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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.

(Deutsch: Siehe unten) I only take chats within my topics.  ​Urgency first: If you are facing an acute situation like a panic attack, etc., please message me. There's no need to read the rest of the profile.  Hello and welcome to 7cups. I'm a 29-year-old female from Germany, and glad you're reading this. I had and still have to struggle with some of the things I offer support with. I hope I can help you with some things based on my experience, professional university knowledge, and over six years of experience as a Listener here. I understand you well, and maybe I have suggestions, techniques, or skills to help you. For example, I'm familiar with living with chronic pain, self-harm (stopped a few years ago), and panic attacks. I also have non-epileptic (dissociative/conversion) seizures. I'd like to exchange experience about this anytime to possibly learn from each other in managing or getting them under control better. In the following, I will describe myself as a Listener and explain in what case I am the right one for you. If you select me as your Listener and I think there is a chance that I might be able to help, I will try my best to do so. If I had to describe myself as a Listener, I would say I'm primarily supportive, reassuring, and encouraging. But despite all my empathy and understanding, I still tend to be somewhat challenging. I assure you that you have my greatest support if you choose to work with me, and I will be here for you through whatever struggle you may face. My favorite saying I took from the saw movies, which I enjoy (don't worry, I'm not a creep), is "CHERISH YOUR LIFE," and I hope I can help you do that too along the way. Send me a personal request by chatting with me or leaving me a message if: - you want to learn to live better with chronic (physical) pain/ disease, especially such that gets worse in flare-ups, or you want to know how to best support a person close to you who suffers from this (1) - you want to manage daily life better with a disability that affects you or a person close to you (autism and ad(h)d included) (2) - you want to quit self-harm (3) - you want to cope better with panic attacks and possibly get rid of them (4) - you want to talk about psychological, non-epileptic/ dissociative seizures (PNES) and possibly gain better control of them or talk about any other kind of dissociation or dissociative or psychosomatic disorder (5) - you want to chat about (C)PTSD and how it affects your life and find coping strategies that work for you (6) - you want to chat about parenting: I don't have any own kids and not so much practical experience yet, but I'll probably be doing counseling for parents, especially for children with disabilities, in my future job, so I would like to test my skills on this here and gain some first experience. (7)    - you want to chat about guilt or forgiveness. I am curious about what they involve and I'd be interested in discussing them. Depending on the situation, though, I might decide that I am not the right Listener for you at some point. (8)   - you want to chat about a personality disorder (any kind). I am curious to learn more about it, how it affects people's lives, and how they manage life with it. Yet, I am not very experienced with this topic, so it would be more active listening than suggestions. (9) - you want to learn to manage, accept, and understand your thoughts, emotions, and psychological needs. (I might decide that I am not the right person depending on what they are related to, and the chat would be more focused on the thoughts, emotions, and needs themselves and identifying them rather than what causes them.) (10) - you want to chat about faith, religion, spirituality, etc. If you wish, I might share my beliefs, but I will not force them upon you. We can try to find out what you believe or how you could solve a conflict that, for example, makes you question your faith. (11) - you have general questions about mental health, want to figure out what's going on for you, what the next steps could be, what you could do to improve your allover well-being, or if you want to find out which topic(s) the right Listener(s) for you should cover (12) - you want to discuss something related to communication or violence/abuse (any form, active and passive position) to reflect on yourself generally or regarding specific situations, or you want to discuss how communication and violence are related. Depending on the exact issue, I might not be the right Listener for you. (13) - you want to ethically or morally reflect on or position yourself in general or regarding a particular situation. (14) - you want to change a particular generally controllable (own) behavior by analyzing causing and motivational factors and looking for different ways to manage these. I have the most experience with this method regarding self-harming behavior, but I want to see if I can apply it to other topics and behaviors as well (15) If you send a personal request, please start the chat with (a) code number(s) from 1 to 15 (which you see on the list, next to the thing(s) you want to chat about) to show you have read this. I do provide long-term support as well! Let me know if you wish that, so I can see what I can offer. I offer chats related to other topics like work stress if the focus is on one of the topics listed above, e.g. work-induced PTSD, communication and/or violence, or behavioral issues at work - own behavior only.  Please note: While I have my own and professional experience with some of these topics, I am not a fully trained professional. I am in education for a job where I work with people and help them, for example, through counseling. Still, here I am only a Listener and not a Therapist. That means I can't advise you on the ultimate solution. Yet, I am glad to provide suggestions where I feel it's appropriate and consider your options together if you want to. If I am offline (red), you can still message me, and I will get in touch when I see it. If I don't take your request, feel free to message me because I might have forgotten to log out, but I will get back to you when I see it. ​ Ich spreche auch Deutsch. Themen:     - chronische Schmerzen oder Beeinträchtigung bei Betroffenen und Angehörigen, - selbstverletzendes Verhalten, - Panikattacken, - dissoziative Identitätsstörung und dissoziative Zustände/ Anfälle oder andere dissoziative Störung, - Trauma (PTBS), - Genesung/ Erholung/ Rehabililitation von einer Verletzung oder körperlichen oder psychischen Erkrankung, - Erziehung/ Elternberatung, - Schuld und Vergebung, - Persönlichkeitsstörungen, - Umgang mit Gedanken, Gefühlen und psychologischen Bedürfnissen, - Glaube und Religion, - allgemeine mentale Gesundheit, - Kommunikation und Gewalt, - ethisch-moralische Selbstreflexion und Positionierung, - Verhaltensanalyse und -änderung (eigenes Verhalten), - Andere Themen dürfen gerne beinhaltet sein, solange der Schwerpunkt auf den genannten Themen liegt, z. B. Arbeitsleben: berufsbedingte Traumatisierung, Kommunikation und Gewalt oder (eigenes) problematisches Verhalten im Beruf. Andere Themen ausschließlich auf Anfrage, wenn sonst niemand für einen Chat auf Deutsch verfügbar ist. 

I am here to listen.  I can be your sounding board. Let’s have common courtesy and respect to have a successful chat.

I've been a teacher/educator my whole career. I love kids and interacting with people. I have a little dog who I adore. I used to foster rescue dogs. I really enjoy cooking and baking, especially for others.

I am a husband, father, and entrepreneur. I feel called to help people. I want you to feel safe, heard, and understood, without judgment. Talk to me about anything on your mind. I have experience with relationships, family, and faith. About my profile pic: When I was going through a difficult time, a wild dove became my friend and comforted me. Its calm presence and trust in me gave me the strength to move forward. This dove inspired me to pay it forward to others who need a calming presence in their lives. Values / Identity Husband, Father, Mentor, Guide, Coach, Faith, Love, Compassion, Kindness, Empathy, Respect, Calm, Service, Introvert, Married, Entrepreneur Topics Faith, Relationships, Romance, Dating, Marriage, Sexuality, Family, Parenting, Communication, Betrayal, Objectification, Dignity, Boundaries, Trust, Connection, Loneliness, Shame, Worth, Autonomy, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Overwhelm, Healing, Recovery, Clarity, Purpose, Identity, Growth, Transition, Pivot, Education, Career, Work, Business, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, God, Jesus, Christianity, LDS, Doubt, Meaning, Autism, PDA, Listening, Support, Emotions Interests Escape Rooms, Board Games, Music, Singing, Piano, Pickleball, Technology, Computers, Coding, Video Games, VR, Cooking, ATV Riding, Hiking, Puzzles

Hi everyone, I am here to listen and hopefully make you feel better. Always be kind :)

Hello, I’m dreamhope. I’m here to listen without judgment and hopefully make even a small, positive impact on someone’s day. Whether you need to vent, sort through your thoughts, or simply have someone listen, you’re welcome to be yourself here. Everyone’s experience is different, and I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space. 

Hey there! I'm Samantha, currently pursuing my Master's degree in Art Therapy. Throughout my journey, I've found solace in art and spirituality during challenging times. From personal experience, I've battled through grief and loss, feelings of shame and isolation, and addiction. If you're going through a tough time, here's a song I'd like to share with you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nri2626CfI  Remember, you don't have to face things alone. Some people genuinely care about you. Reach out your hand, and we'll go through this together. 💙💙💙

                                                                                           Hello! :) My pronouns are they / them. Usually my listening time will be around an hour. If you are contacting me, please let me know in a few words what our conversation will be about. I will let you know if I can support you with this topic. Feel free to message me.                 /\         /\                (   \ 🌱/    )             . / o     -     o  \.             / /    _____         \ \         /  |  ⎛ ^  ^  ^      ⎞    | \         し|  |  ^  ^  ^  ^  |    | ل             ⎝  ⎝_______     ⎠    ⎠ How to find a good listener: https://rarelycharlie.github.io/howto/find-listener. Please do not message me from a listener account to chat about personal issues. Use a member account for that.

Hi all, I am not a therapist. I am an accountant and a stand up comedian. I don't claim to have all the answers, but what I can do is listen with an open mind and open heart. I promise to not judge you. For who am I to judge anyone. I care about you bottom line... yes YOU!

Hi! I'm John, a volunteer listener here on 7 Cups. I'm here to provide a supportive and judgment-free space where you can talk openly about what's on your mind.I believe that sometimes being genuinely heard can make a meaningful difference. I'll do my best to listen with empathy, patience, and respect. While I may not always have answers, I'm happy to listen and support you through the conversation. Feel free to reach out if you'd like someone to talk to. :)

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! ❤️)