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NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Any new member of the NAMI Community who introduces themselves and takes the NAMI Oath will receive the NAMI Oath Badge. Please copy, paste, sign and date the following NAMI Oath within this thread: NAMI Oath I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, 7 Cups members and NAMI supporters. I pledge to help support NAMI's mission and to dedicate myself to building better lives for anyone affected by mental illness. I pledge to always try my best to be a positive influence and make a difference in the lives of others. I pledge to be #stigmafree and respectful of anyone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. I will educate, advocate and listen to others' experiences without judgment or bias. I will encourage acceptance and understanding. When I see that someone needs more than the peer support I can provide, I will refer them to professional help and appropriate resources. I pledge to make my own self-care a priority and recognize when I need to take extra time to take care of my own mental health. I will keep these promises and I will do everything in my power to promote mental health, healing, and wellness within myself, my fellow members and my world. I believe that no one should face mental illness alone and I pledge to provide peer support to anyone who reaches out to the NAMI Community for help. Signed: Date:
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[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 September 7th
...See more This is the public support counterpart of this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerSelfCare_95/FarewellTakingaBreakReturningThreadSendYourRegards_4132/1/] [L] so that listeners can let the whole community know if they are leaving or if they have come back. Below excerpt taken and modified from the original thread: Some Listeners decide, at one point or another, to take a break or in special cases to leave the site as a Listener. During their time here they may have made connections with others in the community and sometimes people aren't aware that they have left or are misinformed and thus never get the opportunity to sent their warm wishes. Thus, this thread is meant for Listeners to inform the community that they are leaving or taking a break and leave their appropriate comments for others to read. Moreover, returning Listeners can post here as well to inform the community that they are active again. Returning to 7 Cups after a break? We have a welcome Back Committee now, you can find information here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/WelcomeZone_2385/WelcomeBackCommittee_295611/] (clickable), and reach out. Your peers and mentors are here for you. <3 Lastly, others in the community can send their regards to these Listeners. [L] indicates a Listeners Only thread [Welcome back committee information added by Sunisshiningandsoareyou, 02/10/23]
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Listener Classifieds (September 2026) Listeners Post Here and Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
Last post
 September 6th
...See more Happy September! This space is for Listeners currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): * Are you an adult, teen, or ATL? * Gender: * Languages you speak: * How long you've been a listener: * Topics you'll support: * Topics you don’t support: * Lived experience: * Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? * Your availability (in EST time) and day(s), if applicable Do you support DID? Follow the link to this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/Classifieds_360/ListenerClassifiedsDissociativeIdentityDisorderDID_339333] Thank you for being a valued volunteer in our community and a vital part of this life-changing work! ------------------------- If you're getting value out of 7 Cups, please consider donating to keep our community going. Back us here. [https://www.7cups.com/back-us/] 💙
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Stop abandoning yourself....
by proudWords6003
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 4 minutes ago
...See more People will reject you. People will misunderstand you. Some will leave without explaining. Some will compare you to others. Some will only appreciate you when you're useful to them. And sometimes, despite your best efforts, you simply won't get what you wanted. None of those things automatically mean there is something wrong with you. Don't turn someone else's decision into a verdict on your worth. You don't have to become prettier, colder, richer, louder, more successful, or less emotional just to finally feel worthy of love and respect. Instead, ask: “If nobody were watching me, what kind of person would I want to become?” Then slowly become that person. Take care of your body. Learn things because you're curious. Pray because you need your Creator, not because you're trying to impress people. Set boundaries. Apologize when you're wrong. Leave places that repeatedly destroy your peace. Build skills. Make mistakes. Start again. Help people without forgetting yourself. And most importantly: Your life is not supposed to be a constant audition for other people's approval. You are allowed to grow quietly. You are allowed to outgrow people. You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to start late. You are allowed to be a beginner. You are allowed to have bad days without calling yourself a failure. Don't spend your entire life trying to prove that you're worthy of having a life. You already have one. Now live it intentionally. 🌱
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I need help finding this guy..
by fancifulApple7498
Last post
 20 minutes ago
...See more Hi guys, I've been looking for this guy on this app I actually got my account accidentally deleted, I've been looking to reach him all day, he's a member. I would really appreciate if u guys maybe like it or comment more so it reaches him. His user..is ARandonGuy123 I'm sorry for putting his user here, I'm really looking for him. I've been trying all day, nd this is my last resort. Id appreciate if any of u guys, listener or members cud reach him nd let him know. Thank you, and apologies.
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Anyone need an emergency hug??😀
by Derekfan7695
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 52 minutes ago
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Protective
by genericbeing
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 1 hour ago
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Logging,
by needhelpwithOCD
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more I am just a curveball of sadness. I have seen people push through the exams, and saw them being greatly successful while I succumed to my comfort zone and pleasures. It makes me always want to cry. I have dreams too, I wanted to be like them too. I really cant push it...
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Be Honest 💕
by Amanda84
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more If you had to be honest in this exact moment, no mask, no filter, what word or sentence would describe how you feel?
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The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (Sept 14)
by MeilleureAmie
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Welcome to this week's Community Beacon [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/CommunitySpace_2539/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/?p=2]! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition in which we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand in the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a difference in someone else's day.  🌟 The Recognition Board 🌟  Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day of the week (1 day = 1 star). Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge! Congratulations to everyone who has earned stars for their acts of community spirit!  @YourCaringConfidant - 7 > 173 ⭐ @Amanda84 - 7 > 141 ⭐ @Ivy229 - 7 > 130 ⭐ @fossilfellow - 7 > 110 ⭐ @Magicpawsoffuture - 4 > 108 ⭐ @Diinnaa - 7 > 101 ⭐ @MeilleureAmie - 2 > 73 ⭐ @Minimum00 - 7 > 67 ⭐ @MentalHealthMatters01 - 2 > 66 ⭐ @stormieandpaws - 5 > 54 ⭐ @AffyAvo - 7 > 46 ⭐ @ACozyBunny - 3 > 45 ⭐ @AsherTree - 5 > 28 ⭐ @mytwistedsoul - 1 > 24 ⭐ @SkilledChatter - 7 > 17 ⭐ @Sunisshiningandsoareyou - 7 > 16 ⭐ @Luminity125 - 1 > 16 ⭐ @Mooniey - 1 > 7 ⭐ @Joyfulflowers - 1 > 7 ⭐ @Hermionetps - 7 > 3 ⭐ @QuietWillow00 - 7 > 3 ⭐ @wuxily - 1 ⭐ @discreetPlace4219 - 1 ⭐ @DubstepDadT - 1 ⭐ @trueconfidant123 - 148 ⭐ @SparkyGizmo - 101 ⭐ @TheGeminiInMe - 62 ⭐ @sereneMango2512 - 43 ⭐ @AReineRose - 37 ⭐ @cheerfulKiwi1776 - 16 ⭐ @ABoxofChocolates2 - 9 ⭐ @IvoryNotes - 6 ⭐ @funnyAvocado3000 - 5 ⭐ @quietPlace4271 - 4 ⭐ @Rebekah - 3 ⭐ @Sharing3312 - 2 ⭐ @Ednamius - 1 ⭐ If any numbers are off, feel free to let me know! ------------------------- 💙 This Week’s Asks 💙  * Check the Newbie Hub [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/] for people introducing themselves [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/], and drop into their posts to acknowledge them * Greet someone in the Welcome thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] (click the >> to go to the most recent page) * Spend an hour in one of the member rooms, especially during a time of low activity. Welcome everyone who enters the chatrooms to make them feel seen. Click here to visit the Group Chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]. * Visit our brand new Social Support Room (click here) [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_7cf7eb2ac0e1e704-3i7aTds2MqETdj1gSmEVA] and take the lead on some icebreakers or games! * Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0], the Listener Quick Guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu], or a self-help guide [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=15546ab78aa81dea4c928fa0b099aa1c87afb408adb907c9170e26273e2102cfJmltdHM9MTc3MzI3MzYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=39072312-8b6a-6d87-0f74-30cc8a7e6c89&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuN2N1cHMuY29tL3NlbGYtaGVscC8&ntb=1] * Apply for a leadership role! Listeners click here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/leadership/]. Members, click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/7CupsMemberRolesMasterlist_318359/]! If you can do even one of these things, whether just once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know what you did to support our community! It can be anything, not just things on the list (even kindness tasks for yourself!).  ✨ Remember: showing up to this thread each day represents 1 star, and you can earn up to 7 stars each week. ✨ Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness!
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How do you make an impossible decision?
by littleMango5306
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more I found out some things my husband was doing online and actively lying to me about, and confronted him. He was unapologetic and said it was my fault, and said it’s up to me to decide if we stay together or divorce.  That I had to decide if I considered it cheating or not, as if none of it mattered because it wasn’t in person.  We have three pre-teen/teen kids. He wants me to commit to a decision right away to either leave or pretend everything is OK and I can’t think clearly. How do you make a decision when both choices feel impossible? 
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💗 how are you, really? 💗
by LexListens2025
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more hi everyone 🤍 i wanted to check in with you in a real, honest way not the quick “i’m fine” kind of way we’re all used to saying, but the kind where you can actually pause and feel into it for a second. i’m a listener here on 7 cups, and something i care deeply about is creating a space where you don’t have to hide how you’re actually doing. you don’t have to water it down, make it sound better, or worry about being “too much.” your feelings are allowed to take up space here. sometimes we move through the day on autopilot, pushing things aside just to get through. and before we know it, we haven’t really checked in with ourselves at all. or maybe we have checked in, but it feels hard to put into words. whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, numb, exhausted, okay-ish, or even a mix of everything you’re not alone in that. all of it is valid. so here’s a gentle question, with no pressure at all: how are you truly feeling right now? you can be as honest, messy, simple, or detailed as you want. one word, a sentence, a whole vent it’s all welcome here. and if you don’t feel ready to share, that’s okay too. just taking a moment to sit with the question matters. i’m here, and i’m listening 💛
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Breathe it out🫂
by powerfulLychee8271
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more What’s the sorry you never received?
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Transformative phase - Will I make it out of this?
by gwen03
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more Dear all,  I have been facing betrayals, jealousy and a bunch of other vile things from a bunch of friends. So what I decided to do was cut them off one by one. Turns out I am left with probably only one friend now. I have been through much worse before. This phase is transformative. Like I have been vulnerable with a bunch of people who were not good for me and maybe God decided to show me their true colours. But i wish he did that slowly. My mind is relaxed. In fact I am glad this happened. Maybe I have always known this won't last and maybe validation seeking got the best of me. But my heart is heavy as I write this.  I hope at the end of this transformative phase I see light. I am posting these thoughts here with the hopes that those who read this will share their thoughts. Maybe that will soothe me in this difficult lonely time.
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"wherever you are"
by ExploringMinds
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more with a short span of time, you gave me joy then after spending some time, you said some part of you was a lie without even thinking I gave you an olive branch and ignored your lie then because of your guilt, you said goodbye I know you are out there, spying on me just don't think much, just be guilt-free good days will come and dark days will be few just remember that I'll never forget you whether you are near or far  always try to be strong and happy, wherever you are

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