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It can sometimes be difficult to find support from family members, friends, or like minded people. While you might have a best friend or a support system and network such as groups on social media, you might want to seek support without any social interaction.

Our listeners provide emotional support through active listening. Active listening helps process your emotional distress. The following page can be filtered to seek listeners who provide long-term help and support. You can also browse listeners according to your preferred language as well as for different topics amongst other filters.

7 Cups is a chat site/app that has different options to find a good listener. You can meet new people and text chat with other individuals going through tough times - you are not alone! Everyone goes through a hard time at some point in their lives and we are here for you. Whether you are facing relationship problems, panic attacks, struggling with substance abuse, loneliness, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, our site/app is a safe space based on confidential, anonymous support.

A good idea is to consider what form of support you would like in the first place - we have plenty of options to explore and one of the best ways is to give them a try to find out what works for you. We understand that different people have different needs and preferences. All these support services are appropriate for different situations.

This page can help you seek a trained active listener to talk to through 1-on-1 conversations. These listeners come from different walks of life and all are ready to offer a compassionate listening ear to people who would like to talk to someone else. You can select their username to view their detailed profile page with their shared bio and other information such as whether they have lived experience of mental health conditions or topics, their reviews, as well as their training and other badges. While our listeners do not provide direct advice, their support can help you vent your feelings and concerns in a safe space and you can work together to figure out healthy coping tools.

Listener conversations can vary in duration according to your listener's and your personal availability. Some listeners have the option to schedule chats with them in advance. You can always browse for listeners and leave them a message so that they can get back to you with their availability.

There are several other ways you can find someone to talk to at 7 Cups. These include the group chats and subcommunities. We are glad you are taking the first step towards support!

Our group chat rooms are online chat rooms that serve as different support groups where you can send text messages 24/7. We are a global community with people from all over the world. Some chat rooms include the Sharing Circle room, which is a non-judgemental safe space based on the traditions of AA and similar support groups. This space can prove helpful if you need a group of people to talk to who can listen and get to know you over a long time. Sharing your feelings and experiences as well as listening to those of others can help feel supported. You can expand your support network and make online supportive friends and connections!

On the other hand, if you would like to interact with people and talk to someone over forums, we have dedicated subcommunities for over 45+ topics covering a wide range of mental illness support topics through various sub-forums. Our subcommunities provide support, awareness, events, as well as opportunities to participate in light-hearted icebreakers.

Apart from the above mentioned mental health services at 7 Cups, we have affordable therapy options allowing you to seek online therapy for mental health problems with an online therapist, licensed psychologist, and other mental health professionals. This support is affordable as compared to other online and offline services or other options like support through insurance companies. Therapists are also available to talk to throughout the week on working days.

While our community can help support you after you have lost someone else to suicide, 7 Cups is not to be used in the state of active/passive suicidal thoughts - for such cases, please visit helpful resources such as the Samaritans or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a complete list of helpful resources, click here.

If you would like to gain further insight and helpful information about different mental health topics, you can visit our Community Questions and Answers pages, or read our Expert Mental Health News and Advice articles. Other main features you can explore include our self-help guides and growth paths based on treatment protocols available for free!

The bottom line is, you are never alone - 7 Cups is a community aiming to provide compassion on a global scale. There are various ways to talk to someone at 7 Cups. These include 1-on-1 conversations based on active listening and support through trained listeners, group chats with support discussions and Sharing Circles, and the subcommunity forums. Other features that you may find helpful include the growth paths, community questions and answers, as well as expert advice sections.

freshLight64
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Hi I'm a guy and from the United States, I'm glad you have found me on 7cups of tea, feel free to contact me when I'm online. Even when everything seems dark, there's always going to be a light called hope. "Sometimes we need to cry to let everything out, focus on other things to clear the mind and focus on other people to heal the heart" "From now on the rain will seem less, and things will smile upon you. A new stage begins; doors of tomorrow" "Always believe because you are truly are like an aurora, rare but at the same time unique that should always be shown" "Look up to the sky and reach beyond it to see the unknown and even find a shooting star and with all your heart wish everything you set out to do comes true" "Take a chance, take a chance and the path will clear, step over the horizon and know it was worth it" "I want to be beautiful, beautiful as the stars seen up above at night. Shine like them because deep within my heart I know I can be beautiful" "If by watching the stars can become shooting stars and the wishes from deep within would come true in an instant then my wish for you is to be yourself and be happy" "In this world, we often see and face the cruel nature of things while our compassion emerges like the sun behind the dark clouds" "One step at a time, I'll find my worth while knowing I can make it through this, crossing the ocean, climbing the mountain won't tire me" "You are like a butterfly trapped on a cocoon, waiting to emerge out of it to fly and show your colors and beauty" "You don't have to be perfect, you don't have to be special. Just be you and let everything unfold" "Your strength is the feelings you carry from deep within, your light is the will to continue" "Every step you take it leaves roses behind, within every action you show your light" "Pain teaches us the greatest lessons on life, it can break you or can make you stronger" "Sometimes others see what we don’t see in ourselves because of our insecurities" “At times we will mess up, but will you let it define you or rise above it” "There’s not a person you should be better than yourself" "You display toughness, but I can feel pain inside of you. The world may have many mysteries, but I feel you could have more" "Someday the stars may fall, meteors might impact the earth, but before it my time will come while I start to frequently knock on the door of destiny for my own call" "Don’t fall, don’t stay down even if things fall apart. Deep inside wishes of overcoming all of this, staying strong even against the strongest of winds or if the sky falls" "Your beauty is all around, it can’t be explained in words, I feel it in my soul, I see it with my own eyes each time" "You are perfect with mistakes and flaws, the world will soon rotate in your favor" "The night is made of dreams of escaping, opening the lock of this dark prison. The more I want it, the higher I want to fly…The higher I get the more freedom I will start to feel" “Your kindness and strength are able to move mountains, and reach the most darkest of places as a light to guide the way" "Believe in yourself, in the person you are because that’s the only way you can break his vicious cycle you created with your insecurities and fall outs" "My faith is my prayer to go forward, even while in pain and suffering. Wishful thinking would be no negative things in life, but without it then positive things won’t come out" "The bad moments don’t last, but the good moments last forever. I may have a mountain to climb, and my feet could hurt from walking, but I know in my heart I will always fight" "I face my fear, embrace my feelings while turning the flame inside of me. I’ll be able to fight with every ounce of energy and strength without giving up" If you ever feel sad or mad always look up to the sky and remember tomorrow will be a brand new day. There’s going to always be a light called hope in every turn. You’ll always live inside of me Through my eyes you’ll see the world Your strength will become my strength When I look to the sky I’ll smile knowing I’m not alone…  
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bookworm4
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Hi there! Welcome to 7 Cups :) I’m part of the Admin team as a Safety Specialist. I'm also a trained active teen and adult listener and I like to support people struggling with about anything. I came here to find help myself and I did and it made me feel a lot better and I want to do the same for others by listening to them. I love to read and listen to music. You can vent out, think out loud, talk about anything you like and I will be here to listen to you without judging you at all as I know how hard it is to open up. I want you to feel safe with me while you talk and know that I am here for you. I am: * A Safety Admin on 7 Cups * A Teen Ambassador * An Adult - Teen Listener Just know that I’m here for you :)
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Joseph394
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Hello! Just a fellow human being to talk to. Sometimes, that's all you need. :) Note: Due to craziness in the real world, I will be temporarily unavailable. If you would like to request an appointment with me, simply leave a personal request and I shall get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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StevenSarto
L Expert 7 1237
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Hello! Keep it simple. Just talk :)
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StJaume
L Genius 2 2871
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Do you feel, that, sometimes, like the world has left you behind? I understand the feeling very well, and have seen others feel it too. I've been through a lot of ups and downs in my life, and it has given me a desire to assist those in need, like you. I will do my best to listen to you with an open heart and open mind, and give you my perspective on whatever you're facing; expect questions! I look forward to talking with you. And remember: you'll never walk alone. Crois-tu, que, quelquefois, le monde t'a abandonné? Je comprends la sentiment trés bien, et je l'avais vue dans les autres aussi. Je connaissais beaucoup des hauts et des bas dans ma vie, et ça m'a donné une volonté pour aide ceux qui sont en détresse, comme toi. Je ferai mes meilleurs efforts pour t'entendre avec un coeur chalereux, et te donner ma propre perspective sure tes problèmes; anticipe des quéstions! J'ai hâte de parler avec toi. Et souviens-toi: tu ne marcheras jamais seul. Credi che, a volte, il mondo ti ha abbandonato? Capisco il sentimento tanto bene, e l'avevo visto anche in altri persone. Conoscevo molti tempi duri nella mia vità, et quello mi ha dato il volontà per aiutare quelli che hanno esperienza i difficoltà, come tu. Faró gli miei migliori sforzi per ascoltarti con un cuore gentile e una mente aperta; anticipi alguni domandi! Mi auguro di sentirti presto. E ricordi: non camminerai mai da solo! Crees que, a veces, el mundo te ha abandonado? Entiendo este sentimineto bastante bien, y lo había visto en otras personas también. Tenía muchas experiencias difíciles en mí vida, y eso mi ha dado la voluntad per ayudar aquellos que están en la angustia, como tu. Haré mis mejores esfuerzos per escucharte con un corazón amable y una mente abierta; anticipa algunas preguntas! Espero oír pronto de tú. Y recorda: tu no caminarás nunca solo! Creus que, a vegades, el mon t'ha abandonat? Entenc aquest sentiment tan bé, i ho havia vist també en altres persones. Jo coneixia molts temps difícils en la meva vida, i això m'ha donat la voluntat per ajudar aquells que sont en perill, com tu. Faré els meus millors esforços per ascoltar-te amb un cor amable i una ment oberta; anticipar algunes preguntes! Espero amb interès de parlar amb tu. I recordis: no caminaràs mai sol!
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vivelespatates
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English will follow  Bonjour! Je suis patate! Je suis un écoutant "vérifié" et je suis ici pour vous apporter écoute, support et réconfort dans les sujets suivants: - Anxiété, stress, attaques de panique - Autisme et TSA - Automutilation  - Vivre avec un handicap physique - problèmes de santé physique - maladies chroniques et/ou dégénératives - Intimidation, taxage, discrimination - Diversité culturelle - LGBTQA+ - Gestion des émotions - Gestion du poids, adopter un mode de vie sain. (Je prône l'alimentation intuitive, pas les diètes) - Victimes d'abus, Victimes de crimes - Expérience traumatiques, État/Trouble de Stress Post-Traumatique (ESPT/TSPT) - Travail autonome, lancement d'une entreprise - Troubles du comportement alimentaire - Stress financier - Vie étudiante Je NE prend PAS les clavardages sur les sujets suivants: - Relations - Ruptures amoureuses - Santé sexuelle - Problèmes "de garçon/d'homme ou de fille/femme" J'accepte les nouveaux membres, adolescents et adultes. Du au nombre de chats inappropriés, les requêtes hors-ligne sans sujet spécifiés ne seront pas répondu. ------------------------- Mentorat J'accepte les nouveaux mentorés. Si tu es un.e écoutant.e intéressé.e à améliorer tes compétences en écoute active, apprendre à mieux répondre aux besoin des membres ou animer des discussions de groupe, contacte moi. Que tu sois nouveau ou perdu sur le site, que tu ais besoin d'aide pour mieux répondre aux besoins des membres, que tu ais besoin de support durant un chat plus difficile ou après un mauvais chat, que tu veules t'impliquer dans des projets ou trouver le rôle qui te convient le mieux, ou simplement que tu veules animer des discussion de groupe ou t'améliorer comme un écoutant, Je peux t'aider!   Spécifiques projets pour lesquels j'offre un plus grand accompagnement car je suis engagé dans les rôles:  *Group Support Mentor* (Support Team Leader for Healthy Living) ------------------------- Hello ! I'm Patate and I'm a verified listener. I am here to listen, support and comfort you in the following subjects: Anxiety, stress, panic attacks - Autism and ASD - Self-harm - Living with a physical disability - physical health problems - chronic pain - chronic and/or degenerative diseases - Intimidation, bullying, discrimination, stigmatisation - Cultural diversity - LGBTQA+ - Managing emotions - Weight management, adopt a healthy lifestyle. (I promote intuitive eating, not diets) - Victims of Abuse, Victims of Crime - Traumatic experience, Post-Traumatic Stress State (PTSD) - Self-employment, starting a business - Eating disorders - Financial stress - Student life.  I DO NOT accept chats on the following topics: - Relationships - breakups and divorces - Sexual health - "Boy/man" or "girl/woman" issues. I currently accept new members, teens and adults. Take note that English is limited and NOT my first language. If you prefer someone fluent, you may want to check for a different listener. Due to the number of inappropriate chats, offline requests with no subject specified will not be answered. Mentoring: I accept new mentees. If you are a listener interested in improving your active listening skills, learning how to better respond to members' needs or facilitating group discussions, contact me. Whether you're new to the site or lost, need help to better meet member needs, need support during or after a bad chat, want to get involved in projects or find the role that suits you best, or simply want to lead group discussions, I can help you!  Healthy Living Team Are you a member or listener interested in leading healthy living discussions?!   The healthy living team is recruiting new discussion leaders to help members to develop good healthy habits, get support and motivation, and discuss topics in relation to their health. We have a lot of approved discussions available for you to lead!  If you are interested, message me in English or French and specify its about HL team or +Click here for more information [https://www.7cups.com/forum/HealthyLiving_141/HealthyLivingAnnouncements_828/LovebeingaleaderindiscussionsHealthyLivingteamrecruit_280892/]!  ------------------------- Twin My listener twins are @Jenna , @PoliteOcean and @HopieRemi <3
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Probius
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Hello! My name is Probius and I am glad you found me on Seven Cups of Tea. I'm a Verified Listener, and I can help with LGBTQ+ issues or anything else you need help with. I have dealt with LGBTQ+ issues myself, so I would love to help you. If I'm not immediately available, send me a message and we can work out a time that will work for you.    My Past Involvement:  LGBTQ+ Support Team Co-Leader  Internship Mentor  Quality Mentor  Peer Supporter  Group Moderator  Verified Listener Team  7 Cups Intern Graduate  Welcoming Committee  Adult/Teen Listener       
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peacefulTree
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Hello! My name is Paul. I'm here to give a kind ear to people who are going through difficulties in life. So if you need someone to listen to you, you are welcome to contact me.
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Caitlyn7COT
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(Unable to take NEW 1-1 chats, regular chatters are free to message.) Thank you for visiting my profile! Before reading - check out this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RVw5nvDG18] 7Cups introductory video! Things I will do. Give you as much time as you need. Give you an outlet for your frustrations & fears. Make you feel accepted and comfortable. Support you emotionally. Things I won't do. Give you advice specific to your situation, as this can be harmful. Discuss what we talk about with anyone else. Respond to abusive/suggestive/explicit messages. Judge you in any way. Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is an essential. Your self-care is a necessity. Finally, click here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] to browse other listeners!
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PoliteOcean
L Paragon 1 2134
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**Please note changes**  I'M  CURRENTLY TAKING A BREAK FROM CHATS AT THIS TIME..... I APOLOGIZE, HOWEVER, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BROWSE FOR ANOTHER ONE OF OUR MANY WONDERFUL & AVAILABLE LISTENERS. "BROWSE LISTENERS HERE" [http://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]  (However, my Pm's are always open if you are in need of help or assistance "outside" of chats.)~    Hello, Glad you found me here on 7cups. I’m PoliteOcean~ (You can call me "OCEAN")~~ I'm a Spouse, a Parent, & also registered in the Healthcare Field.~ I am also a Fitness Instructor with a passion for Dance, ZUMBA, & POUND. I am here to listen, support and not judge you. I will be glad to talk with you! I cannot solve all problems but I've gone through many of my own personal issues so perhaps I can help! Please feel free to contact me. If I'm away, please leave me a message. My Pm's are always open. **LISTENING STRENGTHS** *Family Stress *Healthy Living & Fitness *Parenting  **CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN** * COMMUNITY MENTOR LEADER * HEALTHY LIVING TEAM LEADER & SUPPORT ROOM LEADER *ADULT CHATROOM AND FORUM MENTOR   * Group Moderator * Discussion Trainer * Verified Listening Team  * Door Keeper  
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Sventek
L Marvel 7 2453
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“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi *** I am not suitable for long-term care. If you need a Listener that is long term, please locate someone else on 7 Cups that can provide that service. I'm excellent for short-term, single chat sessions as my work schedule (the one I'm paid for) is unpredictable. Please Note: I *ONLY* handle relationship issues, marriage/boyfriend/girlfriend, including but not limited to alternative relationships (poly, sharing, etc.) and sexual issues of any type - men or women. I am VERY strict about it. If you have OTHER serious conditions for which you are also seeking support - I am not the Listener for you. My background includes extensive experience with handling situations of infidelity, relationship problems, sexual problems, and various open or closed relationships.All other issues - please find yourself another Listener. I do NOT accept Listener Chats. If you'd like to talk with me, must be a member account, no exceptions. I am also not the type of Listener to tell you what you only want to hear. There are plenty of other Listeners who do that. I'm more factual, to the point, sometimes blunt, but always reasonable and fair without ANY judgment whatsoever. Selecting me as your Listener is YOUR choice, not required to do so; no one forces you. There are MANY talented Listeners on 7 Cups to choose from, so if you are very sensitive and prefer someone to tell you pretty things without any substance or depth - please find another Listener to support you and your needs. Not that it matters, but I maintain an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from a regionally accredited university - Summa Cum Laude (3.973 GPA), and I'm currently working on my Doctorate, which will be completed in Jan 2025.
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InternalAcceptance
L Paragon 10 3612
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I'm not currently accepting new member chats unless referred right now. Please search for a Listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] or connect with a live listener. I do not take relationship chats. Quality Ambassador Adult-Teen Listener Anonymous Evaluation Team Ambassador Doorkeeper Global Chatroom Moderator Global Forum Moderator Peer Support Quality Mentor Safety Patrol Team Member SPOT Team Member I'm glad that you have found this site are are reaching out for support through difficult times. I am a trained active listener and am able to offer support most effectively for those who are going through addiction, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief, and trauma. Some of the things that I enjoy the most are reading, talking walks through the park, hiking, yoga, and writing. I've overcome many obstacles in life and would like to help by listening to you. If I'm online please don't hesitate to reach out. If I happen to be offline, you are always welcome to send me a message and we can set up a time to talk. I'm glad that you are here.
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