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Number of ratings46 Number of reviews42 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceJun 11, 2018 Last activein last week GenderNon-Binary PathStep 262 People helped177 Chats812 Group support chats1,234 Listener group chats686 Forum posts9,790 Forum upvotes48,074
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❤️💛💚💙💜

My name is Heather (my nickname is H), and I head the 7 Cups Community Management Team. Please drop by my PMs if you have any questions or safety concerns!

Fun fact: I have a bird! His name is Flip: https://imgur.com/a/7CE0WQG

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Call for Leaders: Take Ownership of the Welcome Committee!
7 Cups Leadership / by Heather225
Last post
 September 9th
...See more The most critical stage of the 7 Cups journey is the beginning, and through the Welcome Committee, we have the opportunity to make a great first impression on our newcomers. The difference between a member receiving a personal welcome message and not is significant. Everyone wants to be greeted in a new, unfamiliar place. We are the friendly faces at the door. With that in mind, we are looking for dedicated leaders to take ownership of this initiative and ensure it continues to have the oversight it deserves. We invite Verified Listeners who wish to help us grow to join the Welcome Committee as Project Agents. If accepted, you will take point on a specific focus area and help steer our operations. Domains We Need Help Leading • Leadership (High Priority): Take charge of communicating with the team 1:1 and ensuring smooth operations. Tasks: 1:1 check-ins with each team member, providing support and coaching, dashboard supervision, and general team management. • Onboarding (High Priority): Take ownership of reviewing incoming applications and successfully onboarding new team members to the project. • Recruitment: Champion our growth by helping us reach our monthly onboarding goals. Tasks: Make creative promotional posts, reach out 1:1 to prospective candidates to invite them to join TWC, and brainstorm fun new ways to bring awareness to the team. Minimum Eligibility Requirements *  A Verified Listener (Must be an adult) *  A current member of the Welcome Committee OR a pre-existing leader with site experience willing to learn *  Experienced and comfortable using Google Docs and Spreadsheets *  Must have read, understood, and agreed to the Leadership Guidelines *  A clear behavior record within the last 6 months *  Able to commit at least 1 hour weekly (depending on your coverage area) to routine tasks If you might be willing to step up and play a key role in this program's growth and gain working experience in the process, please PM me to express interest. You can also leave questions below! Thanks, as always, for helping make 7 Cups the warmest community this side of the internet. 💖
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Listener Classifieds (September 2026) Listeners Post Here and Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
General Support / by Heather225
Last post
 September 6th
...See more Happy September! This space is for Listeners currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): * Are you an adult, teen, or ATL? * Gender: * Languages you speak: * How long you've been a listener: * Topics you'll support: * Topics you don’t support: * Lived experience: * Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? * Your availability (in EST time) and day(s), if applicable Do you support DID? Follow the link to this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/Classifieds_360/ListenerClassifiedsDissociativeIdentityDisorderDID_339333] Thank you for being a valued volunteer in our community and a vital part of this life-changing work! ------------------------- If you're getting value out of 7 Cups, please consider donating to keep our community going. Back us here. [https://www.7cups.com/back-us/] 💙
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Academy Graduates: August 2026
7 Cups Academy / by Heather225
Last post
 September 2nd
...See more Hi everyone! Hope you’ve been doing well. This post recognizes everyone who graduated in August. Completing any course or program takes real consistency and commitment, and that effort deserves to be acknowledged. ------------------------- Programs Internship Graduates | More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/7CupsInternshipProgram2024_325505/] @Diinnaa @Emily1040 @FriendlyRaven @Jzjzzzzzzz @giggleBubbles6790 @Bhrigs @Haven2005 @CherryBerry53 @nafsitafsi @softCupcake4750 @awesomePurple7105 @enigmaticBeauty2976 @peacefulOcean8772 ------------------------- Courses Time Management | More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/7CupsAcademyTimeManagementCourse_280718/] @6Dreamwish9 @Emily1040 @Serenereading @kindEmbrace4674 @LovelyAnnalise @softCupcake4750 @HelenListens @Befree2825 @peacefulSoul5964 @nafsitafsi @Mandie108 @PipoPositive Community Building | More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/CommunityBuildingCourse_291468/] @CherryBerry53 @lyricalStrawberry4547 @MentalHealthMatters01 @softCupcake4750 @enigmaticBeauty2976 @sindhu03 @kindEmbrace4674 @hermionetps @awesomePurple7105 @Haven2005 @Serenereading @sereneMango2512 @Irise @nafsitafsi @ArtisticAngel999 Inner Development Goals | More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/idg/General_2633/InnerDevelopmentGoalsCourse_318284/] @kindEmbrace4674 @Jzjzzzzzzz @enigmaticBeauty2976 @Fars79 Congratulations @CherryBerry53 @lyricalStrawberry4547 @MentalHealthMatters01 @softCupcake4750 @enigmaticBeauty2976 @sindhu03 @kindEmbrace4674 @hermionetps @awesomePurple7105 @Haven2005 @Serenereading @sereneMango2512 @Irise @nafsitafsi @ArtisticAngel999 @6Dreamwish9 @Emily1040 @LovelyAnnalise @HelenListens @Befree2825 @peacefulSoul5964 @Mandie108 @PipoPositive @Diinnaa @FriendlyRaven @Jzjzzzzzzz @giggleBubbles6790 @Bhrigs @peacefulOcean8772 You showed up, stayed consistent, and followed through. That matters. Keep building on it! ------------------------- The academy is transitioning to new ownership, and we appreciate everyone's patience with any delays in graduation processing.
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The path to healing...
General Support / by Heather225
Last post
 September 1st
...See more We often fall into the trap of comparing our recovery to others. How do you remind yourself that your journey is valid exactly as it is? How do you remind others?
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Programs Help Wanted: Tulip, Teen Awards & Academy Mentor Highllights!
Site Updates / by Heather225
Last post
 August 31st
...See more Hi, all! As you may know, our beloved Hope has stepped away from their admin role. You can read their touching parting note here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/APartingNotefromHope_388140/]. I am assuming oversight of the Academy. Given my limited hours (post here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/Anupdateonmyscheduleandgettingthesupportyouneed_382330/], I'm reaching out to the community for help with sharing these tasks so that the projects Hope has consistently run over the years continue without disruption. I am looking for folks who have had leadership experience on 7 Cups to become Project Agents. 🌷 Project Tulip https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/AppreciationProgram_2310/ProjectTulip_224864/ Tasks include: Managing the Tulip dashboard, making posts, and filling in certificates 🥇 Teen Awards https://www.7cups.com/forum/teens/General_2465/PresentingTeenAwards_303885/ Tasks include: Managing a dashboard, sharing submissions each month, and being the friendly representative who helps promote this initiative around the platform. 🎓 Academy Mentor Review Highlights https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/HonoringAcademyMentorsMonthlyReviewHighlightsandCertificate_339067/ Tasks include: Making posts and filling in certificates. -------------------------  I know transitions like this can be a lot, but I also know this community, and I am confident we can navigate this one too. These programs reflect the deep care Hope poured into 7 Cups, and I'd love for us to carry that forward together. 💙 If you're interested in helping on any of these, or are interested in other roles on 7 Cups, drop me a PM.
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Community Announcement: Admin Roster & Farewell to Hope!
Site Updates / by Heather225
Last post
 August 23rd
...See more As you may know, our beloved Hope has stepped away from their admin role. Read their touching parting note here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/APartingNotefromHope_388140/] We wish Hope the absolute best in their next chapter! For clarity going forward, our admin lineup is as follows: Me: Head of Community (see limited hours post) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/Anupdateonmyscheduleandgettingthesupportyouneed_382330/] + Academy oversight @SoulfullyAButterfly - General admin: queries, safety, platform support @Bookworm4: ATL Program & teen safety @Rebekah - Safety Ambassador (Safety Awareness Team) and general admin on hand @AnnaSilverberg - Quality Ambassador (QM and Listener Coaching Team) and general admin on hand You can reach out to any of the above people for help regarding site queries and guidance. You can also view the rest of our Ambassador Team roster here: Ambassador Team Availability Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/AmbassadorTeamAvailabilityUpdates2026_381757/]. Each one oversees a crucial function on 7 Cups! And as always, our team is here for you whenever you need us. Thanks for being part of our Cups family and looking out for each other!
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The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (August 17)
General Support / by Heather225
Last post
 August 24th
...See more Welcome to this week's Community Beacon [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/CommunitySpace_2539/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/?p=2]! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition in which we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand in the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a difference in someone else's day.  🌟 The Recognition Board 🌟 Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day of the week (1 day = 1 star). Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge! Congratulations to everyone who has earned stars for their acts of community spirit!  @YourCaringConfidant - 7 > 145 ⭐ @trueconfidant123 - 7 > 122 ⭐ @Amanda84 - 7 > 113 ⭐ @Ivy229 - 7 > 102 ⭐ @Magicpawsoffuture - 7 > 87 ⭐ @fossilfellow - 7 > 83 ⭐ @Dinnaa - 7 > 73 ⭐ @MeilleureAmie - 6 > 53 ⭐ @TheGeminiInMe - 4 > 47 ⭐ @stormpieandpaws - 5 > 39 ⭐ @sereneMango2512 - 2 > 39 ⭐ @MentalHealthMatters01 - 7 > 38 ⭐ @mytwistedsoul - 4 > 9 ⭐ @Joyfulflowers - 1 > 3 ⭐ @Mooniey - 1 > 1 ⭐ @Minimum00 - 7 ⭐ @Ednamius - 1 ⭐ @SparkyGizmo - 101 ⭐ @AffyAvo - 46 ⭐ @ACozyBunny - 43 ⭐ @HealingwithMinionn - 39 ⭐ @AsherTree - 21 ⭐ @cheerfulKiwi1776 - 16 ⭐ @Luminity125 - 13 ⭐ @ABoxofChocolates2 - 9 ⭐ @IvoryNotes - 6 ⭐ @funnyAvocado3000 - 5 ⭐ @quietPlace4271 - 4 ⭐ @Sunisshiningandsoareyou - 2 ⭐ ------------------------- Starting next week, @MeilleureAmie will be leading this campaign as its first Project Agent! Amie stepped up to the plate when I needed help managing this and has been an absolute legend. I am excited to see Amie carry the torch! Please give Amie congrats in the replies!! ------------------------- 💙 This Week’s Asks 💙 * Check the Newbie Hub [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/] for people introducing themselves [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/], and drop into their posts to acknowledge them * Greet someone in the Welcome thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] (click the >> to go to the most recent page) * Spend an hour in one of the member rooms, especially during a time of low activity. Welcome everyone who enters the chatrooms to make them feel seen. Click here to visit the Group Chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]. * Visit our brand new Social Support Room (click here) [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_7cf7eb2ac0e1e704-3i7aTds2MqETdj1gSmEVA] and take the lead on some icebreakers or games! * Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0], the Listener Quick Guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu], or a self-help guide [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=15546ab78aa81dea4c928fa0b099aa1c87afb408adb907c9170e26273e2102cfJmltdHM9MTc3MzI3MzYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=39072312-8b6a-6d87-0f74-30cc8a7e6c89&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuN2N1cHMuY29tL3NlbGYtaGVscC8&ntb=1] * Apply for a leadership role! Listeners click here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/leadership/]. Members, click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/7CupsMemberRolesMasterlist_318359/]! If you can do even one of these things, whether just once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know what you did to support our community! It can be anything, not just things on the list (even kindness tasks for yourself!).  ✨ Remember: showing up to this thread each day represents 1 star, and you can earn up to 7 stars each week. ✨ Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness!
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Brilliant work Superb
Excellent!! Simple as that!
H's responsible, passionate attitudes and strong leadership made this community truly shine. Can't thank them enough for their immeasurable contribution to 7cups
Heather is my friend 🙂
They are INCREDIBLE and super supportive, very sweet and encouraging, and loves loving people! 💜🩷💜
Nice and sweet I was helped just by the first message 🙂
Encouraging and supportive
very helpful and really kind
She's very nice
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Extremely helpful and very kind and non judgmental thank you
Took the time to listen and was very kind and thoughtful. Thank you H for being there
H is the beary bestest ever! 🐻💜 Thank you for being you, H!
Heather really nice help me when having really hard time in group chats and good listening when having problems
Heather is the best :)
They are really supportive. They care about the community as a whole.
Heather is an absolute star of 7cups! She has inspired so many and myself and is so supportive and caring of others!! Heather is beautiful and amazing ❤️she is thoughtful and caring towards her peers and no doubt she is a wonderful leader!
She answered my question.
So giving of their time. It was nice to see them today on site. I know they have a lot of duties and obligations, they must do, but still they were able to spend some time with members. What an amazing person.
H is thoughtful and insightful, and able to solve things efficiently.
An amazing person. Cares about others feelings, not too many of those left and admits when things do not go according to plain, not too many of those left either. They are amazing and I am so grateful they are in the position of Community Director here at 7cups. So glad Glen and his team brought Heather (H) on board. We are so lucky and blessed to have them here.
Amazing person. Very kind. So helpful and thoughtful.
Sweet person. Has a calmness about them.
Amazing Person. So down to earth. A great friend. An amazing Community Director. Always there when you need them. Hard working. Has a heart of gold. Knows a lot about 7cups. Has a passion for helping others. They are a leader among leaders. A very humble, but a very wise leader. Always, makes time for others. I hope they stay at 7cups, for a long while.
Good support very individually approach
Very helpful and supportive.
wonderfully helpful
She is an understanding person.
She is pretty and fair.
Heather is AWESOME
Awesome Listener and Great Admin and just one outstanding human being !!! Thanks so much H !!
Thank you for taking the time!
very kind and understanding and patient and attentive
Actually cares about each and every person she interacts with
yeah shes great!
Very good listener! I like her very much! She's attentive and care for you. highly recommended
A warm heart... thank you ❤
Really an A+ Listener!
Nerves of steel. I bow to you
Amazing listener :) Very thoughtful and considerate. Helped me a lot in solving my problems.
best there is !
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