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.

hi, i'm tommy. •────────────•°•ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ•°•────────────• a little bit about me   i'm an early 20s career driven, lowercase obsessed and 7 cups enthusiast from england. i am most passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for people to express themselves. unfortunately, i am not taking on member chat requests right now. please connect with another listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] 🎈 •─────────•°•ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ•°•─────────• my roles @ 7 cups ambassador as communities/forum ambassador, i oversee leadership applications [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SubcommunitiesInformation_2314/UpdatedSubcommunityTrackLeadershipRolesMasterpost2023_289838/], engagement and moderation across the forums. do you need an update on your application or have you got a question about using the forums? drop me a message! safety patrol team leader i help co-lead the safety patrol and safety patrol outreach teams. let me know if you see an inappropriate profile or would like info on joining the team! misc i am also involved in several other projects across the site, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! •─────────•°•ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ•°•─────────•

Hello everyone!  So glad to be here. I am a person who believes in listening to people. All my life i had been manifesting a person who could just hear me out and say, "I am with you". I want to be that person for you. I want to be the person you manifested, the person who can be there for you virtually and hold your hand through your hard times. I will try and be compassionate towards you and hopefully help you deal with your difficult situation and be there for you. Linkin Park once used this line in his song "who cares if one more light goes out, well I do" and that is why I am here. My roles here-:  Verified listener - I have been verified by the 7 cups team in being able to provide help to my members  Approved Adult-teen listener - I have access to the adult and the teen side so if you are a member/ listener from any side feel free to reach out to me Peer supporter - I am here for all the peer listeners after hard chat. You can reach out to me if you need support Chatroom mentor - I ensure the listener rooms are supportive, resourceful and inclusive for all my fellow listeners and help listeners with ongoing chats Academy mentor for LDP and Internship- You can reach out to me for any queries regarding these programs Doorkeeper- I can open and close room doors, if you want a room to be closed/opened I am a message away *Not comfortable with sexual health chats and do not encourage rude chats so please do not text if that is the case. Thank you for understanding*

Hello! I am having surgery on 4/9/2024, and will be taking the time I need to recover. I will not be able to respond to messages immediately during this time. Thank you for your understanding!♥️ 💖Hi there💖 I am so glad you’re here, and that you feel able to share things that may be difficult for you to open up about. I’m here to listen and be a shoulder to lean on when you need it the most. Sometimes just being there for someone is enough. This is a no-judgement zone. I have had a lot of direct-lived experiences with mental and physical health issues, and completely understand what it is like to be misunderstood or unheard and having no one to turn to. Feeling alone and isolated in your own body is extremely hard. However, I’ve discovered over time that this actually tends to be when you need the support the most. Please let me be that person for you during these difficult moments.❤️ I want you to be able to feel comfortable talking with me, but if you feel like I am not understanding you correctly and you would prefer to talk to someone else, I completely understand and would not take this personally. Please just let me know as I will be able to recommend someone for you and your specific needs. I have some personal triggers relating to medical topics, but I will be sure to let you know during the chat if this is the case at any point. I appreciate your understanding with this. I am studying at university right now and it can get pretty hectic at times. Whilst I am fast to respond when I am online, this will not be the case for the rest of the day. Please be patient with me, I will respond as soon as I am able to😊 My roles here: * Verified Listener * Approved Adult-Teen Listener * Listener Verifier Team * Peer Supporter * Chat Support (Adult/Teen) * Listener Chatroom Mentor (Adults/Teens) * Listener Discussions Team * Doorkeeper (ask me to open/close a room!) * Quality Mentor * Listener Coaching Team * Safety Patrol Team * Quality Mentoring - Project Agent * Anonymous Evaluations Team * Needs Reply Team Co-Leader I have successfully completed: * Internship Programme - with Honours * Leadership Development Programme - with Honours * Time Management Course * Community Building Course My listener twin buddy is: @Kristynsmama My Listener Twin Brain is: @Fuechsin - it feels like we share the same brain cells! 😊🩷 Credit to: AnnaSilverberg for my profile pic design😁

Note:  I am currently not accepting personal requests for chats from new members. *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟHello!!*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ Welcome to ✨Kristynsmama's✨ Profile Page!!  ✨I am a verified listener here on 7 cups!✨  ✨I am so glad that you have stopped by!!✨ ✨I am in CST.✨ ✨I currently am not able to accept personal requests. ✨ ✨Fun Facts✨ ✨I live on a farm.✨ ✨I love animals✨ ✨I have 6 dogs, 2 indoor cats, 6 barn cats, 2 horses, 4 chickens, 2 saltwater fish tanks, 2 fresh water fishtanks, 1 donkey, 1 llama, and a partridge in a pear tree.✨ ✨I can turn any conversation into a conversation about dogs✨ 🌻I grow all of my own fruits and vegetables and they are all organic.🌻 🌻I may grow fruits and veggies, but I still believe that Chocolate should be it’s own food group🌻 ✨My favorite colors are blue and purple.✨ ✨I have an alarmingly large collection of keychains from around the world.✨  ✨My hobbies include horseback riding and jumping.  And I used to be a barrel racer.  I also enjoy painting although I’m not great at it.  And I’m an avid cyclist.  In my spare time, I enjoy riding a motorcycle. ✨I have a chronic autoimmune disease that sometimes makes my energy plummet.  I usually update my profile at the top of my profile if I’m going to be taking a self care day. ✨If you really knew me, you would know that my passion in life is to support other people through challenges that I myself have been through.  I have lived experience in grief and loss, eating disorders, addiction, depression, anxiety, and much more.✨ My current leadership roles include: ✨Approved Adult-Teen listener ✨Chatroom Mentor ✨Teen Chatroom Mentor ✨Community Mentor Leader: grief & loss ✨Forum Supporter:  Self Injury ✨Community Mentor ✨Quality Mentor ✨Academy Mentor:  LDP ✨Safety Patrol ✨Anonymous Evaluations Team ✨Academy Outreach Project Agent ✨Anonymous Evaluations Project Agent ✨Quality Mentor Project Agent ✨Communities Leadership Project Agent ✨Peer support ✨Chat support ✨Teen Chat Support ✨Chatroom Moderator (Newbie Hub) ✨Listener Discussion Leader ✨Doorkeeper ✨Kindness Crusader nominator ✨I have completed the following courses:✨ ✨Leadership Development graduate (with honors) 12/2023 ✨Internship Graduate (with honors) 12/2023 ✨Quality Listening Program Graduate (with Honors) 01/24 ✨Inner Development Goals Program Graduate 12/2023 ✨Community Builder Course Graduate 12/2023 ✨The Listener chats that I currently host are: ✨Listener check in Mondays at 9 pm EST in the LCR ✨Listener Sharing Circle:  once a month.  I will post the date and time on my bio here on the 1st of each month. ✨Grief & Loss Group Support Chat  adults:  2nd and last Wed of each month 9-11 pm EST in Support Session Adult Room ✨teens:  1st and 3rd Wed of each month from 9-10 pm EST in the Support Session for Teens Chatroom. ✨Ask Me Anything (AMA)  next one will be Tuesday, May 7th at 9 pm EST.  After that AMA’s will be the first Wed of each month at 9 pm EST. 💖If I don’t respond right away, Please find another listener here💖 💛What is 7 cups?💛 ⭐️It IS a place for you to come where you can share life’s challenges in a safe, confidential and supportive environment! ⭐️It IS a place for you to discover your own solutions to your problems with the help and guidance of a non judgmental person. 💛What 7 cups IS NOT💛 ⭐️It is not a place for crisis intervention.  If you are actively suicidal, please understand that I will not chat with you.  Instead, I will send you a list of resources.  You are welcome to reach out to me again once you are feeling better! ⭐️It is NOT a place to discuss sexual desires, fantasies, or role plays in any capacity.  I will not take sexual chats. 💛What is the role of a listener?💛 ⭐️A listener is NOT a therapist.   ⭐️They are simply volunteers who want to support you and guide you to discover your own solutions to your problems. ⭐️A listener should never give you advice! 💛My Chat guidelines💛 ✨ Please follow the community guidelines in any chat with me.  I will always do the same. ✨Please do not chat with me about sexual topics.  This includes pornography, fantasies, asking me to role play a fantasy, and asking intimate details about my own sex life or fantasies/desires. ✨All of my chats are about 60 minutes each and my time is valuable and limited.  I will do my best to give you adequate time to chat, but please know that sometimes I’m just not available. ✨Please do not ask for my instagram, Facebook, email address, phone number, etc….  I will not give out any identifying information for your safety and for mine and because it is against community policy!  Equally I will not reveal where I live, my gender or my age.  If those things are that important to you, then it's probably best you find another listener. ✨ I follow a 3 warning system.  If you choose to disregard my boundaries, I will disconnect the chat on the third warning. 🛑 Chat Topics I DO NOT TAKE: 🛑 ✨Men’s Issues (sorry guys, I’m a lady and I just don’t have knowledge). ✨Sexual Health 🔔Green: I'm online, feel free to send me a message.  🔕Orange: I am busy, but there's a chance I might be able to reply. 📭Red: I'm offline. Replies can vary, but I do my best to reply as soon as possible.   ୭̥⋆*｡୭̥⋆*｡ Listener Twins ୭̥⋆*｡୭̥⋆*｡ Jenna Averyjr23 dreamicicle8467 Dancat1128 ୭̥⋆*｡୭̥⋆*｡ Kindness Twin: ୭̥⋆*｡୭̥⋆*｡ AnnaSilverberg My amazing mentor is also AnnaSilverberg and credit for my adorable profile pic also goes to Anna!

🔔🔔Currently not accepting member chats🔔🔔 💙 Please find another listener: here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] 💙   .·:*¨Hay¨*:·.  ₓ˚. ୭ ˚○◦*˚There˚*◦○˚ ୧ .˚ₓ ✨ I am Anna ✨ 💙 A Verified Listener here on 7Cups 💙 • ───── • ✧ • ───── • 𖥸 • ───── • ✧ • ───── •  ✨💙✨ We all have a history, we have different stories and experiences. 🌿 💚I’m here to provide support and listen💚  I don’t give advice because that's not what I'm here to do  But getting advice from others isn’t what we truly need  ⭐️We talk, that is the path to our own solution ⭐️ 🌿 〰 Healing isn’t linear 〰 🌿 Small steps are just as important as big ones. I believe that no matter how often we fall, the important thing is to get up again.  🌞 Never stop healing 🌞 ✨💙✨ ✨  •··•··• •··•··• •··•··• •··•··• • ───── • 𖥸 • ───── • •··•··• •··•··• •··•··• •··•··• My Status here at 7Cups: Ambassador - New Listener & Quality ATL (Adult Teen Listener) Chat Room Mentor Chat Room Moderator - Global Chat Support Peer Supporter Smile Spreader Quality Mentor (Adult & Teen) Quality Mentor Leader - Anon. Evals  🔆  I'm also a graduate from the: 🎓 Quality Listening Program  Leadership Development Program - With honors Group Development Program - With honors Inner Development Course  ✧ ⋆ ───── ⋆ ───── ⋆☆⋅✧⋅☆⋆ ───── ⋆ ───── ⋆ ✧  Silly badges acquired in chatrooms for fun: Knower of Fonts ✧ •············• ♡ •············•.✧.•············• ♡ •············• ✧  💖 Twin Brian 💖 🚀 @Jenna 🚀 ✧ • ───── • 𖥸 • ───── • ✧ ✨ Listener Twin ✨ 🌈 @YourCaringConfidant 💚 ✧ • ───── • 𖥸 • ───── • ✧ 💠Kindness Twin💠 💎 @Kristynsmama 💜 ✧ •············• ♡ •············•.✧.•············• ♡ •············• ✧  Chats I’m comfortable with: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Disorder Chronic Pain, Domestic Violence Family Stress, Financial Stress General Mental Health Getting Unstuck, Managing Emotions Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD – Trauma, Relationship Stress Self-Esteem, Sleeping Well, Work Stress 💙 🚫Chats that I don't take for personal reasons/lack of knowledge:🚫 .Loneliness. .Men's Issues. .Life threatening illnesses. ✧*⠈⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠂⠁⠈⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠂⠁⠈⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁*✧ ✦⋆☽ ⠁⠈⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠂⠁⠈⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂⠄⠄⠂⠁⠁⠂☾ ⋆✦ My chats are ⏰ one hour ⏰ long. They can also be offline chats, depending on agreement.  🔔Green: I'm online, feel free to send me a message.  🔕Orange: I am busy, but there's a chance I might be able to reply. 📭Red: I'm offline. Replies can vary, but I do my best to reply as soon as possible.   ·✦•············•✦•·············•✦ ·˚°◦❤◦°˚· ✦•·············•✦•············•✦· 

 🌞 Introduction 🌞  Life is hard; we all know it. It's full of positive and negative moments, very few of which we have complete control over. You don't predict the future, the future predicts you. It's great to see that you're reaching out for support today. It may feel incredibly difficult to ask for guidance, be it for a current or a past situation - you are not alone in how you feel. Members: I'm currently... available for chats! Please feel free to send me a message, though do make sure that your situation matches with one of the topics listed in my profile. Listeners: I'm currently unavailable for all types of mentoring chats. Please refer to another mentor here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php?_gl=1*21f6t5*_ga*OTc5NTI0OTE2LjE2NzQ4NDk4Mjc.*_ga_B4EP65N395*MTY5MjEwMDY4OS4xNTguMS4xNjkyMTAyNDYwLjAuMC4w]. How I Listen: 🌞 I will ensure that you, as a person, are validated. How you feel is perfectly okay. 🌞 Please be aware that I will not be offering advice, as it could be very harmful to both you and your situation, and could cause offence. 🌞 You will suffer no judgement from me. 🌞 Our chat will be as supportive and comforting as possible. 🌞 Finally, I will make sure that you are heard. Your voice deserves to be listened to. -------------------------  🌻 My Involvements 🌻   🌻 Quality 🌻  o Verified Adult-Teen Listener: I completed an interview and a mock chat with a highly experienced listener to show that I'm suitable to chat with teens, and a listener of high quality.  🌻 o Listener Verifier Team: I verify listeners through the Verified Listener project! Would you like to become Verified? Learn more here [https://bit.ly/3fwev9Y]!  🌻 o [Teen] Quality Mentoring: I mentor adult and teen listener quality!  🌻 o Quality Mentor Leading: I lead the Safety Patrol Outreach Team. Find out more about this team by sending me a message, or by going here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolSPandtheSafetyPatrolOutreachTeamSPOT_265908/]!  🌻 o Quality Ambassador: I am so privileged to be an ambassador for 7 Cups!   🌻 Safety 🌻  o Safety Patrolling: I flag profiles that have violations.  🌻 o Safety Patrol Outreach Team [SPOT] Leader: I co-lead SPOT! On this team, we reach out to those who have fixable profile violations, as well as grade Safety Patrol applications.   🌻 Chat Rooms 🌻  o Doorkeeping: I'm able to open & close chat rooms.  🌻 o Peer Supporting: I offer support to listeners after a difficult chat (*not* for personal issues. That is what member accounts are for).  🌻 o Chat Supporting: I offer support to listeners during a tricky chat.  🌻 o Global Chatroom Moderation: I help to create a positive and inclusive environment in all member chat rooms!  🌻 o [Teen] Chatroom Mentor: I moderate in the listener chat rooms to ensure they stay safe and inclusive!  -------------------------  🧁 About Me 🧁   🧁 I love video gaming, specifically The Sims 4 and Resident Evil.   🧁 I love Doctor Who (10th Doctor is my favourite)!   🧁 I am once again questioning my sexuality, and I don't mind what pronouns you use! 🌈💙  🧁 My favourite music genres are classic rock, heavy metal, 70s/80s pop/rock, punk rock, and indie/alternative.   🧁 I am currently dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and complex-post traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD).   🧁 My favourite artists are; My Chemical Romance // Lady Gaga // Green Day // Joji // Studio Killers // Melanie Martinez -------------------------  ✨ VIPs ✨ @bouncySalamander26 [https://www.7cups.com/@bouncysalamander26]; Sal is a joy. He's funny, kind, a fantastic friend. Thank you, for always being awesome!  P.S. "snoozy sponge!" @Gracey [https://www.7cups.com/@Gracey]; I will never be able to thank Grace enough for her kindness and support over the years. She is sweet, understanding, patient, and always knows how to help out. Thank you, for always being a good friend 💙 @Tazzie [https://www.7cups.com/@Tazzie]; I miss you. You were an amazing listener, a dedicated leader, and an outstanding person. Thank you, for always believing in me. Rest eternally in peace 🕯️ #Sun4Lyf 💙

I only support the topics listed. All other topics will be referred to Browse Listeners [http://7cups.com/BrowseListeners]. Bipolar Disorder Sexual Assault (PTSD/Trauma) Terminal Illness ------------------------- ➼ All of my chats are 1 hour long and I offer short-term support. ➼ If you would like to chat with me, first please message me with a brief description of the support you are seeking and days/times that may work for you. I will then respond within 48 hours to let you know if I can take your chat and the times that may work for me. ➼ I follow the community guidelines and I expect you to as well. No off-site contact or sharing of personal info of any kind. ➼ I cannot take any kind of crisis chats due to not having the training or tools. We are also not a crisis intervention website. You will be referred to a helpline. We all battle things, and thankfully we don't have to do it alone even if it's just someone on the other side of the screen offering support. ------------------------- Hello, my name is Jenna and I am in my early thirties. I have been a part of this community for ten years. During this time, I have found that being here has positively impacted my well-being and given me the privilege to support others. In my free time, I enjoy attending church, spending time with my four dogs, listening to different genres of music, DYI crafts/projects, indulging in tacos, enjoying the outdoors in good weather, sleeping, and drawing. ------------------------- Twin Brian AnnaSilverberg Left-handed Pal BlueRivercares Listener Twins Kristynsmama, Teagan, Vivelespatates

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to about something difficult, sad, frustrating, or emotionally-charged. I am happy to just listen or to help brainstorm solutions.  Besides being a verified active listener, my other roles here include: -Quality Mentor -Listener Coaching Team -Safety Patrol Outreach Team -Verifier for Verified Listener Team

***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

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 :)

(Inactive, on a break. Expect very slow responses please. ) *spots a nice human* Hey there! I've dealt with a lot, and I want to let you know that if you are dealing with a lot too, you are not alone. It helps to just talk about stuff!!! Feel free to reach out and talk to someone-it helps. Please see- I am sorry if I am unavailable while you are reading this, so please talk to another listener [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] if you want support now. Or if you want you can drop me messages and I'll reply within 48 hours. I am here for you! 💜I am now an ATL so both teens and adults can message me💜 Please note- I am generally unavailable for casual chats. 💜   💜💜Let's make it a happier place for everyone!!💜💜 Quick note- I am no longer an ambassador. For any VL related queries, please reach out to @ASilentObserver [http://7cups.com/@ASilentObserver] I can talk about most topics. Chats I am uncomfortable with- Self harm, a member under influence, parenting (like I'm uncomfortable talking about things from a parental point of view. If you want to talk about your parents, that's okay) Members- Please go through the first part of my bio before sending me a message/request (I've indicated till where). If that seems like a lot you can simply read the highlighted and underlined portions I chat for not more than 45 minutes at a time. I am here to listen compassionately and without judgement. The chat will be confidential.💜💜 I can talk about all topics except self harm and parenting. (You can talk about your parents, but not about your kids please).💜 I am uncomfortable chatting about self harm (due to personal reasons) If you want to talk about it please contact another listener. Also if you are thinking about doing it now then please contact a crisis resource 7cups.com/crisis [https://www.7cups.com/7cups.com/crisis] I am uncomfortable talking to members who are under the influence (of alcohol or any other narcotic substance) I am comfortable chatting with neurodiverse members and DID/OSDD systems. I do take chats about sexual assault, PTSD and LGBTQ+ issues💜💜 I do take chats on sexual health (but I am very selective here). Please don't ask me to control your urges or for any inappropriate "help". Please keep in mind that this website is for emotional support, and I would appreciate it if you can be respectful and considerate. I may be unfamiliar with some of the topics you may want to talk about, but I can read up on them during the chat or in-between chat sessions...since sadly I can't know everything (though I wish I did). However if I didn't mention a topic, I am comfortable talking about it. My triggers- Self-harm (and related descriptions). For all members- before reaching out to chat, please check my status- Red(offline)- I am offline and not replying. However you can still drop messages and I will get back to you later. Response time 48 hours Green(online)- I am online, free and open to your chat requests… Orange(Busy)- I am here but I already am talking to too many people here or busy somewhere on 7cups so I am unable to give you the attention you deserve. I recommend you to look for another listener by clicking here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/].... Response time 3-4 hours max.  Note for all members Please note that if I am in the chatrooms and my status is offline, that means I am not currently available for chatting in the PMs.(Usually it means I am about to log out soon and therefore can't chat). In that case you can send me a PM and I'll get back to you in 48h. I do care about you a lot because you are an awesome person...I'll do my best to support you!! If I am unable to do so for any reason, please feel free to reach out to another amazing listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. You may not be comfortable with me, and I totally respect that and want you to get the best help possible. My PMs are a safe space where you can talk about things, and I am here for you. I care for you all💜💜 I have been facing memory difficulties (due to dissociation), so I may not always remember details about what you tell me, or sometimes I might lose track of what you are talking about. I sometimes might also miss out on tags or messages for the same reason, in which case you are very welcome to follow up with me or tag me again within 2-3 days. Please bear with me on that, and remember that I am here for you, and I am trying my best. My sincerest apologies for the same. Also I'm slow to reply to tags so if it's urgent, message me the link to the post as well💜 *💜sends lots of love for you💜* Please note that I do not check in regularly (since I find it hard to keep track of that), so my listening style is more like you can peek in anytime you need support. Members whom I've spoken to before are welcome to drop a message when they need support as well💜.  Important note- I am a trained listener but I am not a professional therapist so I will be unable to give you advice and/or therapy-like support. You can still drop me a message if you want to talk about what you're struggling with, I'll be here to listen to you. If you are looking for professional therapy (paid) here at 7Cups and you are an adult then please click here [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1] Unfortunately 7Cups doesn't offer therapy for teens but I hope you get the support you need and deserve. Please note- I am unavailable for casual chats with anyone- be it listeners, members or friends due to time commitments. If you want to talk to me, poke my PMs anytime and I'll surely get back to you!! *💜sending comfy vibes💜* If you are willing to live chat with me, but can't spot me online, please drop me a message so we can discuss availabilities and schedule a chat. Looking forward to speaking to you! Please go through the part of my profile above this before sending me a request!   Some Quick resources for emergencies Crisis link here [http://7cups.com/crisis] or you can chat anonymously for crisis support here [https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/]. For Self harm urges, alternatives here [http://7cups.com/forum/SelfHarmRecovery_65/InformationandResources_1079/DistractionsandAlternativeCopingStrategies_221562/] For panic attacks- here are grounding techniques [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaticExperiencesCommunity_60/TraumaRecoveryResources_481/GroundingWhenTriggered_42512/], more grounding techniques [https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/grounding-techniques-article], breathing exercises (Youtube [https://youtu.be/vXZ5l7G6T2I] or Gif [https://i.imgur.com/bg6J9md.gif]) and muscle relaxation [https://youtu.be/I0wVZIxoe-Q]  A little bit about me ;) If you have lots of extra time, then maybe you may want to read my full bio- You could call me Lavender but everyone just calls me Lav. Some people like to call me cool nicknames like Little Lav, Lave, Lavy, Lavvie, Law(?), Empa, or even Lab (short for laboratory- I love lab)- so if you are too lazy to type Lavender and are bored of Lav then you can call me all that.   The lovely @courageousheart96 [http://7cups.com/@courageousheart96] dedicated an emoji to me (I'm so honoured hehe)- the lav heart💜💜 💜💜You can use pronouns they/them for me💜💜 I am an ace (asexual) and an ally for the LGBTQ+/MOGII community. I am currently a full time uni student in a STEM field (Biotech), which means time is tricky at times. But I try to be here as much as possible.  Some mental health issues that I live with are depression, PTSD, OSDD and chronic anxiety. Members please feel free to message me if you want to talk about these with a listener who has experience. Languages- I speak English, French (well I don't "speak" French well, it's kinda rusty) and I am trying to learn basic Korean. I also speak (but won't be chatting in) Hindi My trigger- self harm 💜Hugs are no longer a trigger for me💜 I said a lot already so I would prefer it if you don't come up with very personal questions (and please don't ask any personal questions for a second time). Please understand that is because I love my privacy and you should love your privacy too!  Also I run a snack-shop here at 7Cups, so there are cookies and cakes and all sorts of awesome stuff for everyone💜 As of now my primary focus is on supporting listeners on the site. Due to personal reasons it is not possible for me to be available regularly for live member support chats. I do live member chats on-and-off and I always update my bio accordingly. I am, however, always open to new members via slow pace chats. Members are always welcome to seek support from me by exchanging offline messages with a maximum response time 48 hours from my side. My favourite place on 7Cups is the PMland- so feel free to text me anytime and I'll surely get back to you within 48h. And my PMs are a spam-friendly space for all :) 💜💜 A quick note- My country shown changes from time to time, since it reflects the country I am currently in. This is to ensure transparency regarding the timezone I am in. I generally reply to all PMs within 48 hours. If I'm on a break or unable to reply timely for any reason I'll surely add that to the top of my bio. If I did not reply within this time, it does not mean I'm angry or anything, because of memory issues or technical glitches I may sometimes miss messages. My sincerest apologies for the same. So in that case please feel free to send me another message. Also response time may be a bit delayed on weekends but I'll try to ensure it's within 48 hours. 💜 You might know me from my previous username (empatheticLavender2924)- changed it since this one is simpler:) My roles here- 💜First and foremost- I am a verified listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/QualityProjectsVerifiedListeners_144/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/] which means I am someone who will try their best to listen to you. Members if you want to connect with a verified listener you can click here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121] 💜 [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121]I am a  [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121]listener verifier [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/JointheListenerVerifiersTeam_46938/1/], which means I can help other listeners here to get verified. So if you want to get verified [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/QualityProjectsVerifiedListeners_144/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/], or have any queries about being verified, drop me a message! I am also an ambassador for the VL team. 💜I am a Teen + Adult Quality Mentor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/MentorsandTeenStars_1964/QualityMentorsAllyouneedtoknow_219055/] which means I can help listeners improve their listening skills. To reach out to a mentor please go to https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php. I am also a Listener Coach [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCoachingProgram_2057/2021ListenerCoachingTeamGeneralInfo_251726/] which means I can reach out to you if you fill the Listener Coach Request [http://bit.ly/7CupsLC] form to improve listening skills. 💜I am also a Chat supporter [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatSupport_101/WhatistheChatSupportbadge_227368/] so I can help listeners with ongoing chats when they are stuck. I can provide that immediate help in the listener rooms and if needed, PMs. 💜Peer Supporter [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/HeathersSpace_208/WhatisaPeerSupporter_15860/]- Dear listeners, if after a tough chat you need a safe space to talk, vent and process your emotions(related to the chat), please feel free to PM a peer supporter (me or anyone else here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=98]) 💜Listener Learning Discussions Host [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerLearningDiscussions_1896/ListenerLearningDiscussionsTeamRecruitment_222848/]- I host listener learning discussions regularly to help listeners handle various chat topics better.  💜Safety patrol [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/CallingAllVerifiedListenersApplytoJointheProfilePatrolTeam_152025/1/]- I flag profiles with an inappropriate username/profile picture/bio so feel free to send me such profiles. I have attached hyperlinks so you can find out more about each of these roles. Feel free to check those out💜 Shout-outs: 💜💜Meet my awesome lovely almost triplets!!💜💜 @Rose644 [http://7cups.com/@Rose644] -An awesome angel- You are so kind and considerate. Also I love to smell your pfp lol. *hands Rose my fav book* Enjoy oldie-land at 7cups!!  @Hope2103 [http://7cups.com/@Hope2103] - Just like your name, you are full of hope!! You were a cheerful presence on 7Cups! I miss you so much!  Rose, Hope- I am so happy to know you and meet you here!!  My listener buddies- I love to see you around here @listeningsarinn [http://7cups.com/@listeningsarinn] @Izzy274 [http://7cups.com/@Izzy274] @Jenna [http://7cups.com/@Jenna] @InternalAcceptance [http://7cups.com/@InternalAcceptance] @CommunityModEden [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModEden] @courageousheart96 [http://7cups.com/@courageousheart96] @CommunityModChristine [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModChristine] @BubblegumWings1234 [http://7cups.com/@BubblegumWings1234]  (Please ignore the order...also sadly I can name only a few people here- though I have met many many listeners here and they are awesome too- so proud of them all💜) Hope and Music Zone Quoting some of my favourite inspiring lyrics- 🎵"Whatever hurts you is gonna pass and you'll have learn from it when it comes back...You'll be doing better, doing better"- (Louis Tomlinson) 🎵"They say home is where the heart is, but my heart is wild and free"-(Passenger) 🎵"When I get older, I will be stronger, they'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag," (K'naan) 🎵"Let your heart sweet heart be the compass of your soul and you should follow it wherever it may go! When it's all said and done you can walk instead of run 'cause no matter what you'll never be alone."- (Lady A) 🎵"If, all the time, it feels like only a deep darkness lies ahead...And even the moonlight has fallen asleep, Believe my friend That the sunshine, your smile is hidden somewhere in plain sight. Somewhere away from this chaos There's a fresh start." (Translated from Hindi, Aaftaab, The Local Train) 🎵"The sun goes down and it comes back up, the world has turned no matter what. Oh if it all goes wrong, darling just hold on" (Louis Tomlinson) 🎵"Though there's rain outside, it'll be warm and dry, the thunder and lightning won't hurt you now. So go to sleep, my love."- (Ed Sheeran, Sandman) 💜💜Here are some comfort songs for you💜💜 Comethru [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO2viLEW-1A] (Jeremy Zucker) Sword from the Stone [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABFpMiKXz3o] (Passenger) Hello World [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al2DFQEZl4M] (Lady A) However it comes, wherever it goes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TreWCNDX5M] (Passenger) Zero o clock - 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBWesVezIrc] (BTS)- this link has English subtitles Anyway [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HzpPl5a9EA](Noah Kahan) A gentle reminder I promise you can still make a beautiful life for yourself, even if you lost many years of it to abuse, mental illness or trauma💜  For any online friends of mine who are struggling with PTSD (or trying to heal and get better from stuff like depression) and hiding in my bio- I have a sweet analogy for you. Sometimes the weather is not good- sometimes it is sunny and sometimes cloudy and rainy. Sometimes the rain is a storm that destroys everything. The storm felt never-ending and overwhelming. However the storm has calmed down, and is not scary and risky anymore. The sunlight comes back, but all you can see is the damage from the storm (post-trauma effects). The damage looks terrible but you can't look away from it.  Here- I'll remind you- look how far you've come- you've survived the scary storm. That's amazing. There will be damage and that's totally ok. Remember you can make it through- since you survived the storms you are strong enough to slowly clean the mess and heal. That is sad as it will remind you of the storm, and the mess is huge. It takes time to clean up, but you can do this. I know you can. And to those friends of mine whose storms aren't over yet- I see you, I hear you. I know you too are doing your very best and did nothing to deserve this. It might feel like the storm will never end- it will be here forever. But the storm will be over. One day things will get better. And after that you might have to do the post-storm cleaning (or post-traumatic healing) and that is hard, but you got this. One day you'll look back on everything and be really proud of yourself- how hard you tried and how far you've come. If you feel like you are trying but tired, and scared and worried, I hear you. It is tiring to manage everything, and sometimes it is hard to talk about it. But if you want someone to be there for you- I am just one PM away. Come talk to me about it (or any other listener here). We are all here for you, and you can do it because you are amazing and brave. The end of my bio;) This bio is so long, smh so I'll stop here. Sending lots of healing beams for you, yes you amazing fairy!! You deserve love and support💜💜 Please see- I am sorry if I am unavailable while you are reading this, so please talk to another listener if you want support now. Or if you want you can drop me messages and I'll reply within 48 hours. I am here for you!! My PMs are open at all times for both members and listeners!  If you are an adult (listener or member) and can't PM me, you can tag me in a forum post anytime (by typing "@LavenderHere ") that way I'll get a notification and reply to you! Also random people lurking in my bio- you're welcome here (I spotted you hehe) *💜sends cookies💜* Also before I forget- 💜💜Congratulations on reaching the end of my bio!!!💜💜 *💜special cookies for you💜*