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Hey, there! 👋☺️ I'm so glad you've made one of the biggest (and sometimes the most difficult) decisions when in times of trouble: reaching out for help! It takes a great deal of self-awareness and strength to recognize when you can't go through something alone. I know it used to be for me! Day-to-day, I work as a care manager for people dealing with mental health, substance use, and housing struggles. I work at a peer-run agency as a Certified Peer Specialist, also! My day job brings such meaning and purpose to my life. That said, I like to be here to lend an ear to whoever I can. In my experience, I've found anonymity can be helpful in really allowing people to connect in the most fundamental ways, free from assumptions and judgement. I'm here to ensure whatever you share falls on open, compassionate ears! Let's work through this together! 🤗🤗🤗

صلوات الله و صلوات ملائكته و أنبيائه و رسله و جميع خلقه على محمد و آل محمد ، و السلام عليه و عليهم و رحمة الله و بركاته أحبّتْكِ زهورُ الأرضِ كُلها أنتِ تستحقينها. دامتْ أيامكِ رقيقةً ومزهرةً كالتوليب  ⚠️ SORRY, I AM ON A LONG BREAK DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES & ON TREATMENT. عذراً، أنا في استراحة طويلة بسبب ظروف صحية وأخضع للعلاج  🛑 No longer accepting new members chat🌷  لا أستقبل محادثات من أعضاء جدد في الوقت الحالي ⏳ A Passage Through Shadows | عبور عبر الظلال In a long nightmare... not awake yet. في كابوس طويل... لم أستيقظ منه بعد "Please, wake up. No one is coming to save you, so stand and save yourself." أرجوك استيقظ، لا أحد قادم لينقذك، فقم وأنقذ نفسك بنفسك 🕊️ SUPPLICATING TO THE CREATOR | مناجاة وابتهال إلى الله اللهي أغنِني عن خلقك، واشغلني بطاعتك، ولا تُحوجني إلى بشرٍ قط. اللهي اجعلني أعملُ لرضاك فقط، وقرِّبني إلى طاعتك بأيِّ شكلٍ تريد. (O Allah, enrich me so I need none of Your creation, occupy me with Your obedience, and never make me in need of any human. O Allah, make me act solely for Your pleasure, and draw me closer to Your obedience in whichever way You decree) ✨✨✨ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ أَوَّلَ يَوْمِي هذَا صَلاحَاً، وَأَوْسَطَهُ فَلاحَاً، وَآخِرَهُ نَجاحَاً، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ يَوْمٍ أَوَّلُهُ فَزَعٌ، وَأَوْسَطُهُ جَزَعٌ، وَآخِرَهُ وَجَعٌ (O Allah, make the beginning of this day of mine righteousness, its middle success, and its end prosperity. I seek refuge in You from a day whose beginning is fright, its middle distress, and its end pain) ✨✨✨ اللَّهُمَّ اجعلنا مَشغولينَ بِأَمرِكَ، آمِنينَ بِوَعدِكَ، آيِسينَ مِن خَلقِكَ، آنِسينَ بِكَ، مُستَوحِشينَ مِن غَيرِكَ، راضينَ بِقَضائِكَ، صابِرينَ عَلى بَلائِكَ، شاكِرينَ عَلى نَعمائِكَ، مُتَلَذِّذينَ بِذِكرِكَ، فَرِحينَ بِكِتابِكَ، مُناجينَ إيّاكَ آناءَ اللَّيلِ وأَطرافَ النَّهارِ، مُستَعِدّينَ لِلمَوتِ، مُشتاقينَ إلى لِقائِكَ، مُبغِضينَ لِلدُّنيا، مُحِبّينَ لِلآخِرَةِ، وَآتِنا ما وَعَدْتَنا عَلى رُسُلِكَ وَلا تُخْزِنا يَوْمَ الْقِيامَةِ إِنَّكَ لا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعادَ (O Allah, keep us occupied with Your commands, secure in Your promise, independent of Your creation, comforted by You, detached from all else, pleased with Your decree, patient over Your trials, grateful for Your blessings, finding delight in Your remembrance, rejoicing in Your Book, whispering to You in the hours of the night and the ends of the day, prepared for death, longing for Your meeting, detached from this worldly life, desirous of the Hereafter, and grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection, for indeed You never fail in Your promise) 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸   📖 HOLY QURAN | آيات قرآنية مباركة بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ > {وَمَا جَعَلَهُ اللَّهُ إِلَّا بُشْرَىٰ وَلِتَطْمَئِنَّ بِهِ قُلُوبُكُمْ ۚ وَمَا النَّصْرُ إِلَّا مِنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ}  [سورة الأنفال: 10] > (And Allah made it not except as good tidings and for your hearts to be assured thereby. And victory is not except from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.) 🌸🌸🌸 > {أَمْ حَسِبْتُمْ أَن تَدْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَأْتِكُم مَّثَلُ الَّذِينَ خَلَوْا مِن قَبْلِكُم ۖ مَّسَّتْهُمُ الْبَأْسَاءُ وَالضَّرَّاءُ وَزُلْزِلُوا حَتَّىٰ يَقُولَ الرَّسُولُ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مَعَهُ مَتَىٰ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا إِنَّ نَصْرَ اللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ} > [سورة البقرة: 214] >(Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near)  🕯️ SACRED DEVOTIONS & ADHIYAH | أدعية وأذكار مأثورة اللَّهُمَّ عَرِّفْنِي نَفْسَكَ، فَإِنَّكَ إِنْ لَمْ تُعَرِّفْنِي نَفْسَكَ لَمْ أَعْرِفْ رَسُولَكَ.. اللَّهُمَّ عَرِّفْنِي رَسُولَكَ، فَإِنَّكَ إِنْ لَمْ تُعَرِّفْنِي رَسُولَكَ لَمْ أَعْرِفْ حُجَّتَكَ.. اللَّهُمَّ عَرِّفْنِي حُجَّتَكَ، فَإِنَّكَ إِنْ لَمْ تُعَرِّفْنِي حُجَّتَكَ ضَلَلْتُ عَنْ دِينِي (O Allah, make me know Yourself, for if You do not make me know Yourself, I will not know Your Messenger. O Allah, make me know Your Messenger, for if You do not make me know Your Messenger, I will not know Your Proof. O Allah, make me know Your Proof, for if You do not make me know Your Proof, I will stray from my religion) 🌷🌷🌷 بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ: "اللَّهُمَّ كُنْ لِوَلِيِّكَ الْحُجَّةِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، صَلَوَاتُكَ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَىٰ آبَائِهِ، فِي هَٰذِهِ السَّاعَةِ وَفِي كُلِّ سَاعَةٍ، وَلِيًّا وَحَافِظًا وَقَائِدًا وَنَاصِرًا وَدَلِيلًا وَعَيْنًا، حَتَّىٰ تُسْكِنَهُ أَرْضَكَ طَوْعًا وَتُمَتِّعَهُ فِيهَا طَوِيلًا، بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O Allah, be for Your representative, Al-Hujjah son of Al-Hasan Your blessings be upon him and his ancestors in this hour and in every hour, a guardian, protector, leader, helper, guide, and eye, until You settle him on Your earth obediently and grant him enjoyment therein for a long time, by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful) 🌷🌷🌷 "اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ الَّتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ، وَبِقُوَّتِكَ الَّتِي قَهَرْتَ بِهَا كُلَّ شَيْءٍ، وَخَضَعَ لَهَا كُلُّ شَيْءٍ، وَذَلَّ لَهَا كُلُّ شَيْءٍ... اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيَ الذُّنُوبَ الَّتِي تَهْتِكُ الْعِصَمَ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيَ الذُّنُوبَ الَّتِي تُنْزِلُ النِّقَمَ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيَ الذُّنُوبَ الَّتِي تُغَيِّرُ النِّعَمَ (O Allah, I ask You by Your mercy which encompasses all things, and by Your power with which You subdued all things, to which all things yielded, and before which all things bowed... O Allah, forgive me those sins that tear apart protection; O Allah, forgive me those sins that bring down afflictions; O Allah, forgive me those sins that alter blessings) 🌸🌸🌸 يفعل الله ما يشاء بقدرته، ويحكم ما يريد بعزته (Allah does what He wills by His power, and decrees what He desires by His might.)  🖤 HYPERVIGILANCE & INNER STRUGGLE | عن فرط اليقظة والوجع الداخلي فرطُ اليقظةِ ليس إلا استنزافاً أبدياً للروح، أن تظلَّ الحواسُ مشدودةً كوترٍ لا يسترخي، تترقبُ الغدرَ في الابتسامةِ وتتحسسُ نبراتِ الصوتِ بحثاً عن خيبةٍ مؤجلة، ليعيشَ المرءُ في سجنٍ من التوجسِ يُحرمُ فيه من لذةِ الطمأنينة. وتكتملُ فصولُ الألمِ حين يأتي الضيقُ من الجهاتِ التي كان يُفترضُ بها أن تكون مأوى، وحين يُجبرُ المرءُ تحت وطأةِ الخذلانِ ممن هم 'الأقرب' على تقمصِ دورٍ لا يشبهه، وارتداءِ قناعِ القسوةِ كدرعٍ أخيرٍ للنجاة، ليجدَ نفسه مخنوقاً من كلِّ جانب، كأنَّ الأيادي التي انتظرَ منها العناقَ هي ذاتها التي تضيقُ الخناقَ على أنفاسه، وكأنَّ الانتماءَ أصبحَ غباراً كثيفاً يملأُ الرئةَ ويحجبُ السكينة. إنه سجنٌ من نوعٍ خاص، حيثُ يُحبسُ الإنسانُ بين حقيقةٍ رقيقةٍ تُحتضرُ في الداخل، وقناعٍ صلبٍ يخنقهُ من الخارج، في غربةٍ موحشةٍ خلّفها أولئك الذين سلبوهُ حقَّ العفويةِ، وحوّلوا ملاذهُ الآمنَ إلى ساحةِ معركةٍ لا تهدأ > Hypervigilance is nothing but an eternal drain on the soul senses stretched tightly like unrelaxing strings, expecting betrayal within a smile and dissecting tones of voice for delayed disappointment, forcing one into a prison of anxiety, deprived of peace. The chapters of pain culminate when distress comes from where refuge was expected, forced by betrayal from those 'closest' to adopt an unfamiliar role and wear a mask of hardness as a final shield for survival feeling suffocated from every side, as if the hands awaited for an embrace are the very ones choking their breath, and belonging has turned into thick dust choking tranquility. It is a unique prison, holding a person between a delicate truth dying within and a rigid mask suffocating from without, in a desolate exile left by those who stole their right to spontaneity and turned their safe haven into a relentless battlefield. ✨✨✨ قلبٌ بحجمِ الكَفِّ، بل هوَ بعضُهُ ... باللهِ كيفَ حملتُ فيهِ جبالا..!؟ (A heart the size of a palm or even less... By God, how did I carry mountains within it...!?) ✨✨ شايف من يجن كلهن؟ ولازم عود تحملهن لا بيك التأجلهن ولا بيك التخلصهن (Have you experienced when burdens pile up all at once? And somehow you're expected to bear them all! You can neither postpone them.. Nor can you put an end to them.  🍂  AWARENESS & RESILIENCE | الوعي والصمود الوعيُ جحيمٌ هادئ، أنْ تحبَّ النُّور وتَسعى إليه، بينما تَرى بِوضوحٍ خُطواتِ مَنْ حَوْلِكَ وتَقرأُ نَواياهُم خلفَ أقنعتِهِم. لَسنا حَمقى حِين نَرتدي قِناعَ 'عَدمِ المَعرفة' أو نَلوذُ بِالصَّمتِ لِنَنجو، بل هو عُمقُ الإدراكِ بِأنَّ المِقصلةَ تَنتظرُ خَلفَ الباب، وأنَّ الصُّمودَ الحقيقيَّ يكمنُ في جَمْعِ شتاتِ النَّفْسِ لِتَنهضَ بَعيداً عَنْ أقدامِ الآخرين، دونَ انتظارِ عطفٍ أو غَوْثٍ مِنْ بَشَر. نحنُ نَعلَمُ أنَّ الطَّاقةَ والنُّورَ في دَاخلِنا مَكبُلانِ بِقيودِ قَفَصٍ لَمْ نَختَرْه، لَكنَّنا نُؤمنُ بِأنَّ لِكُلِّ روحٍ جَوهراً أصيلاً لا يَتغيَّر.. نُوراً أَقوى مِنْ كُلِّ الأنوار، يَعجزُ المَنْطقُ الباردُ عَنْ لَفِّ توهُّجِهِ الدافئ الذي يغلبُ كُلَّ الشُّموس، ويَظلُّ يَقوى بِالصَّمت، والعمل، والإنصاتِ لِصوتِ الحَياةِ كما هي، بلا رُتوش✨🍂 >Awareness is a quiet hell: to love the light and seek it, while clearly seeing the steps of those around you and reading their intentions behind their masks. We are not fools when we wear the mask of 'unawareness' or seek refuge in silence to survive; rather, it is the profound realization that a blade waits behind the door, and that true resilience lies in gathering our shattered pieces to stand firmly, far from the feet of others, without awaiting pity or aid from anyone. We know that our energy and light are caged by chains we did not choose, yet we believe that within every soul lies an authentic core that never changes a light stronger than all lights, whose warm glow cold logic can never extinguish, and which only grows through silence, work, and listening to the voice of life exactly as it is, without filters ✨🍂  ☕  WISDOM ON 7 CUPS | حكمة وأصداء (7 Cups) For me, wisdom on 7 Cups is born in the quietest moments. It is found in the privilege of stepping out of our own world and gently stepping into another’s. When we sit with someone in their silence, or hold space for their words, a subtle and beautiful exchange happens. We aren't looking at them from a distance, we are looking at the world through their eyes. Every story shared, every raw emotion expressed, adds a new layer to our own understanding of life. It constantly renews something deep within our souls, reminding us of our shared humanity. The parts of the wisdom definition that resonate with me the most are Insight & Discernment and Emotional Balance ✨✨ Through listening, we learn to look beneath the surface. We realize that behind complex situations and heavy hearts, there is an incredible resilience. Sometimes, the emotions we encounter are profoundly difficult and heavy like walking through a dark night. Yet, experiencing these moments alongside others doesn’t diminish us. Instead, it leaves behind a warm, positive imprint. It teaches us how to hold different perspectives with grace, and how to stay grounded and compassionate in the face of uncertainty. Even the most challenging emotional landscapes add something beautiful to our inner growth. It’s like a quiet evolution: by witnessing and understanding the journeys of others, our own perspective widens, and we collectively grow a little wiser every single day. بالنسبة لي، تولد الحكمة في منصة 7 Cups في أكثر اللحظات هدوءاً, حيث نجدها في تميز الخروج من عالمنا الخاص والدخول برفق إلى عالم شخص آخر. عندما نجلس مع شخص في صمته، أو نمنحه المساحة للتعبير، يحدث تبادل لطيف وجميل. نحن لا ننظر إليهم من مسافة بعيدة، بل ننظر إلى العالم من خلال أعينهم. كل قصة يُعَبَّر عنها وكل عاطفة صادقة تُسكَب تُضيف طبقة جديدة لفهِمنا للحياة، وتُجدد باستمرار شيئاً عميقاً في أرواحنا، متذكرةً إنسانيتنا المشتركة أكثر أجزاء تعريف الحكمة التي تلامسني هي: البصيرة والتمييز، والاتزان العاطفي✨✨ من خلال الإنصات، نتعلم النظر لما تحت السطح، ونُدرك أنه خلف المواقف المعقدة والقلوب المثقلة توجد مرونة شجاعة ومذهلة. أحياناً تكون المشاعر التي نمر بها صعبة وثقيلة للغاية مثل السير في ليلة مظلمة، لكن خوض هذه اللحظات بجانب الآخرين لا ينقص منا شيئاً، بل يترك أثراً دافئاً وإيجابياً، ويُعلمنا كيف نحتضن وجهات النظر المختلفة بلطف، وكيف نتمسك بـثباتنا وتعاطفنا أمام عدم اليقين. حتى أكثر التضاريس العاطفية تحدياً تُضيف شيئاً جميلاً لنمونا الداخلي، كأنها تطور هادئ: من خلال شهود رحلات الآخرين وفهمها، تتسع آفاقنا، وننمو جميعاً لنصبح أكثر حكمة يوماً بعد يوم  THOUGHTS & CONTEMPLATIONS | خواطر وتأملات شكد شفنه بهالزمن من بشر، ما شفنه غير الامام الحسين (عليه السلام) صاحب صدق. (As many people as we have seen in this era, we have found none possessing true, unshakeable sincerity like Imam Hussain, peace be upon him.) 🌷🌷🌷 كلُّنا كبيتٍ مهجور تبدو عليه آثار الخراب، بينما يخبّئ في أعماقه من الجمال ما لا تُدركه العيون العابرة (We are all like an abandoned house bearing marks of ruin on the outside, while concealing deep within a beauty that passing eyes can never perceive.) 🌸🌸🌸 أدري الي رب العالمين كاتبه يصير... بس عقلي شنوو يوكفه من التفكير؟ (I know that whatever Allah(god) decrees will come to pass... but what can stop my mind from overthinking?) ✨✨✨ من العجيب أن هموم الدنيا ممكن أن تختفي بمجرد رؤيتك لابتسامة شخص تحبه (It is wondrous how all worldly worries can vanish just by seeing the smile of someone you love.) 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸  THE MAJESTY OF THE QURAN | عظمة القرآن الكريم >عجباً لأمر القرآن! >  **نزل جبريل بالقرآن** ➔ فأصبح خير الملائكة. >  * **نزل القرآن على محمد* ➔ فأصبح سيد الخلق. >* نزل القرآن على أمة محمد➔ فأصبحت خير أمة أخرجت للناس. >  * **نزل القرآن في شهر رمضان** ➔ فأصبح خير الشهور >  * **نزل القرآن في ليلة القدر** ➔ فأصبحت خير من ألف شهر > 💡 **فماذا لو نزل القرآن في قلبك... كيف سيكون بعدها..؟ >  (How wondrous is the matter of the Quran! Gabriel descended with the Quran ➔ and became the best of angels. The Quran was revealed to Muhammad ➔ and he became the master of creation. The Quran was sent to the nation of Muhammad ➔ and it became the best nation brought forth for mankind. The Quran was revealed in the month of Ramadan ➔ and it became the best of months. The Quran was revealed on the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) ➔ and it became better than a thousand months. So, what if the Quran settles within your heart... how would it be afterwards..?!) 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷  كان موقف واحد حدث بلا حِساب  جعلني أعرف أني كنتُ مُغفله في كُل شيء وأن الأشخاص الذين قالو العيب فيني  هم رموني بقذاراتهم ليصبحو أصحاب حق  موقف واحد جعلني أشعر بالراحة تجاه نفسي حتى لو كان مؤذيًا ولكنني علمت  أني على الأقل لم أُفشي سرًا  ولم آكل حق أحد ولله الحمد.

 NOTICE: NOT ACCEPTING SEXUAL, CASUAL, OR ADVICE BASED CHATS. Feel free to chat when my status is Online/green. If not, I will not accept impromptu real-time chats. You are welcome to leave offline messages; however, I cannot guarantee a prompt response in such cases. ━━━━━༺❀༻━━━━━ ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* About Me *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ ━━━━━༺❀༻━━━━━ Hi! My name is Nutella. I decided to become a listener on 7 Cups as someone with experience in a decade of real-life therapy to extend my support beyond traditional therapy settings. By volunteering as a listener, I aim to leverage my personal experience to provide valuable emotional support and guidance to those in need through a virtual space. ✰ Current Roles ✰ Adult-Teen Listener ✰ Past Roles ✰ Verifier Team Global Chatroom Moderator Forum Supporter Quality Mentor Peer Supporter Care Team Guide ღ Listening Focus ღ Depression & Anxiety Work & School Stress Mindfulness & Wellness Bipolar Disorder Personality Disorders ღ Topics I Don't Normally Listen to ღ These are the areas that I have the least understanding at. I won't shy away from them completely, but if you are approaching me with these issues, just keep this in mind. Religions and spirituality Relationship stress Breakups ⚘ Sessions & Availability ⚘ My timezone is UTC+7 and I'm available mostly during the weekends.

My mbti type : INTP You can change the world just by having an impact on a few people ♡ I hope you know the purpose of 7 cups ! Don't send me messages for other reasons !

**I’m unable to take new member chats at this time** Hello! Welcome to my bio ♡ You can call me Shadow. I'm here to offer a safe/nonjudgmental place to talk and I will do my best to support you. My goal is to give you that space and try to help you through whatever it is you have going on. I will not offer advice, as it can be harmful and only you know your situation well enough to make decisions on it, but I would be more than happy to help you come up with ideas on how to cope with things and manage your situation! I am so proud of you for reaching out <3 I am here to be your safe space and sounding board as well as be someone to stand in your corner and cheer you on. We can come up with ideas together to help improve your situation but ultimately you will need to make the final decisions for yourself. If you feel like I would be a good listener for you feel free to reach out! My response time is typically within 24-72 hours ♡ **Please note that I am only able to take support chats for 30-60 minutes at a time. Thank you. ꕥ Have an amazing day! ꕥ

hello, this is NewYorker11, i enjoy chatting with members and listeners here on 7 Cups,  i am hoping that i can take your chat sometime soon! best regards, well wishes and have a wonderful day!

A warm welcome to reader, Hi, I’m Daisy. I’m 23. I have work experience in customer service. I have taken a career break to pursue my master's in criminology. I decided to pop on 7 Cups while I prepare for my entrance exam. Wish me luck! 😊 I try to offer members a safe, comfortable space where they can share whatever is on their mind, without fear of judgment. I will not be able to offer any solution to your problems, however, I can offer you a listening ear, my understanding, and supportive words. Sometimes, having someone simply listen can make things feel a little lighter. 🌼

Currently not taking member chats, please go to Browse Listeners to reach out to another listener! ★ Welcome to my profile - I am Rasp. I love cats, reading and listening to music. I know what it feels like to be alone and needing a non-judgemental ear to listen to you. I know that sometimes it is hard to take that step. But it's good that you decided to reach out! ★ Verified Adult-Teen Listener • Support Session Leader • Intern Graduate (with Honors) • Peer Support • Verified Listener Team • Global Mod • Internship Mentor • Adult/Teen Quality Mentor • Support Team Leader For Eating Disorders • Community Mentor Leader For Eating Disorders • Q and A Team • Doorkeeper • Teen Transiting Mentor ★ Self-Harm Recovery (Adults) - Monday's at 3:15PM EDT • Eating Disorders (Adults) - Friday at 6PM EDT ★ Listeners - Find me in the LSR. Members - Feel free to message me when I am offline, my messages are a safe place for you!

Hello there, my name is Oscar! Welcome to 7cups, I'm happy you're here!    If you need to talk, whatever it may be about, feel free to tap or click on the chat button! I will try to the best of my abilities to make you feel better :D! At the end of the day, you are what is important. Sometimes we just need to be heard, and that is totally okay! I am here to listen to you and to support you, but please note that I cannot give you advice.   I am available for 1 to 1 chats for a short-term, however I am unfortunately unable to provide long-term listening to members at the moment.  I am comfortable listening to most topics, however I am not well-suited to take on chats that relate to sexual health and mens' or womens' issues. If you would like a listener for these topics, please go to the browse listener page.  A bit about me: I am an advocate for safety on 7cups of tea and I am part of the safety team and safety patrol/safety outreach. I love cats and geese, they are my favourite animals.  I love walks in nature. -- Wishing you all the very best =)! --  

I wanted to become a 7 Cups listener because I know how it feels to want someone to listen and need to feel validated and supported in my most vulnerable moments. I also wanted to provide any support to those who need it. So far I feel I’ve not only gained perspective, but I’ve become more consciously aware of my response and how to appropriately approach others. I am open to ANY conversation, please don’t hesitate to message me! :)

Hey there! I’m (your) Advocate. My goal is to be your mirror; I'll show you your inner worth, and we'll both grow together. So, send a message whenever you'd like! Even if I can't respond right away, you can guarantee that I will respond as soon as I can. That's a promise! Thanks for stopping by! Update regarding recent events! My work schedule has kept me extremely busy, but I’ll always make time to send a message to my members. If you send me a message, you can always expect a reply, but it may not be right away. Think of sending messages to me as leaving a note on a park bench: I’ll certainly see it and leave my own note (or notes!) for you to find when you return. If this asynchronous model works for you, then take a seat on this bench and grab a pen - I’ll be waiting to read your note!