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Maymay1234
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What was your FIRST experience like opening up to a listener here?
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 December 10th, 2022
...See more It was exactly a week after I'd started my journey towards healing from a toxic relationship, when I decided to try out 7cups. And my first chat was WHAT I NEEDED. It felt unreal. It was as though, the listener knew exactly what I felt like inside me. I needed a conversation with a stranger who'd listen, and give me as much clarity that could lessen the emotional and mental burdens that I was going to talk about. I wanted to be vulnerable without fear of shame or judgement. And I got exactly what I hoped to get. I was listened to without having to beg for attention. I felt heard and understood. Above all I felt safe (for the first time) opening up to a person about my painful feelings and thoughts. Let me add to this by saying that after the chat, I had the courage and words to write about my experience. I found the right simple words to describe my emotions. In less than 2 hours, I was able to write 18 pages narrating (from a healthier perspective) what I'd been feeling since the breakup happened. This is what sharing your pains/feelings with someone (anonymous) who listens without the intention of judging you or condemning your actions or inactions in the events that led to the sad experience (s). I would like to know what your first experience was like chatting with a listener here.
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