Volunteer Recognition Day 2020 - Accomplishments
The 20th of April is volunteer recognition day and we wanted to thank each and every one of you for all that you do here on 7 Cups!
7 cups has accomplished so much since 2013. On the last count you amazing people had sent 1,167,440,706 messages, helped 39,061,213 people in 189 different countries! This would not be possible without your hard work and dedication!
Volunteers are at the heart of this amazing community and it would not be possible to support so many people without YOU!
We really appreciate every little thing you do here, your dedication and commitment is making a difference to so many peoples lives!
Every message you send, every forum post you upvote and every second you spend here has the power to make a difference and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
So many of you have accomplished the most amazing things during your time here and we would like to celebrate those accomplishments with you!
To help us celebrate all the things you have accomplished during your time here as a listener we would like you to share some of your proudest moments by completing this sentence and sharing a quote about accomplishment!
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is _____
- Share a quote you like about accomplishment
To help us all get to know each other a bit better and share in each others accomplishments and wonderful journeys, here are some ice-breaker questions!
- What motivated you to join 7 cups?
- What do you love the most about our community?
- One listening skill you are thankful for is _______
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
@Gracey what a lovely idea!
A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is i think becoming teen star leader, both community and quality! that was my biggest accomplishement and i am still grateful to this day for being able to work with both teams.
Share a quote you like about accomplishments every accomplishement starts with the decision to try.
What motivated you to join 7 cups? i was a member at first, and i wanted to help people out just like they supported me. i wanted to help make the world a better place.
What do you love the most about our community? i think working with all these great people and meeting them,
One listening skill you are thankful for is not giving advice. i think the power in listening lies in the fact that we do not tell anyone to do something, but help them figure out themselves what is best for them.
How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?.i have learned responsibility and the importance of communication.
Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you! @hopedreamlove @MistyMagic @Tazzie @ASilentObserver @IcedEthan @peppermintlove @Mel @PoliteOcean
@Gracey thank you for this post! @AveryLove thank you for the tag!
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is becoming the community teen star for the ypoc community, and I have so much gratitude towards this wonderful community.
- Share a quote you like about accomplishment "Today's accomplishments were yesterday's impossibilities."
- What motivated you to join 7 cups?
I joined 7 cups because I really wanted to help others and make a difference.
- What do you love the most about our community?
I love how supportive and caring our community is!
- One listening skill you are thankful for is empathy as I feel it's a very important skill to have and it helps me better support others.
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?
7 cups has taught me both listening and self care skills that have helped me grow as a person outside of 7 cups.
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
@Gracey @AveryLove @Tazzie @GrahZeymahzin @bouncySalamander26 @aeris156
@hopedreamlove thank you for the tag 
- What motivated you to join 7 cups? I first joined as a member, actually! I met some amazing listeners and I realized that I wanted to give back to the community, which is why I ended up joining as a listener :)
- What do you love the most about our community? Everyone is so sweet! 7cups is definitely one of the nicest online communities I've had the pleasure to be part of, and I think that the expectation for kindness here makes this community all the more supportive.
- One listening skill you are thankful for is empathy!! I'm grateful for being able to develop my empathy and use skills I've learned here on 7cups in my real life.
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? I'm far more empathetic, I'm more knowledgeable about deescalation, and overall I'm more introspective. I've always valued self-improvement, but this platform helps me actively work on myself, which I'm grateful for.
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you! @hopedreamlove (back at you!) @Shaunnxx1 @LexIris @PrettyPapillon4354 @Tazzie
@aeris156
Thank you Angie!! You're also an inspiration to me 
@LexIris
@aeris156 @AstronomySkies
Hey sorry for the very late response 😅
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is...
One of my most memorable accomplishment would be... I'm not sure actually haha. Probably completing my internship? @rebecca947 was an amazing internship mentor and helped me out a lot!
- Share a quote you like about accomplishment
I'm not sure about this one, I can't think of one off the top of my head at the moment 😅
- What motivated you to join 7 cups?
I originally joined as a member seeking support, 7cups helped me a lot when I was at my lowest. After I got a more solid grasp of my mental health. I decided to join as a listener and give back to the community!
- What do you love the most about our community?
The teamwork and the listeners! It's great seeing listeners coming together to support each other in the forums and in Teen Listeners!
- One listening skill you are thankful for is...
That would either be my deescalation skills or patience.
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?
The skills I have learned here on 7cups, I will always remember. The internship I completed is also a nice touch on my resume and always has employers asking questions haha
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
Oh boy, the hardest question haha. Theres too many to tag, if I miss your name, I'm very sorry!
@rebecca947 @ASilentObserver @AveryLove @Gracey @Astronomyskies @Shirley7cups @Lexlris @aeris156 @Jen7cups @Proud14 (Theres one more listener who sparked it all but they aged up 😢) and many more other listeners and some members too! Thank you everyone!
@hopedreamlove
Thank you for this incredible post, Grace!
Thank you for tagging me, hope!!
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is _____
I have learnt to take care of myself. It's actually a pretty odd story, but at one point, I realized I was being on here for too long, and learnt to manage the amount of time I spent on here, and other activities!
- Share a quote you like about accomplishment
I am going to create one, because I dont really remember quotes...
Accomplishments are measured by your feeling of satisfaction, rather than others' feelings of marvel.
- What motivated you to join 7 cups?
I dont really have a noble reason
. I actually, just joined here to connect with other people, but found that sometimes, you can help others too. I actually, enjoy listening, and in a way, it helps me zoom out and think outside of the box!
- What do you love the most about our community?
Other than being supportive, I love the fact that the community is filled with people who are open to talking with each other and aren't prejudiced at all, on most topics! It's a safe space!
- One listening skill you are thankful for is _______
The ability to question as a means of exploration!
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?
I have learnt to move past shock, and identify triggers when something distressing happens.
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
@zerotwo22 @GrahZeymahzin @RarelyCharlie @Robin7Cups @DontFearToDream @AstronomySkies @Gracey @aeris156 @LexIris @DiMara
(That's all I can remember although the list is a lot longer! Tbh, every listener I see on here, is an inspiration in some way, to me!)
And of course, @hopedreamlove!
@bouncySalamander26
back at you!! i can't believe i forgot to include you in my taglist!! *facepalms*
you're a wonderful listener and friend and i'm glad i've had the chance to get to know you!!
@aeris156
Aw, that's okay!
I am grateful for getting a chance to talk with you, as well!!!
@bouncySalamander26
I'm so sensitive, me crying because someone thought of me :o
You are an amazing listener <3 Right back to you
@Dimara
Aww, thank you so much!
You are a brilliant listener!
*hugs*
@bouncySalamander26
Awwww thanks Sal!!
@LexIris
Of course, Excel!!
@bouncySalamander26 🥺🥺🥺thank you!
@Robin7cups
Of course, Robin!
@AveryLove
Awww thank you Avery!! You are so kind!! I really appreciate it. And you all continue to inspire me as well!
Thank you for all the kind listeners who are here for us while we are having bad days. you use your valuable time just to make sure we all feel supported. For that I thank you, with all my heart to yours.
@warriorsky
Thank you very much, for those kind words, Warrior! We're glad to have been able to support you!
@Gracey -- Thanks for this lovely post!
@bouncySalamander26 -- Thanks for the tag!
A memorable accomplisment in my listener journey so far - I think that it is all my different roles here on 7Cups. A lot of them are still fairly new and I got them all around the same time. It is so exciting to be able to work with so many different people here in the community.
Share a quote you like about accomplishment. - "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" Ralph Waldo Emerson.
What motivated you to join 7Cups? - At first I was actually looking up types of tea, this is when 7Cups still had tea in the name. However, I wasn't too disappointed. I first joined as a guest, then moved on to a member, then finally now as a listener. I love helping others and that's really the driving force in everything I do here.
What do you love most about our community? - I love that this is a totally safe space for everyone to recieve help and be supported, it's wonderful.
One listening skill you are thankful for is - Honestly I think it is just the ability to listen. Just taking the time and being there.
How has 7Cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? - I really feel like the answer I have for this is similar for both personal and professional. I am a first responder outside of 7Cups and the skills I have learned and grown with here are essential to that just as much as any other place where one would volunteer. Personally, I've been able to explore my own empathy and overcome issues I have.
Tag a listener or listeners who inspired you - I'm being honest, this list could go on for days. @MercyHealsYou @DontFearToDream @Shaunnxx1 @Proud14 @Tazzie @LexIris @zaatarHoney @RicochetJaguar @Meowsicle @TheHelpingCaptain166
@AstronomySkies
You're a huge inspiration to me as well, Skies the link god 🤴🏼
@Gracey
A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is having been given the opportunity to create new discussion scripts.
My quote would be: "Dream it. See it. Conceive it. Achieve it.― Matshona Dhliwayo
What motivated you to join 7 cups? I was encouraged to join by another listener I met though a social media platform. I liked what I saw here so much, I siggned up that same day.
What do you love the most about our community? I love the support and encouragement we give to one another.
One listening skill you are thankful for is patience.
How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? It's hard to pinpoint an answer. I feel like I've grown in so many ways.
Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you! @MistyMagic @Tazzie @lulurings @Ricochetjaguar @sparkygizmo @Vickyp
@PeaceLoveandPaws
Paws, many thanks my friend! I am so very grateful for this tag and I'm so very grateful that I have inspired you in some way on your journey here! You have inspired me as well! 
You have shown dedication, patience, a calm and also welcoming approach to others on this site! Whenever I see you in the LSR, I know it's going to be a great day! I send you big *hugs* my friend!
@SparkyGizmo
You are too amazing for words, my friend! Thank you for your positivity, the joy your bring, your gifts of thoughtfullness, compassion, and dedications, and your guidance. I appreciate you for so many reasons! Much love! <3
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is _____
Every badge & review I got is a memorable achievement for me in 7 cups.
- Share a quote you like about accomplishment
"Keep caring & Keep caring"
- What motivated you to join 7 cups?
Hunger of helping people from anywhere.
- What do you love the most about our community?
Sharing love & care.
- One listening skill you are thankful for is _______
I'm thankful for learning, professionalism.
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?
In professional life 7 cups helped me develop communication skill, being non-judgemental, making decisions. In personal life 7 cups helped me learn anger management, remove social barriers.
- Tag a listener or tag listeners ho inspired you!
N/A
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is achieving my long term goals and those who have made an impact on my life.
- Share a quote you like about accomplishment
- What motivated you to join 7 cups? I overcame obstacles that I could share with others.
-What do you love the most about our community? The forums and the groups.
-One listening skill you are thankful for is empathy
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? It makes me feel like I can do anything I can dream of.
-Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
@zaatarhoney @mistymagic @Mel @Jaydenishere
@Gracey An amazing idea!
- What motivated you to join 7 cups?
I always wanted to help and support others. 7 Cups gave me the chance to do that. Mental health is so important to me, I want to support others in their journey to improving and a healthier mind. And helping others improved mine too!
- What do you love the most about our community?
The family feeling. The feeling of everyone being welcome. The feeling of everyone being accepted.
- One listening skill you are thankful for is _______ empathy. There is nothing better than having someone understand how you feel. It can make a person feel less alone and that is a beautiful thing.
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development?
In many ways. I started to feel better about myself, because I felt for a long time that I was a bad person. I started to get more motivation, become more openminded, more honest to myself and others...
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
@Gracey @AstronomySkies @hopedreamlove @RiverHudson1 @DontFearToDream @bouncySalamander26 and others <3
@Dimara
Aww, right back to you! You are so wonderful, thank you for everything you do! 
@Dimara
Aww, thank you so much, Mara!!
@Gracey , thank you so much for this post! And thank you for inspiring us, as always <3
- A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far was when I heard the words "Thank you for being here, you really helped me" for the first time. My heart... skipped a beat back then. I consider it one of my greatest accomplishments not only here, but also in my life in general.
- What motivated you to join 7 cups? I have always been interested in mental health and I adore volunteering. When I first learned about 7 cups I knew it was the community of my dreams. I was so moved...
- What do you love the most about our community? I love the fact that we all try to spread positivity. It's such a safe and encouraging environment! I also love the fact that I get to meet really motivated people, which is so inspiring!
- One listening skill you are thankful for is .... LISTENING! It may sound extremely simple and even weird, but 7 cups made me realize that what heals us the most is a chance to be heard. I want to give that chance to each and every one of the human beings who need it!
- How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? it has taught me a lot for sure. How to spread positivity in my life in general, for example. How to encourage my close people to keep fighting. 7 cups has taught me that there is hope out there, that there are inspiring people...
- Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you!
@hopedreamlove @RiverHudson @LexIris ...thank you for what you do for our community!
@bouncySalamander26 @AstronomySkies and @Dimara , you guys made me tear up... I am tagging you back! You are all amazing! Lots of love and positive vibes for you! <3
-Dream
@DontFearToDream
Aww Dream, right back at you! You have inspired me so much, you are so persevering and hard working! Thank you for all you do!
@hopedreamlove
@DontFearToDream
dream, you're making me cry nuuuu
@RiverHudson1
Riv! I forgot the 1 in your tag. I'm glad you saw my reply.
@DontFearToDream lol any chance at recognition and I'm here 😂😂
@DontFearToDream
awww thank you too Dream! For being an awesome listener and for also being a huge inspiration for me. Even though we have opposite tastes, you're still awesome
@LexIris
Aw, Excel
@DontFearToDream
I'm just telling you the facts
@DontFearToDream
Oh my god! Thank you so much, Dream!!
You're truly, an amazing person to talk with!
I swear this post was made so everyone would cry
@Gracey
A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is: Becoming a verified listener, that was so exciting for me, and becoming a group mod!
Share a quote you like about accomplishment: "If you really care about not being stuck in what you're afraid of, you'll get where you want to be."
What motivated you to join 7 cups? I joined 7cups because I wanted a community like this that could be supportive.
What do you love the most about our community? I love how much we genuinely want to help and how that shines through.
One listening skill you are thankful for is validation and empathy- it's so important!
How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? 7cups has made me a much nicer person to see face to face and it's educated me a lot about how different people navigate different lifestyles and how everyone has struggles no matter what you see from the outside.
Tag a listener or tag listeners who inspired you! @rebecca947 @mykenziemarie03
@Gracey
A memorable accomplishment in my listener journey so far is meeting awesome new people, both listeners and members!
Share a quote you like about accomplishment: Without failure, there is no success.
What motivated you to join 7 cups? I saw 7cups on reddit, and the idea of free online therapy for teens by teens intrigued me! And now here I am.
What do you love the most about our community? The genuine empathy and thoughtfulness. And the acceptance!
One listening skill you are thankful for is validation! I wasn't brought up in a environnement in which validation was recognized as important so validating the feelings of people on here has helped me develop that skill!
How has 7 cups contributed to your personal and/or professional development? I've become much more comfortable in my own skin. This is something I never thought I would actually accomplish.
@mykenziemarie03 @Dimara @Proud14