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Listener Classifieds (October 2026) Listeners Post Here and Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
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 1 day ago
...See more Happy October!! 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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NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 Sunday
...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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Listener Classifieds: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
by Heather225
Last post
 Saturday
...See more This space is for Listeners who actively and currently support the topic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to introduce themselves. Members: review the replies below to find someone who aligns with your needs. Remember to check their listener bios for further information before connecting. Listeners, please share the following details: Are you an adult, teen, or ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: Languages you speak: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your experience with DID: Any other things a member should know: (Optional) Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable: (Listeners, if at any point you no longer accept DID chats or wish to update your information, contact me or CheeryMango to delete or edit your response)
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Congratulations to our first "Vast Voyageur" Badge Winner! 🎉
by MeilleureAmie
Last post
 10 minutes ago
...See more By now, most of you are probably familiar with the Themed Week Trooper [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/CongratulationstoourfirstThemedWeekTrooperBadgeWinners_386678/] badge, our way of recognizing those who've hit 100 stars through the Community Beacon Campaign [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/]. But apparently… 100 stars was simply not enough for some people (…yup, some particularly driven folks :p). You keep showing up, keep collecting stars, and before we know it, someone has quietly sailed way past the finish line. So we figured it was time for a badge that actually keeps up with you. Yup! Introducing the next tier of participation: the "Vast Voyageur" badge, for reaching 200 stars! I'm way too excited to announce our very first badge holder! 🌟 @YourCaringConfidant If you've crossed paths with her, you probably already know why this feels so fitting. Her warmth and support have been felt by so many of us here, and honestly, it makes perfect sense that she'd be the one to voyage this far first 💙 Please join me in congratulating @YourCaringConfidant on setting the bar high for all of us in the Beacon and the community 💫 ------------------------- Wanna be the next one to voyage this far!? 👀 Keep showing up to the Weekly Beacon [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunityOct5_391336/], keep spreading the kindness, and keep collecting those stars ⭐ And who knows… we might be celebrating YOU next!🌟
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I need your help
by marwan999
Last post
 28 minutes ago
...See more If this violates the rules of war, I'm here. I just want help. My Lesnar account was deleted for no reason, and I don't know why. It's a friend's birthday today, and we've been in touch for a while, so they deleted the account today. Does anyone have a way to help them get it back? I'm sorry if this is annoying, but I really need help. 
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The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (Oct 5)
by MeilleureAmie
Last post
 33 minutes 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 > 194 ⭐ @Amanda84 - 7 > 162 ⭐ @Ivy229 - 7 > 144 ⭐ @fossilfellow - 7 > 131 ⭐ @Magicpawsoffuture - 7 > 116 ⭐ @Diinnaa - 7 > 122 ⭐ @Minimum00 - 7 > 88 ⭐ @MentalHealthMatters01 - 4 > 78 ⭐ @MeilleureAmie - 4 > 78 ⭐ @stormieandpaws - 3 > 62 ⭐ @AffyAvo - 2 > 60 ⭐ @ACozyBunny - 1 > 52 ⭐ @SkilledChatter - 3 > 34 ⭐ @mytwistedsoul - 3 > 30 ⭐ @Sunisshiningandsoareyou - 2 > 27 ⭐ @QuietWillow00 - 7 > 24 ⭐ @Hermione010 - 7 > 15 ⭐ @Mooniey - 1 > 12 ⭐ @trueconfidant123 - 148 ⭐ @SparkyGizmo - 101 ⭐ @TheGeminiInMe - 62 ⭐ @sereneMango2512 - 43 ⭐ @AReineRose - 38 ⭐ @AsherTree - 35 ⭐ @Luminity125 - 17 ⭐ @cheerfulKiwi1776 - 16 ⭐ @ABoxofChocolates2 - 9 ⭐ @Rebekah - 8 ⭐ @Joyfulflowers - 8 ⭐ @IvoryNotes - 6 ⭐ @funnyAvocado3000 - 5 ⭐ @quietPlace4271 - 4 ⭐ @Sharing3312 - 2 ⭐ @Ednamius - 1 ⭐ @wuxily - 1 ⭐ @discreetPlace4219 - 1 ⭐ @DubstepDadT - 1 ⭐ If any numbers are off, feel free to let me know! ------------------------- 💙 World Mental Health Day Challenge: +2 ⭐ (Completely Optional) Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day! If you'd like, share a mental health post this week. It can be small: a resource, a helpful fact, a reflection, or an encouraging message. Add the link to your thread here to earn 2 bonus stars! ⭐ ------------------------- 💙 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. So, do mention your star count for the day; it makes my job so much easier and keeps the Recognition Board shining accurately ✨ Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness! 
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Be Honest 💕
by Amanda84
Last post
 58 minutes 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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im exhausted.
by annadaisy50749
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more college just showed me how selfish and lying people can be. but im floating. i wont let the npc's have the staisfaction to see me break!.....even if i dont feel like doing anything deep down. they all can suck it!
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My past experiences with friendship and people have brought me into this state of being very introverted than I was before
by hopefulencounter
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more I feel tired of people, I don't expect new connection. I tried to be good, but they left, maybe I'm that boring. Back then I could socialize better on the internet, I had so much energy to haha hihi with them but now I no longer have that energy. I realised to socialize I have to mask the real me , once the real me resurfaced it's over. I can talk with AI about this but I choose not to because talking with AI is also tiring, it's too understanding and supporting. 😔
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I See You 🌸🦋
by LexListens2025
Last post
 8 hours ago
...See more hi everyone! ♡ if we haven't met before, hi! i'm Lex. i'm a listener here on 7 Cups, and one of my favorite things about being here is getting to meet people from all different walks of life and being someone they can talk to when things feel a little too heavy. i've always wanted my listening space to feel like a place where you don't have to put on a happy face. you don't have to make your feelings sound pretty or explain them perfectly. you can ramble, cry, be confused, be angry, or be completely unsure of what you're feeling — and that's okay. sometimes we don't need someone to immediately fix everything. sometimes we just need someone to sit with us and say, "yeah... i can see why that hurts." 🤍 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 🧠 mental health can take more than people realize i think mental health is one of those things that's so much bigger than people realize. sometimes we talk about mental health as though it's just feeling sad or having a bad day, but for so many people, it's something that follows them into almost every part of their life. it can affect the way you wake up in the morning. the way you talk to yourself. the way you see yourself. the way you interact with people you love. the things you enjoy. the things you're able to do. the things you dream about. and sometimes, it takes things from us so quietly that we don't even notice at first. maybe you stopped doing something you used to love because you just don't have the energy anymore. maybe you stopped reaching out to people because talking feels exhausting. maybe you became quieter. maybe you're not as spontaneous as you used to be. maybe you don't laugh as much. maybe getting through the day has become your biggest accomplishment. 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 🌙 and sometimes... we grieve those things i think there can be a really strange kind of grief that comes with missing a version of yourself that feels so far away. you might look at old pictures or remember old memories and think, "i want to feel like that again." you might miss how excited you used to get about little things. you might miss having plans and actually looking forward to them. you might miss the friendships you had before your mental health became difficult. you might even grieve opportunities you couldn't take because you simply weren't okay enough at the time. and sometimes nobody else realizes you're grieving any of that. because from the outside, you might still look completely fine. you might still go to work. you might still go to school. you might still make people laugh. you might still answer "i'm good!" when someone asks how you're doing. but nobody sees the amount of effort it took to get there. they don't see the mornings where getting out of bed felt impossible. they don't see the thoughts you replay in your head. they don't see the exhaustion after pretending to be okay all day. they don't see how hard you're trying to keep everything together. 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 🫂 if you're struggling right now... i hope you can be gentle with yourself. you haven't failed because you're struggling. you aren't lazy because you don't have the energy you used to. you aren't a burden because you need support. and you don't have to constantly prove that you're struggling enough to deserve kindness. sometimes surviving the day is enough. sometimes taking a shower is enough. sometimes replying to one message is enough. sometimes simply staying here and getting through another day is enough. you are still you, even underneath all the things you've been carrying. 🌷 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 💭 so here's my question for you... What has your mental health taken from you that people don't realize? maybe it's something really big. maybe it's something that seems small to everyone else but has actually affected you deeply. maybe it's a hobby you stopped doing, a friendship you lost, a part of your personality that feels different, confidence you don't have anymore, experiences you feel like you missed, or simply the ability to enjoy life in the way you used to. whatever it is, i'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts. and if you're comfortable, maybe we can remind each other that we're not the only ones who have lost pieces of ourselves along the way. 🤍 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 💌 a little reminder and please remember that my PMs are always open if you ever need someone to talk to. you don't need to have a big reason, and you don't need to know what to say. you can literally just send me: "hey, i could use someone right now." and that's enough. 🫂 take care of yourselves, friends. drink some water, take a breath, give yourself a little kindness, and remember that you don't have to have everything figured out today. one day at a time. one breath at a time. one little step at a time. 🌙🤍 🌷 ───────────── 🌷 you deserve the same gentleness you give everyone else. ♡ 🌷 ───────────── 🌷
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Need Advice on Friends, School, and Dating
by affectionateFriend8598
Last post
 12 hours ago
...See more Sorry for posting such a long thing. I’m also new to 7 Cups, so I don’t know if I’m doing this right. Lately I’ve been struggling with a lot. I feel sad and hopeless most of the time, and the only way I can calm down or fall asleep is with weed. Without my anxiety meds I’d probably be in a way worse place. I don’t really have friends. I’m not good at school or sports. I’m short, and I feel like no girl would find me attractive in real life. The only thing that feels fun is video games, but even those get boring sometimes. My parents are strict with games too, which takes away one of the few things that makes me happy. I don’t know how to make friends, and I feel like I’m missing everything in high school—parties, open campus, fun in class. I feel like no one likes me or values me, and that I don’t matter to anyone outside of my family. When my mom asks if I’m good, I always say yes even though I’m not. I’m worried about my future. My grades aren’t great, I don’t have anything to put on college essays, and school just feels boring and impossible. I feel like all I can do is wait until college to restart my life. On top of that, I’m struggling with my relationship. Amelia is a girl I’ve been talking to who lives really far away, and we haven’t met in person yet. She wants me to tell my parents about her, and I want to, but I don’t know how. I’m scared I’m not good enough for her—because of my height, intelligence, or communication issues. I want to give her what she needs (like quitting carts, telling my parents, visiting her), but I can’t right now. I’m thinking maybe I should break it off until later, but I don’t know. I just feel stuck, with no motivation and no one to talk to. How do I even start fixing this? How do I make friends, handle school, and figure out if I can make it work with Amelia?
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Autumn House Game!
by genericbeing
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more Its back! Choose a house: A. Stone house B. Tree house C. Lake house D. Country house E. Small house F. Witch house
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I've been told "Your body seems to be here but your mind is elsewhere" many times already. Is this not a good sign?
by hopefulencounter
Last post
 14 hours ago
...See more most of my friends  both offline and online are leaving and I feel alone. I'm an introvert but I'm not immune to loneliness. I don't like it when I tried to be so interested in their topics but when I brought my interests they're just like "Meh, ok."  Am I failing?😅 I guess one day they'll all leave, and this former people pleaser will be by one self 
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The open book of Danny: ask me anything
by DRHerrington
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more Hello. I'm Danny. Feel free to ask me anything, or respond to my personal journal here.
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Final goodbye to my little sister
by FlightMedic38
Last post
 16 hours ago
...See more My family and I say our final goodbyes on Saturday to my little sister Gabby. It’s been a week now without you here and it’s been extremely difficult for me to adjust without you here. Words can’t describe how much I miss you and how broken my heart is. I wish I could just give you a big hug and tell you how sorry I am that I wasn’t there for you when you needed me. I know you aren’t suffering anymore and are in a happy place with God. You are now my Angel from above that is looking out for me and down at me. I saw you in your casket when we were arranging your funeral plans for you. You looked so Beautiful and peaceful I gave you a kiss on your forehead, I cried and cried to wish you just wake up but I knew you wouldn’t and you were gone. You looked like you were at peace and just free of all the struggles you were going through. I still have your note and your video to watch and read that you left for me. I love you Gabby and I am blessed and happy that you are my one and only little sister that I’ll ever have. Mom and dad are doing okay, better than me. But I promise I’ll keep look out for them and the others. I miss you Gabby and I love you ❤️. Sleep peacefully my Beautiful Angel 👼❤️😢🫂😘.

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