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I need to help other people.

everyone is going through something. and as hard as it may be to tell someone else about what you're going through, you have to, or no one can help. and everyone has dealt with something, so they might be able to hold your had through your healing process.

finally starting to learn that even though it might be hard, it's ok to open up about how I'm feeling and that not everyone on earth is going to judge me

Its ok to have things be about me sometimes, and my happyness is just as important as anyone elses.

I talked to a listener and opened up a bit, it was hard but I did it!

Came back again to connect with a listener!.. Helps me think..

Listeners might some times need more help thanthose seeking advice. At thepoint I am now, away from self destructive thoughts and behaviors for a long time now, more "synchronized" with myself, much more balanced and assertive but still with needs to sort some things out, my current issues are a bit less deep. So I easily end up being a listener myself to the other person when they bring parts of themselves in the conversation not exactly as examples, but because they indeed need to get them off their chest. I get deeply affected when this happens, it feels like a chore because a session is supposed to be the other way around, like an agreement where the listener listens and I unfold my issues. I suppose I don't have a way in me at the moment to make my boundaries visible while I don't bring the other person in an uncomfortable place. But since I always try to see behind the curtains and find reasons and why's, I end up helping and giving food for thought even if it makes me feel emotionally drained for a little bit. So, please dear under-experienced listeners, before engaging in unfolding your issues, ask the other person if they are up to it. I mean, there are other listeners you could talk with. Being a listener doesn't necessarily mean that you only listen to others and never ask help from other listeners, right? We are all in a path of self-growth and exploration. Keep up the good work but mind the other person's situation before yours when you are assigned as a listener. If you don't feel up to it, you of course can end the session and tell to the person to find an other available listener. :) Thank you.

In the process I have learned that even though nobody likes me in real life, there will always be someone to support me on 7 Cups of Tea <3

Reached step 475! There's so many lovely people here and whenever I come here feeling low once I leave I'm much better. I'm so grateful to have found 7cups!

Made massive progress on my road to recovery today!