What would you like a member to know? 🤗
A beautiful topic was posted in the forums, asking members what are they looking for from a listener , to foster feedback and work through some common miscommunications, to stop them happening, and a listener may not even be aware they are doing something wrong! This is a space where listeners could communicate what they would expect or like from a member they are chatting with. It's not about mentioning specific, private chats, or criticising, or naming any person, it's about allowing members an insight into what it feels like on the listening side, to foster better experiences for both here at seven cups 🤗💚
@Amanda84
Such a great idea to have this space too!
Looking forward to hear what our listeners have to say also.
As for me, I think I’d just want members reaching out to know they are brave in doing so and I’m so so proud of them. That this space is meant to be safe, respectful, and supportive. That you do not need perfect words to be here. You can talk slowly, repeat yourself, feel unsure, or simply sit quietly for a moment. If something feels heavy to you, it matters.
I am here to listen with care and empathy, not to judge, fix, or rush you. I am not a therapist or crisis professional, but I can offer presence, understanding, and gentle reflection. If a situation needs professional or emergency support, I may encourage you to seek that help and redirect to a better relevant-channel because your safety matters.
For this space to work well, I ask for mutual respect. Strong emotions are understandable and welcome. Personal attacks, hate speech, sexual content, or crossing boundaries are not. I may gently redirect conversations if they become unsafe or harmful. That is not rejection. It is careeee.
More importantly, I would want people to remember that I also have limits. I may not always respond instantly, and I may take breaks when needed. (These will be communicated as possible, ofcourse hehe)
These boundaries are here so this space can stay kind, respectful aligning for both of us and to ensure a healthy support dynamic. 🥰
@Amanda84
Great wonderful sequel or spinoff thread to the “asking members what are they looking for from a listener“ thread Amanda84. I truly love this. Thank you so much!
I just want members/everyone here to know I’m kind, helpful, supportive, loving, caring, loyal, friendly, and available if any of you wanna talk or need to chat about anything.
@akunknown
You definitely are all of those things 🤗💚
@Amanda84
Aww thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️