outside our comfort zone to share is quite hard. I am very proud to see that every one of you took the first step and made a member account whether it is for support or just for the sake of having one. I may never be able to fully understand what you are going through because I have not been in your shoes and neither have I experienced what you had, no matter how similar our stories may be. I cannot promise you will feel better and that everything will get better because we really do not know. However, from the bottom of my heart, I still hope that I can support you the best that I can with a listening ear. Some topics that I have dealt with are anxiety, LGBTQ+, sleeping well, self-esteem, and many more in varying degrees. I would love to talk about these issues; however, please note that I will not be sharing my personal experiences because I would love to focus on listening to your story. My listening space is a safe place for those who would like to talk about any issues without any judgment (unfortunately, I may not be the best person to talk about alcohol/drug use, men's issues, and perinatal mood disorder due to my limited knowledge on those topics, but feel free to message me if you wish!). My listening style incorporates longer messages, usually 2-4 sentences per message, so my response time ranges around 1-2 minutes. On one last note, each person is different, and my style may not exactly match up with your preferences, which is perfectly alright! There are also some other wonderful listeners that you may want to check out here [http://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]! Welcome to my profile. I am Day or Dream, and I am very excited to get to know all of you :) To Listeners from my mentor profile but with some additional information! I still remember the first day I signed up as a listener, where I scrambled to figure out how this site worked with listening, the chatrooms, the forums, the notifications, and just everything. It was a lot to process, and listening wasn't quite what I imagined it would be. These first few days are often days when we are amazed by the site yet unsure where to start, yet even as days and months go by, there are days where we don't feel very confident in listening, days where we feel like we should do more, and days where we have questions but do not know who to ask.  Every listener's journey here on 7 cups is different and special in its own way; some focus on listening to our wonderful members, some focus on chatting in the chatrooms, and others focus on supporting everyone through a variety of projects. No matter where we stand, I would like to take this chance to thank every single one of you for signing up as a listener and even checking out this mentor page! That being said, I am very excited to get to know everyone, so feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, would like a familiar face around here, or anything else! My journey is focused around two tracks: quality and forums ~ Forum Track: Edit, delete, or move forum posts (global community teen star), Questions about forum guidelines (forum flag team), Want to join the Teen Only Zone! (community mentor leader) Quality Track/Project: Mock chats and listening resources (teen quality star), How to respond to certain chats (chat support), How to become a verified listener (verifier's team project agent), Join the safety patrol team (safety patrol and outreach team), Active Listening 3 Test feedback and updates (AL3 grading and feedback team) Please also do note that I may not be the most knowledgable about the academies, but feel free to message me, and I would love to direct you to the corresponding leaders ~ That's about it from me! Hope to see everyone around whether through messages, forums, or chatrooms ~ My Availability: Green - I am online for both member and listener-related chats. Orange - I am only online for listener-related chats but may be in-and-out (response time: 30 minutes). Red - I am most likely roaming the forum area, working on another project, or logged out! Feel free to leave a message, and I'll get back to you soon! To everyone:  My private message response time is now N/A days! If I do not respond within a week, please send me another message, and I apologize in advance. My account is also prone to several 7 cups bugs, so there will be times where I am unable to send messages, and I usually update in my bio when that happens. Additionally, please note that if I am around in a particular area (chatrooms, forums, or private messages), it does not mean that I will be active in another area. Thank you for understanding! ⭐︎ About Me ⭐︎  Pronouns are she/her/hers Personality type is INFJ-T (advocate) Interests are music (cello, R&B), swim, bullet-journaling, google sheets :), daydreaming, tv shows/dramas Time Zone: GMT-5 (EST). Feel free to convert your times here [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/7cupstime]! "there is no greater agony than an untold story inside you" ~ Maya Angelou

Not accepting New Chats at this time! Please feel free to reach out to another one of our great Listeners for support. YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!! *Please Note that I have limited availability at this time but please feel free to reach out and I will be happy to set up a time a time for us to chat. "No Act of KINDNESS, no matter how small is ever wasted" Hello, I am so glad that you have found me and I want to be here and help you with whatever struggle you are going through. I can't solve your problems, but I can offer a safe place for you to open up and talk about what is going on. I don't have set available days or times when I am online but most likely to be found in the evening est. If you want to chat and I am not online please feel free to leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. I would greatly appreciate it if you would leave a review after a chat as it helps me as a listener learn and grow.  If you are looking for other listeners you can also reach out to My very awesome Listener Twins: musicalMagic [/@musicalMagic], and TsukinoTheHag . Without them I wouldn't have gotten this far in my journey.

Hey there ❤ Dreamer here! 24 year old from India! Due to my busy schedule and various roles here on 7 cups, I'm unable to take member chats. My roles here on 7 Cups- Verifier Team Member - I help in getting listeners verified. If you're interested in becoming a verified listener, please go through the criteria here - https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerProjectsampTeams_148/VerifiedListenersProjectVLProjectQualityProject_685/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/ Verifiers Team Outreach Mentor Leader 💙 - Please feel free to message me in case you want to join the Verifiers Team! We'd be very happy to have you on board with us! Room Supporter - Relationship Support Room and Newbie hub Room. Safety Patrol Team Member Quality Mentor - I'm taking mentees currently! feel free to drop me a message if you'd like a Quality Mentor to assist you 💜 feel free to check out my Mentor profile for the same here before messaging AL1 Grader - want to know more about AL tests? please drop me a message and I'll provide you the details 💜 AL Outreach PA💜 ATL💜 LDP Graduate "You think you're alone but you're not. It's not about what you want, it's what you got! Reach deep into your soul and pull out that strength that's been hiding inside all this time and soon you'll find that your state of mind will change for the better. You'll soon realise that pain is just like the tide of the ocean. It comes and goes. Just take it slow and soon your heart will grow back to how it once was!" ❤️

🌸 WELCOME! 🌸 I'm an experienced verified listener who is open minded, non-judgemental and I'm open to almost all topics. All I ask is that you respect my boundaries, such as my time constraints and/or my statuses (see at the bottom of bio). Whilst I support the topic of sexual health, this does not mean I am comfortable discussing kinks/fetishes, nor will I partake in anything of that nature either.  I cannot replace the role of a therapist/psychologist. If you feel that you need more support for your mental health condition or require advice, please reach out to a licensed professional. I am not able to support you during a crisis. If you feel you're experiencing a crisis, please contact a helpline here - https://www.7cups.com/crisis/ 🌸 AVAILABILITY 🌸 My time zone is GMT / BST. I am available to live chat for up to an hour at a time. I am open to arranging a time to chat if you'd like to chat for longer though! I work and am disabled, so my availability can vary quite a lot, which is why I'm much better at providing one off, short term support. However, I am happy for you to reach out to update me on what's been happening since we last spoke.  🌸 ABOUT ME  🌸 I'm in my late twenties, I have a cat who I adore and I spend a lot of my free time watching movies, cross stitching and playing video games. I live with multiple health conditions which makes life a little more challenging, but it means I can relate to members who are disabled or are living with chronic health conditions.  🌸 MY ROLES 🌸 + Anonymous Evaluations Team +  🌸 STATUSES 🌸S Online  I'm open to chatting/helping anyone, including listeners who might need some help with listening. Feel free to message me. Busy  You can request to chat, but I may not reply to your message or request, as I may be busy with other roles or helping others in chats.  Offline  I'm offline, having a self-care break, taking scheduled chats, supporting/hosting group discussions or unavailable to take personal requests. If I'm in a chatroom, please ask to send me a message. Being in a chatroom doesn't mean I'm available to take a 1-1 chat.

About Me Hey there! Thanks for checking out my profile ^-^ My name is Karina, and I’ve been an active listener on 7 Cups since March 2016. My main topics are LGBTQ+ and anxiety, but I’m open to chat about mostly anything! Check out the list of topics at the bottom of my bio for more info. A few extra facts about me… I’m 18 My dog’s name is Rusty! Gryffindor INFP-T Pronouns: she/they My Roles Chat Support I can provide support for other listeners who are stuck on chats. Feel free to pm anytime, or you can see when I’m generally online here [http://phoenixash.youcanbook.me]! Forum Mentor I moderate and create content for the forums - you can reach out if you need a post edited, or if you have any questions about the forums. I spend most of my time in the LGBTQ+/MOGII Subcommunity [/home/lgbtq]! Support Team Mentor I manage the LGBTQ+/MOGII Support Rooms and their Support Teams. You can pm me if you have any questions about the room or would like to join the team! Adult-Teen Listener Though I’m an adult, I spend most of my time on the teen side of the site and can also take teen member chats! My Listener Twins TsukinoTheHag [/@TsukinoTheHag] [inactive]: My very first listener twinnie, who showed me what it means to be a humble leader and to always prioritise the people on the site. silverSun14 [/@silverSun14] [inactive]: My Project Blossom buddy, who learnt by my side and always supported my goals. CranberryPineapples [/@CranberryPineapples] [inactive]: My menteeberry, to whom I could always bounce off my ideas for the teen community, and who always strove to make the site more enjoyable for everyone. Karrot [/@Karrot]: My twinnokid, who accepts that I’m still not an oldie despite what my age may say.