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WeedyGarden
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Number of ratings36 Number of reviews30 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceFeb 17, 2015 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderMale PathStep 132 People helped122 Chats985 Group support chats1,412 Listener group chats25 Forum posts586 Forum upvotes787
Bio







Hello. I'm an ordinary guy who's been a son, a boyfriend, a husband and a father. I have lost family and friends. I've lost a son. I'm disabled. I've suffered depression since a very young age. I am a recovering alcoholic, it's been many years.









“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”








― Stephen R. Covey









“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.”








― Bob Marley









“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.








― George Bernard Shaw
Recent forum posts
Check-in Aug 30 - Sept 5
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 September 24th, 2021
...See more Hello everybody!! There is a lot going on these days with weather, fires, hurricanes, floods etc; is everyone safe? How are you doing? Are there any activities you have been wanting to do or try and just haven't yet? What are they and why haven't you? If you would like to add/remove yourself from our automatic taglist, please click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DisabilitySupport_47/DisabilityTeam_1148/NewTaglistDisabilitySupport_202464/1/] @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @Arsalanahmed @Ashleylovescats @Averayne93 @Azalea98 @azuladragon34 @BeyondTheInvisible @BlindGrapefruit @bouncyVoice4149 @Breezy2013 @CaringBrit @CheeryPotato @CheerySandi @ChildGoddessFlute @Colorfulcatsofhope @considerateParadise6717 @Disneywoman @DoISayIt @DylanMark @Edobre399 @Emiliako @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @Fireskye13 @friendlyEars8792 @goldenSpruce1512 @InfiniteThoughts2k19 @Jamesjones10123 @jovialButterfly6752 @JoyfulUnicorn @JoyIntoDarkness @K87 @killaj0ule @lightTriangle7748 @LikeABirdWithoutWings @lovelySun2900 @LoveMyRotty @magnifiedfaith @MikuoniandBlueCheese @MistyMagic @mnhtx3 @moosprbrk @MyNameIsNicole @NaomiR @NevaehRose @OneErased @pinkbunnywabbit @Pixiechu @PotFullOfSky2020 @Raysofsunshineandrainbow2005 @redGrapes1822 @Redheadmadeofglitter94 @repen13 @sabeyesofblue3535 @SmolBurrahobbit12 @specialPurple1582 @StarsOrchidsOwls @sunshinegiraffe123 @TimidBear @u2canwin @wahmbrenda @WeedyGarden @wonderfulRainbow817
Check-in August 2 - August 8
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 August 12th, 2021
...See more Sorry I am late again with the checkin. I am done with medical procedures for now so I should be more alert now. Wow, August already? Time seems to be flying by so fast. Did you have any goals set that you have acomplished? The Olympics have been going on. Do you have a favorite event? How are you doing?
Music is the universal language. Music is life.
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 April 18th, 2022
...See more I listen to music all day long. I like all sorts of music except maybe opera and polka. Do you like music and if so what kind? Are you listening to music now, if so what are you listening to? I am currently listening to Charlie Musselwhite. taglist: @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @Arsalanahmed @Ashleylovescats @Averayne93 @Azalea98 @azuladragon34 @BeyondTheInvisible @BlindGrapefruit @bouncyVoice4149 @Breezy2013 @CaringBrit @CheeryPotato @CheerySandi @Colorfulcatsofhope @considerateParadise6717 @Disneywoman @DoISayIt @DylanMark @Edobre399 @Emiliako @Fireskye13 @friendlyEars8792 @goldenSpruce1512 @InfiniteThoughts2k19 @jovialButterfly6752 @JoyfulUnicorn @JoyIntoDarkness @K87 @killaj0ule @lightTriangle7748 @LikeABirdWithoutWings @lovelySun2900 @LoveMyRotty @magnifiedfaith @MikuoniandBlueCheese @MistyMagic @mnhtx3 @moosprbrk @MyNameIsNicole @NaomiR @NevaehRose @OneErased @Pixiechu @PotFullOfSky2020 @Raysofsunshineandrainbow2005 @redGrapes1822 @Redheadmadeofglitter94 @repen13 @sabeyesofblue3535 @SmolBurrahobbit12 @specialPurple1582 @StarsOrchidsOwls @sunshinegiraffe123 @TimidBear @u2canwin @wahmbrenda @WeedyGarden
What do you do with your time?
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 August 12th, 2021
...See more What do you do for fun? What do you do to pass the time? What do you do that you enjoy doing? Taglist: @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @Arsalanahmed @Ashleylovescats @Averayne93 @Azalea98 @azuladragon34 @BeyondTheInvisible @BlindGrapefruit @bouncyVoice4149 @Breezy2013 @CaringBrit @CheeryPotato @CheerySandi @Colorfulcatsofhope @considerateParadise6717 @Disneywoman @DoISayIt @DylanMark @Edobre399 @Emiliako @Fireskye13 @friendlyEars8792 @goldenSpruce1512 @InfiniteThoughts2k19 @jovialButterfly6752 @JoyfulUnicorn @JoyIntoDarkness @K87 @killaj0ule @lightTriangle7748 @LikeABirdWithoutWings @lovelySun2900 @LoveMyRotty @magnifiedfaith @MikuoniandBlueCheese @MistyMagic @mnhtx3 @moosprbrk @MyNameIsNicole @NaomiR @NevaehRose @OneErased @Pixiechu @PotFullOfSky2020 @Raysofsunshineandrainbow2005 @redGrapes1822 @Redheadmadeofglitter94 @repen13 @sabeyesofblue3535 @SmolBurrahobbit12 @specialPurple1582 @StarsOrchidsOwls @sunshinegiraffe123 @TimidBear @u2canwin @wahmbrenda @WeedyGarden
Check-in July 12th thru July 18
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 July 15th, 2021
...See more I have friends who are struggling so I know I don't struggle alone. I need to reach out more to my friends, let them know I am thinking of them. Is there anyone in your life you could reach out to? Someone who would be happy to hear from you? How are you doing this week? I've been to a mess of doctors appointments, I am finished for awhile but have a bunch of tests coming in August. What is your favorite movie? Mine is "Reach For Me." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1096986/
Check-in July 5th thru July 11
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 July 13th, 2021
...See more Sorry I am running late with this check-in. How are you doing? I am trying not to melt, it's been warm. Anything special happen in your life lately? Good stuff? Have any issues you need a hand with?
Check-in June 14 to June 20
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 June 22nd, 2021
...See more Check-in time!! How are you doing? How are you feeling? Anything you dould like us to know about? Do you like ice cream? What is your favorite flaver? Mine is: Image of a container of aagen daz ice cream white chocolate raspberry truffle If you would like to add/remove yourself from our automatic taglist, please click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DisabilitySupport_47/DisabilityTeam_1148/NewTaglistDisabilitySupport_202464/1/] @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @Arsalanahmed @Ashleylovescats @Averayne93 @Azalea98 @azuladragon34 @BeyondTheInvisible @BlindGrapefruit @bouncyVoice4149 @Breezy2013 @CaringBrit @CheeryPotato @CheerySandi @Colorfulcatsofhope @considerateParadise6717 @Disneywoman @DoISayIt @DylanMark @Edobre399 @Emiliako @Fireskye13 @friendlyEars8792 @goldenSpruce1512 @InfiniteThoughts2k19 @jovialButterfly6752 @JoyfulUnicorn @JoyIntoDarkness @K87 @killaj0ule @lightTriangle7748 @LikeABirdWithoutWings @lovelySun2900 @LoveMyRotty @magnifiedfaith @MikuoniandBlueCheese @MistyMagic @mnhtx3 @moosprbrk @MyNameIsNicole @NaomiR @NevaehRose @OneErased @Pixiechu @PotFullOfSky2020 @Raysofsunshineandrainbow2005 @redGrapes1822 @Redheadmadeofglitter94 @repen13 @sabeyesofblue3535 @SmolBurrahobbit12 @specialPurple1582 @StarsOrchidsOwls @sunshinegiraffe123 @TimidBear @u2canwin @wahmbrenda @WeedyGarden @wonderfulRainbow817
Check-in June 7 to June 13
Disability Support / by WeedyGarden
Last post
 June 16th, 2021
...See more Hello everyone! Feels like summer! 1) What is your favorite summer activity? 2) How are you doing? 3) With the lessoning of the covid restrictions, do you have any special plans? I would love some hugs, myself. I've been vaccinated.
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Feedback & Reviews
So understanding.
Really nice person, very knowledgeable and said supportive messages in everything he/she sent.
WeedyGarden I vote him Mentor of the year for 7Cups. I only wished 7Cups had such an award. I would vote for him. Amazing person. 7Cups should honor WeedyGarden,in some way.
Fantastic listener
Thank you WeedyGarden, you were super helpful. I appreciate you giving me the space to vent and replying with insightful and supportive comments. You're a very calming individual to talk to and I found that after the conversation, I felt prepared to deal with everything. I appreciate the time you dedicate to helping others. I send my thanks and a virtual *hug* - North
Great Listener.
Great listener. Amazing person.
This listener was extremely patient and willing to take the conversation wherever I wanted to go with it!
Very easy to talk with. Great CML. Very easy to work with.
Amazing listener. Very kind. Understanding. He understands people with disabilities. Great friend to have.
Allows you to express how you feel and just listens to what you have to say
very nice, kind, supportive, and understanding
Amazing person. Very understanding
WeedyGarden is awesome
Lovely tireless listener who lets you vent and doesn’t judge
10/10 really understands complex issues and knows how to address them from an unbiased standpoint
very good listener ❤❤
Very good at helping me sort through my thoughts and emotions
A lot of experience in life
he is listening well
AWESOME LISTENER AND SO KIND AND CARING !!!
Very helpful :) Fun to talk with
Patient, helpful, and supportive
Very good at listening. Won't take over the conversation. I would say, a trained listener. Not writing much, but makes you feel calm and listened to.
He listens and responds in a very nice manner. He helps me make me feel better when i am down.
He really gets me, he listens and is insightful. thanks
This was a great chat. I really felt it helped.
He is a really awesome listener and is very good at being a very real very authentic person. He knows how to validate and really gets what it feels like to be going through something challenging. I am so lucky to have found one of the really good ones!
This is one of the best listeners I ever had. We could talk about anything, and this person is a deep thinker and kind and philosophical as well. I feel very lucky to have found this listener.
Made me feel like i was truely been listened to. I thankyou.
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