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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.

Sunisshiningandsoareyou
L Epitome 2 4271
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(Updated, current month 2024) ❤️ *on a break* ❤️  ------------------------- Response Time/ PM-land access:  🌻 Members:  New Member Chats: I'm completely unavailable for new members. (Members I've never talked to before whether new or old on cups)  Regular/ Recurring/ Old Member Chats: People I've talked to/ supported over a committed time frame, I love to hear updates from you, and am happy to see your messages. But please know that I'm unavailable for LIVE chats and can only reply offline, when I'm able to. (Responses may be several days delayed) So whether you're a new member or someone I've talked to before, if you need Live/ Immediate/ Urgent/ Regular/ Long-term support chat, please reach out to another available listener in cups.  You deserve prompt support, which I cannot offer, for an unforeseeable time! ❤ 🌻 Listeners:  I'm available for Peer Support and Chat Support only when I've accepted your request either through Chat Support/ Peer Supporter request forms or in the LSR, so please before messaging me for any of it, ask me in the room, as otherwise I may not be available to respond timely! Mentees/ Coachees: I'm so proud of you for trying your best to improve as a listener, and happy to hear any updates from you!  I'm typically unavailable for Live chats, and offline responses may vary, feel free to drop your questions though, if not too urgent, and I'll respond as soon as possible!  If you need a live chat, let me know a little in advance, mentioning the topic for the chat/ kind of support needed, your time/ availability in ET pr cups-time and hopefully, we can schedule for a live chat sometime!  Not available for any personal chats/ PMs unless stated/ agreed to otherwise. (Due to a high influx of messages, I'm unable to prioritize replying to messages with just a "hey/hi/ greeting", thank you for greeting me, but please do share a bit about "what" you're reaching out for, whether as a listener or a member, as it helps me understand how to respond better and faster. Messages with only "hey/ hi/ greetings" are missed often.)  I'll be around, in the forums and chatrooms when I can though, feel welcome to tag me in your posts or replies, happy to see you! 🥰 I've sadly not been getting notifications for all the tags lately, apologies if missed your tag. Feel free to send another tag or a personal message, if needed.  (I know) Extremely slow response rate: I'm on a break from several activities/roles here, but have been catching up with PMs and tags as much as possible. Responses will be slow and delayed, your patience is appreciated. Send a follow-up, if I missed your important message or if you need an urgent reply. <3 Support shouldn't be delayed, so I highly recommend browsing for other listeners when you need some emotional support. Please remember you are awesome and not alone here. ❤ Stay great and take good care, everyone.   Response time for all my current (regular) members/ listeners (and mentees) would vary as I am not logging in here regularly as earlier, I apologize if messages are delayed.  Send a follow-up, if needed. Thank you for understanding, YOU do come first and there's plenty of support available at all times, please do find an amazing currently active listener  HERE [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/], and I hope you receive the best support available! 💖 ------------------------- Hello, Amazing Human, Welcoming hugs and high fives and cookies for you! (Take what you need hehe) I am Sun, Thank you for finding me here, I understand life isn't always smooth sailing, we all have our ups and downs. I know I won't be able to solve all your problems, but problems shared are problems halved, right? Or even if not halved, I do feel sharing can help reduce the burden of overwhelming thoughts and feelings in your mind ~ your mind is not a notepad, it shouldn't be a place to "store" thoughts and feelings ~ share away, your mind deserves to feel lighter and better and so do *you* ... Besides being a trained verified listener here, I can offer you a kind, empathetic and non-judgmental ear and help you guide through these dark times. Feel free to Talk/ Share/ Vent and I'll be more than happy to listen to you, provide you with a safe and comfortable space and help you feel better in any way I can. Please do keep in mind that I can't and won't advise you, I can help you guide through the roads, but the steering wheel will always be in your hand and the direction to choose will always be your decision solely since you know your journey and your destination, the best. Rest assured, you've got your passenger seat covered for any support and encouragement always!  I am a persun who believes in the power of sharing smiles, happiness, kindness, encouragement, hope and positivity And I would love to share these with you too if you allow me to (always at your pace and comfort of course).🌻 I am pretty respectful and polite to everyone and personally do not use any offensive language including any kind of passive-aggressive/ provoking remarks, so would certainly expect and appreciate the same from you. Everyone deserves basic respect and decency! 💛  People looking for inappropriate sexual chats and/ or interested in making any sexual advances towards me~ this is an emotional support platform ~ and we do *not* entertain such kinds of conversations here. Please refrain from sending any messages, if you're here for any reason other than seeking emotional support, thankyou. I don't take chats on topics such as chronic pain, panic attacks, sexual health and self-harm. Feel free to browse other amazing listeners for these topics and those not listed under "categories" HERE [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. ❤  💛If you are currently having crisis thoughts (active or passive, or actively harming yourself) *offers hugs*, I know how terrible it can be to be in this hopeless situation, please however respect our boundaries as a listener, our limits and that 7 cups is not a crisis platform, we do care and therefore ask you to reach out to relevant channels of support. You can find resources here:-  7cups.com/crisis, please do connect with a hotline. You may not believe it at the moment, but you are *not* unworthy of living, you are not taking space unnecessarily, you are not your current situation neither your current thoughts. Nobody exactly knows, but we gotta keep hanging on tightly, to see for ourselves when and how it gets better because it does, *someday* and you need to be here to experience it.  Brave it in this very moment, reach out for help. You owe it to *yourself*. 💛 The topics I am comfortable providing support for include general mental health struggles, getting unstuck, managing emotions, student life-related topics, friendship/ relationship/ family stress, social anxiety, self-esteem issues etc. and more are listed below, under categories! Feel free to send a message if you see me online (green status) and I will get back to you as soon as I can, we can then schedule a time and day for a chat or agree upon offline messaging, whichever is more comfortable and suitable for us. 🤗 At Last, remember that you are not alone, your mental health is important, you are a brave person to seek support,  you are here and I am proud of you for that.  If you give me a chance I'll try my best to be there for you, to be there with you and remind you that even if the clouds appear to be very dark at any point in time,  the Sun Is Shining And So Are Youuuu. 🌻🌞🌻 You are one Amazing human, you are important, you matter and You are deserving of kindness, happiness, support, love and all things amazing in life! It's cool to be kind, people!🤗 Have an amazing day/ night ahead! ------------------------- MY ROLES @7 CUPS- The most important and my favourite one is to provide everyone with a  friendly, supportive,  inclusive and cheerful environment along with sharing some cookies and hugs. 🥰 🍪🌻🤗 # Trained and Verified Listener to provide quality listening to members  # Safety Patrol  (profile flagging ) Team member to try and keep the community safe for all.  # Peer Supporter (for listeners needing support after a hard or triggering chat  or in general not feeling good about their listener role and needing a space to vent about "mild" site-related issues)  # Chat Support  (I can provide support with ongoing chats to listeners)  # Listener's Verifiers Team member  (I take mock chats for listeners under the verification process)  Want to get verified? Check here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/NewAdditionalCriteriaToBecomeVerifiedListenerGoingLive_230276/] or feel free to message me for more information.  #Quality Mentor  #Listener Coach  # Global community mentor and forum supporter ( Needs Reply Team ) #Listener Chatroom Supporter  #Doorkeeper (feel free to message me if you'd like to open / close rooms)  #Ocassional- Events, Pop up discussions, listener events and safety support sessions Host  # Advisor/ Helper for the Peer Appreciation Program. Click the button below to appreciate yourself or a peer In the community  Peer Appreciation Form [https://forms.gle/hfwDBA8dTaP6bhta9] Join our team by clicking the following button: Smile Spreader [https://forms.gle/rgPfNwytBgJRChp7A] #7 cups Internship,  Leadership Development Program, Group Leadership Dynamics,  Building Community Program and the Content Development and Marketing program's graduate. ~ proud 7 Cups Academy Alumni hehe!  ------------------------- THANK YOU FOR READING, FEEL FREE TO SEND A TEXT ANYTIME, I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU  SOON!  STAY AWESOME, STAY HYDRATED  and TAKE CARE! 🌻❤ #ByeByeCliques, do check out this [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupModZone_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/WarmWelcomeEveryoneByeByeCliqueChallenge_238987/#] post for more information and to join the movement. We are a safe and inclusive place for all, and *you* do matter! 🤗
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ASilentObserver
L Epitome 19 4410
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"You are always one decision away from a totally different life." Hello everyone, I'm known as Obs and I'm one of the members of the Community Management Team [https://www.7cups.com/about/communityGuidelines.php].  Here are some resources in case you need them -  If you are unable to see any group support rooms, probably you would need to meet some requirements. Check them here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/ASilentObserversOffice_2008/WeeklyGroupSupportLetterWeekofFeb10_217277/]  Join us in various group discussions. check the community calendar for the schedule and details.  [https://www.7cups.com/home/communityCalendar.php] Group Support Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/ObsDesk_2008/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsGroupSupport_215692/] Weekly Communi. a listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityModeratorWeeklySchedule_1640/CommunityModScheduleWeekofJan06_214569/] If you are a listener and need some Chat Support, check this resource [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jf7BqGrwkY0zFhU3PKaAaRVCoEd6O2TD0vNhuiRHRD8/edit?usp%3Dsharing&sa=D&ust=1581950130116000&usg=AFQjCNFZd4GUNuPdJ94r__2tXhDNc9oL5Q]  Please feel free to PM me with any questions or doubts regarding our community and roles. I am here with you to help with the best of my efforts while we keep building our community better each day with team efforts.  I am unable to take chat requests right now as I am unable to respond timely. I request you to connect with other available listeners here-  Browse Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. We all are here with you to listen to and support you.  Do not say, "I am having a bad day." Say, "I am having a character-building day." - Les Brown Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!!
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vroomvrooom
L Epitome 8 10116
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"💗Be Kind to Yourself 💗" Hi all!. I will listen on issues relating to Marriage/ Marital (conflict resolution, divorce, intimacy/ sex, in-laws), Parenting, Men's issues, Career/ Work, PTSD, Education, Bullying, Body Image & conflict with Family, having either had first hand experience or relatability with the mentioned topics.  I can also chat about general anxiety and depression apart from general chat on anything. I love cats & cars so that will show in my display pics here 😁 I am an Indian Muslim and will listen to religion related issues as well.   I do not take relationship chats relating to LGBTQ, Dating/ Non-Marital  Lastly, please check my forum discussion posts on various topics: Click ➡ Forgiveness [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilySupport_191/FamilySupportDiscussions_1774/FamilySupportForgiveness_183522] Click ➡ Dealing with Illness [http://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilySupport_191/FamilySupportDiscussions_1774/FamilySupportDEALINGWITHILLNESS_184608] Click ➡  Financial Problems [http://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilySupport_191/FamilySupportDiscussions_1774/FAMILYSUPPORTFINANCIALPROBLEMSINAFAMILY_186994] Click ➡  Giving and Receiving [http://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilySupport_191/FamilySupportDiscussions_1774/SupporttoourfamilyGivingandReceiving_183149] Click ➡  Juggling My Time with Family Time [http://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilySupportDiscussions_1774/FAMILYSUPPORTJUGGLINGMYTIMEWITHFAMILYTIME_189822/] Click ➡  Sibling Relationships [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyRelationships_1722/FAMILYSUPPORTSIBLINGRELATIONSHIPS_192204/] Click ➡  Coping with Grief [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyGriefLoss_1724/DiscussionCopingwithGrief_193486/] Click ➡ How I quit Smoking [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AddictionSupport_131/AddictionQAsAMAs_726/MYEXPERIENCEWITHSMOKINGANDHOWIQUIT_193014/] Click ➡  Mental Health- Impact on Family [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyCaregiversForumDiscussions_1529/DISCUSSIONMentalIllnessImpactonFamilyRelationship_197405/] Click ➡  Eating Disorders [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyRelationships_1722/DISCUSSIONEATINGDISORDERSROLEOFFAMILYANDCAREGIVER_194731/] Click ➡ Family Outin [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyRelationships_1722/DISCUSSIONFAMILYOUTING_196243/]g 
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Lou73
L Genius 12 3511
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--- Not accepting new member chats, March 2024 --- Hello I'm Lou (she/her) 🦋 Welcome to 7 Cups! Please read my bio before sending a message 💙 Part of the LGBTQ+ community 🌈 My Leadership Roles:  Group Support Mentor Leader (GSML), Support Team Leader (STL) - Member Sharing Circles Chatroom Moderator: -Sharing Circle (and Newbie hub) -Personality Disorders Community -Global Mod Doorkeeper and Safety Patrol Team - Feel free to send a message if you need a room opened or closed or a profile flagging.  Member Sharing Circle Host: Mon and Tues 6PM ET Proud recipient of the Persistence Badge 🌸 Previous roles: Forum Supporter - Hobby Zone 🎨 Chatroom Supporter - Hobby Zone 🦉 Smile Spreader for Peer Appreciation Team ------------------------- For member chats: Please no chats for: - sexual health, abuse, men's issues, domestic violence, relationship issues, addiction - dissociative disorders, pregnancy or bulimia - casual chats Accepting chats for: - borderline personality disorder (BPD or EUPD), managing emotions - anxiety, depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, bullying, family stress - student life, work stress Usually online between 5pm and 8pm (Cups time) or leave me a message and I'll reply when I can 😊 -------------------------
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innateJoy9602
L Sage 2 986
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
🌿Hello!🌿 I'm Joy! Here to support you as best as I can! <3  Here take a flower & Appreciate a friend!  🌺  Peer Appreciation Form [https://tinyurl.com/PeerAppreciation] Read some articles I've posted! How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/HowtoMakeandKeepFriendsinAdulthood_287542/] Common Ways We Excuse Toxic Behavior [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CopingToolsResourcesforRelationships_1161/CommonWaysWeExcuseToxicBehavior_302371/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/HowtoMakeandKeepFriendsinAdulthood_287542/]Yes, Crying Can be a Form of Self-care [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/YesCryingCanbeaFormofSelfcare_297051/] The Power Of Reading Books [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ThePowerOfReadingBooks_285908/] Know Your Personality Type! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/KnowYourPersonalityType_286202/]  Why You Should Build A Hobby [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/WhyYouShouldBuildAHobby_285882/] Music Is a Beautiful And Powerful Painkiller [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/MusicIsaBeautifulAndPowerfulPainkiller_285356/]  The Pleasure of Comfort Food [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ThePleasureofComfortFood_288849/] 5 Ways Journaling Can Help You Cope With Big Life Changes [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/5WaysJournalingCanHelpYouCopeWithBigLifeChanges_284488/]  The Power of Honesty [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ThePowerofHonesty_285193/] The Power of Compassion [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ThePowerofCompassion_287180/] What Is Your (Psychological) Superpower? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/WhatIsYourPsychologicalSuperpower_287010/] Using Art Therapy to Find Purpose [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/UsingArtTherapytoFindPurpose_286868/] Use This Simple Trick To Beat Procrastination [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/UseThisSimpleTrickToBeatProcrastination_284721/]  How To Communicate Your Needs When You Have Social Anxiety [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/HowToCommunicateYourNeedsWhenYouHaveSocialAnxiety_285725/]  The Four DISC Personality Types. Which One Are You? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/TheFourDISCPersonalityTypesWhichOneAreYou_285568/]  Self-Care Tips for the Body [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/SelfCareTipsfortheBody_285516/]  How Long It Can Take To Recover From A Breakup, According To Research [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/HowLongItCanTakeToRecoverFromABreakupAccordingToResearch_284286/] If You Could Know The Future, Would You Want To Know? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/IfYouCouldKnowTheFutureWouldYouWantToKnow_284651/]  How Can I Tell if I’m Depressed or Burned Out? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/HowCanITellifImDepressedorBurnedOut_284345/]  Self-compassion Makes You A Better Person. Here’s How to Practice It [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/SelfcompassionMakesYouABetterPersonHeresHowtoPracticeIt_283575/]  No One Is Watching: The Spotlight Effect [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/NoOneIsWatchingTheSpotlightEffect_287251/] The Kinds of Loneliness No One Is Talking About [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/ManagingEmotions_1599/TheKindsofLonelinessNoOneIsTalkingAbout_300453/] Wow! The Awe-Inspiring Health Benefits of Sunrises and Sunsets [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/WowTheAweInspiringHealthBenefitsofSunrisesandSunsets_296378/] Is It Unhealthy to Spend a Lot of Time Alone? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/IsItUnhealthytoSpendaLotofTimeAlone_295991/]  10 Things To Do When You Feel Unmotivated [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/10ThingsToDoWhenYouFeelUnmotivated_286044/] What's In My Control vs. Out of My Control [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/WhatsInMyControlvsOutofMyControl_296980/] Quote: You Don't Have To Be Positive All The Time [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/QuoteYouDontHaveToBePositiveAllTheTime_296900/]
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InsightfulPhoenix
L Scholar 5 157
4.5 star rating
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My name is InsightfulPhoenix or Phoe 🥰 I'm 100% Nonbinary bean, my pronouns are she/they I'm a proud parent, I'm also very much engaged💖 I enjoy the little things in life. Please respect my pronouns, boundaries as a person. We all have things we go through so choose kindness, because some people fight silent battles💖
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CalmRosebud
L Marvel 6 2850
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𓇢𓆸♡ Hi, I'm Rose🌹. ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 ♥️Until further notice♥️ 🌹Not taking new chats 🌹 My profile picture was created by the marvelous Caring Confidante on the occasion of being awarded Hosting Shero of Sharing Circles, truly an honor for me. Conversations are limited to no more than 30 minutes for each chat. You can leave me messages in between chats and I will check back with you.  All conversations are held in strictest confidence!  I reserve the right to not listen to rude or disrespecting members. I am a volunteer verified listener and I will end chats that veer into rudeness or disrespect.  When I get back from my break, if you still want a chat, then please send me a few options of times that work for you and let me know time zone so we can chat synchronously.  World Clock and Time Converter: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ Alternatively, we can have asynchronous chats, where you leave a message and then when I get to your message, I will leave a message for you, and we can have a conversation that way. This is actually how I prefer to chat since my schedule is kind of wonky these days.  ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 My Fantastic Listener Twin: Mindful Journey22 My Awesome and Amazing Member Twin: Geminieyss4unz ✿ڿڰۣ— CRISIS: 7 cups Listeners do not have the training or back up to support you properly if you are in Crisis. In other words, your Crisis is worthy of better help than I can provide at this time. If you are currently in a crisis situation where you or another in your environment are at risk of being harmed, Please log off 7 cups and please go here to one of these links. https://7cups.com/crisis Find a helpline has international listings and categories for all types of crisis. It is the best link I have found in my experiences as a Crisis Counselor (not on 7 cups) for International Links. Please note that some crisis lines have hours (eg., 9-4 business hours— the hours are listed on this site if they are available) and some do not accept calls from outside the country, though many do. This resource is maintained by a very reputable organization and if I were in crisis, I would go here first. https://findahelpline.com [https://findahelpline.com/]  Here are some other alternatives: International Suicide hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html  Suicide crisis lines are listed here by country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 Here are a few additional sites for help: https://Mentalhealth.com https://Crisiscenter.com  https://988lifeline.org FREE or LOW COST THERAPY: Mental Health America is website that offers information and resources to support and find help for a friend or loved one: https://bit.ly/MHA3res Now Matters Now is a website that offers support for coping with thoughts of suicide through teaching DBT skills, videos, and personal stories: bit.ly/NMN_ref [http://bit.ly/NMN_ref] Open Counseling is a website that provides a directory of local and affordable counseling. They also have virtual options: http://bit.ly/OC_ref OPC is a directory of low-cost options for in person & online therapy; the site has a one-time lifetime membership fee or services https://openpathcollective.org Rise Above the Disorder connects people with local mental health providers and subsidizes costs for those who can't afford it. https://bit.ly/yrad_r ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 HELP WITH FOOD, HOUSING (USA) If you may need help with food, housing, or immediate needs, this website has a list of organizations in the USA organized by zip code. http://findhelp.org [http://findhelp.org/]  WARMLINES For a list of warmlines (not crisis lines, but lines where you can talk with someone) by state in the USA, please consult: https://warmline.org/warmdir.html#directory ✿ڿڰۣ— You can usually find me in Adult Member Sharing Circles, 8-9 a.m. EST Wednesdays and Fridays. You may also find me picking up on-the-spot Facilitation from time to time. Adult Member Sharing Circles are my very favorite place on 7 cups. From time to time, on Mondays, I will facilitate a Gratitude Circle in the Positivity Room, 8-9 a.m. EST. ✿ڿڰۣ— 🌹 Alfred Sisley Rose from my garden for you: https://imgur.com/a/Qokpnyn Here is my beloved dog Kimmi, my spirit companion: https://imgur.com/a/IOX14fW 𓇢𓆸 If you’re a new Member and you’re looking for the hub of all the info on what to do, here you go! ♡ 🌹Here is the New Member Welcome Pack, a Google Doc that explains how to connect with listeners, how to use our group chat rooms and forum, and a few other things like safety and reporting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CL9Yu_6zixlapOjdrhCgKLy9JN5wY3HWdrGH7PIO2WI ✿ڿڰۣ— John Roedel (author): “Me: Hey God. God: Hello. Me: I'm falling apart. Can you put me back together? God: I would rather not. Me: Why? God: Because you aren't a puzzle. Me: What about all of the pieces of my life that are falling down onto the ground? God: Let them stay there for a while. They fell off for a reason. Take some time and decide if you need any of those pieces back. Me: You don't understand! I'm breaking down! God: No - you don't understand. You are breaking through. What you are feeling are just growing pains. You are shedding the things and the people in your life that are holding you back. You aren't falling apart. You are falling into place. Relax. Take some deep breaths and allow those things you don't need anymore to fall off of you. Quit holding onto the pieces that don't fit you anymore. Let them fall off. Let them go. Me: Once I start doing that, what will be left of me? God: Only the very best pieces of you. Me: I'm scared of changing. God: I keep telling you - You Aren't Changing!! You Are Becoming! Me: Becoming who? God: Becoming who I created you to be! A person of light and love and charity and hope and courage and joy and mercy and grace and compassion. I made you for more than the shallow pieces you have decided to adorn yourself with that you cling to with such greed and fear. Let those things fall off of you. I love you! Don't change! ... Become! Become! Become who I made you to be. I'm going to keep telling you this until you remember it. Me: There goes another piece. God: Yep. Let it be. Me: So ... I'm not broken? God: Of course not! - but you are breaking like the dawn. It's a new day. Become!!!” 🌷 (Stop, breathe, think how wonderful you are.) 𓇢𓆸 Here are some links to some Mindfulness Exercises on 7 cups: https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1 🌷 Here’s a resource should you be at loose ends how to start a difficult conversation with someone. Seize the awkward gives tips for starting those conversations, while taking care of yourself at the same time. https://seizetheawkward.org/ ✿ڿڰۣ— Free confidential support from a helpline/hotline near you - online chat text or phone (international just put in your country)  https://findahelpline.com/  𓇢𓆸 Tiny Habits free program here on 7cups to easily add new habits into your life  https://tinyhabits.com/program/   sign up for a tiny habits coach  https://bjfogg.typeform.com/to/QXc0WJ ᎧᎮܔ Free procrastination workbook and self-help modules  https://bit.ly/2GOcU3e 𓇢𓆸 ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation https://youtu.be/f7I2Upk5jqI * https://youtu.be/ihO02wUzgkc ✿ڿڰۣ— Systematic Desensitization to reduce triggers that cause panic attacks or phobias  http://bit.ly/2yUhPbg   🌷 Great website everything related to Self Desensitization and free ebook  http://web.csulb.edu/~tstevens/Desensit.htm 💐 Visuals that help with breathing during panic attacks  https://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/stressed-gifs-breathing-exercises/ ᎧᎮܔ 7cups discussion on dealing with panic attacks  https://bit.ly/2MomF97 𓇢𓆸 7cups discussion on reframing negative thoughts  https://bit.ly/2OnBaxv ✿ڿڰۣ— 30 grounding techniques to quiet the mind  https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques ♡🌹 7cups discussion on managing negative internal dialogue  https://bit.ly/2HOwCLl .❀。• *₊°。 ❀°。 Relaxing piano music and water sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6J0ylYTO4s ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸  To send a cuddle to anyone on 7 cups click here: https://rarelycharlie.github.io/cuddle ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 𓇢𓆸Sharing Circles 𓇢𓆸I'm a Believer in Sharing Circles because of their storied origin from the councils of Indigenous Peoples during which a "talking stick" would be handed around the circle to listen to each person's views. The purpose there was for each individual voice to contribute to collective decisions for the benefit of the group. 𓇢𓆸I believe that in sharing our personal wisdom, support and validation, the group as a whole is enriched greatly and balance and equality are created and respected. 𓇢𓆸Each voice gets the chance to be heard, and in turn, each person develops their own voice. 𓇢𓆸By listening to each voice and incorporating each of our personal wisdom, we can integrate the insights and lived experience of others into our own mentality and coping mechanisms, and become better able to manage the stresses of modern society. 𓇢𓆸Trying a new approach, or seeing something from another perspective, sometimes gives the fresh air necessary to breathe on old thinking and rustle it up to give energy for movement and growth. 𓇢𓆸We also can learn new vocabulary to describe our emotions and become more emotionally literate. For some of us, learning the vocabulary of the heart is a big journey. 𓇢𓆸Much personal growth can be attained when up to 7 minutes of focused sharing time is applied consistently and regularly towards internal sorting, and when the same person who is sharing is also learning to support others. 𓇢𓆸The cohesion of the Sharing Circle group can lend a feeling of community strength that may not be possible individually. 𓇢𓆸This link is about the origin of Sharing Circles within the groups of Indigenous Peoples: https://ravenspeaks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Sharing_Circle_Instructions_SECONDARY.pdf 𓇢𓆸Here's an article about Sharing Circles and the possibility for restorative justice through them: https://passthefeather.ca/sharing-circles/?v=e4b09f3f8402 𓇢𓆸Finally, there are some strong theoretical principles from group therapy that are taught through groups like the Sharing Circle. Please read here for more information about the therapeutic forces at work within group therapy. https://pmhealthnp.com/stages-and-yaloms-therapeutic-forces/ 𓇢𓆸 More about Yalom's Group Factors: (1970) https://www.cpsp.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3-IXB2-Yalom-Group-Therapy-Methods.pdf ♡🌹  "When you wonder whether or not your life will ever be changed, if you will ever be changed into My image, remember this. Our Father is using in your life the same power that He used to raise Me from the dead. This Resurrection Power is what will allow the old you to die off and the new you to be reborn into my likeness. Trust Him to complete what He has begun." (Eph 1:19) ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 Advice for Strangers on: Life: The only thing predictable about Life, is that Life is Unpredictable. Grasp Life firmly, Ride the Waves, Hang on Tight for the Ride. Peace is worth working for with your Whole Life. We can all co-exist and share. Let’s do this. Prayer is under-rated in its Power to soothe, heal and calm the stresses of Everyday.  Love: Love Big. Love Always. The more Love you Deliver, you will receive Three-fold and more. The Universe is basically composed of Love actualized into a material form. Love Little. Love with small gestures of kindness. Wipe the dishes. Take care of the trash. Wash someone’s feet, with their permission of course. Give your loved one a back rub. Do something nice without expecting them to notice. God notices. Finance: Be frugal. Live simply within your means. Laugh often. Share. Don’t let money or the lack thereof stand in between you and your Splendid Dreams. Money is simply a construct and a tool. Money will come your way once you open the flow within yourself to receive the abundance that is waiting for you. Help People.  Education: Attain the very highest degree you can. Strive! A degree is something no one can ever take away from you. Your knowledge and skills are woven into your very essence. You will learn how to think without being attached to your thoughts. Rich discussions ensue. Life is more fun. The whole of the World awaits you. From Calm Rosebud for Benitta’s book. 𓇢𓆸 “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”  William Hutchinson Murray ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸  “Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. "But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. "A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said. "We are at our best when we serve others.”  ✿ڿڰۣ—🌹 Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God; It was never between you and them anyway. [Reportedly inscribed on the wall of Mother Teresa's children's home in Calcutta, and attributed to her. However, an article in the New York Times [http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/08/arts/08MAXI.html] has since reported (March 8, 2002) that the original version of this poem was written by Kent M. Keith [http://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com/index.html].] ✿ڿڰۣ—  ♡ Love and (^=˃ᆺ˂) Courage, 𓇢𓆸  Rose 🌹 ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 /)____/) ( ◠ ◡ ◠)  | >💐< |  -0-----0-   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀.                                                         ⠀⣀⣠⣤⣴⠖⠂⢠⣾⡿⠒⣢⡄⠠⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣾⣿⠟⠋⣠⡶⢡⣿⠟⠀⠙⣩⣴⡆⣹⠇⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⡏⢠⣾⣿⠃⠞⣁⣴⣿⣦⣄⣩⣤⠄⣸⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣇⠸⣿⡇⢰⣾⣿⣿⠿⠛⠋⠉⠶⠾⢿⣿⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⡄⠹⣿⠀⣋⣥⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⠦⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⡄⠘⠆⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⣉⣉⣤⣴⣾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⠀⠸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⡀⠹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠀⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡆⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣄⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠛⢿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⠿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣸⣿⣟⢿⣷⣦⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⠋⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣷⣌⠻⣿⣷⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣾⡿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⡈⢻⣿⣿⣦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⣿⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣄⠙⣿⣿⣷⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣾⡿⠀⠀⣀⣤⣴⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣦⣤⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⠈⢿⣿⣿⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣸⣿⣣⣶⣿⣿⡿⠿⠿⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠻⠿⠿⣿⣿⣶⣄⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠈⢿⣿⣿⡀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣮⣭⣿⣿⣦ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠈⣿⣿⣧⠀⠀⢀⣾⡿⠈⠛⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠁ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⢸⣿⣿⠀⠀⣼⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠉⠻⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠋⠁⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⣿⣿⡆⣼⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠛⠻⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠟⠛⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠙⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣼⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠛⠻⠿⣿⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣾⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣾⡿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣰⣿⠟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣴⣿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣾⡿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣴⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣾⡟⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣾⡿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣴⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣴⣿⠟⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣴⣿⠟⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣴⣿⡿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣾⣿⡿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⢀⣤⣾⣿⡿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⢠⣴⣿⣿⠿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀    
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*spots a nice human* Slow responses and limited activity [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/Lavsupdatesthread_266226/?post=3336125] due to offline circumstances. Response time is a week!! 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💜*
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My name is Lou and I am a Community moderator. I'm unfortunately not available for 1-1 chats.  
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Hi my name is Charlie! I am a Community Moderator and I am unfortunately unable to take 1-1 chats.
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توقفتُ عن اخذ طلبات الاستماع الجديدة. Not available for new listening requests ----- 😊اعتذر ولكن لا استقبل طلبات الاستماع للعلاقات العاطفية الرومانسية لغير المتزوجين وكذلك حالات المثلية Sorry but I do not accept requests to listen to the romantic relationships of unmarried people and lgbtq+ people. 😊 My name is Mustafa. an Arabic name which means "The Chosen One" or "The pure one". but it is just a name💚 I am a soul, among many souls on this globe, flaming in the inside, watery on the outside "earth". But I am Iraqi, a mixture of ancient civilizations, scientific and medical progress. I live between my love of religion and mental liberation 💚 I do not like to answer someone like a robot, but I like to immerse myself in the feelings and words of the other person and reply with words that I would say to myself if I were in the same situation. 💚
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