Hello.
My name is TakeABreatherTonight and I have recently joined 7Cups as a listener.
I may not have that much experience at first, but I am looking forward to learning as time goes on.
It's never easy being alone, being misunderstood and feeling left in the dark. Which is why I'm here to try and offer my support.
Sometimes it may be hard to be here 24/7 as I suffer from depression myself, but I'll make sure to be active as frequent as I'm able.
I have gone through so much in life, which means it becomes easier for me to reach out to those going through similar experiences.
I may not have the best advice in the world, but if you help to show me the way forwards in turn I can help make this a more welcoming, caring experience for you.

I believe in taking things one step at a time. If you struggle thinking of what to say, I'll always be happy to wait for you. I want to make this a non-stressful environment. This is your place, your time, and I'll devote as much time as I can to help comfort you.

I am free from judgement and most things fail to shake me up. You are free to express yourself in whichever way is beneficial to yourself. Never apologise for expressing how you feel. Your feelings are valid and you have every right to let go off what's troubling you. Vent, cry, scream, laugh, smile -- do whatever you feel without fear of being ridiculed. This is your safe place. If the conversation gets a little too much, always feel comfortable leaving on your own accord. It's okay if you become anxious, we all do from time-to-time, and if leaving this conversation for some other time is the best way to manage it just let me know and I'll wish you good luck.

I hope you get something out of this session. I'll do my very best to work through your issues. Please remember I am not a professional, yet working towards studying psychology. I'll always make use of your feedback to become better at Listening. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️