All of the shout outs from High Five Live on 4/9/18

Thank you so much to those of you who participated in last week's High Five Live! As requested, here is the full list of all of the submissions.

From: JayTheBird14

T0: Me!

Over the last months I've become more self-assured and confident. I can handle things on my own better and I'm more stable mentally. For the first time in a very long time, I feel like I can take on the world again, and I love that. Gotta thank 7Cups for that <3

From: totheskyandbeyond

To: Me!

Well I am thinking just being alive today is an accomplishment. Don't give up you know?

From: Eccho

To: Me!

I became a teen mentor

From: Eccho

To: Bear228

Bear228 became a support team leader for self harm and has showed very amazing leadership skills in the subcommunity! I appreciate all the work bear has done so far and can't wait for them to shine even more in this role!

From: SoothingHope

To: Me!

Im finally enjoying Botany. at the beginning of the year i was so angry why i chose it cause I dnt like it, at all. but now its becoming better

From: Charmingbeauty55

To: Me!

I gave my exams even after surgery

From: Charmingbeauty55

To: Cavva11

He did his best in the game and led the team

From: sensitiveShade5337

To: Me!

I came out of my comfort zone

From: SmileyPower

To: Me!

I made it through a difficult time in my life and I didnt gave up while it was happening

From: MUW

To: Me!

On the back of my academic articles being published by groups such as Harvard's law journal, I was offered a scholarship in The University of Cambridge for my PhD in Law!

From: Anonymous

To: Power14

On here he successfully became a "quality guru" badge by Verifying 50 listener. It was goal which he had decided to reach Q1 2018. I'm so proud of him.

From: Anon

To: Me!

For the first time in my life I have started reaching out for support to overcome the hardest things I've ever faced.

From: JaydenIsHere

To: Bear228

Bear become an support team leader for self-harm recovery!

From: Anonymous

To: brilliantTurtle89

The best ever listener that has made my life worth living again. A real angel.

From: Anonymous

To: Kate

I absolutely admire Kate for being so fast in responding to me and my concerns dealing with people who are being inappropriate in the rooms. No wonder you're the group support community manager! ☄

From: anon

To: beyoutywithin

beyou always helps me with support plus team and makes sure we have discussions running and that everyone feels comfortable on the team

From: RaCat

To: Me!

I started learning italian language that is my best friends native language!

From: Kycol

To: Me!

61 steps!!

From: ItsMichelle

To: Me!

Joined the Wiki team and Q&A team too.

From: sailorelix

To: Me!

Obtaining my first mentor role

From: Lelia566

To: Me!

I managed to take care of my mental health better so now i don't punish myself for not being "perfect" enough.I am way more happy than last year and 7cups helped me to accomplish that

From: anonymous

To: Me!

I completed 365 day streak on my growth path.

From: ItsPreeti

To: PolarLight

PolarLight for building up Motivation and Self-Help Community.

From: anonymous

To: kindSoul10

kindsoul has good ideas and is doing very good job in the disability room

From: ItsPreeti

To: VintageLatika

She is a very sweet. She is here since 2015 and has almost helped a lot of people approximately ten thousand two hundred and forty five and she is an all 5 star. She is one of the brilliant listener. More I say is less for her.

From: Angeldancer21

To: brilliantTurtle89

She helped me with a chat on my first day here.

From: Anonymous

To: Power

I just also wanna commend Power for replying so fast to my community emails and been managing them for the past month or so.

From: ItsPreeti

To: Me!

I am a coffee person. Without coffee and chocolate ,my morning is incomplete. I left and it worked for whole these three months.

I have grown up, i can add to this.

From: Prince

To: Me!

I successfully comeback from my most difficult time and I am still trying . 😊

From: anonymous

To: hope

She reached ambassador :D

From: anonymous

To: marshmaiiows

This is a shout-out to them for helping me stop self-harming and overcome my eating disorder in the past 4 months.

From: @magneticHeart68

To: Me!

I have helped so many people over the past few years on 7Cups

From: A-nonnie

To: Me!

I am a very introverted person in real life. I am very sensitive to criticism and other people's responses and I'm too naive to realise it at the moment. I fear being judged. I often get awkward in social situations and beat myself up for every faux pas I make. I overthink every little interaction I had while rewinding the day's events at night. This cues a midnight crying jag for not doing things differently.

So, I didn't want to attend our college farewell party.

But somehow I convinced myself to be brave this time.

So I did it. I bought an awesome dress. Dressed myself up. And went to the farewell. It went great.

Then, I came home. Reminisced the day's events. And I realised there were a few things I shouldn't have done.

But instead of beating myself up over them, I wrote those things down. And beside them, I also made a list of things that went well. The happy memories that I want to cherish whenever I recall my last day of college. The accomplishment of overcoming my fear of social gatherings. One happy memory to counter each bad one. And added some more for good measure!

And I felt lighter. No crying jags this time. And went to sleep smiling.

From: GoddessOfBlossoms

To: Me!

So far, I managed to graduate in my college degree as a Psychology student despite the hectic responsibility I am in serving as an organization leader and a writer. I am about to graduate this April 22 and I am preparing myself for the Psychometrician Board Exam (so please pray for me.. lols).

From: brilliantTurtle89

To: Lilium17

For getting the pregnancy and parenting sub com up and running and for being a generally awesome person and great Mom.

From: anonymous

To: bunnypants

high fives for snuggle pile

From: anonymous

To: AffyAvo

Affy is the best forum member leader ever! She always bring good points, reflections and feedback. We really appreciate her presence in the room, replying the posts and lead good forum discussions.

From: anonymous

To: politeocean

ocean is organizing great events and motivate everyone to adopt a more healthy lifestyle into healthy living subcommunity. she always bring good ideas and informations. she is doing very good!

From: Cheerfuleyes48

To: Me!

I've got many positive responses and reviews, I've got new badges, I scored good on my high school and finally am joining college.

From: emsworld

To: Me!

I Became Forum Mentor + Support Team Leader :D Excited to continue on in these roles. On a more personal level I reached out to my college for help a couple weeks ago and have an appointment with the therapist. I am finally seeking help after 5 years of suffering in silence.

From: Anonymous

To: Reececup1986

This peer has help make the Depression Chat room a better place and goes out of his way to keep the room clean and fun and does his best to welcome every member as we come into the rooms. And he does a great job in the LGBTQ+ forums with posting helpful tips and information that has helped me. His listening skills are just as good as in any other area. We are lucky to have him here.

From: Rainbowkisses32

To: Me!

I helped save their life!

From: Melsue84

To: Me!

Deciding to go back to school for psychology and believing in myself and doing what I need to in order to follow my passion and purpose in life!

From: Rain45

To: Everyone in the Trauma Team <3 and their members <3

On 24th April the Trauma Sub Community will reach its 1st Birthday!! and thats an amazing achievement! For the members it triumph over adversity and for the team its an amazing accomplishment as a team, that has been made through rocky times and good times but no the team united has made it this far and has achieved so much in that time that they should be so proud of. I am so proud to have been part of that and so proud of our members. Well done everyone and happy birthday Trauma Family <3

From: ReservedExcitement

To: Me!

Rebuilding my life after many significant losses; it's finally starting to come together.

From: petalsword

To: Me!

I told my parents that I'm bi-sexual. After hiding it for years in fear of rejection. But they accepted it :) so I'm both proud of myself and them about that.

From: Edward Elric Full Metal Alchemist

To: Me!

Rode my longboard for the first time in ten years! It made me feel so good, I have no words. I think it's thanks to this app.

From: caringFaith93

To: Me!

i always wanted to be a better person who have knowledge about psychology about own field and i accomplished that i found 7 cups of tea and now i am learning a lot and doin what i am suppose to do by listening and supporting someone.

From: royalHeart61

To: Me!

I am proud that I am still trying to comeback and I WILL

From: animalStrawberry77

To: Me!

I ate healthier

From: Duckies76

To: Me!

I've lost people, I'm living with chronic backpain, I've been depressed to a dangerous level, but this year I've had to overcome the most difficut thing of my life. Being a 42 year old, I had to move on from what I believe is the love of my life. I'm not fully there yet, I will always love her, but I'm coming to terms with myself and see a future ahead of me. I'm proud of myself.

From: emsworld

To: onedirection1213

Jacie is so supportive and active in TL - always showing support for new listeners and returning listeners. She also recently got peer support (yay!) and became a part of the Depression and Support+ Team! I continue to be impressed by her growth <3

From: onedirection1213 Aka Jacie

To: emsworld

Im submitting this form because I think this person deserves it! Shes an amazing person! Shes sooo helpful! Shes the support plus leader! Shes growing and getting stronger in life and on 7 cups! Your improving your listening skills and being the best listener ever! I appreciate everything she does! <3 Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

From: WaterLily16

To: agreeableKite4304

Kite is really devoted to supporting the Trauma Team, its members and listeners alike. She is a very dedicated team member who always finds the time out of her busy schedule to assist with the daily checkins, lead discussions, as well as provide ongoing support to members within the community. Her dedication and determination is relentless and I really feel she doesn't get the recognition she deserves for being so patient and committed despite being a trauma survivor herself, having a full time job and being a parent. I would just like for her to know how amazing she is, and how important she is to this community and how much her hard work and support is valued and appreciated.

From: marshmaiiows

To: Teagan

Teagan is a wonderful person, and this is more like a shout-out than anything else. I'm glad to see her back in some of her previous leadership roles. She is an amazing inspiration and great :D

From: Anonymous

To: PalmTreesNRainbows

Palmy is so dedicated to the bipolar community, working so hard towards the goals and target needed for a 24/7 room. She works tirelessly and should be commended.

From: Anonymous

To: Vivelespatates

The Health Challenge is wonderful and all Vivels work, Posting everyday and creating the challenge has made us all healthier! Well Done!

From: Poundcake

To: Me!

Helping people with their depression and overcome the weight struggles

From: stuckintheworld

To: Me!

I got the courage to stand up against my dad and to stand for my beliefs even if it means that he is not funding me anymore.

From: MistyMagic

To: RaCat, SoulSings, SpecialEyes53, AiluraBlaze,

There are so many people that have been really helpful to me whilst I have been working so hard to create the welcoming and inclusive sub-community of Family, Friends & Caregivers! But these few stand out so a huge thank-you, hugs and ^5! ~ Of course without the encouragement and support of Laura, Coco, Glen and Kate this wouldn't have happened ~ but I know you won't read this bit out, still I wanted you to know x

From: rebecca947

To: Me!

Im proud that I went with the now-advanced treatment plan my social worker put in place for me! It was really tough, and it still can be, but I hope it will be worth it. As I like to remember, If you need help, GET IT. And if my SW thinks I need help... I have to trust in her.

From: anon

To: eviesweet

thank you evies for helping build the adult eating disorder support team!

From: anonymous

To: fluffyunicorns84

high five to fluffy for organizing the appreciation festival all month!

From: OneSparrow

To: Me!

Contacting my loved ones more often

From: Pennn

To: Me!

I got out into the world and lived a little!

From: anon

To: emsworld

em has been awesome at taking on teen support+. high fives for her compassion and initiative to help work on the team

From: anon

To: Jenna

Jenna is always so helpful in LSR! Thank you!!!

From: anonymous

To: peacefulhug92

Becca has had a huge journey on 7 cups and I am amazed at how far she has come since I first spoke to her. Her dedication in everything she does is truly amazing and I can't wait to see what she does next

From: anonymous

To: Azurentz

Azurentz is truly brilliant and has shown true dedication to the self-harm community - hosting weekly discussions and making sure that everybody is heard!

From: Charysma0417

To: Me!

I'm so glad that in my first semester of college I have gotten a 4.0 and that even though I've been extremely stressed that I still have it!

From: Erato

To: Me!

I'm part of the honors list in school and have received a medal and a certificate for that! Yay! I'm so proud of myself that I can manage both school and 7cups. ❤🙈

From: Emily619

To: Alex

For becoming the Advocate Leader for the Listener Learning and Journey Sub-Community!

From: Emily619

To: Joe2017

For prioritizing self-care and stepping down from Teen Star roles. He's very courageous to make this brave move, and I'm very proud of him for putting self-care as #1!

From: IcedEthan

To: Me!

I got accepted into four different colleges in England, ready to finish highschool and begin my A-Levels! :D

From: Delugedrizzle

To: Me!

I earned a positive review from someone .

From: anonymous

To: peppermintlove

They are amazing and have helped so many people! Peppermintlove deserves all the cookies in the world for all she does for 7 Cups.

From: anonymous

To: musicalmagic

they are doing an incredible job in listener rooms, making place friendly, supportive, inclusive and a good place to be in

From: @peacefulHug92

To: Me!

This week I kicked anxiety's butt by doing a public stage performance with my friend, we played ukulele and sang :)

From: Wonderfulfluff

To: Me!

This year, I made 5 new friends and I participated in a singing competition where I sang a duet, and we won first place!

From: lucas333

To: Me!

the accomplishment i made this year was how i got thru the hard time of self-harm and love myself again.

From: FriendlyTaco

To: Me!

This year, I discovered my strengths and weaknesses and worked towards improving my weaknesses

From: FutureDavidblue98

To: Me!

I've worked on my depression and anxiety, And I'm so glad of myself for reaching help and telling who I needed to tell to help go through And I am very proud to say that I'm better and that I can finally at least control my depression for a decent time. And I'm happy.

From: forcefulStrawberries4435

To: Me!

I now go to a therapist and I am so happy that I'm recovering from my depression and anxiety.

From: black1995

To: Me!

Tried making new friends and making my relationship with my mom a bit better.

From: anonymous

To: Mike1225

Mike shared something personal in a chatroom to help relate to someone else and support them, I know things like that aren't easy to share and not with what he said, but it's really awesome that he shared something and is so helpful to others

From: navyFarm1407

To: Me!

I accomplished two things: I finished the final draft of the book that I wrote around the same time that I joined this community. I'm honestly more proud of the second, because it's really hard to talk to people about this stuff but I'm here and I'm doing it and I'm proud.

From: Coltonisvalid

To: Me!

I haven't self harmed for the entirety of 2018 :)

From: onedirection1213 aka Jacie

To: Me!

im improving my art skills and slowly overcoming something bad that happened in my life? i guess im overcoming it idk... im try...

From: Anonymous

To: onedirection1213

Very proud of my amazing friend on here for becoming a global mod first of all. Not only that, she recently became a peer supporter and being able to walk along her while she climbed these steps was simply unbelievable.

From: PerksofbeingJack

To: Me!

I participated in a basketball event that I was extremely anxious about.

From: glowingFreedom

To: Me!

I became a listener annnd helped many people, also gained two positive reviews in three days!! I'm so happy to be a part of 7 cups :D

From: MissMeghan

To: Me!

After much work, and many, many Pms the OCD support team is now hosting discussions again! Lead by Lucy, me and Eccho! Hopefully this can become a gateway Into a OCD/BFRP subcommunity here on 7 Cups!

From: IndecisiveClementine186

To: Me!

I made a friend!

From: anonymous

To: summertimesamness

I love the new poet's corner sam made in the teen community

From: Anonymous

To: Rose

I wanna commend Rose and reward her with lots of goat meat for being able to make a huge progress in her listener journey for the past 3 years of being part of the community. ☄

From: cloudiwithachance

To: Me!

I'm almost fluent in Spanish! yay 🤓

From: Anonymous

To: Yendi

Yendi, thank you so much for always available to help out in TL. You truly care about us, teen listeners. You're always there to guide us and help us learn from our mistakes.

From: Anonymous

To: Blossombreathe (Lauren)

Lauren is just so amazing! I loaf the comfortable huggles she gives out on her feed.

From: Anonymous

To: Lonelywolf16

She's so brave and courageous! I admire her for that.

From: Anonymous

To: PolarLight

I have learnt so much things from him. He's so humble inspite of the fact that he's progressed a lot in the community.

From: Anonymous

To: Noni

Thank you Noni for being there. I honestly have heard from a few people in the forums that they feel good whenever they talk to you knowing that you're just a bot. Thanks also for being so silly and funny!

From: Anonymous

To: Summertimesamness

Sam cares a lot about the teen community! She's also available in the TL to help out and even in the member rooms to be supportive!

From: Anonymous

To: Lavendersubmarine

Lavender is just so sweet. I love it when she reposts my feedpost and tries to lift my mood up. I appreciate her for being so sweet not just to me but to everyone else!

From: Anonymous

To: Zammn

He's compassionate towards other persons and knows how to lighten up the mood!

From: Anonymous

To: IcedEthan

I wanna compliment Ethan for being able to get grasp of how things work in the community in just being here for over a month. I love it when he replies on forum threads and see his insights being posted.

From: Anonymous

To: ArwaS

I wanna praise arwa's dedication in maintaining the feed supportive and not condoning gossips being spread out.

From: Anonymous

To: Perceptivenightmare

Sam knows the right words to say when helping out listeners in TL. I'm so glad that whenever he's around he knows how to steer a light hearted chat but also knows when to stop to help out somebody.

From: Anonymous

To: To all 7cups interns and intern graduates

Keep going interns! Thank you guys for striving harder and not giving up midway. And also to the intern grads, I hope you've also incorporated yourself in the community very well and that internship has helped you to be active in the community.

From: cloudiwithachance

To: lovingpanda55

She made a 20/20 on her math test!

From: anonymous

To: summertimesamness

Sam has helped me so much during her time on the site - she is always around being supportive!

From: anonymous

To: Me!

I admitted I have ED. As they say - admitting is the first step to get better, so I think it's something to be proud of but I am not sure if it counts.

From: Ravenisfriendly

To: Me!

Reading a few Mangas instead of being on my laptop all day.

From: RaCat

To: redmark

They are doing a great job in LGBTQ+/MOGII forums and they are giving so much for our community to ensure that everyone feels safe there!

From: RaCat

To: AMusicalSilence

I am so proud of them for finally go through the gender change operation recently and dealing with it just perfectly!

From: RaCat

To: Lilium17

Lily is just so sweet and caring leader! I love to see how she is managing her new Pregnancy and Parenting Support and also being patient with all the changes and issues!

From: RaCat

To: NeonButterfly

They had to make a hard decision this year and went through hard coming out - I am so proud of how it was planned and that they were able to remain safe and to change their life 360 degrees (in a good way) <3

From: Ravenisfriendly

To: Me!

Reading a few Mangas instead of being on my laptop all day.

From: Maggie0804

To: Me!

Im proud because i stopped having urges to hurt myself

From: Anonymous

To: Me!

I feel like I can stand up to bullies now.

From: Lyd22

To: DilatoryDaniiii

I want to shout out the person who helped me through a lot and i know they'll see this later ;)

From: MissMeghan

To: SoulSings

SoulSings has helped me get a leg up being a mod, they really have become a mentor to me, I cant thank them enough for all they've done for me so far! <3

From: anon

To: vivespotatoes

Well done with healthy living challenge, i am enjoying it a lot and you are doing great in Disability Support!

From: Anon

To: MistyMagic

I am so proud of them for staying strong and dealing with all the issues that they are facing while leading their brand new subcommunity - Family Friends and Caregivers - no matter all the issues they are still being positive and motivated

From: anonymous

To: kate

thank you for all the support you have given the teen support community and the group moderators! I love attending the mod meetings and am grateful to have you here

From: anonymous

To: amberosa

Amberosa is so supportive - she is so amazing and active in discussions and it is always a pleasure speaking to her

From: anonymous

To: jakeydoddle

Jake is so amazing and I am glad that he decided to prioritize self-care by leaving his account. He is also helping build up member leaders and I can't wait to see him grow

From: anonymous

To: MissZ

I would just like to say that she is a wnoderful human being and thank you Z for helping out and always understand me!

From: an

To: Anomalia

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the Anomalia. She is the best listener I met by far and she is so patient with me even if I am being terrible at my recovery at times. They are helpful, they are caring and they are here when I need them, thank you

From: anonymous

To: RumpleSteeleSkin

Rumple, thank you for being so caring and lovely!

From: anonymous

To: @Saltydog68 @Raveninthelabrynth @RumpleSteeleSkin

These three are the most amazing, supportive, dedicated people you could imagine, thank you so much for your on going support in the trauma community and for changing lives through the help you give. Truly life changing

From: anonymous

To: PassioantePeyton

Pey pey you are a wonderful person and thank you so much for mentoring me! I will miss you so much!

From: anonymous

To: AnyaS

Anya is doing so much for the Teen Domestic Abuse/Trauma team and is working on different training to help build up the team - she is also a friendly face in the chatroom and I am so thankful she is a part of the community!

From: anonymous

To: Raveninthelabrynth

Raven is an incredible person that loves and cares for everyone! She has been here for me for a couple months and I really appreciate that. I know that she's having a hard time right now so Raven hang in there! <3

From: HeyItsRoo

To: ListeningLyd

Lyd, I am so so proud of you!! You have grown so much in the time you have been here, and I am so grateful to have met you

From: Bear228

To: AiluraBlaze JaydenIsHere Eccho HeatherFeatherC SHR and all my amazing friends

Thank you Blaze for being my closest friend and supporting me all the time! You are super amazing and I can't tell you how much you have helped me. Amazing Jay the dad jokes are amazing you support me so much and help me so much with SHR. Eccho you've had some challenges recently but through that you have supported me in becoming SHR STL keep up the great work you are superb even through tough times! Heather what an amazing mod and supportive friend you are to many, I'm so proud to be your mod buddy and I love seeing you about. SHR amazing people you're doing so well and thank you so much for welcoming me as the STL and encouraging me more on my journey as a listener I love you all and you're doing so well keep up your amazing achievements and being supportive. To all my friends I've not had time to mention that is because I hurt my finger and typing is hard and there are far too many of you to mention but I love you all Guests Members Listeners and Therapists all of you! To all of admin thank you for being so supportive and continuously being there and working so hard. Thank you for supporting me and listening to me especially when I'm confused I know you don't want to do admin ones but Kate I really want to thank you for being so kind recently and supporting me through things on 7 cups and helping me become SHR STL you're amazing :D

From: AnyaS

To: @Emirson2018 @ButterflyPessimist

I want to give a huge high five to two of my wonderful mentees who have worked so hard on improving in their listener journey and making so much progress! Awesome job, Emi and Butterfly! I am so proud of you two!

From: Anonymous

To: Kate and Laura

I'm really proud of how easily Kate was able to integrate into the community and the amazingly hard work, patience, and dedication she has given to the communication already. She is someone you can count on!

I am highly thankful for the way Laura supports me even if I can be tiring and in her PM's all the time for everything. She means a lot to me as a person. I'm proud of her ongoing strength she has for the community and how she never gives up being our voice and for showing us that she cares about us.

From: AnyaS

To: Kate

Thank you for all your help with everything these past months! I love working on projects with you! <3 You are awesome!

From: ListeningLyd

To: All the teenies

Shoutout to all the teenies because they deserve it

From: HeyItsRoo

To: Erato

Thank you Era potato for everything you have helped me with! You are so awesome and so passionate about the community, keep up the great work, and know that it doesn't go unnoticed!

From: anonymous

To: Kate

Thank you Kate for helping out in the community!

From: CaringBrit

To: All on Anxiety team

The whole team is amazing great job

From: Anon

To:Melallyouneedislove

Mel you are awesome! :3

From: Itisbailey

To:Me!

Finished nursing school in December and started working as a nurse in January. I am truly living my dream!

From: Lolowise475

To:Me!

Not giving up on life

From: Glen

To: community

thanks for being super awesome :)