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***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

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."

Hello lovely humans! ☀️ I'm Ava, it's wonderful to meet you. Please read the "My Chats" and "Topics" sections of my bio before messaging if you are a member seeking support! . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁My Roles on 7cups: ✧˖°. 🌱 Adult-Teen Listener (ATL): I am trained and approved to support both teens and adult members on 7cups. 🌸 Peer Support: I can provide support to fellow listeners after a difficult/triggering chat. 🌱 Chat Support: I can provide additional support to listeners struggling with chats that are still ongoing. 🌸 Listener Welcome Committee: I am on the LWC team. We welcome new listeners to the platform, answer questions and provide resources as needed. 🌱 Quality Mentor: I help fellow listeners improve their active listening skills, give practice chats, offer resources and more. Send me a message if you're a listener in need of a mentor! 🌸 Listener Coach: I am on the Listener Coaching Team. I provide short-term coaching to fellow listeners regarding active listening skills, quality, and effectiveness. My 7cups Experience: I have been a listener since April 2019. I first stumbled onto 7cups 9 years ago, seeking support for what I was going through. I am passionate about supporting you with what you may be going through! My Chats: My chats last 30-60 minutes. I will let you know how much time I have at the beginning of our chat. Due to my inconsistent work schedule, I am often unable to schedule live chats, but I am online (almost) every day to respond! Feel free to send me a message anytime and expect a response within 48 hours. About Me: I have my B.A. in English and minored in Clinical Psychology. My favorite courses in school were forensic psychology and personality psychology! When I'm not online, I enjoy hanging out with friends, finding new music, and exploring the outdoors! I also enjoy learning about other cultures, and especially languages. I am currently learning Spanish (but am not yet fluent enough to take chats in Spanish). Topics I Discuss: (⭐️ - I have this/have personal lived experience with this topic): ⭐️ ADHD ⭐️ Anxiety ⭐️ Autism Borderline Personality Disorder ⭐️ Bullying ⭐️ Depression Dissociative Disorders (DID, OSDD-1a, OSDD-1b) ⭐️ Family Stress ⭐️ Grief ⭐️ LGBTQ+ ⭐️ Loneliness ⭐️ Panic Attacks Schizophrenia, SzPD, STPD ⭐️ Social Anxiety ⭐️ Student Life ⭐️ Women's Issues As a recent college grad, I am comfortable providing support to students and recent grads who are going through a tough transitionary period. I know starting school, leaving school and even starting a new job can be scary. I'm here to support you. 🌱 ------------------------- I am not comfortable taking chats regarding alcohol/drug abuse, OCD, domestic violence, eating disorders or sexual health. Thank you for respecting my boundaries.

❤️💛💚💙💜 My name is Heather (my nickname is H), and I head the 7 Cups Community Management Team. Please drop by my PMs if you have any questions or safety concerns! Fun fact: I have a bird! His name is Flip: https://imgur.com/a/7CE0WQG ❤️💛💚💙💜 NOTE: I am unable to take member support chats as a listener. To find a listener click the Browse Listeners. Listeners indicate if they are taking on new chats in their profile. The green dot indicates they are currently online. For urgent needs please join the general queue ("Start new chat" on the app) and the first available listener will connect.

Unable to take member chats at this time.  "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think". - Winnie The Pooh I believe that all people need something to do, something to aspire to and someone to love. I believe that angels walk among us, because God is a really busy person-solving lack of world peace, world hunger, etc.  He sends angels to us even in human form to help the cause.  Look for them...now, look harder. I believe what you seek, you shall find. I believe that we all have something to learn from anyone and everyone that we meet. I believe that happiness is a journey and not a destination. I believe that kindness matters, always. Oh well, that's just me.  I BELIEVE ❤️  Enough about me, how about if we talk about you?  Roles on 7 cups Trained Active Listener Verified Active Listener Safety Patrol Team  Peer Pro Peer Support Global Forum Supporter 7 Cups Welcome Committee Pop Up Room Co-host when needed Eyes to the ground. Head bowed. Love in my heart. If we could only just think....."Ideologies separate us. Dreams and anguish bring us together". - Eugene Ionesco . Please let us all be kind to ourselves and to one another.  "Don't be evil" Paul Buchheit "Love Always Comes Back" GlenM's grandmother "...and this is why we can't have nice things around here".  H 😊😁😊 "Keep it real or get the banana peel". Community Mod Anne "your friends go to yale, you go to yale, your friends go to jail, you go to jail". 🤣 GlenM Proud recipient of the:  Funny Bunny Badge, Biggest Heart Award, Love Award, Kindness Personified Award, Electrifying Energy Badge, "O.A." Original Appreciator Badge, Unofficial "The Receptionist", Spark Hug Badge, "Sing" Badge, Sparkiest Badge, Fulgurant Badge, Unsung Hero, Hug Master and "Count on Me" (Thank you teammates! I adore you all! ❤️)

Talk about your kink/fetish issues, I'm here to offer support in those areas only. Please read the following before you contact me. I'm only available for casual chats (no personal issues, sorry!). If you wanna chat, just send a DM Hello! I'm a 46 year old heterosexual male from the UK, you can call me Sentry. I'm an introvert, an atheist, a humanist and I identify as a soft dom. My primary interest/experience is with BDSM related D/s dynamics, porn addiction and kinks and I'd be happy to chat to you about these kinds of things in an open and non-judgemental manner. I'm here to have back and forth conversations and offer support to those who are dealing with issues related to kinks/fetishes, I can also answer questions you might have about those too. I'm also happy to have casual chats, my interests include binge watching movies/shows, gaming, music, science, psychology and cosmology so feel free to talk about anything like that! :) I don't talk about anything that is illegal/non-consensual, relationship issues or abuse, and I don't give advice about what you should do. I'm also not taking chats from new members, sorry! If my light is green or orange it means I'm Online, it doesn't necessarily mean I'm available to chat but feel free to message me regardless of my online status. If you're interested, check out this detailed survey (updated!) on the popularity of kinks/fetishes compared to how taboo they're perceived: (potential TW) Reddit - https://i.redd.it/tegfh72g5up91.jpg

Hi, I am here to help people. Reach out to me anytime!

🌸 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)

Hey! I just want you to know that life is not always hard, it's beautiful actually. Even if sometimes it sucks. Go for a walk. Breathe fresh air. Admire the nature. And have hope. Smile...A lot! Don't give up! I am here if you need me😊

I want to be your listening moon .share anything and everything vent out your emotions..hope always..

One of my favorite songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYQX627Ucag Topics I take: Relationships stress and Breakups  For all other topics, please choose another listener.  Please note I DO NOT take inappropriate sex chats or suicide chats. 

I believe that every soul carries a unique journey, and sometimes, all we need is a compassionate presence to walk beside us for a while. Through deep, mindful listening, I offer a space where you can speak freely, be heard, and gently reconnect with your inner wisdom. Life brings both light and shadow—and in both, there is meaning. I'm here to hold space for you with empathy, presence, and respect for your path. Whether you're going through a tough time or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard and supported  Personal request - Pls note I chat for a maximum of 60 minutes at a time to make sure my focus is solely on you .  Please be aware I will not offer you any advice on your situation or tell you what you should do. Instead I will listen to you with understanding and support you to open up about how you are feeling in a safe and supportive environment. Pls dont substitute this with therapy or counselling