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My name is Asher, and I valued empathy and emotional awareness from a young age. Even as a child, I naturally found myself being a comforter by listening to others, offering reassurance, and staying present when someone was struggling. Over time, this habit has grown into a genuine commitment to supporting people with care and intention. During school retreats and community experiences, I often find myself following my teachers and pastors. I spent time talking with others about their stories, challenges, and successes, learning how meaningful it can be simply to listen without judgment. I notice that when people share both their struggles and their joys, I feel a sense of connection by experiencing sorrow with them in difficult moments and happiness with them in moments of growth. I find deep fulfillment in being a listener for others, and I am motivated to join this organization because I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space. It would be my passion to contribute my time and care to helping others feel heard, understood, and less alone.

I’m not here to fix nor diagnose. I’m not a friend, nor your guide for the happy ever after. Not giving advice nor the replacement of a therapist. Just a quiet passerby, like those you see in the blur of everyday life. Maybe we speak, maybe we don’t. But if we do, I’ll hold space for your words, without judgment or expectation. (Only in the mentioned topics in categories section.) Important Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, intentions, or attempts, thoughts or acts of harming others, or if you are in any dangerous situation such as sexual assault, self-harm, abuse, or any form of violence, or facing a medical emergency , please know that 7Cups is not a crisis or emergency service. We, as listeners, are volunteers who offer emotional support only and are not professionals trained to handle these situations. I kindly encourage you to reach out to the proper emergency services or crisis lines in your area as soon as possible. Your safety matters.💙 https://www.7cups.com/crisis/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1111z8brHtY2wphqibHXoxo8t45ExFbm5K_rVimZKwiA/htmlview#gid=1239984559 https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerResourcesMockChatGuides_2381/HandlingMedicalEmergenciesinChats_74187/ Arabic Translation: أنا مش هنا علشان أصلّح، أو أشخّص. مش صاحب، ولا دليلك لحياة سعيدة. مش بدي نصايح و لا بديل للمعالج النفسي. أنا مجرد عابر هادي و بسيط، زي اللي بنقابلهم كل يوم في الزحمة من غير ما نحس. يمكن نتكلم، ويمكن لأ. بس لو اتكلمنا، هسمعك من غير حُكم، ومن غير ما أستنى حاجة. (بس في المواضيع الموجودة في خانة مواضيع الاستماع). تنويه مهم: لو إنت بتمرّ بـأفكار أو محاولات انتحار، أو أفكار لإيذاء غيرك، أو في أي موقف خطر زي اعتداء جنسي، إيذاء نفسك، عنف بأي شكل، أو أي حالة طبية طارئة , لازم تعرف إن المنصة هنا مش مركز طوارئ أو أزمة. إحنا كمستمعين هنا متطوعين بنقدّم دعم معنوي بس، ومش متخصصين ولا مدرّبين نتعامل مع الحالات دي. 💙 من فضلك تواصل فورًا مع الجهات أو الخدمات المتاحة في بلدك اللي تقدر تساعدك بشكل مباشر. سلامتك أهم حاجة https://www.7cups.com/crisis/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1111z8brHtY2wphqibHXoxo8t45ExFbm5K_rVimZKwiA/htmlview#gid=1239984559 https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerResourcesMockChatGuides_2381/HandlingMedicalEmergenciesinChats_74187/

Hey 👋◉ᴥ◉ There I am Sami, been through a lot in life & extremely open-minded I would be happy to listen & go through everything with you sometimes due to my timezone ⌚ Cairo  and work  I might not be always available but you can always send me even if I'm offline & I will respond ASAP  PS: I no longer take English chats, only accepting ARABIC chats.  

--- 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 😊 -------------------------

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!

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. 

🛑 🌟 Listener Status 🛑 Thank you for visiting my profile! At this time, I am not accepting new member chats unless I initiate the request myself. This helps me maintain balance, stay grounded and offer the most thoughtful intentional support when I’m able to be fully present.   *This does not apply to listeners who are seeking mentorship, resources, peer support or any related 7 Cups matters*  💬 Looking for a Listener? If you’re seeking someone to talk to right now, you can browse available listeners using this link:    https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ I appreciate your understanding as I focus on intentional outreach, mentorship, leadership and other related aspects of where my 7 Cups journey has landed me. *Always eager to gain more knowledge, growth, wisdom, experience... Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps me improve as a listener and ensures that I can provide the best support to others in the 7 Cups community. If you have a moment, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could leave a review or share any feedback you think would be helpful.*

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.

Responsive and cheerful, I love to chat about everything under the sun and discuss those moments that bother you. Polite and courteous, I respond quickly and can support any conversation topic. I have extensive experience in counseling and listening to people. Overall, I enjoy reading and contemplating what I read, putting myself in the shoes of the characters and the author

***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

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!

Currently not accepting new member chat requests unless I initiate the chat myself. Exceptions: a direct referral from another listener, responding to a classified listing. If you are need of support, please seek the general chat request or browse through available listeners: (https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/) ------------------------- Hi, I'm Soup 🍛. I'm glad you found this space of support 💛  About me: * My pronouns: they/them/theirs 🌈 * I'm a trained active and verified listener. * Some things that guide me as a listener are: curiosity, openness, and honesty. * I love learning more about others and talking through (not just as a listener, but as a fellow human being) what's on your mind. Chats with me are: * 30-60 minutes long. I will let you know at the beginning of the chat how much time I have available. * Supportive, respectful, validating, engaging, and reflective.  * Chats are for support for yourself, so please provide feedback on if the style, pacing, or other factors work/don't work for you. * Note: I generally only take one chat at a time, so that you have my undivided attention.