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اسمي أحمد، بحب أسمع للناس وأكون جنبهم لما يحتاجوا حد يفهمهم أو يطّمنهم. بحب أخلّي اللي قدامي يحس إن في حد فعلاً سامعه وفاهمه. بتعامل مع أي كلام أو موقف بهدوء واحترام. بعرف أتكلم عربي وإنجليزي كويس، وده بيساعدني أتواصل مع ناس من أماكن مختلفة. أنا هنا علشان أسمعك من غير حُكم ولا نقد، بس علشان تكون مرتاح وتحس إن في مكان آمن تقدر تتكلم فيه Hi, my name is Ahmed. I’m someone who believes in the power of listening and being there for others when they need support. I enjoy helping people feel heard and understood, and I approach every conversation with empathy and respect. I’m fluent in Arabic and English, which allows me to connect with people from different backgrounds. I’m here to listen without judgment and to create a safe space for anyone who needs to talk.

Hello, 7cups fam. Thank you for believing in me and letting me listen to you. Unfortunately, I can no longer take any responsible chat due to my daily routine. I'm up for any casual chat though. So don't hesitate to ping me up if you're willing to tolerate my delayed replies 😅

Hit me up! :)

Hello, I'm glad you've found me on 7 Cups of Tea. I'm a trained active listener and I like to support people struggling with. I've overcome a lot in life and would like to help by listening to you. I’ve been through the heart of the storm and endured conditions that would break most people. I’ve witnessed things no human should ever have to face, battled both inner struggles and external forces that were truly dark, and somehow found my way through it all. I’ve come out the other side of the storm stronger. Even though the sea may feel calm right now, I know how quickly the tides can turn.  If I'm online, then please feel free to start a chat. If I'm offline, then send me a message and we can set up a time to connect. Glad you are here! 😊

(Deutsch: Siehe unten) I only take chats within my topics.  ​Urgency first: If you are facing an acute situation like a panic attack, etc., please message me. There's no need to read the rest of the profile.  Hello and welcome to 7cups. I'm a 29-year-old female from Germany, and glad you're reading this. I had and still have to struggle with some of the things I offer support with. I hope I can help you with some things based on my experience, professional university knowledge, and over six years of experience as a Listener here. I understand you well, and maybe I have suggestions, techniques, or skills to help you. For example, I'm familiar with living with chronic pain, self-harm (stopped a few years ago), and panic attacks. I also have non-epileptic (dissociative/conversion) seizures. I'd like to exchange experience about this anytime to possibly learn from each other in managing or getting them under control better. In the following, I will describe myself as a Listener and explain in what case I am the right one for you. If you select me as your Listener and I think there is a chance that I might be able to help, I will try my best to do so. If I had to describe myself as a Listener, I would say I'm primarily supportive, reassuring, and encouraging. But despite all my empathy and understanding, I still tend to be somewhat challenging. I assure you that you have my greatest support if you choose to work with me, and I will be here for you through whatever struggle you may face. My favorite saying I took from the saw movies, which I enjoy (don't worry, I'm not a creep), is "CHERISH YOUR LIFE," and I hope I can help you do that too along the way. Send me a personal request by chatting with me or leaving me a message if: - you want to learn to live better with chronic (physical) pain/ disease, especially such that gets worse in flare-ups, or you want to know how to best support a person close to you who suffers from this (1) - you want to manage daily life better with a disability that affects you or a person close to you (autism and ad(h)d included) (2) - you want to quit self-harm (3) - you want to cope better with panic attacks and possibly get rid of them (4) - you want to talk about psychological, non-epileptic/ dissociative seizures (PNES) and possibly gain better control of them or talk about any other kind of dissociation or dissociative or psychosomatic disorder (5) - you want to chat about (C)PTSD and how it affects your life and find coping strategies that work for you (6) - you want to chat about parenting: I don't have any own kids and not so much practical experience yet, but I'll probably be doing counseling for parents, especially for children with disabilities, in my future job, so I would like to test my skills on this here and gain some first experience. (7)    - you want to chat about guilt or forgiveness. I am curious about what they involve and I'd be interested in discussing them. Depending on the situation, though, I might decide that I am not the right Listener for you at some point. (8)   - you want to chat about a personality disorder (any kind). I am curious to learn more about it, how it affects people's lives, and how they manage life with it. Yet, I am not very experienced with this topic, so it would be more active listening than suggestions. (9) - you want to learn to manage, accept, and understand your thoughts, emotions, and psychological needs. (I might decide that I am not the right person depending on what they are related to, and the chat would be more focused on the thoughts, emotions, and needs themselves and identifying them rather than what causes them.) (10) - you want to chat about faith, religion, spirituality, etc. If you wish, I might share my beliefs, but I will not force them upon you. We can try to find out what you believe or how you could solve a conflict that, for example, makes you question your faith. (11) - you have general questions about mental health, want to figure out what's going on for you, what the next steps could be, what you could do to improve your allover well-being, or if you want to find out which topic(s) the right Listener(s) for you should cover (12) - you want to discuss something related to communication or violence/abuse (any form, active and passive position) to reflect on yourself generally or regarding specific situations, or you want to discuss how communication and violence are related. Depending on the exact issue, I might not be the right Listener for you. (13) - you want to ethically or morally reflect on or position yourself in general or regarding a particular situation. (14) - you want to change a particular generally controllable (own) behavior by analyzing causing and motivational factors and looking for different ways to manage these. I have the most experience with this method regarding self-harming behavior, but I want to see if I can apply it to other topics and behaviors as well (15) If you send a personal request, please start the chat with (a) code number(s) from 1 to 15 (which you see on the list, next to the thing(s) you want to chat about) to show you have read this. I do provide long-term support as well! Let me know if you wish that, so I can see what I can offer. I offer chats related to other topics like work stress if the focus is on one of the topics listed above, e.g. work-induced PTSD, communication and/or violence, or behavioral issues at work - own behavior only.  Please note: While I have my own and professional experience with some of these topics, I am not a fully trained professional. I am in education for a job where I work with people and help them, for example, through counseling. Still, here I am only a Listener and not a Therapist. That means I can't advise you on the ultimate solution. Yet, I am glad to provide suggestions where I feel it's appropriate and consider your options together if you want to. If I am offline (red), you can still message me, and I will get in touch when I see it. If I don't take your request, feel free to message me because I might have forgotten to log out, but I will get back to you when I see it. ​ Ich spreche auch Deutsch. Themen:     - chronische Schmerzen oder Beeinträchtigung bei Betroffenen und Angehörigen, - selbstverletzendes Verhalten, - Panikattacken, - dissoziative Identitätsstörung und dissoziative Zustände/ Anfälle oder andere dissoziative Störung, - Trauma (PTBS), - Genesung/ Erholung/ Rehabililitation von einer Verletzung oder körperlichen oder psychischen Erkrankung, - Erziehung/ Elternberatung, - Schuld und Vergebung, - Persönlichkeitsstörungen, - Umgang mit Gedanken, Gefühlen und psychologischen Bedürfnissen, - Glaube und Religion, - allgemeine mentale Gesundheit, - Kommunikation und Gewalt, - ethisch-moralische Selbstreflexion und Positionierung, - Verhaltensanalyse und -änderung (eigenes Verhalten), - Andere Themen dürfen gerne beinhaltet sein, solange der Schwerpunkt auf den genannten Themen liegt, z. B. Arbeitsleben: berufsbedingte Traumatisierung, Kommunikation und Gewalt oder (eigenes) problematisches Verhalten im Beruf. Andere Themen ausschließlich auf Anfrage, wenn sonst niemand für einen Chat auf Deutsch verfügbar ist. 

Welcome to 7 Cups! I'm the chief cook and bottle washer here. I love 7 cups and the community we have built. Really proud of all that we've accomplished and excited to see how we continue to evolve. I unfortunately do not have much time for listening, but please drop me a note if you have thoughts or feeback. Glad you are here!

I do not engage in romantic or break-up related discussions, and I communicate exclusively in English. Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile. I value depth, sincerity, and the kind of connection that grows naturally through trust and thoughtful conversation. Over time, I’ve learned that true understanding doesn’t come from speaking more, but from listening well—and from allowing space for honesty, reflection, and emotional clarity. My focus here is to support individuals who experience loneliness, intellectual isolation, or the quiet feeling of being unseen or misunderstood. I do not engage in romantic or break-up related discussions, and I communicate exclusively in English. What matters most to me is creating a safe, calm exchange where a person can feel respected and emotionally present as they are. We often attempt to silence our deepest longings, believing it makes us stronger, yet they remain—echoing beneath the surface, sometimes emerging as unexplained sadness or restlessness. I believe healing begins when we gently turn inward, acknowledge what we’ve carried for too long, and allow understanding to replace self-judgment. You are welcome to write to me at any time. Conversations here don’t need urgency or perfection—only sincerity. In the quiet language of nature, flowers bloom again after fading. A reminder written in color and light: renewal is never lost. The hand that restores the petals also knows how to awaken weary hearts.

***Please note: I am not currently available for 1-on-1 support chats. With my roles as a community mentor leader, group support mentor, and chatroom moderator I will be focusing my efforts primarily on community teams, forums and group support activities.*** It's not a community without 'u'! About me: Others have described me as an empathetic individual who strives to be objective, motivational, and empowering. I do firmly believe that if you challenge yourself to look at a situation from a different angle you will see options you have overlooked, and that sometimes even unpalatable solutions need to be seen for what they are, possible solutions. I aim to offer a respectful and non-judgmental ear, keeping in mind that my personal values and beliefs are just that: Mine and need only apply to me/my life.  I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community, some of the labels I use, or have used, to describe(not define) myself include but are not limited to, lesbian, homoromantic asexual and demiromantic. While I am open to and accepting of all members of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel my personal experience makes me most suited to supporting those who relate to or don similar labels. Now entering my 40's I have had experiences with a variety of issues from early childhood to present. I have found this can enhance my natural ability to empathize while still offering alternate perspectives. I primarily provide support for and am most comfortable with topics I have indicated in my profile. There are certain topics that I do not take chats involving, namely drugs, alcohol, detailed discussion of sexual topics, or any which contravene the rules of 7 Cups. "No matter what we have come through, or how many perils we have safely passed, or how imperfect and jagged our life has been, we cannot in our heart of hearts imagine how it could have been different. As we look back on it, it slips in behind us in orderly disarray, and, with all its mistakes, acquires a sort of eternal fitness, and even, at times, a poetic glamour." – Randolph Silliman Bourne

--- Not accepting new member chats, Sept 2026 --- Hello I'm Louise (she/her) 🦋 Welcome to 7 Cups! Please read my bio before sending a message 💙 Part of the LGBTQ+ community 🌈 My Leadership Roles: Team Leader - Sharing Circles - happy to help with all Sharing Circle related questions Chatroom Moderator: -Sharing Circle (and Newbie hub) -Global Mod Doorkeeper and Safety Patrol Team - Feel free to send a message if you need a room opened or closed or a profile flagging.  Member Sharing Circle Host: Mon and Tues 5/6PM ET Proud recipient of the Persistence Badge 🌸 and 6+ Tulip Awards 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 Previous roles: Forum Supporter - Hobby Zone 🎨 Chatroom Supporter - Hobby Zone 🦉 Smile Spreader for Peer Appreciation Team Quality Mentor Chatroom moderator - Personality Disorders ------------------------- For member chats: Please no chats for: - sexual health, abuse, men's issues, domestic violence, relationship issues, addiction - dissociative disorders, pregnancy or bulimia - casual chats Accepting chats for: - anxiety, depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, family stress - late diagnosed autism (particularly in women) Leave me a message and I'll reply when I can 😊 -------------------------

Current Leadership Roles: Mentor Leader for VL Team, Chatroom Mentor, Global Mod, Anonymous Evaluations Team, Doorkeeper. **Currently not accepting new member chats.** **Please read my bio before messaging me.** Heya. I'm Rain. It's very nice meeting you! I'm a college student from Turkey. I am diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Despite my young age, I have been and continue to go through a lot journeying life, so I promise to offer a compassionate and judgment-free environment in our chats. I commend your courage and strength: reaching out for support is never easy!  **As listed on my profile, I only offer support chats in English. Although I am fluent in more languages, I have taken my training in English, thus I feel comfortable offering support only in that language.** **Please do not message me asking if I am willing to make an exception.** Topics I am most comfortable offering support with: - Anxiety & Anxiety Attacks - Depression - Panic Attacks - Break-Ups - Self-Harm - Domestic Abuse - Relationship Stress Topics I prefer not to discuss: - Sexual abuse, - Schizophrenia, - Grief, - Politics or religion.  **Please note; I prefer not to discuss these as I don't feel sufficiently trained in said topics.** Graduate of Quality Listening, Leadership Development, Internship, and Inner Development Goals with honors. 

Hi 💙 I’m Raphael! 16 yo. bi male, loves science & writing. I'm here for anything you need, whether its just a distraction or listening or a friend through a hard time. Feel free to message me anytime, although I may not respond right away- unless my status is "online" (green), I'm probably tied up in something else at the moment. It's best for me if we can schedule a time to chat, but if it's urgent let me know! I can make time 💙 Not every listener is a perfect fit for everyone! Don't feel bad if you need to find someone who really clicks with you. 💙 I hope I can help!

On Break! Responses could take 48 hrs or more. Till then have chocolates 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫 Glad you are here. :) “The moth prefers the moon and detests the sun, while the butterfly loves the sun and hides from the moon. Every living creature responds to light. But depending on the amount of light you have inside, determines which lamp in the sky your heart will swoon." “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." “Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are eternity and you are the mirror."