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Number of ratings195 Number of reviews76 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceAug 16, 2016 Last activein last week GenderFemale PathStep 866 People helped304 Chats4,743 Group support chats2,986 Listener group chats5,020 Forum posts8,074 Forum upvotes32,152
Bio

Hi! I am Laiba, also known as Hope! I oversee 7 Cups academy. 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

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. 


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!


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

 Managing Anxiety

 Leadership Basics

Watering Hope

Study Motivation


Recent forum posts
Academy Awards December 2024
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
21 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. It is time for another Academy Awards post. The following were nominated since last time.  Quick reminder! Rules of nomination * We have also included academy graduates, and trainees/interns in this category of people who can be nominated. The condition is that you must have been supported by this person in your academy journey to nominate them for the award and they need to be associated with the academy. Academy mentors and team leads can also nominate fellow mentors/leaders for doing a great job with their tasks.  Excluded categories: * Anyone not directly associated with academy * You can not nominate yourself * Admins  🏆Nominate someone for an Academy award here  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEZIVi3mnziP54xaUoWYZVzI5Xmzg_BcNpKwdE_ac-Hr7BSA/viewform](all eligible entries will get posted in next months post) HealingTalk * Marcelo is an extraordinary ambassador for QLP. He is kind, professional, available, supportive, and prompt. ♡ I am grateful for all he does. CordialDancer * When I first started QLP, Cordial kindly reached out to me informing me she was my mentor. She was very polite and made it known I could come to her if I needed any help. While I did not need her assistance, it felt nice knowing there was someone there just in case I did need help. I appreciate her efforts as a mentor. ♡ Positiveak * They have been a supportive mentor in my QLP journey. It was nice to know that there was someone to support me through this internship. * They have been so helpful and willing to answer my many questions. I was a little lost when I first started my internship but after they messaged me to introduce themself and welcomed questions I felt a lot more comfortable! They are very kind, understanding and overall a fantastic mentor! PetiteSouris * PetiteSouris was there to help keep me on track during my internship. Like a guiding hand, reminding me of the internship's critical dates and tasks. Asking if I needed help, and providing insight and guidance whenever asked. They have gone above and beyond, and for this I thank you. * She helped in my whole journey of this program. She never give up on me. She always be there for me even when I was thinking of give up. I want to say thank you to her. aCalmOasis * Oasis shared great information links and also remind me to complete the trial form before due date.  * They have reached out to me, reminding me of deadlines and offering their help. Ivy229 * This mentor helped me when I was very confused and kind of hopeless about me continuing with the program. Their support is the reason I was able to go on. They guided me by answering every question I asked in a timely manner. Train1 * They were the most frequent person to respond and when they did, they gave positive and clear direction in what updates I needed to do HealingTalk  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CordialDancer ⭐⭐ PetiteSouris ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Positiveak ⭐⭐⭐ aCalmOasis ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ivy229 ⭐ Train1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Congratulations! @HealingTalk @CordialDancer @PetiteSouris @Positiveak @aCalmOasis @Ivy229 @Train1
Academy Program Graduates November 2024
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
Tuesday
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. It is time for another round of celebrations. Today we are celebrating the successful graduation of all these academy graduates. These users have spent a considerable amount of time working on their growth and development, we are so proud of their success and honored to be a part of this journey.   The graduates are divided by the program they graduated from. Join me in congratulating the following! Internship I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/7CupsInternshipProgram2024_325505/] * Wallis * TheGirlWhoFeltTooMuch * Ivy229 * AngelEnergyPersonified * jesuslovesyouxoxo * fruityCherry7666 * Happy2help18 * Rescie * GentleHealingInitiative * BeautifullyInspired  Content Development and Marketing I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ContentVolunteerTeam_198/CDMAnnouncementsandUpdates_2194/ContentDevelopmentandMarketingProgram2024_325507/] * Eitas Leadership Development Program I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/AnnouncementsAppreciation_2121/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/] * Dorcas00 * WillingToHelpU * Tracey12345 * Maebyb * hopefulDew435 * * PeacefulOnes Quality Listening Program I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/QualityListeningProgram2024_325618/] * PatientUnicorn3590 * PhoenixThePoised * HopefulMoon5845 * Lucas2022 * Jesuslovesyouxoxo * Blissart Congratulations  @Wallis @TheGirlWhoFeltTooMuch @Ivy229 @AngelEnergyPersonified @jesuslovesyouxoxo @fruityCherry7666 @Happy2help18 @Rescie @GentleHealingInitiative @BeautifullyInspired @Eitas @Dorcas00 @WillingToHelpU @Tracey12345 @Maebyb @hopefulDew435 @PeacefulOnes @PatientUnicorn3590 @PhoenixThePoised @HopefulMoon5845 @Lucas2022 @Blissart
Tulip Awardees November 2024
Positivity & Gratitude / by Hope
Last post
53 minutes ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. I am here to announce the latest tulip awardees.  What is this award for? For listeners who have supported members in PMs, forums or chatrooms. The key is that you have been supported personally and it has been a long term support. Think of this award as a way to acknowledge the long-term support provided by a listener.  Rules * Only members can nominate.  * One member can nominate up to 3 listeners every month * You can nominate the same listener once every 3 months if the person is still supporting you. It used to be only once! Who qualifies to be nominated? * Apart from the above instructions, the listener must not be a newbie (this indicates they have indeed provided long-term support).  🌷Are you a member? You can nominate a listener for the tulip badge here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCrC7eiEUitA1VViL-On8JLtRxSYDvO5GdSHJDaBPusNQUcw/viewform] Now lets take a look at all our recent nominees!  Congratulations!! * Kenzolena 🌷🌷🌷🌷 * peachGlobe7403 🌷 * Sunisshiningandsoareyou 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 * SparklingSeashells 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 * SparkyGizmo 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 * FirmWind 🌷 * GeminiPrincess08 🌷 * GentleHealingInitiative 🌷🌷 * iNomNom 🌷 * sentrythedefiant 🌷 * WillingToHelpU 🌷 * whimsicalrainfall2878 🌷 @Kenzolena @peachGlobe7403 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @SparklingSeashells @SparkyGizmo @FirmWind @GeminiPrincess08 @GentleHealingInitiative @iNomNom @sentrythedefiant @WillingToHelpU @whimsicalrainfall2878
Academy Polls, Round 11: If you could skip one day every week, which would it be?
Leadership Development Program / by Hope
Last post
13 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you have been well. Time for another academy poll!  Reminder: The poll closes on Friday. Get your answers in before Friday. You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one!  If you could skip one day every week, which would it be? a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Thursday d. Sunday 💡Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound11Masterpost_341579/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
Academy Polls, Round 11: Which day deserves the title of 'self-care day'?
Content Volunteer Team / by Hope
Last post
3 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you have been well. Time for another academy poll! Reminder: The poll closes on Friday. Get your answers in before Friday. You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one!  Which day deserves the title of 'self-care day'? a. Friday b. Saturday c. Sunday d. Wednesday 💡Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound11Masterpost_341579/] ------------------------- 📌This post is brought to you by the Content Development and Marketing Team. You can find information on the program here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ContentVolunteerTeam_198/CDMAnnouncementsandUpdates_2194/ContentDevelopmentandMarketingProgram2024_325507/]
Feedback & Reviews
Hope is one of the best mods out there and is a really wonderful person
Really very good helper
Exceptional listener
Hope is very helpful and it is always easy to reach her. She responds timely to questions, also her academy projects are all interesting, I would like to join.
amazing listener
Truly an amazing listener. She was emphatic, understanding, and very very validating. I think the chat went amazing! Thank you, Hope 💕
She's UH May Zing!! 😂
Hope is thoughtful and understanding of others. I appreciate the volunteer work that she does here.
hope is really nice i like the way she runs cups and if we have a problem she will answer them right aways she makes cups a happy place
Hope was the best listener I have ever talked to in 7Cups. She is really helping me.
Her name say it all, You are amazing Hope
She empathized with my problems really well, typed quickly, said the right words, and gave me a nice idea to implement. Thank you, Essie!
Best listener. Very caring and empathetic. One in a million personality!
You are always kind, sweet and compassionate..I’m so grateful for your help and support. I hope I can help someone else in the future like you've helped me :)
Replied to messages with care and compassion, and made me feel heard, understood and validated as a person. Thank you, very much
Thank you for talking to me and keeping me distracted. It was very nice to talk to you. You are a very nice person. take care
Awesome listener! Thank you for listening to me and using great empathy! I wonder what corn, pineapple and mashed cauliflower would make :p I dunno. But I'd cook you a nice meal 🥘 cause you're sweet and kind to me.
Wow, this listener was something amazing! I was very concerned about my girlfriend but after talking with them, I feel more confident what I should do. They gave me brilliant knowledge how to react and act when your loved one has Eating Disorder and they calmed me down. Thank You so much!
Really helpful and kind. Thanks
Excellent listener. Truly cares
I feel slightly better than what I was before, I will definitely use this website again.
So Professional
Very empathetic person who knows what she is saying and tries to help you with your problem. I recommend her for everyone :)
Such a caring and sweet listener, genuinely cares :) one of the genuine listeners on here!
It was awesome to talk to Hope, I really enjoyed talking to her for 30 minutes, A great listener.
GREAT listener
You are one of the most incredible listeners I have ever met and not only helped me as a member, but gave me ideas on how I can improve as a fellow listener based on your conduct to me as a member. Thank you for everything you do. Keep shining ❤
EssenceOfHope is a super awesome listener and they helped me feel better when I was obsessing about some eating disorder stuffs
Perfect
An amazing listener
Have no words to describe how awesome you are. You care about what I'm going through. Thanks for the kind words and efforts taken to understand me. Thanks.
Hope is amazing. Very supportive.
lovely person!
Great experience
Thank you very much!
'An inspiring ray of hope’
There are two types of listeners, the first merely listen to your words and the second those who listen to your feelings as well as your words.
This inspiring listener falls in the second category. Didn't pry & helped me feel better. An intelligent, caring & empathetic listener.
Highly recommend & I'm glad I got a chance to speak to you.
Well done, you earned it.
Beauty of this soul lies deep within its soul.
There are two types of listeners, the first merely listen to your words and the second those who listen to your feelings as well as your words.
This listener falls in the second category. Very intelligent, caring & empathetic. Thanks for a pleasant chat.
Highly recommend this listener. Well done!
Best listener ever. Talks to the point, replies back quick and also checks up on you. Super caring, friendly and non judgemental. An excellent chat overall. Thanks for being there. Would like to talk to you again. Bless you.
You are the best listener! Such an amazing person! I am so happy to have met you. Excellent listener, Truly caring and intelligent. Thank you so much
A soul ? NO. A gem and a beautiful soul !!!An angelic, caring, special person, She is so kind and caring,, Smart, Wise, Understanding, I have no words, God's gift. :). I am so glad to have met this person and listener. They are great. unbelievable. Talking to them always lifts me up ! :) Thanks for being here
Soul is the most genuinely caring listener I've had the pleasure of talking to. She understands what I'm going through really well and makes me feel heard and not alone. She can be really motivating with her positivity and help bring a different perspective to things. I am proud to have such a wise and mature listener. Thank you so much for what you do here
very nice. great in-tune responses
She is lovely
Isweet SoulyPooh :P
So glad to have InnocentSoul to support & motivate me in getting healthier in weight!
Sweetest listener ever!!!!
thanks for helping me out you do a great job
Soul is such a lovely,kind,caring and special person. Soul is unique.She understands your issues really well, is patient, calm and always professional.
She is just one of a kind and talking to her makes one's day, she is god's gift.
Thanks for being here at 7 cups I am sure you are changing millions of lives.
Such an awesome listener
The best, most beautiful spirit.
Uplifts you just effortlessly with her kindness. A really amazing person.
She is warm and friendly. She made me feel like I was chatting with my best friend. She knows when to ask questions and when to empathise. An excellent and satisfying chat :)
Best person ever
Perfection xx
Very helpful and patient and knowledgeable, most recommended !
A kind, caring, empathetic, understanding, good and a lovely person. Soul is just awesome and I felt really understood and listened to without any judgements. She motivated me too with her compliments which can make anyone's day. Lucky to have met her !
Really sweet and easy to talk to. Very attentive :D
Best listerner ever :)
The listener is awesome. They have great empathy.
Great great listener! Really listened to me and helped me see my progress.
A lovely and great friend who i am lucky to have met ❤
Awesome Listener
She even messaged me today to see how I was doing. I know she probably won't always remember but I really appreciate her asking about me today.
A kind and understanding soul, with gentle and calm replies. Acts like an older sibling and makes you feel safe.
Amazing
I am so glad Innocentsoul is here. One of the best listeners on 7 cups. I feel that i can talk about anything and that i am understood and cared for. I needed a listener that would be there for me. Not just for one chat. Thank you Innocentsoul you're amazing💜
Very very kind and empathetic. Patient and made me feel welcomed and cheered me up. Thank you so much!!!!!
I don't know who you are but you are really amazing. I need you. Thanks for being there 4 me. U reply very fast and caring for me despite not knowing me. God bless you
Was very easy to chat with. A kind listener.
ohhh woww is all i can say woww kindness peace to share she is
Professional, giving positive spirits :)
Good listener. Exactly what i needed .. thank you!
Friendly and engaging
Thank you
A lovely person to talk to.
Very helpful, was upbeat and made me feel like my problem was worth their time.
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