joshcrs101395
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Epitome 8
Rating
Number of ratings775
Number of reviews446
Listens toTeens & Over 18
LanguagesEnglish
Listener sinceSep 6, 2017
Last activein last week
GenderMale
PathStep 1,569
People helped1,454
Chats13,159
Group support chats1
Listener group chats1
Forum posts201
Forum upvotes413
Bio
~ Hi! ~
I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in English & Communication, a writer and proofreader, a music enthusiast and TV/film buff, and a former college radio DJ. A few years ago, I had some people come into my life who had been struggling with some things, and I was able to be there for them and support them in ways they seemed to appreciate greatly. I came to realize how passionate I am about making others feel good, and how much I always want to offer support or help them feel better when they're down; and I became a listener on 7Cups because I wanted to extend that to some of you. I've been a listener here for just over four years now, and I still love doing it.
I can talk with teens as well as adults in their 20s or 30s, and I offer long-term support. If you'd like for us to chat, please message me a brief description (it doesn't need to be more than a few words long) of what you're struggling with/looking for support with, and I'll get back to you when I can! These are the topics I have the most experience talking with people about:
Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, & Body Image
Strategies & exercises to help you accept yourself & your body, & take steps toward self-love
Abuse Recovery
Helping you recover & move forward from physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, work toward blaming yourself less, & manage symptoms of PTSD
Anxiety
Strategies to help you manage & overcome your general anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks
Depression
Learning self-care strategies, healthy coping skills, & ways to counteract the thoughts & beliefs that fuel your depression
Breakups
Strategies to help you manage & work through your emotions, & move forward from a difficult breakup
Something I like to remind people: There's more to you than just your struggles or your mental-health issues; there's more to you than just the worst things that have happened to you, or the worst ways people have treated you; there's more to you than any one aspect of your life. Let's chat about what's been difficult and see if we can find some strategies to help you feel better. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes (and a hug, if you'd like one) and I'm looking forward to talking with you soon!
~ In memory of Ana ~
I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in English & Communication, a writer and proofreader, a music enthusiast and TV/film buff, and a former college radio DJ. A few years ago, I had some people come into my life who had been struggling with some things, and I was able to be there for them and support them in ways they seemed to appreciate greatly. I came to realize how passionate I am about making others feel good, and how much I always want to offer support or help them feel better when they're down; and I became a listener on 7Cups because I wanted to extend that to some of you. I've been a listener here for just over four years now, and I still love doing it.
I can talk with teens as well as adults in their 20s or 30s, and I offer long-term support. If you'd like for us to chat, please message me a brief description (it doesn't need to be more than a few words long) of what you're struggling with/looking for support with, and I'll get back to you when I can! These are the topics I have the most experience talking with people about:
Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, & Body Image
Strategies & exercises to help you accept yourself & your body, & take steps toward self-love
Abuse Recovery
Helping you recover & move forward from physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, work toward blaming yourself less, & manage symptoms of PTSD
Anxiety
Strategies to help you manage & overcome your general anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks
Depression
Learning self-care strategies, healthy coping skills, & ways to counteract the thoughts & beliefs that fuel your depression
Breakups
Strategies to help you manage & work through your emotions, & move forward from a difficult breakup
Something I like to remind people: There's more to you than just your struggles or your mental-health issues; there's more to you than just the worst things that have happened to you, or the worst ways people have treated you; there's more to you than any one aspect of your life. Let's chat about what's been difficult and see if we can find some strategies to help you feel better. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes (and a hug, if you'd like one) and I'm looking forward to talking with you soon!
~ In memory of Ana ~
Feedback & Reviews
first time on this site, hes rlly nice but i got nervous, thanks for listening
They were very helpful and provided a kind and supportive environment. I really enjoyed talking with them; they validated what I'm going through and the emotions I'm experiencing.
Good listener, ask questions that made me think
A very good listener who responds with great sensitivity.
So patient and helpful, really kind and willing to listen as much as help
So kind and caring. Really helps a lot.
He is so great and understanding and it feels like he really wants to help
He is very kind and understanding, and suggested resources to help me :)
the wonderful kind person that is helping me through my toughest times right now
my first session: they replied very fast, asked me questions which made me get to the root of my problems and he's really kind and accepting about whatever issue you want to talk about - would definitely recommend!
he is very noce on top of things and helped me feel better
Very kind person, makes me feel heard
asked good thought provoking questions and was kind and genuine :)
Great listener
This listener asked good thought provoking guiding questions and was not rushed or too slow. Which helped hold my reins back by allowing time for thought and response processing. This is my first chat like this, good experience.
Super sweet and understanding. They're like a little ball of fluffy sunshine. And they were able to remember our past conversations really well!
Very quick responses and kind .. felt like they cared
he's rlly sweet and understanding.
The best listener I’ve ever had!!! Better mental help than all my therapists, family, and friends combined! Thank you❤️❤️I’ve grown so much and feel a lot better after one chat:))
He is amazing. More stars to you
A really kind and supportive listener
Josh is nice and suggested good resources
Responds quickly, pays attention and supportive. Thank you so much for listening!
They are a very good listener and they always know just what to say :)
Loved it he's very easy to talk to
They are a very good listener and ask rather fine questions. Quite helpful!
nice person and patient
Amazing person so nice and patient talked with me for almost an hour
he is super nice
he is a nice person
What a kind person :)
He’s a great listener! He helped me to reflect on myself and what ways I need to work on. Thank you so much
Great listener!
He is so helpful! He also gives free hugs!
One of the best listeners on here. I really felt much better after talking to him, he's really kind and I really hope the best for him. Thanks for your help!❤️
omg. he was awesome, he is so compassionate, he is so kind and understanding, he will always be proud of you if you try, even if you don't make it/do well, he will be proud of you if you try. i totally recommend him to anyone struggling with anxiety self-hate, or depression.
he/she is rlly kind
Very patient and understanding listener
Thank you for talking to me. It mattered to me.
Such an amazing listener
She’s very calm and nice to speak to
He's a great listener 10/10 definently recommend him
good listener he is understanding of me he helps me threw my pain
Amazing listener was really helpful to talk with him
Amazing long term listener, getting me through so much.
Good listener, very calming and asks the right questions
Josh is an amazing listener who is always so caring and kind. He adapts to every situation to be supportive and able to talk to you about it. He also genuinely cares for what you are going through and wants to help you through it, even in the worst moments. Thank you Josh!!
Good listener, very calming
Very caring and gentle; has helped me think outside the box with my issues. Love how consistent the check-ins are and appreciate the reliability.
Helps alot and very supportive
my favorite chat so far. very educated
Really nice, totally understood, and made me calm down a lot more.
great listener helped me alot
Amazing listener. Truly amazing. He is so kind, and helpful. Does not judge at all
Listened to what was going through my head and helped me out
understanding and very kind!
Amazing they are really trying their best ♥️
Very good listener
He's a very good listener and ask the right questions! He's also very nice and understanding! I also just feel like there's no judgement from him, which is great and makes it so I feel more open to talk about more stuff!
so helpful, asked good questions!! i recommend
Very good listener and responder
very supportive, kind soul. you definitely have to have a chat with them.
Very good listener and supportive!
They were very nice and asked all the right questions.
He was understanding and supportive and helped me through some issues i was having. He was an amazing listener
Very kind and supportive
they were really nice!
i feel heard for the first time , i am grateful
Has been very helpful in just listening and offering kind words. I've had a rough day and talking to them has brought emotions to the surface that has me feeling like I'm actually being listened to, which I have through a few friends but it's nice to have someone outside of your circle, too.
he’s awesome and really helpful to me and i’m glad i’m talking to him
He listens and asks questions and overall is just there for you but doesn't go easy on you either, he's not just going to sit by and let you stay sad
Very attentive and kept the conversation going. Very good listener!!
Great listener.
Really good listener
very helpful and smart
he was understanding and very affective. he did an amazing job
I appreciate all the support and kindness
He is so nice and understanding.
He made me feel happy and accepted
Listened to me for ages, so helpful and lovely
Super thoughtful, listened without judgement
Amazing! Loves to help and give great vibes
asking awesome questions and actually really helping me through my issues!!!!!!!
Awesome listener! Josh is super sweet and kind. They are super empathetic and validating, and easy to talk to. They have quite fast response times, and even checked-in with me more than once, which means a lot. Thank you Josh. Would definitely recommend!
It was helpful to have someone I could vent to without judgement.
thanks very helpful
He really listened to me
very calm and acts like a friend
Great listener!!!!
They're really good and really calming to talk to!
Really kind, helpful and understanding.
thank you so much for being an amazing listener and not brushing over anything at all, i really would recommend them! :)
Thank you for listening! I appreciate your help.
Someone that I found ease in communicating a vulnerable subject to. Helpful and understanding.
Super kind and always ready to help me. A great listener and a great person :)
very open and great with leading the discussion
Quick to respond, thorough questions and straight to the point
Very helpful and cared a lot about how i felt.
I appreciate anyone who tries to help and puts time into listening to peoples problems
Their very chill and kind, love talking to them!
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