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Hi! My name is Destiny, and I’m a 15-year-old listener who enjoys providing a kind, supportive, and judgment-free space for others. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and understood, no matter what they’re going through. I’m here to listen, offer encouragement, and help you feel less alone during difficult moments. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Whether you’re dealing with stress, school challenges, friendships, family concerns, or simply need someone to talk to, I’ll do my best to listen with empathy and respect. Remember, you don’t have to face everything on your own. I’m here to listen and support you.

Hey there!! I'm Nithin. :P What inspired me to join this website is by being a member here I learnt that we can make a difference in someone's life by just being a kind empathic listener. Therefore I strive to become a better listener every day so as to make a small difference in my little world 😃 Please feel free to write to me even if you are having a bad day or anything at all I'd be happy to help :) 

Hi :) I hope to listen to you and help in any possible way whether it's through working together to find ways and resources to help you out of whatever situation you're in, or simply being a non-judgemental listening ear when you need one. Send me a message if you'd like to talk, I'll reply as soon as I can. 

"Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"  - Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy ------------------------- THIS IS A SAFE CORNER 🍏 °❀.࿔ Harness the flow of the universe...Attain inner peace! °❀.࿔ Master yourself Face your fears and struggles Develop coping skills to overcome them Seek guidance & kindly consider this a safe space where you can freely and confidentially express your problems without judgement ദ്ദി◝ ⩊ ◜.ᐟ ------------------------- A LITTLE ABOUT ME 👛 Twenty-something from somewhere near the Equator where the weather is often warm. I like to stay at home and prefer quiet places.  I am here to listen! ------------------------- [Community Track Internship Graduate with Honors; Leadership Development Program Graduate with Honors; Quality Listening Program Graduate with Honors; Safety Patrol]

🌸 I regret that I am currently unavailable to take new member chats. If we have chatted in the past, you may leave me a message, however there may be some delay in my reply 🌸 Hi, I'm Faerie, 🧚‍♀️ & I'm glad you found me here on 7cups I would like the opportunity to "hold your hand" through whatever subject you need help with, whether light or heavy. I will take the time to listen, without judgement. I'm a verified listener here, in the "35+" age group, & I have experience working with adolescents & adults, (including LGBTQIA+), professionally, & in volunteer positions. I have experience with a wide range of topics, including family issues, relationship issues, dv, rape, abuse, painful breakups, disabilities, homelessness, chronic pain, addictions & other speed-bumps/road-blocks that life throws us, often when least expected. I enjoy cooking, reading, painting (watercolors and sometimes acrylic), writing creatively, being independent, having picnics outside, music (of all different genres) & sci-fi, among many other things. Welcome! I look forward to meeting you! "Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion". Buddha If my status icon is Red 🔴 I am currently unavailable and I will try to return your message as soon as possible but it could take a while. Please allow for up to 72 hours and occasionally longer.  If my status icon is Orange 🟠 I am busy with another member or with other roles here. I will return your message as soon as possible but it may take an hour or two If my status icon is Green 🟢 I am available and should return your message shortly My Roles at Cups • Listener • Sharing Circle Host (assigned session is Mondays at 10 am EST and I also host on-spot sessions as I'm able) • Community Leader - Newbie Hub • Women's Circle Discussion Group Host 💗The Women’s Circle is a weekly group discussion where we reflect, share, and support one another on topics related to women’s issues and lived experiences. You’re welcome to join in the conversation — or simply listen if that feels better 💗 🌷The Women’s Circle is held every Saturday at 10 AM EDT (with occasional exceptions), in the Support Session Room for adults.🌷 🌸If you have any questions about the Women's Circle, are interested in co-hosting opportunities, or have ideas for topics to discuss, please contact me directly or respond to the relevant posts in the forum 🌸 📢 Upcoming sessions are announced here:  🔗 https://www.7cups.com/forum/women/AnnouncementsEvents_2508/ 🔔 Want to stay updated? Join the tag list to receive notifications when the next session is announced (plus up to 2 community posts per week):  🔗 https://www.7cups.com/forum/women/AnnouncementsEvents_2508/WomensIssuesCommunityTaglistStayUpdated_298057 Past Roles: • Adult - Teen Listener (past) • Peer Support (past) • Chat Support (past) Special thanks and cheers to my bubbly, energetic listener twin from down under @bouncyCandy4246 (bouncyCandy4246 is not currently taking new members)

Hi there! I'm Space and I’m passionate about focusing on the things in life that bring joy, comfort, and good energy. I'm in my 40's and I'm an old fashioned country gal. I love to bake sweets and breads. I have 4 cats and at the moment 30 chickens. I have a lot of lived experience but I dont know everything. I know a little bit about a lot of things. Every day may not be good, but theres something good in every day! My lived experience includes the following topics:                                        * Addiction                                                                               * Drug Abuse                                                                          * Recovery                                                                               * Anxiety                                                                            * Mood Disorder * Depression * Domestic Violence * PTSD * Social Anxiety  Topics I'd rather not discuss Include:   * Foster Care * Self Harm * Mens Issues * Racial/ Cultural Identity I believe everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts. Whether you are dealing with a tough day or just need a warm, supportive person to listen, I am here to offer a kind ear. Let's take things one step at a time!

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! I'm someone who has experienced my own struggles with mental health, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms and a lot of compound trauma. These experiences have shaped my interest in psychology and my understanding of how complex the human mind can be. I know that mental health struggles can sometimes be difficult to explain, and that being understood isn't always easy. Sometimes, we don't need someone to give us advice or tell us what to do. We simply need someone willing to listen without judgment. As a listener, I hope to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where you can talk about your experiences at your own pace. I may not understand everything you have been through, but I'll do my best to listen with an open mind and understand your perspective. I believe that people are more than their struggles, and that everyone deserves to be heard with dignity and compassion. You don't have to pretend to be okay here.

I m currently actively managing a community, so it is difficult for me to be available for 1-1 chat. If you wish to have conversation/ discussion then please be patient with me, as i m not available all the time. Otherwise You may contact any other listener. Thank you. Overthinking is like a swamp — the more a person gets trapped in the same thought, the deeper they continue to sink. If you hold a glass 🥛 in your hand, keeping it for one minute feels easy. But if you keep holding the same glass for an hour, your arm starts to go numb. The same is true for worries and problems. Thinking about an issue for a few moments is wisdom, but keeping it constantly on your mind weakens a person’s courage, peace, and ability to make decisions. Peace in life does not come from continuously thinking about everything. It comes from removing unnecessary burdens from the mind and taking practical steps. When a person learns to “put the glass down,” the burden naturally begins to feel lighter. 📖 Extract from "The Art of Not Overthinking"

I have always believed that foundations matter more than appearances. I grew up in a world where things were built by hand and understood from the inside out. That instinct never left me. Whether machines or ideas, I care about structure — about what holds something together when time tests it. Memory has become important to me. The past feels solid, almost physical. It reminds me that time reshapes everything, and that if something is to endure, it must be built with intention. I value discipline, privacy, and quiet strength. I believe clarity reduces chaos, and that refinement is a lifelong practice. I am still building — systems, stories, and meaning — and I suspect that the work itself is the point.

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! 😊

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