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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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Happy endings scam
by AThoughtfulMango
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 Sunday
...See more Don't know who agrees but the whole idea of "if it isn't a happy ending then it's not the end" and the idea of the happy ending in movies and how the main character gets it all in the end is a very toxic unrealistic idea. Life is full of hardships and happy endings can happen but not all the time. I think that we are so brainwashed by that concept so now life is much harder and we tend to take so much time dealing with the unpleasant events that happen to us. Not sure about you but i lost years of my life aching over friendships that had an unexplainable end and what made that pain take so much time is because of the idea of "There must be a happy ending" i just couldn't believe that's how things are, that sometimes there is just no closure and no happy ending. So i guess that concept makes us very fragile and less flexible.  Would like to hear your thoughts about it! 
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Stop abandoning yourself....
by proudWords6003
Last post
 Saturday
...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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mindfulness! by Hermionetps
by Hermionetps
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 September 10th
...See more hello all!. Hope you are well. I am inviting you to a mindfulness session from 2.30 pm est to 3.30 pm. LINK will be shared once the room is open, which will be 10 minutes before the start of the session . 
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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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Need a hug? Free hug here!
by GratitudeOverGreed
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 August 23rd
...See more Sometimes a little things can make change in one life. One hug could release all the pain that burden one person. So free hug here. *hug*
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"This or That" Group Game! Keep the chain going!
by Heather225
Last post
 August 20th
...See more Let's play this or that! I will list two things, the first person to reply picks one and in the reply you list 2 new things and the next person to reply will do the same! Be sure to check the most recent reply and respond to that, but remember you have to keep the chain going by listing 2 things for the next person to respond to! I'll start!! Coffee or tea? Go go!
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Brand New General Support Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
 August 20th
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to General Support Automated Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?e1f173ec44c6603b4b065e65c1d89f99]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, Please remove me.
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Lessons I Learned from injuries I got when I was out .
by Magicpawsoffuture
Last post
 July 25th
...See more  Here are the   Lessons I   Learned from  injuries I got when I was out  and mistakes I made. The 2 mistakes I made is trying to get  home when I could not and not thinking clearly on what  to do next. The lessons I learned from this  is 1 not to trying home  when you  can not do it. 2  get grounded. And then try to figure out the best course of action. 3 call some one you know that help you.  4 have plan and back up  in place  just in case you get hurt while out.  5 if you were  with with one tell rhem right away.
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Imposter Syndrome
by HeartyAlly
Last post
 July 6th
...See more I came across this today and thought it was an important reminder to keep in mind when imposter syndrome comes up. 💗
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Inner Compass🧭
by MooshyMushroom
Last post
 June 12th
...See more I've been learning quite few things as I take the growth path: The Path Towards Inner Development Goals. My takeaway for today was the realization of how important it is for us to be aware of our values. How it helps us to better navigate part of our being in a holistic way. Which of these values are important to you? 👐 Feel free to share your answers upon the reflective guide questions. 🤍
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Celebrate Your Journey: How to Self-Nominate for Special Badges!
by Heather225
Last post
 May 9th
...See more If empathy is the heart of our community, recognition is the fuel that keeps our morale and drive going strong. And as important as recognizing others is recognizing yourself as well! Whether you are focusing on your own personal growth, engaging in the forums, or dedicating time to support others, you deserve to celebrate the milestones you reach. And you can put these milestones at the forefront by nominating yourself for one of our exclusive achievement badges: How to Self-Nominate: Head over to your My Impact page: https://www.7cups.com/listener/myImpact.php Scroll under Badges Earned to the orange button: Apply for Special Badges Click Apply for the badge you feel you have earned! Some tips while you apply for these badges:  * Only apply for the badges that you think you are eligible for and meet the criteria for.  * When applying for the badge, in the description, please provide clear reasons why you think you should be awarded it. * A proper description can be like this: I have been anxious about joining the content development academy program and I finally did it! * Incomplete description: “I participate!”, “I deserve this”, “xjhaghdtskd,sjskakfyiadjfas”  * Please ensure to give proper reasoning, otherwise, your request for a badge will be rejected.  Let's Celebrate Together! Whenever you apply for a badge, please come back and reply to this thread to let us know. At the end of every month, we will make a special announcement post celebrating everyone who earned their new badges (this is also when all special badges will be processed). Go check out your My Impact page, put in that self-nomination, and let us know below what you applied for so we can celebrate you! Note: You must be using the computer/desktop site view in order to see the Apply buttons. ------------------------- Members, you can nominate Listeners! Click here to see how. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/SharetheLoveHowtoNominateaListenerforaSpecialBadge_378967/] Listeners, you can nominate fellow listeners for special badges, too! See this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/CommunityAdministrationCultureandGuidelines_141/ClarificationHowtoapplyforListenerSpecialBadges_327470/]
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The Secret to Less Stress and Better Relationships: The Three Circles
by Heather225
Last post
 April 19th
...See more Have you ever felt completely drained by a situation or a person? Maybe a project at work is not going well, or a friend is not listening to your advice, or you are worried about things happening in the world. It is easy to feel like we are spinning our wheels and getting frustrated without seeing any real change. The best way to get your peace of mind back is to look at your Three Circles. 1. The Circle of Control (The "Me" Circle) 🟢 This is the smallest circle, but it is where your power lives. It is the only place where you have 100 percent say. It includes: * Your words and the tone of voice you choose. * How you react when someone is unkind. * Whether you choose to let go of a problem or hold onto it. * The effort you put into your work today. 2. The Circle of Influence (The "We" Circle) 🟡 This is where we interact with others. You do not have total control here, but you can "nudge" things. It includes: * Sharing your feelings honestly with a partner. * Collaborating with a team and making suggestions. * Setting a good example for others to follow. * Asking for what you need. 3. The Circle of Concern (The "Everything Else" Circle) 🔴 This is the biggest circle, and it is usually where our anxiety lives. It contains everything we care about but cannot change. It includes: * The past (what happened yesterday). * Other people's opinions or moods. * Global events or "the system." * Whether someone else chooses to change their behavior. Why this changes everything! Frustration happens when we spend our energy in the Red Circle. We try to "control" the past, the weather, or other people. Peace happens when we move back to the Green Circle. When we stop trying to fix everyone else and instead focus on being the best and calmest version of ourselves, we actually gain more influence over the people around us. Questions for you! * In your relationships (family, friends, or work), what is one thing you have been trying to control that actually belongs in the "Concern" circle? * How would it feel if you took all that energy and put it back into your own "Control" circle today?

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