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I'm taking a leap of faith here and joined in hopes to relieve some of the built up thoughts in my head. I need somewhere to post really just to ***, and vent so I don't let the anger consume me. It sucks to realize at 43 those that are supposed to be the closest to you, my 'family" are the ones you distrust the most. Its been a long road, and I need a place to be able to discuss it process it and release it with out the fear of judgement, but also need someone to point out the faults of my own that I'm not seeing. With all that said what is the best way to do that in these app?
Hiya @trekkingTranquility23 welcome to the community. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to take that leap of faith and share what you’re carrying for so long, it’s not easy, especially when trust has been broken by the very people who were supposed to feel like home. You’re not alone in this, and I’m really glad you’re here.
7 Cups can indeed be a powerful space to process, vent, and reflect, judgment-free. You’re allowed to feel what you feel. And it’s valid to want to understand yourself too, both can exist, I feel.
Have you tried chatting with listeners here? If you’d like 1-1 chats you can browse for active listeners here- https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
There’s also group chat rooms if you’d like to seek support in a group setting, and/ or interact with your peers in a live setting.
The forums here offer the same thing, but in an “offline” format, we can create threads in a community (there’s different topic based communities like anxiety support, positivity and gratitude, general support etc) that feels appropriate, like you did with this one and people can reply to us in those threads ( like I did here hehe). It’s a great way of connecting with our peers here too.
I’m not sure if these things are updated on the app, as I haven’t used that in some time and prefer using the website~ but on the website you’ll also get growth paths, 7 cups academy programs, mindfulness exercises, private journal feature etc. These little tools or “additionals” can be helpful as well.
Ah and while all of the above is free of cost for signed-in members. If one is interested, 7 cups has an option of paid online therapy as well.
This welcome pack may be helpful for you- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/ containing some useful information around navigation and such. And you’re of course welcome to ask questions in this thread anytime- https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/General_2418/7CupsAskMeAnythingDoyouhavequestionsGetthemansweredhere_353916/
One step at a time, please, there’s lots to explore and seek here. You’re already walking forward just by reaching out and you’re allowed to continue at your pace. 💛
Rooting for youuu!
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou amazing thank you!!
