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Not taking new chats. ------------------------- Coming, going, the waterbirds don't leave a trace, don't follow a path. I'm Charlie and I'm trained, verified and experienced as an active listener for both adults and teens. I like to support people who are struggling with something. Also people who aren't struggling with anything. And people who aren't sure whether they're struggling with anything or not. Please do not message me hoping to start a chat. I am not taking new chats. The poem is said to be by Eihei Dōgen, a Japanese poet who wrote it around eight hundred years ago. I don't know why I like it. I just do. My photo is the moon shining on the sea. There's some darkness and some clouds there but the light of the moon shines on everything. I like this too. Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! ------------------------- In an emergency or a crisis: If you are in an emergency or a crisis—for example, if you are at immediate risk of suicide or other serious harm—7 Cups is not the right place, because we cannot deal with emergencies or provide crisis counselling. Click here for information about getting help: Get emergency or crisis support [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/howto/crisis] Listener support: I'm happy to support other listeners with issues related to listening, although I don't have any official role. Please do not message me from a listener account to chat about personal issues. Use a member account for that. To understand why, see: Listener and Member Roles [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/GlensThoughts_143/ListenerandMemberRoles_210/1/] Schedule: I don't have a fixed schedule. I'm online some weekdays between about 4:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. US Eastern Time. In the UK this is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On other days and at weekends I'm often online too, but at times that are not predictable. If you message me or tag me in a forum I'm usually able to respond within a day or two. Miscellaneous resources: For some other resources, mainly for listeners, see my unofficial companion site: The 8th Cup [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/]

Hello Lovelies! 🌸 Thank you so much for stopping by my bio! It’s absolutely lovely to meet you and have you here. 🫶  I know that reaching out for help can be one of the toughest things to do, especially when life feels overwhelming and you are facing all of life's struggles. So, I just want to take a moment to tell you how incredibly proud I am of you for being here today. It’s no small feat. 🌻 I want you to know you are doing great, no matter if everything else makes you think otherwise! You Are Amazing! 🌟  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── About Me: 🌟 My name is Ezra, and it’s an lovely to meet you. I’m here to offer you a safe space to share whatever is on your mind. Whether you're going through something big or small, please know that you are never a bother to me. We can talk about anything at all. 🌷This chat is a place where i hope you will feel heard, supported, and never judged. Sometimes life can feel so lonely, like nobody understands, but please know—you don’t have to face it alone. We’ll get through it together. All the small steps we take matter and step by step we navigate the most challenging problems that are faced. I’m here for you, always. 💫 Please, if I’m online, don’t hesitate to reach out. If I’m offline, feel free to leave me a message, and we can find a time to connect. I'm so glad you’ve made it here. 😊  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── In case you have forgotten today… You are beautiful✨, You are seen👀, You are loved💕, You are worthy🏆, You are amazing, You are enough🌱, You are irreplaceable, You are important🌟, You are strong💪, You are capable🎯, You are needed,🧩 You are wanted🐶, You are enough🌈, You are amazing🎉 just as you are🌸  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── For my LGBTQ+ friends🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈: You are loved and celebrated here, exactly as you are. This is a space where you are accepted, welcomed, and cherished without any conditions. No matter your journey, your identity, and who you are is valid, cherished, and respected. Whether you’re exploring who you are or have known for years, you are perfect just as you are. ️‍🌈💛  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── 💛If you are currently having crisis thoughts *wraps you hugs if okie* I want you to know that I care deeply about you.I know it may feel like you’re in a hopeless place, but you are not alone.  You may not believe it right now, but you are worthy of living, you are not a waste of space, and you are so much more than what you’re going through. The world is a better place with you in it. We’re hanging on together, and one day, we’ll see how things get better, even if it’s hard to imagine now. You’re so incredibly brave and strong, even in this moment when you may not feel like it. Please reach out for help because you deserve support—you owe it to yourself to be here. 💛 While 7 Cups isn’t a crisis site and listeners dont have the right training, I want to share some resources that could offer you some help or support: Please take a moment to read this: https://metanoia.org/suicide/ Once you read that please reach out to someone anyone, Family, friend, mentor, school, counselor, church, hotline cups crisis page:https://www.7cups.com/crisis/   List of international hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── Friendly Reminders: 🌻 Maybe some things don’t get better, but we do. We grow stronger. We learn to live with the messiness and adapt to what we can’t change. We may not always be fully okay, but we’re here, trying our best—and that’s worth celebrating too. 🎉 🌻 Your feelings are valid, and you have every right to express them. It’s okay to feel deeply, and remember that you won’t always feel the same way you do right now. 🌻 Mistakes are part of being human, and every choice you make, every feeling you have, makes sense in the bigger picture of your life. Someone else, in your shoes, would likely feel just the same. 🌻 And most importantly, love yourself, speak yourself, because: 🌻"Life gets hard, and it gets messed up, When you give so much, but it’s not enough, When the highs are too high, and the lows are too low, Don’t let it kill you—don’t let it break your heart." ❤️ 🌻 Healing does not mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── Let’s Walk Together: Sometimes, being human can feel heavy. Life can feel overwhelming, and the weight of our thoughts can be too much. Whether it's panic, sadness, anger, frustration, or numbness—you don’t have to face it alone. I will not have all the answers, but dark places are so much less scary when you’re not alone.  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───  With love, Ezra, (Ez, essie, estre, Z, zar, zaresoaus, fai, starsie, stars, cool grandma) #hopeforhappyfeet #meepmeep #ByeByeCliques #EdGang #UnicornsForSienna  ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

Hello, I’m PHOENIX. I believe becoming the Phoenix is rarely a single choice. It's something we grow into, even during difficult times. I’m a trained active listener with a steady interest in psychology and the quiet, complicated places we all carry inside. I’m here to offer a calm, judgement-free space to talk, unpack, vent, reflect, or simply breathe for a while. My Approach I don’t rush. I move at your pace with clarity and respect. I don’t assume. My focus is understanding you, not fixing you. Some conversations are deep. Some are casual. Both are welcome here. Programs Completed: • Verified Active Listener • Quality Listening Program (Honors) 🎓 • Leadership Development Program (Honors) 🎓 I support adults (18+). I'm frequently online, although replies may be slower during working hours. If you reach out, I’ll be here with steadiness and an open mind. ------------------------- “It always seems impossible until it is done.” — Nelson Mandela

I welcome you to 7cups and hopefully you have just taken the first step in a direction you would like to go! I am an experienced listener as this has been an essential part of my work for several years. I am realistic in what I can do to help, and non-judgemental and sensitive in my approach  I have worked with people through many difficult times relating to a variety of life's issues and challenges - and I have also personal experience of some difficult life challenges and choices. I don't ever pretend I have all the answers though! But through talking and listening together, maybe I can help you reflect and talk more on whatever has brought you here, maybe from a different or wider perspective than you have so far seen, and maybe this will help you see your way forward a little more clearly. If my listening helps you to do that even in a small way, then perhaps you will feel more motivated, or positive, or re-assured, calmer or comforted - and that you will feel the time we will have shared has been worthwhile! We are all human ... and that makes us all unique in who we are but often we have life experiences in common. Many of those are challenges and choices that many others have faced, so surely it can make sense to share and learn from each other as we all go through life! So now that you have found 7cups and maybe even read my profile, all you need to do now is take the second step and make contact! If I am not on-line, please leave a message and I will reply as soon as I can to arrange a mutually convenient time to listen, share and reflect ..... and hopefully you can take the next step forward in the direction you want to go.

Hi there! Welcome to 7 Cups :) I’m part of the Admin team as a Safety Specialist. I'm also a trained active teen and adult listener and I like to support people struggling with about anything. I came here to find help myself and I did and it made me feel a lot better and I want to do the same for others by listening to them. I love to read and listen to music. You can vent out, think out loud, talk about anything you like and I will be here to listen to you without judging you at all as I know how hard it is to open up. I want you to feel safe with me while you talk and know that I am here for you. I am: * A Safety Admin on 7 Cups * A Teen Ambassador * An Adult - Teen Listener Just know that I’m here for you :)

I’m only here to listen with compassion and offer support.

Hi my name on cups is paws.  I really like helping people out so I thought being a listener on cups would be a good fit for me. What I like to do in free times is eating , films , sports , hiking, being out in nature and a lot more. i am a big fan of psychology and I a big life long learner, i am huge cat person.

🌸🫧 Hi there, I’m Lex 🫧🌸 Welcome — I’m so glad you found your way here 💖. Reaching out takes courage, and I want you to know you don’t have to go through things alone anymore. When you chat with me, you’ll step into a safe space that’s filled with gentleness, patience, and care. ✧˖°⌖⊹₊ ⊹₊⌖°˖✧ 🌼 Availability 🌼 ☀️ I’m usually around 9am–9pm (weekends included). ☁️ Sometimes notifications don’t come through, so if I don’t reply right away, don’t worry — I’ll get back to you as soon as I see your message. 🌙 I take personal requests/PMs only — so even if I look offline, you can still send me a note. 🌸 Chats are usually 30–45 minutes, but if you’d like to connect long-term, I’m more than happy to be a steady listener over time. 💌 Feedback means so much to me — if you feel supported, leaving a review helps me grow and connect with others. ✧˖°⌖⊹₊ ⊹₊⌖°˖✧ 🎧 My Listening Style 🎧 🌿 My style is soft, validating, and steady. I don’t rush you or push you to share more than you want. Instead, I’ll hold space for your feelings, sit with you through the heavy stuff, and remind you that you matter. 🌿 I believe in walking beside you — I won’t “fix” things for you, but I’ll help you notice your own strength and resilience. I’ll ask gentle, thoughtful questions to help you reflect, and I’ll always lead with empathy. 🌿 You’ll never be “too much” here. No matter how messy, foggy, or heavy things feel, I’ll be there to listen without judgment. 🌿 I also know that sometimes the best support is guiding you to someone else — if I think another listener could help more, I’ll be honest and kind about that. 🌿 At the heart of it all, I want you to leave each chat feeling a little lighter, a little safer, and a little more seen than before. ✧˖°⌖⊹₊ ⊹₊⌖°˖✧ 🌷 About Me 🌷 🌸 I’m 21 and currently in college, studying psychology, education, and human development. Helping others is something I feel deeply called to do, and 7 Cups is one of my favorite ways to offer support. 🌸 I’ve been listening on Cups since March, though I’ve been offering support for around 4 years now. 🌸 I’m bubbly and lighthearted (hence my name 🫧), but I also bring calmness and grounding energy to my chats. I can be a little shy at first, but I warm up quickly and love meaningful connections. 🌸 Outside of Cups, you’ll usually find me watching Grey’s Anatomy, The Resident, The Rookie, or Station 19,playing sports, or catching up on some much-needed rest 🌙. 🌸 The areas I take include: anxiety, depression, breakups, PTSD, eating disorders, self-esteem struggles, bullying, self-harm, and weight management. ✧˖°⌖⊹₊ ⊹₊⌖°˖✧ ✨ My Roles at 7 Cups ✨ Along with listening, I’m also active in the community in many ways: 🌼 Verified Listener & Peer Support 🌼 ATL & Chat Support 🌼 Listener Chatroom Supporter & Chatroom Mentor 🌼 Teen Chatroom Mentor & Community Mod  🌼 Community Leader & Listener Verifier These roles simply reflect how much I care about supporting both members and listeners here at 7 Cups. ✧˖°⌖⊹₊ ⊹₊⌖°˖✧ 🚫 Topics I Don’t Take 🚫 Just so you know upfront, here are the areas I’m not the best fit for: ❌ Sex, sexual health, or relationship-related topics ❌ Financial struggles ❌ Disabilities ❌ Chronic pain If you’d like to talk about these, I’ll gently point you toward another listener who may be more equipped to support you. ✧˖°⌖⊹₊ ⊹₊⌖°˖✧ 🌸 A Gentle Reminder 🌸 This is your space. You don’t have to have the “right words,” and you don’t need to apologize for your feelings. I’ll meet you right where you are — with empathy, patience, and care. Healing takes time, and you don’t have to walk through it alone. ₊˚ ‿︵‿︵‿︵୨୧ · · ♡ · · ୨୧‿︵‿︵‿︵ ˚₊ 💬 Quotes I hold close to my heart: 🌱 “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means it no longer controls you.” 🌙 “Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is just show up.” 🫧 “Even the tiniest bubbles can lift the heaviest waves.” Twin Listener: @compationaterainbow64  Some listeners that have truly impacted my 7cups journey, @ChillingRain @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @Jenna @AnnaSilverberg @SelfCareMatters @daydreammemories  With warmth and kindness always, — Bubbles 🫧🌼✨

“The strongest of us sometimes have the hardest time fighting what’s on the inside.” - Po Hello and welcome! I'm Ann 🐼 When I'm not eating, sleeping, or dreaming about baby pandas (they look like sushi rolls, don't they?), you'll probably find me hanging around here! I'm a 🌟 Academy Mentor (Internship Program) 🎧 Active Listener 🎓 Internship Graduate 🚀 LDP Graduate 🏅 QLP Graduate I'm here to offer a space where you can talk things through at your own pace, with no pressure or judgment. Whether something's been on your mind for a while or just popped up today, you're welcome to share as much or as little as you'd like. 🌱 If you feel like talking, you're always welcome to message me! If my status is online 🟢, I'm available to chat! Otherwise, I'll get back to you within 48 hours. 😊 Listeners, if you need to talktome (pun intended), feel free to reach out too. My inbox is always open! 🫶

--- 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 😊 -------------------------

Hello, I’m dreamhope. I’m here to listen without judgment and hopefully make even a small, positive impact on someone’s day. Whether you need to vent, sort through your thoughts, or simply have someone listen, you’re welcome to be yourself here. Everyone’s experience is different, and I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space. 

-Hi there!-  Reaching out for help takes courage and no matter what your going through right now, you don't have to carry it alone.  I'm here to offer a safe, judgement free space to feel welcomed and supported. I don't give advice but instead will do my best to listen and give you the support you deserve. ⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚ During our time together I'll help you carry your pain so you wont have to do it alone.  I know that life can be hard, but you aren't alone.  You deserve to be seen and heard, you and your feelings matter Our chat will last for around 40-60 minutes depending on availability. ⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚ Chat topics I cannot support with include: Sexual health, sexual assault/abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, and LGBTQ+ issues.  ⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚ My Current roles here at 7cups: Verified listener Safety patrol  Welcome committee  ⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚ My online status:  Green: I'm online feel free to message me Yellow: Currently a bit busy, response times may vary Red: I'm offline, replies can vary from 48 to 72 hours ⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚⋆˚☆˖°⋆｡° ✮˖ ࣪ ⊹⋆.˚