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🌸 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 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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Hello i found this place when I was looking for someone to talk to, but then I decided to become a listener because what makes me feel more human is when I help someone even by just listening because I know how it feels when you need to be heard. I can’t solve your problems but I will do my best to make you feel better.

Hello, my name is Alice and I love helping people find a moment of peace. Everyone deserves someone to talk to and I hope I can be of some sort of assistance :) I can talk about anything with you if you need to vent and I will do my best to help you out. I am not extremely experienced in any fields, but I have depression, anxiety, and a ton of dissorders that i keep in check but am aware in the ways which it can affect people. I am an active member of the LGBT community being a bisexual woman, I love movies, music, art etc, i just love to talk in general. So whether you need a distraction or someone to help you through what you are going through- I hope to hear from you :)

Fluent in anxiety, panic, and finding the funny moments hidden inside life’s most chaotic chapters. Surviving plenty of personal twists and turns over the years has left a premium supply of genuine kindness and deep consideration to share. Need a safe space to vent, slow down, and breathe? Step right up. Whether navigating overwhelming stress or just having a wild day, offering a deeply empathetic, considerate, and calming anchor is the top priority here. Safe space, deep empathy, and absolute zero judgment. Whenever you're ready to unpack the noise, let's take a breath and figure it out together.

Currently not accepting new member chats due to academic commitments    ִֶָ ˚₊⚝──⭒─⭑─⭒──⚝. ˚₊  ✧˚ ⋆｡˚ ˖ Healing begins with being heard ˖ ⋆｡˚ ✧ ˚　　 ✦　　　.　　. 　 ˚　.　　　 . ✦　　˚　　 .      ★⋆. ✦     .   　　˚　✭　 　　*　　　✦　　　                        Hiiiee there!!!        I’m so glad you found your way here. ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ Welcome to a calm space where your voice matters and your feelings are safe. This is a place to rest your thoughts, breathe, and just be ... no pressure, no judgment, just presence and understanding. 🤍☁️    ━━━✰━━━  About Me ━━━✰━━━  I’ve always been drawn to helping others, not with advice, but through empathy, quiet understanding, and genuine care. In school, people called me a motivational speaker, but I never did it for attention. I did it for the ones who felt unseen, anxious, or broken because I’ve been there too. ♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾ “There is no small act of kindness. Every caring word heals a little.” ✧☁☂︎ Right now, I’m on the path of studying mental health and healing, but here, I’m simply your listener .... your friend in empathy, a small light beside you in the storm.  ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡    “Maybe the light you keep searching for is already within you” ꒰ 🕯 ꒱                    -------------------------                                 My Listening Space      ⚝──⭒─꒷♡꒷─⭒──⚝   If your heart feels heavy or your soul feels tired, you can always drop by here.          We’ll talk, breathe, or even sit in silence; whatever you need. ♡               Here, your emotions are not “too much.”                     You are heard, cared for, and safe. ⋆ ✮˚          Sometimes, all we need is someone who truly listens;               not to fix us, but to remind us we’re not broken. 🤍                                You don’t have to carry everything alone.   Even on your quiet days, your existence itself is a form of light. ♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. ------------------------- Topics that I don't take, include   LGBTQ+ issues financial stress relationship stress sexual health (men's and women's issues) I respect people who want to talk about the above-mentioned topics, but I don't feel I can provide the best support they might be looking for - because I lack knowledge in these topics. So, I appreciate you find someone who can support you best (here's the browse listener page https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ where you can find other listeners, you can add more filters while searching to get a best match possible ᵔᴥᵔ ) Activity status  GREEN: I’m online and available for new chats. Feel free to message me, I’d love to support you. ORANGE: I’m online but may be in another chat or some other cups' work. You can still message me, but my response would be slow RED: I’m currently unavailable to take the chat. You’re still welcome to leave a message for when I return. Session info Chats usually last for 45-60 minutes you're also welcome to text me offline; but be mindful that my reply might take 2-3 days so if you're in a need of instant support, you can connect with other amazing listeners ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ ⭒☆  ━━━   ✰    ━━━  ☆⭒ Crisis case If you're someone who's in crisis then I encourage you to reach out to the helpline. We are listeners and unfortunately we aren't trained to deal with crisis cases. I hope you get the best support you need.  -------------------------    ♡ ༘*.ﾟ💬 My Style 💬 ♡ ༘*.ﾟ ⛧ Calm • Patient • Warm     ⛧ Gentle reflections, never judgment              ⛧ I may not have all the answers, but I’ll stay with you while you find yours ˚✧             𓂃 ˚₊· 𓍯 ♡ Remember ♡ 𓍯 ·₊˚ 𓂃   You matter.  You are loved.             And you are safe here. 🕊️🤍 ⚝ Even in the darkest night, your heart still whispers hope ... softly, but bravely. ⋆ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆  ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───  ∧,,,∧ (  ̳• · • ̳)                         /    づ♡ SafeEmbrace :)

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