As many of you may already know, our beloved Raylen is leaving 7cups for awhile for her own reasons. This thread is for her, from everyone who knows and loves her and wants to give back some of the unconditional love and support she has shown us all during her time here. Everyone welcome to contribute, feel free to add your love to the post!

@Raylen- as soon as you told me you were deactivating, I asked around among some of your listener friends to see if they would help show you how loved you are before you go. It's no surprise that every single one of them said yes. Here's what the listeners of 7cupshave to say about Raylen.

@Resisti - Ray, you're awesome! You've been such a good listener and great friend to me, you're incredibly positive, encouraging, and kind. I'm sorry you are leaving, I hope you are okay and I wish you the best, you deserve it! Stay amazing! <3

@pray4theheartless- Ray! I am so freaking glad to have met you <3 You always make me really happy, and it always makes me smile to see you in the chatrooms. I'm so sad that you're leaving, but i understand that you may need a break, I just really hope you come back to us! I'm gonnamiss you so much, stay amazing and wonderful and fantastic. <3

@DanielThePhilosopher - Rayray, I just want to say how awesome you are and how much I've loved talking to you these past few months. I know I don't know you well, heck I can't even remember your actual name, but i feel as though you're a longtime friend with the different things we talked about in the Teen Listeners room and even in pm's occasionally. With that being said, I love you and hope you'll come back from your break and we can create a few more laughs. <3 you darling.

@Nina007 - Ray Ray, you're sure going to be missed a lot. In this short time I've known you I realized i have nothing but good words for you. You're wonderful, sweet, funny, and even educational as you taught me there's more to Egypt than pyramids and sand. ;) I really cherish every moment spent with you and obviously Iwish there would have been more because you're an amazing person and it's an absolute honour to have met you. Thank you for always being so sweet, please don't forget that you have a friend in me for whatever you need., and make sure you know that we'll always be waiting patiently for you to come back. Take good care of yourself, sending much love and hugs and potatoes your way. Stay awesome <3

@15Sydney - Hi there, Raylen! It's sad to see you go. We'll all be awaiting you return. You're a good friend, and it's hard to say more when i just gave you a much deserved shoutout, haha, but I'm definitely going to try. You, my friend, are GOLDEN. You're a golden potato. I'm undoubtedly glad to have met you. You're extremely affable each and every day. A model Listener. We'll be missing you until you come back, so come back soon! We'll never forget you. Have a nice break, Raylen! -tips hat-

This next person chose to be anonymous, but said you'll know who. - Raylen, you made another person of me, you changed me to become a better person, I won't forget that, best wishes, and I hope you to be back... Love

@Renaenae - Raylen, you're an amazing listener who's done so many great things. There is going to be a hole in many hearts with you gone. I hope you excel far in life, I love you and Ihope the best for you.

@cheerfulJoy79 - Raylen, I know I've only just met you but I'm going to miss having you here nonetheless. Enjoy your time off and I hope to see you again soon!

@Openarms5 - I don't really know you, and I'm sad I won't get the chance to... but you said you're coming back, so I'm hoping I do soon! <3

@MayaRainbow5 - Raylen you got such an amazing cheery soul that always manage to light up the chat by spreading love and energy to everyone, I simply adore your presence <3 I hope everything is okay, remember self care comes first look after yourself Raylen(:I wish you a lovely break and see you soon love <3 take care xx

@emissaray - Raylen, my dear twin. I just want you to know you mean the world to me, only a heart as dear as yours would give to the world so unselfishly. The many things you've done, all the times you were there, helps me know deep down inside how much you really care. Even though Imight not say Iappreciate all you do, richly blessed is how Ifeel having a sister just like you. I love you Raylen. Stay strong and stay awesome. <3 (;

@MelAllyouneedislove - Hey Raylen! I just wanted to tell you I appreciate you a lot and I think you are super duper sweet and funny! I really hope everything gets better soon. You are a star, lovie. Never forget it (;

@Ace13 - "Don't eat my children!" "That's my cute potato ^-^" "don't eat my potatoes!" Raylen, thank you for being so awesome, you're a true friend! I hope you'll feel better soon, I'll always be here for you!

@RebeccaEmiy - Raylen, the lovely potato. I guess I'll start off by saying that you are one of the most amazing people I've gotten to meet here. Your cheerfulness and joy brighten up TL to the point where it rivals the sun. Your encouraging and supportive nature is great for helping members and listeners alike. You've got this great energy to you that always stuns me, and you enthusiasm for 7 Cups of Tea has been astonishing. I hope your break goes well and that you get lots of time to yourself. Reward yourself with some niceself-care activities, because you definitely deserve it! You will be so missed in our community, though,and never forget that we're here waiting for you with open arms if you even need someone to lean on. You mean so much to us all, and we all appreciate you so much. Take care Raylen! Love you!

@Chrissy - Hey Raylen! I'm really sad to see that you're leaving but Iknow self care is important and I'm glad to hear you're taking this time for yourself! You're a wonderful listener, you have real natural talent :) you're such a lovely person, Ihope to see you around again sometime <3

@ciaraelizabeth- Raaaaaayleeeeeen! You are one of the best listeners out there and you're super fun to talk to! I love RKOingyou and I'll miss that a lot and I'll seriously miss you loads too! You are the best potato out there. *RKOsyou* I'm so nice! (: I loooooooveee you and stay awesome ray and continue being the best potato out there, love your meanie friend Ciaraaa <3

That's what your loving friends wanted you to know. And I guess that leaves me.

Ray, you're my best friend on here. You're my favorite twinie, and you're the one I'll miss the most when all is said and done. All the others are right about you being charismatic and beautiful in body and soul; you're like my own lovely Ray of sunshine. I know you probably are thinking that you don't deserve all these kind words, but I promise you they're nothing but honest. You are loved, Ray, so love yourself and take care of yourself, okay? You beautiful little cute potato, you. *hugs* I'll miss you, but I trust you to make the right decisions for you.I love you, Raylen, my sister, my twin, my spirit animal. From the very beginning you've been the one who's been there for me as a friend. Fly free, eat skittles, don't care what anyone else says or think aside from those who love you. Take care and love yourself! I hope you find what you're looking for.

Love,

skittlegarden - your twin Nat <3

and the rest of your family on 7cups.