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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!

"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light". - J.K. Rowling Happy and sad are perpetual feelings and we all are born with it, there is no escaping from it. When you feel sad, remember this feeling is a part of you, and only a small part of your life. Its Okay. It's okay if your parents didn't understand you. That fight with your sibling disturbs you. Or your friend made a joke that hurt you. Remember, people you grow up with, they have your best interest, even when it seems twisted. It's okay if you feel you've no one to tell a funny story to, to not have a friend over for a sleepover, to not have a 3 am bestie. Keep a journal, fill this emptiness with your creativity. Or sleep through your problems. I get it if you're tired of being a nice friend who listens to everyone's problem. You don't owe your life to people you spend your time with. You can just be with yourself and listen to your favorite songs or watch the movie which is your guilty pleasure. It's okay if they didn't text back. Try not to overthink things. Sometimes you got to be patient and give them space too. Even if it's your best friend or the person you like so much. Love doesn't always love you back. There is nothing wrong with you or them. You can only love someone so much. Sometimes, acceptance of rejection is all you need, to love again. Breakups are hard, for you and the other person too. Sometimes the person loosely coupled with you will easily move on, but you feel stuck. And you are not alone, almost every other half of the relationship has to go through this. You need to accept that to start the process of moving forward. It's okay if you couldn't complete that book you'd been excited about if you're lagging behind your studies or your career isn't going as you expected. You have disappointments and regrets. I get it, some things are eating you from within. Write about this feeling, write how you could endure it, and how you can win it over. Things suck, you fail, people leave but life goes on. Things get worse to get better, and then it'll get worse again. Your happiness didn't come to stay, neither your sadness. As they say, this too shall pass, as all things do. This world is a happy-sad place. We all are wanderers in this abyss, and Not all those who wander are lost. "It is beautiful, it is endless, it is full and yet seems empty. It hurts us" - Jackson Pearce “Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it’s yours.”  - Ayn Rand You're unique. No piece of literature can encapsulate you, your stories, or your feelings. You deserve to be heard. So, bring your stories, share your pain, and express your happiness, I'll listen. Let's start the ripple of kindness by hearing each other out. I am not a professional but I can try my best to make you feel heard. So, text me if you feel like talking. Watchlist: https://youtu.be/WPPPFqsECz0  For don't take chats related Sexual issues, Addiction or Infedility. Rest all are welcome to text.  Thanks for being here!!

⌚ Availability  August 19th, 2026 & Onward: I'm prioritizing my own mental health and family obligations, so my availability will be inconsistent these days; however, I'm happy to say that I'm accepting new member chats for the time being and will also continue supporting current long term members. 🔓 Should I be available, expect us to talk for around an hour via live chats. Otherwise, expect a response from me within the same week and willingness to schedule a time that works for the both of us. We can also message intermittently through offline messaging. Your best bet to get a hold of me is reaching out on Sunday Afternoons (EST) or rather what I hope to make them - Service Sundays ✨ * Green circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am available to welcome new member chats and to follow up anyone who I have already spoken with.  * Orange circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I'm occupied giving my undivided attention to someone in a member chat or am focusing on other tasks. I may not be able to have 1-on-1 chats at that time but am open to coordinating dates and times for future chats. * Red circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am unavailable to take on new member chats but am open to coordinating dates and times for future chats.  Please refer to my "Categories" section for a list of topics I'm available to discuss with members as well as ones that I'm personally familiar with, marked with stars. If you decide to reach out, please detail in your initial messages the topic you'd like support with and how you'd like to be supported. ✅ ------------------------- 🔊 Listening Style Brad here! (he/him) 👋 If you're reading this, it's nice to e-meet you! My goal is to be a supportive pillar for you through formal conversations or through casual conversations. Formal conversations prioritize emotional support and active listening while casual conversations are more open ended. Regardless of what you need, you can count on me to keep our conversations confidential, judgment-free and positive.  Friendly Reminders  * Times might be tough, but together, we can prove that we're tougher 💪 * I hear you and I'm here for you 🫂 * This is a safe space and a familiar place 😌 * I'm not a mental health expert, but that doesn't stop me from being professional ⭐ ------------------------- 📘 Day in the Life  On 7 Cups, you can find me most active on Sundays supporting members in 1-on-1 chats as a listener and occasionally actively commenting in the group chats and on forum posts.    Outside of 7 Cups, you can find me failing to understand why I keep losing the majority of chess matches to my little brother, practicing self-care by working on jigsaw puzzles, and winding down for the day with a good book. 🙏 My biggest challenge with hobbies and interests is finding the time to engage with them all because they are JUST. SO. MANY! Wanting to get back into running, wanting to play the piano, listening to a wide variety of music and watching a suspenseful show are just a few of those many.   ------------------------- 📄 Personal Statement  My goal is to pay it forward: There's a positive cycle and relationship between listeners and members where both benefit from supportive conversations. Members rely on support from listeners to overcome challenges and listeners rely on members to develop a greater sense of self worth and make a difference. We all have a part to play in making the world a better place for ourselves as both individuals and as a community. By pledging to pay it forward and remembering how much I appreciate what I've gotten from 7 Cups, I hope to inspire others to pay it forward as well and to continue the positive cycle. To develop as a listener, I've undergone verification, graduated from the Quality Listening Program, completed the internship program on 7 Cups and will consult more training to continue learning and growing.  Listening to you,  This is Brad 😇 ------------------------- 📨 Resources for Members 7 Cups Welcome Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CL9Yu_6zixlapOjdrhCgKLy9JN5wY3HWdrGH7PIO2WI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p2ah3g8frtbm  7 Cups Basics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0  Crisis Resources:  https://www.7cups.com/crisis/      https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026242213-Non-Crisis-Suicidal-Thoughts      Depression:  https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/ResourcesforDepression_214/DepressionSupportResourcesMasterpost_251542/   On Narcissism & Manipulation:  https://abusewarrior.com/mental-health/manipulation-tactics/  -------------------------

Kindness is always the key. Been a pleasure to offer some sort of help to whoever needs it here. If you are here reading this, it means we talked before probably. I hope everything is going just right and life is serving you well. I am taking a long break to work at my own path and I hope you are doing the exact same and even better. Much love and many prayers, Medo was here

#love🍉 Always ready to lend an ear. Whether you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to. No pressure, no judgment. I’m here for you. Sometimes, all we need is someone who truly listens. 

Will do my best to listen and support. I have been listener for quite long time.

Hi! I only listen to issues related to break ups and relationship stress,so if i am online please feel free to start a chat.

***** Not taking any 1-1 chats right now please use https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ to find a Listener. ***** Will not take any chats with sex of any nature  I am sorry ***** ***** Current Roles *****  Adult and Teen Listener Forum and Room Supporter - for Mindfulness and 50+ Community Mentor - 50+ Needs reply Charoom Supporter - Listener support room 24/7 Mentor for new Listeners Peer supporter  I joined in December of 2017, to help those who have nowhere  to turn. I am here for new listeners also to mentor because beginning a role like a Listener can be scary and want to give back to them. to help guide them and supply the appropriate tolls ( forms, links ) to help them succeed in their role. I help also with any concerns a new listener may have. I have real fun making forum posts for topics that help in my groups Mindfulness and 50+. I think of topics and write a forum post either to educare us more or just to update on a topic of choice. I enjoy writing the post and hearing feedback from others on how a person feels about the topics . My experience on 7 cups makes me love the roles I have and new roles I may apply for. I have grown so much with 7 cups and use certain chat strategies in my friendships offline.                  

I'm Kelly, I've been a listener here on 7 cups for quite some time now and I'd like to think that I've learnt a lot about how to support people who need it. I, like most people have been through some really difficult life challenges but I believe that by listening to each other and talking about our problems we can comfort each other and make things a little easier.

Hey :) I know that sometimes you feel that no one really cares about your problems and thoughts. That's why i'm here. I'm here to listen.

I originally joined 7 cups to find someone to talk to about things going on in my life and then wanted to give something back and try and help people. I'm not here to judge anyone just here to help in any way I can.