365 cups

Yesterday was my one year anniversary on 7 Cups. I planned writing a decent post where I could sum up my experience with this community, and also properly express my gratitude. However, my old friend depression decided to pay me a visit, so right now I'm quite occupied with entertaining them. I don't have any energy left beside necessary self-care, so this poor alternative has to suffice. Please excuse the lack of form, depth and making any mistakes.

Thank you all - members, listeners, mentors, mods, ambassadors, managers, creators, developers, designers, and countless other people of whose work I'm not even aware, for dedicating your time for this community. I appreciate everything you do to make this space the best version of itself. 7 Cups is not perfect, it's not a miracle solution to the problems of this world. It has its shortcomings and flaws, but it's trying hard to address them, and it's doing it collectively. I believe in its philosophy, I recognize the effort of hundreds of people who are striving to give support to those in need. And I am proud to be a part of it.

Thank you, everyone, for the kindness and honesty. Thank you for caring about those who are reaching out, looking for someone to lean on. I'm grateful for every interaction I had here - positive or not. This community has been an important tool in my emotional growth and made a real difference in my life. Right now I'm not able to express how thankful I am, lovelies, to tag each and every one of you, but please, believe me when I say that I am. I really, really am.

365 days ago I was lying numb on the floor, unable to ask for help. Now I have an effective support network, self-care skills and personal projects. If that's not something being grateful for, I would say I haven't learned anything.

All my love ❤︎