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jibbbie

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Number of ratings1 Number of reviews1 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceSep 8, 2025 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderFemale PathStep 104 People helped6 Chats37 Group support chats0 Listener group chats1 Forum posts31 Forum upvotes54

Bio

hello! i am a pre-nursing student. i have experience in pharmaceuticals and emergency care regarding physical health, but would love to gain experience in helping people with mental / emotional obstacles as well.

notes: if you do not respond within 5 minutes, i will end the chat. feel free to message me when you're more available to talk! :)

Recent forum posts

My Thoughts on the Inner Development Goals Course (Collaboration and Inclusivity; pt. 2)

IDG 7 Cups Hub / by jibbbie

November 4th, 2025

...See more For me, one of the most impactful areas of growth has been developing my own social skills. I used to think being “socially skilled” just meant being outgoing or friendly. But over time, I learned that it’s so much deeper than that. It wasn't something I thought of a lot. I wasn't good at socializing, so what did these different subtypes mean to me? But when I actually tried implementing both, I realized that a simple 'hey' or 'hi' to people was difficult, but including others and making them comfortable was even harder. Real social skills involve knowing how to truly include others, make space for different voices, and communicate in ways that build trust. There was a time in my life when I ignored problems I had between acquaintances and awkwardly stood there when my friends were sad, and didn’t know how to interact with those I perceived as different from me. I remember specifically my friend venting to me before class one day, but I didn't know how to provide empathy or what to say. Due to social deficits, I didn't know how to build the close relationship they needed. All I could think was, "sorry for your loss." My mindset was always built on fixing things, rather than just listening. However, it was also those same experiences that taught me that people need each other. To work together effectively, we have to build strong social skills. In the growth path, it talks about how these social skills are key to bridging differences and making space for a wide range of voices. That really resonated with me because I had always ignored people I couldn't see myself interacting with. When I transferred to another school in middle school, I found myself categorizing people into categories I had seen at the school I attended before. I treated my classmates like I knew everything about them just because they reminded me of an archetype I built in my head. In social situations, our ability to listen and speak honestly makes a difference. I learned that especially when I signed up to be a listener here on 7cups. Here’s what helped me grow in this area: 1. I learned to listen without needing to fix anything. I knew I had to fix that, but it wasn't until I signed up to be a listener that I actually learned how. Helping someone reflect by listening and asking questions can help them realize what they need to do themselves. 2. I started asking better questions. Instead of the why's, I asked the how's. When people told me their struggles before, I would always think 'well why did they let that happen in the first place?'. I came to understand that this didn't make them feel better. It made them feel worse, increasingly helpless in cases my words reflected deeper insecurities. 3. I paid attention to who was in the room. Inclusion means making space for people who aren’t always invited in. When I was younger, my cousins would always exclude the younger kids. They acted different, had different stages, and we were all just in different life stages that made them hard to relate to. I remember my cousin locking one of them out of the bedroom because he wasn't 'our style'. It was acknowledging everyone in the room, regardless of age, that made me realize how big of an effect these actions had. Social skills like inclusivity and collaboration have helped me navigate conflict and interpersonal relationships more effectively How do you guys deal with moments where you don't know how to collaborate or include others?

My Thoughts on the Inner Development Goals Course (Courage and Optimism; pt. 1)

IDG 7 Cups Hub / by jibbbie

October 31st, 2025

...See more Courage and optimism are two qualities that have deeply shape how I am viewed in the world. Optimism was fine depending on the situation, but that depended on my courage in that moment. Courage wasn’t always easy for me. Since I was young, it was hard for me to talk to others. But over time, both attributes became essential parts of my foundation. They keep moving forward even when I'm not sure what my next steps should be. In my earlier years, I often avoided discomfort. Since I was in first grade, I practically didn't talk to anyone outside my immediate family. I feared saying something wrong to the point talking didn't seem necessary for me. Eventually, I reached a point where I could tell where this was heading. I recognized that the patterns I had gotten used to were going to disadvantage me in the long-term. I began to choose courage on purpose, even when it felt uncomfortable. I began just deciding to forget any bad outcomes that could've occurred, "just zone out and do it!" Even when it meant making the "why did I do that?" kind of memories, courage helped me take action. The regret of what I did felt better than the regret of not doing anything at all. Since I was young, I had to lean into optimism, mostly due to my circumstances at the time. It was difficult going as it was mostly blind positivity and empty words to get people's minds off bad things. I knew I had to create a conscious belief that a better life was possible. The growth path says courage and optimism give us the power to influence and persevere. And this is true. Life doesn’t always go as planned. There's a lot of confusion in life that I didn't know how to deal with. In those uncertain moments, it’s been courage that helped me take another step in a direction I didn't even know was right. It was optimism that reminded me the future could be better than the past. There were a few key things that helped me grow into courage and optimism: 1. I made a decision to stop letting fear make my choices. I reminded myself that discomfort wasn’t danger. My father would always say we need to do hard things in life, so I followed! I mindlessly did what I had to. 2. I looked at people who were doing it right. Even just faking it 'til you make it, copying what others do, can be a form of guidance. It can help you grow and incorporate it into your personality. 3. I purposefully put myself in uncomfortable situations. I signed up for a class that I knew was mostly teamwork. The exposure forced me to talk to others, and helped me build something I often quote now: "What must be done shall be done, no matter what I have to do!" Over time, these efforts built something solid within me. Today, courage and optimism are habits now. They shape how I lead and handle uncertainty. They’ve become two forces in my life, helping me grow. What qualities not mentioned in the IDG Course form the foundation of your growth?

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Feedback & Reviews

very nice. i ramble a lot but she still took the time to understand me. also helped me identify coping mechanisms i didn't even know i had. i'm gonna continue talking with her! super kind.