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Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. * Some questions you could consider answering in your intro: * What brought you to us? * What do you hope to find here? * What are your goals for being part of the community? * (Listeners) Why did you sign up to listen? Feel free to ask questions about the platform if you have any, and someone will tag you with an answer! Afterward, be sure to check out and bookmark our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu] We've got vibrant 24/7 group chats too! * Drop into the Welcome Lounge [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_f395c98453a717bbF6hCCUHAA-EWeyBTXj35lA] to meet other newbies! * The Sharing Circle is open for support to adult members. Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] to share what's on your mind. * If you are a listener, visit the Listener Support Room [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_2b554a18cf379d85bN8W7-fzi03rI51eauafmg] (aka the LSR) to ask questions!
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Calling All Verified Listeners: Help Wanted on the 7 Cups Welcome Committee!
by Heather225
Last post
 October 3rd
...See more The hardest part of the journey is sometimes the beginning, and this is especially true of our newbies. We as a community have the power and ability to ensure they get properly oriented and supported so that their journey is smooth. I have been actively contacting newbies over the past couple of months and the results have been inspiring. Roughly 80% of those I sent a personal message responded to me and very appreciatively! That's a really big deal because those people have a much higher chance of being retained (retained = staying on 7 Cups). But I need help! So it's with great excitement, that I announce the revamped relaunch of the Welcome Committee! Through this initiative, we can meet our newcomers at the start with a friendly welcome (think hospitality, a greeter, etc.). We will also provide guidance and resources they need to navigate their first steps. The tasks are simple. PMing brand new members, saying hi, giving resources, answering their questions, and sending follow-up PMs to make sure their transition is complete. There are two sides of the Welcome Committee: one to serve members and one to serve listeners. 1. To qualify to join the Member Welcome Committee, here are the requirements: * You must be a Verified Listener (find out how to get verified here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] * No behavior reports (BPS) within 3 months * Comfortable PMing * Google Sheets skills – Basic knowledge of managing data in Google Sheets is necessary. Note: The team uses spreadsheets to copy/paste names and log PMs so you'll need access to a computer/laptop device. This work can't be done via phone. We apologize for the inconvenience * Maintenance criteria: 1-2 hours a month to dedicate to this project ✅ Apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdye3w6JNdBiU4gNfilMGSxEfnqXXsQb-lR_xTvJmGD3GHKiA/viewform] 2. To qualify to join the Listener Welcome Committee, here are the requirements: * Verified listener * 100+ chats completed * 4.5-star rating or above * At least 5 reviews * Listener level: Apprentice or higher (6,881+ cheers) If listener support is your thing, find out more about the requirements on the team's promo post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/WelcomeCommitteeListeners_374511/]. ✅ Apply  [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]here [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]! [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm] ------------------------- You can make a huge difference in our community's growth by joining us. Help us extend our reach and support our precious new folks!
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Essential 7 Cups Guides: The Basics & Listener Quick Guide!
by Heather225
Last post
 September 19th
...See more Hi everyone! 👋 I wanted to share two fundamentally helpful guides with the community. Whether you're brand new to 7 Cups, a returning member, or a dedicated Listener, these documents are fantastic resources to help you navigate the platform and understand the support available here. Here is a brief intro to what you'll find in both: 7 Cups The Basics: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0]This is the perfect starting point for anyone using the platform. It covers everything 7 Cups has to offer, from connecting with volunteer listeners and licensed therapists to navigating our community forums, group chats, and self-help tools. It also gives you a step-by-step on how to connect with these resources and outlines our community safety guidelines. 7 Cups Listener Quick Guide: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu]  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu]wonderful volunteer Listeners! It serves as a quick manual on your role—focusing on active listening, empathy, and validation, while reminding us of important rules like not giving advice or handling crises. It includes helpful tips for starting and ending chats, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing self-care. A quick favor to ask of our regulars: Please bookmark these guides and share them with new people you see across the community. Much of 7 Cups is word of mouth, so I'd appreciate your help spreading this knowledge! Thank you all for looking out for one another! 💙
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Newbie
by redHickory4903
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more Hi y'all
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♡ things we pretend don't hurt ♡
by LexListens2025
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more hi everyone! 🤍 i've been thinking a lot lately about how much people can be struggling without anyone around them ever really knowing. how easy it can be to smile, laugh, make conversation, show up for other people, and carry on with your day while there's a whole other world of feelings happening inside you that nobody gets to see. i think sometimes we become so good at pretending we're okay that even the people closest to us don't realize when we're hurting. we learn how to laugh things off, change the subject, say "it's fine" when it really isn't, and reassure everyone else that we're doing okay because explaining what's actually going on feels like too much. and sometimes, we do it so often that people stop asking. not necessarily because they don't care, but because we've become so good at making our pain look like something that doesn't exist. ♡ 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 ☁️ the things we carry quietly i think one of the hardest parts of struggling with your mental health is how lonely it can feel, even when you're surrounded by people. you can have friends, family, people to talk to, and still feel like nobody truly sees what's happening inside your head. you can spend an entire day around other people and come home feeling completely alone. you can be the person everyone turns to when they're having a hard time, yet struggle to find the words to tell anyone when you're the one who needs support. sometimes you don't even know how to explain it yourself. you just know that something hurts, that you're tired in a way sleep doesn't seem to fix, or that the smallest things feel heavier than they should. and there's something especially difficult about going through something that other people can't see. when there's no obvious sign that you're struggling, it can feel like you have to keep proving to yourself that your pain is real. you might even find yourself minimizing it because someone else has it worse, or because you can still get out of bed, go to work, answer messages, and get through the day. but just because you're functioning doesn't mean you're not struggling. just because you can smile doesn't mean you're happy. and just because you haven't told anyone how much something hurts doesn't mean it hasn't hurt you. you don't have to fall apart in front of someone for your pain to count. 🫂 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 🩷 the masking we don't always talk about sometimes masking looks like being the funny friend because making everyone laugh is easier than explaining why you're sad. sometimes it looks like being the strong one because you're afraid of what might happen if people see you struggling. sometimes it looks like saying "don't worry about me" when you desperately wish somebody would. sometimes it looks like pretending a comment didn't hurt, pretending you aren't disappointed, pretending you don't miss someone, or acting like something doesn't matter because admitting how much it matters feels too vulnerable. maybe you've learned to smile when someone says something that breaks your heart. maybe you've learned to act unbothered when you feel rejected. maybe you've learned to pull away before anyone notices how badly you want them to stay. and maybe, somewhere along the way, you started believing that keeping everything to yourself was easier than letting someone see just how much you're hurting. i think we sometimes forget how exhausting it is to constantly manage how other people perceive us while we're already trying so hard to manage what's happening inside us. it's exhausting to be hurting and still feel responsible for making everyone else comfortable with your pain. it's exhausting to always say the right thing, keep the peace, avoid being a burden, and make sure nobody worries too much about you. and you deserve moments where you don't have to do any of that. moments where you can admit that something hurt you. where you can say that you're disappointed, lonely, overwhelmed, or scared without feeling like you have to apologize for having feelings. you deserve to be cared for even when you're not cheerful. you deserve support even when you can't explain yourself perfectly. you deserve people who make room for your difficult feelings, not just the parts of you that are easy to be around. 🤍 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 🌙 it's okay to admit that something hurts maybe there's something you've been trying really hard to convince yourself you're over. maybe you're still hurt by something someone said to you. maybe you're grieving a relationship that changed, a friendship that ended, or a version of yourself you miss. maybe you're disappointed in where life has taken you, or you're struggling with the feeling that everyone else is moving forward while you're just trying to get through the week. maybe you're tired of being strong. maybe you're tired of explaining yourself. maybe you're tired of pretending that things don't affect you because you don't want anyone to think you're too sensitive. whatever it is, i hope you know that you don't have to dismiss your own feelings just to make them easier for other people to understand. you can be understanding of someone's intentions and still acknowledge that they hurt you. you can love someone and still feel disappointed by them. you can be grateful for the good things in your life and still admit that some things are really hard right now. two things can be true at once. you can be making progress and still have difficult days. you can be healing and still feel hurt by what happened. you can be strong and still need someone to hold space for you. you don't have to pretend something didn't hurt just because you're trying to move forward from it. sometimes the first step toward feeling a little lighter is simply allowing yourself to be honest about what you're carrying. 🌷 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 💭 a gentle question for you... What are you pretending doesn't hurt? you don't have to share anything you're not comfortable with, and there's no pressure to have an answer. maybe it's something you've been keeping to yourself for a long time, something you laugh about even though it makes you sad, or something you wish someone would notice without you having to explain it. maybe it's a little thing that has been weighing on you more than people realize. maybe it's something much bigger. whatever comes to mind, your feelings are allowed to take up space here. you don't have to make your answer sound positive, turn it into a lesson, or pretend you've already made peace with it. sometimes we just need somewhere to admit, "this actually hurts me, and i'm tired of acting like it doesn't." and if nobody has reminded you lately, you don't have to carry everything quietly to be deserving of kindness. 🤍 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 💌 one last little reminder if you're reading this and things have been feeling a little too heavy lately, please know that you don't have to go through it all alone. my PMs are always open if you ever need a chat, a place to vent, or simply someone to listen without judgment. you don't need to have the right words, and you don't need to wait until things get really bad to reach out. sometimes it's enough to start with a simple "hey, i'm not doing too great today." please be gentle with yourselves, friends. you never know how much someone might be carrying behind their smile, and that includes you. you deserve the same patience, understanding, and compassion that you so freely give to everyone else. 🫂 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 you don't have to pretend you're okay to deserve a little tenderness. ♡
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hii ab me :3
by emilystar
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more hellooo my name is emily 💫 you can call me em/emi/emily/star !! i'm a newish listener on here and i'm soso excited to journey with you all! i never officially introduced myself here hehe so hiii! i've been here for around a month now and i've been loving this warm, inclusive community!! i'm so proud to be apart of it <33 i'm always working to be better so let me know how to improve ❤️‍🩹 i'm a high school student that is really interested in psychology and sociology and how we can make the world a better place. just starting from making a person smile is already making the world better 💗 seeing the negative parts of the word really sadden and frustrates me, but being here and knowing there's people out there who's so willing to give their time to help make someone's day gives me hope. i lovelove playing games (mainly overwatch 👀) and always like picking up new hobbies! (i'm learning the guitar rn, occasionally i play drums, skateboard, write, etc. i lwk dabble in everything). i have 2 cats that probably hate me :( , i lavv light colors (mainly pink) , comfort / romance shows (anime , kdrama , cdrama recs NEEDED omg) , cute things (i love my gaming setup rn) , and musiccc (yes im super up for recs hehe). so sad i barely get any time to work on my hobbies thoughh, i've been busy with schoolwork lately. check out my bio to know about the listener side of me 💖! "what's with your obsession with stars?" you may be wondering! i always liked to believe in wishes. they symbolize hope.. hope that even when things may not be in your control, it could work out in the end. and maybe wishing is the only thing you do control. hoping is the only thing you can truly control. so every 11:11, every eyelash, every star i gaze upon, i wish. i hope. i see the future that i may not fully control.. yet the one i always have hope in. even though my wishes never come true, the hope i hold onto that one day life will get better is what keeps me going. and i wish to share that hope with everyone, and keep them going even for just a day. okok sorry for the ramble i got a lil sentimental haha. thank you all for having me <3 i'll do my best here, honest. i can't wait to grow and help others grow. let's be friends yayyy! hit me with a message anytime !! 💞 "maybe we're all looking at the same star tonight, even in different parts of the world."  yours truly, emilystar 🌟
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Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. * Some questions you could consider answering in your intro: * What brought you to us? * What do you hope to find here? * What are your goals for being part of the community? * (Listeners) Why did you sign up to listen? Feel free to ask questions about the platform if you have any, and someone will tag you with an answer! Afterward, be sure to check out and bookmark our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu] We've got vibrant 24/7 group chats too! * Drop into the Welcome Lounge [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_f395c98453a717bbF6hCCUHAA-EWeyBTXj35lA] to meet other newbies! * The Sharing Circle is open for support to adult members. Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] to share what's on your mind. * If you are a listener, visit the Listener Support Room [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_2b554a18cf379d85bN8W7-fzi03rI51eauafmg] (aka the LSR) to ask questions!
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New on the Block, Ready to Learn and Grow! 💙
by QuietHarbor1618
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more Hello everyone! 💙 I'm new here, excited to join this community! ~What brought me to 7 Cups? I wanted to be there for someone who needs to be heard. I believe listening can make a real difference, and I wanted to learn how to do it in a better, more supportive way. ~Why did I sign up to listen? Because I love helping others feel less alone. I am an empathetic person and I want to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for people. ~My goals here: 1. To improve my active listening skills and confidence 2. To learn how to set healthy boundaries 3. To connect with other listeners and grow in the community, and eventually become a Verified Listener I'm still learning to navigate the platform, so any tips or guidance would be really appreciated! 💗
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Hellooo! I'm new here
by RennieBoop
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more Just wanted to say hi to the community since I'm new here. I recently joined as a listener and I'm really glad I did. I'm having a really good time here and learning a lot. If anyone needs a someone to listen to them, I'm here. I'd also like to meet more listeners, I wasn't sure how to go about it but yeah, nice to meet you all!!
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Newbie.
by LindseyC
Last post
 8 hours ago
...See more If anyone needs someone to listen, I’m here.
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Hi could use a listener
by quietFarm2350
Last post
 8 hours ago
...See more Hi. My name is Susie.  I am going through a lot right now and could use someone who doesn't know me or anyone affiliated with me to listen.  Its horrible when you don't have anyone to go to when things get bad. Hopefully someone here could help and just listen. 
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i want friends
by ssourbugs
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more i’ve been on the internet for as long as i could remember and my friendships always ended up failing, either because they lost interest in me or they just disappeared randomly.  i genuinely want to have people that i can talk about my interests with.. and listen to them talk about their days to me, even if i can’t make friends here i want advice on how to find better people without feeling like i have to constantly please them to maintain the friendship
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Not spoken to anyone in 6 months, friends and family non existent I do t even know why I'm here, I'm just tired of living like this
by ScottishCraig
Last post
 11 hours ago
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uhh introducing myself,,
by winterluvsx4eva
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more HII!! my name is winter ^^ I go by any pronouns that isn't under the traditional gender umbrella!! I'm 13, I'm ina very healthy relationship with a girl who i am the same age^^ i grew up in a muslim household but became an atheist at 9 y.o.^^
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Hello all
by easyHouse8646
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more After a very turbulent year loosing my mum in march I'm reaching out to all. I took care of mum for a long time at home, she had cancer and her loss has devastated me 😔. Half the man I used to be as I feel a massive part of me went to, no family and a few friends things are lonely and so hard without her. Hope your all having a good night.

Newbie Hub

Welcome to the Newbie Hub! This is a space for newbies to learn, ask and get involved in the community. A safe and inclusive space to help settle you in on your new 7 Cups journey. You can check out our introduction video here!


What are the different forum topics for the Newbie Hub?

7 Cups of Tea Mission & Core Values: Find information about our mission here!

7Cups Wellness Initiatives: A place for all of our wellness initiatives.

Community Guidelines and Protocol: Want to review our guidelines and protocols? View them here!

Icebreakers: Settle in by breaking some ice.

Our Vision for a Better World: Review our vision here.

Questions & Information about using 7 Cups: Got a question? We have an answer!

Resources at 7 Cups to Help You: Need some resources to help you on your 7 Cups journey? View them here.

Support Room 24/7 Project: All information relating to the support chat room.

Welcome & Introductions to 7 Cups!: Introduce yourself as a new 7 Cups user here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Members Introduction Thread: Members, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Listeners Introduction Thread: Listeners, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Member Welcome Pack: Members, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!

Listener Welcome Pack: Listeners, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!


Newbie Hub FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Q: Are there any Newbie Hub chat rooms?

A: Yes! You can find a list of the chat rooms here.


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If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you.

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★  Make yourself at home.

★  Do not hesitate to ask questions or reach out for help and support.

★  Always remember, you're not alone.
 

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