Anonymous Appreciation Thread!

@Apple74

"​​You have been a very good example to me. Thank you for all the support and suggestions. I can not ask for a more caring mentor than you."

@DavidOGrady

"Thank you Dave for being such a wonderful listener. You are not really special... just different. I promise I will not throw tomatoes your way, if you promise to stay being real."

@Roadie

"Roadie is perhaps one of the sweetest people that I've ever met on this site. He's always quick to help and lend a listening ear. <3"

@BlissfulStar59

"We all love you <3"

@Vashista

"Thank you for always being there for me - to listen and for being a friend. I appreciate everything you ahve done for me."

@Jaelin

"You are always there, and you're so sweet and supportive - thank you so much for all that you do here!"

A while ago, with the holidays, we could nominate others for paper plate awards. Normally, the ones who were nominatednext to the winners would be posted on the shout-out thread, but because not all posts are there, we are going to put them all together here! Happy valentine's day!

@JennaHere : Jenna is super sweet and super kind and has built great relationships with many members of the community. She is always alert when a listener comes into the chatroom and welcomes them lovingly and kindly.

@Ele : Ele has proven to be a wonderful and kind person. She is always supportive and empathetic in the chat rooms. I believe she is dedicated not only to the guests and members, but to the growth and development of 7 Cups. Her patience and fortitude should be the model of all Listeners.

@Light : He jokes around with us alot and always the chat is lively so I think this would be a good fit

@Tyleer : He is so kind and wonderful to talk with. He's so committed to 7 cups and positive! He lifts me up and encourages me to be the best listener I can be!!

@Superman02 : Superman02 has been there for me as a listener and friend since my first day on 7cups. he has helped me through the loss of my father as well as 2 of my best friends. i have definitely been lucky to have found such a great friend in the 7cups community.

@IdealistDreamer : She's always on and always willing to talk with everyone. The way everyone is excited to see her when she chats is amazing. Definitely deserving of an award for the effort she puts in and the happy results!

@SurvivoringWarrior : I performed a mock chat with her so she could earn the Verified Listener badge, and I asked her what made her want to become a Listener. Her answer was nothing short of amazing and inspiring, reminding me why I became a Listener myself. She passionately loves our community and genuinely cares for our Guests/Members, despite being fairly new here. She even told me that she is never going to leave 7 Cups. Lucky us!

@Dost : Dost has been nothing less than a great friend. He has supported me through my struggles with addiction as well as with depression and anxiety. Dost is a very great friend.

@OliviaButler : Olivia is always active in the forums and elsewhere, providing great feedback and clear, organized, level-headed responses to listeners and members. I appreciate her calm wisdom and hold a lot of respect for her.

@Sparkleofhope : She really is a sparkle of hope. Whenever I feel like theres no hope,she comes up with a crazy way out. She's like the torch ligh with no batteries.

@Samc95xc : This guy is super duper amazing! He's got a big head full of ideas and he does so much for the community. I'm at a loss for words. My big brother deserves all he can get :D

@IdealistDreamer : Always supportive in group chats and is in perfect place to be a mod, but isn't one.

@Barush : Barush has welcomed 1,843 listeners to 7 Cups since July of this year, appreciated I don't know how many listeners on the Shout Out team, organized Secret Santa for the community and lovingly responds to countless member threads in the support forums. I know when I was a newbie, just checking out 7 Cups and not planning to spend much time here, Barush's outreach and willingness to answer my questions made me want to stay! All around, Barush definitely makes 7 Cups a welcoming place.

@apple74 : Apple has a gentle omnipresence at 7 Cups ? answering that stray question lingering in the forums, moderating the support chats that dearly need company, ingeniously rescuing the forums from spam, brainstorming improving listener engagement, and, last but not least, being an all-star listener and an advocate for guests and their experience here. Apple's welcomed a whopping 1,900+ listeners to 7 Cups since August ? I believe the most on the Welcoming Committee. They're already leading quality evaluations for the month as a new mentor, too. Apple's helping in big ways everywhere, as a leader!

@EmpatheticDude : EmpatheticDude has gifted the 7 Cups community not only his occupational therapy training and social work experience, but the wisdom and affection of his bunny Peppercorn, who says hello with a >BONK< in the chat room and shares lessons here, via Empath's interpretation: https://www.7cups.com/forum/Testimony_50/ListenersTestimony_174/EverythingINeedToKnowILearnedFromMyBunny_9034/

Here's another addition ofthose nominated for the Paper Plate awards!!Happy Valentine's Day everyone!x

@BrookieLou96 : Listener is dedicated to giving her heart in the Chatrooms, and PM's. Has the kind of heart someone with Special Needs to have as a Listener.

@GiovannaMaxime : Giovanna is one of the most kind listeners in the community. She expresses it towards other listeners at all times. She uses to lift us all up in the room, spreading positive vibes.

@JennaHere : Jenna is always there, any problems you have with a chat, Jenna will offer to take it from you or PM you with advice about it. She takes on so much, more than most of us I'm sure and does everything she can to support other Listeners at the same time. She always does more than her bit in the member/guest chatrooms too. I genuinely think this place would be more difficult for everyone, members and Listeners, if Jenna weren't around to help us all out. Jenna's a 7 Cups support machine!

@Soulsurfer : Soulsurfer aka Sam deserves this award because she always has something cheerful to say. She is an inexhaustible reserve of joy, kindness, and compassion. She is also an adventurer! Her dedication to keeping herself fit, both physically and mentally, is contagious!

@RockSaveUs : I wanted to give it to her because she's really fighting to get better and also supporting others, guests and listeners. She has an amazing sould and she loves this place so much. She really deserves to be happy!!

@letmefixyou96 : She has always been by my side and helped me a lot. You are an angel Fix and you deserve all the best. You are always here for me and standing for others. Thanks a lot!

@mokie : She has the personality of a bubble, colorful and wonderful, and nothing of it's kind

@FrenchMarbles : This listener deserves so much recognition for the hard work and dedication he puts into 7 Cups of Tea ... he never fails to make me smile and cheer me up and is always there to lend a hand when you need help.

@Samc95xc : I think he deserves the paper plate award because he VERY friendly and caring to all members. When a member has a question hes always the first one to response. And I think hes pretty AMAZING!

@izza : for always being so silly and funny and crazy in the chat room and making everyone laugh, she's always being silly and cheering people up

@Silentlistener97 : for always being funny and friendly with everyone! she's always in the mood for a laugh and brightens the chat room

@nuuuris : She is the best listener,she knows me better than anybody else and helped me to get over my fears. A very generous person..

@Jessica and @Annie01: They have been so kind to me and have helped me through some tough times. Thank you! I love you both so much :D

@letmefixyou96 : She is very supportive and kind to members/guests in group discussions.She is also very welcoming for other listeners and always helpful.And most of all has the best profile picture ever!

@Spiderman93 : This listener is a great friend to those in need. They put others needs before their own needs. They are always there to lend a hand to others even if it means neglecting their own needs.

And we continue...

@Littlebirdd : Amazing listener and great friend to those around her and is super outgoing! No matter what she will make time to help others and wants to help others to the best of her abilities. Never leaves anyone behind if she can help it!

@Millie98 : She is the listening who reached out to me and encouraged me to become a trained listener as an outlet for my own worries: helping others makes me feel better about myself when I'm down and it's thanks to her!

@Sparkleofhope : She's always helping people and supporting us all, also she's really kind and cheerful in the chatroom and always make us feel more comfortable and happy!!

@Puffin : She supported me a lot and helped me when I needed it.

She listens and it's great in here, everybody loves her (guess why ;p )

@zara24 : She's really caring and supportive.

She always cheer me up and make me feel better.

She's like a sister for me and we have each other, always, no matter what!!!

@MathiasS : Mathias has been here for less than three weeks and he's already an amazing listener! he's always nice and welcoming to everyone, and he's from Norwayyy!!!

@vin624 : vin624 was the only friend I could find on here. He was my partner in the Project One thing. We got to know each other and found out we had a lot in common. He made me laugh a lot. If I hadn't met him or ever talked to him, I'm not sure if there would be another person like him on here. Therefore, he deserves to be awarded "Best Listener Friend."

@GentlestGiant : He really does care about us like a family. A genuine person, and from the bottom of my heart he deserves some hugs and smiles from his 7 Cups family.

@GiovannaMaxime : She showers me with love whenever I see her and shows true compassion constantly. I love this girl!

@JTheElderRam : J always offers sage advice based on his personal experiences in an extremely unbiased manner. His comments are always insightful!

@Aishaaa_ : Cz she is always so loving to everyone! Always trying to make others smile, and trying to do things for them. And she sees to it that everyone feels special and loved:)

@pnbamania : They have always supported me and made me happy!
Always take cares and supports me! Amazing guy!
He is truely nice and amazing!

@Sparkleofhope : Being openly positive and lending a helping hand and happy heart.

@JennaHere : JennaHere is deserving of this paper plate award because ze is the FASTSEST at getting links for fellow listeners when ze is in the community room. Ze is almost always the first one to respond with a link! Ze always has those links handy and it is extremely helpful when using 7cups.

@Chioo : Chioo is extremely supportive in the forums. such a blessing to have around for members and listeners alike.

And yet another addition ofthose nominated for the Paper Plate awards!!Happy Valentine's Day everyone!x

@Sarah : She started a glitter bomb party in the chat room one day. It totally brought the chat room to life and was a blast. Glitter bombs totally reflect Sarah's sparkly personality!

@Bexicle : Bexi is a wonderfully warm and compassionate person. She helped to bring me to a place where I realized that I shouldn't allow the demons of my past to haunt me for the rest of my life. It was such a weight that got lifted because of her intuition and kindness. She's always supportive and sweet towards everyone she comes across.

@Eonkid : For identifying a problem and reaching out for help when in need. They deserve this plate to remind them to keep smiling!

@MelAllYouNeedIsLove : Mel is always there to advise the teen listening team and always gives us useful links for 7 cups!

@vin624 : He is really caring and cute. He have been really sick and still helping others. He always make my days better. I want to say thank you a lot about all you are doing for me.

@Sparkleofhope : Always gives people a big hello into the group chats:)

@Spiderman93 : Since february of this year, nick has lost all of their family and many friends. nick has overcome many obstacles with losing so many that they held near and dear. even on their weakest days, nick is on 7cups to help someone else in need, even when they are at their lowest. i think it is safe to say that this is the perfect paper plate award for this particular listener.

@JennaHere : She is very understanding of people's situations and what they're going through. She doesn't mind taking the time out to help you if you're going through something.

@Aleyna710 : She is an inspiration to young people everywhere :) and helps others find their self-worth and light. She understands the importance of loving oneself!

@EmpatheticDude : I think that EmpatheticDude deserves this award because he is very empathetic, just as his username suggests! He contributes to the forum a lot and is very helpful and kind to new listeners, and shows great insight of how to be empathetic to 7cups members.

@letmefixyou96 : I'm pretty sure I've seen Fix's profile picture changing once a week or two since she joined as a listener this summer! The pictures are always of adorable pandas (I'd definitely open my heart to a baby panda who wants to listen!) Plus, she's got a whole stock to make the entire chatroom smile and melt into a pool of fuzzy happiness.

@FalleynEdwards : She's the best

@Hennypisces : He's so cute

@LaurenL : She is always available when I need help with a chat.She was there for me when I had a difficult chat.She checks up on me to see how I'm doing.She understands how hard it can be to be a listener sometimes.She is an amazing person who loves to help.

@AllUpFromHere : she is perfect at taking what is said and coming up with targeted questions that get's the member to open up.

And the last ones...

@Sparkleofhope : For giving everyone in the Listener chat room tons and tons of *cake*!! Also being great company and carrying the conversation in the Listener chat room. Sparkleofhope is an absolute pleasure to have in the Listener chat room! :D

@Bella_ : Bella has got SUCH a humane, generous, and thoughtful nature! She has such a tender, big, warm, caring heart- and doesn't possess even a hint of a mean streak in her! Despite her claims to be "badass", she is the MOST mellow and gentle person I've ever seen on here; Bella is so sweet-tempered! She is so compassionate and loving, and has a peacefully gentle aura around her that warms people to her immediately! I have never seen her be mean to anyone (the way listeners do it in a joking manner) but she still manages to be awesomely fun in the same way, and spread so much love! This girl has such a gentle personality, and so many people love her for it :)

@BatGirl007 : She is just simply awesome! She has turned into a good friend and a good support trough thick and thin. I would like to nominate BatGirl007, just simply because she is awesome.

@AstridKingsley : They're awesome because they're awesome. That and they're the only person I've talked to on here so far..

@insightfulNarwhal : colorful funny its just straight up awesome its cute! ;)

@Satin : Satin has become a close friend, and one of the first things she told me about herself was that she liked to occasionally refer to herself as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It's always stuck with me since it made me laugh really hard in a time I thought myself incapable of laughter.

@Oliviabutler : Olivia, is supporting listeners both by answering their questions in chatroom and in forums. Every important discussion in forums and chatrooms involves her. So she is most deserving for this:)

@Mobbsy : Mobbsy is a great guy and really can help you make decisions without giving strong advice. He looks at both sides and over all is an amazing listener! <3

@LaurenL : LaurenL was so prompt with responding to my questions 1 on 1. She was so sweet, patient, knowledgeable and supportive. Great mentor!!!

@Aventurina : Aventurina is always showing off her awesome dance movies in the chatroom, usually with a sprinkling of glitter

@Sparkleofhope : Sparkle is always on the listener chat, and she always greets people in her own special way. Like when she says hello to me she types jjaaaaaannniiiissss! She is very funny and super fun to talk to :)

@EmmaGrace : Emma has proved herself time and time again by being a teen star, a group mod, and someone we can look to for counsel when we need it. She has mastered the art of both lurking and being a fun and vibrant presence. Most of all, she always models perfect listener behavior in every situation! She is someone we can all look up to.

@Silentlistener97 : Silent because she's truly very crazy! She's amazing. Always lifts up peoples mood no matter how much they're sulking or feeling low with her crazy,funny talk. Shes always in the chatroom making people laugh :)

@LauraS : Laura is so very awesome. She comes up such great ideas. Whenever I need her,I have her and she has solution for every lil thing! She's got the brains. Laura be so cool :D

@Roadie : Well we're both kiwis and he is really awesome!! We can talk about a lot of stuff and he is always really supportive, even when I dont deserve the support:)

@Amboredd : For keeping the adult listener community Chatroom alive with very fun and wonky light hearted chat. Amboredd is special and magnetic and very lovable even when randomly eating you when he hugs.

@Ej : For dropping bars and spitting fire, magma and lava in the waiting room and generally making everyone smile!

@izza : Cause izza is really awesome. She is always there in the chatroom lighting the place up. She wants to be pals with everyone. She's the nicest person ever. And she always wants to PM

@aShoulderToLean : Well talking with her I was shown composition and understanding like she bothered to talk the time to connect with whom she was speaking with well she was speaking.

Note : we weren't aware of all name changes, and included listeners who left as well, in case they come back or just for recognition!

Happy valentine's day!

@SolarisFlare759

"Your help in the Share Your Story room is greatly appreciated, as you're doing an amazing job there! Even though you may sometimes doubt yourself, I'm very glad to have you here to provide such great support too. I really want you to know that your impact here as a listener is just wonderful, and it's always great to see you around! So thank you so much for your contribution here. It's really great to have you as part of our team!"

@mobbsy (you've gotten two!)

"They've had a lot of rumours spread about them throughout certain listeners recently, which was unprecedented, and hugely unfair. mobbsy has done amazing work as a peer support and in the form of a mod, whilst continuing to give awesome 1-1 care."

"mobbsy has had lots going on recently, but that hasn't changed his attitude towards everything he is a part of on 7 cups. He does so much, just look at his badges and you can see he's part of the welcome team, forum team, appreciation team, gamer outreach, group mod, peer support, depression support, helps with the podcasts, as well as showing the amount of commitment he's given to 7 cups. He also got featured listener just last week, and this confirms what he's done - I wish there was something more we could do as a community to show how much we care and are thankful for all this. "

@Heather

"@Heather, you are such an amazing, dedicated person, and I always see you working as hard as you can for us and our members. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for writing the Depression Support Drop In questions! You're just amazing and we love you. Thank you!"

@ImAllEars87 (By the way, thanks for your HUGE Valentine's Day post!) <3

​"@ImAllEars87 You're awesome! I always see you in the listener rooms trying to make everyone happy and do as much as you can to help. You're a great support mod and a great guy!"

@Roadie (2ndone!)

"Roadie, we never meet up often as you are on the opposite side of the planet - but I see you being awesome everywhere. You really are an inspiration to me. I love how you share appreciation through honouring listener reviews :D Stay awesome <3"

@theworldisquiethere

"She is the best listener I've ever had the pleasure to talk to. She shows that she really cares and completely changed my outlook on life forever. No amount of words could chow just how much appreciation she deserves."

@Ele (Bazinga!!)

"Ele , you are one of the greatest listeners on here and I am so thankful that you are always here for me when I need someone . The way you help people in the chatrooms show that you have a huge heart and really care about others.
I know that you haven't been feeling the greatest lately and i hope you feel better and know how appreciated you are <3
Stay amazing and always remember how appreciated you are and how much you are worthy of happiness. You have honestly helped me through so much and you're the reason why I'm still alive today . Because of you , I have found hope and see that there may still be happiness in this world. All I can really say is thank you , you will never know how much I appreciate you . *hugs* <3"

@Cadence (Aw, whoever did this, let me smooch ya a little <3)

"Wow, so there is a lot I could say about you.
You haven't been my listener for long but I already know that you have a huge heart and you are truly amazing. I adore you so much and I appreciate you more than you know.
I hope you know how amazing you are and how much you do for those in need. You are one of the nicest people that I have meet even out of all the people I met offline.
I hope more than anything that you live a happy live and things get better for you. I'm always here for you just like I know you are here for me.
Thank you for not only being a good listener but being a wonderful friend. I am so happy that I have you . I trust you a lot and I know we will be really good friends :)
*hugs*"

@Lukas

"When I became a listener, the first days, you have been my source of inspiration. I read your review and I dreamed of being able to help others like you used to do :) thank you very much"