7Cups 8th Birthday: High 5 Shout outs!

Wooohooo! We received 102 shout-outs under High Five Live! Also a big thank you all for joining in the birthday celebrations and displaying the reasons why we are such a compassionate, loving, and caring community!

Big shout-outs and high five to:

• all users who shared their accomplishments
• those who gave a shout-out to someone else for something they achieved!
• And, those who achieved a lot but due to some reasons didn't able to share with us yet.

I loved reading all the milestones, goals, and accomplishments you all achieved. Proud of you all! High Five I hope and wish you all that you continue to accomplish all your personal or professional goals this year.

The Shout-out train starts!

1. @theriverissinging -- I have grown.
2. @Cristina1989 -- I got into a top university!
3. @cielow -- I changed and affected the people around me too(in a good way).
4. @lyricalAngel70 -- I am proud of 7 Cups for every milestone achieved to date but most importantly for coming up with 7 Cups' Academy and the effective programs that it has to offer. I am looking forward to having many more programs added to 7 Cups of Tea Academy. Secondly, I am proud of myself for completing 4 of its programs namely the 7 Cups internship, LDP, Community Building Course, and Content Development & Marketing. Also, for joining the lightship team. I took a step forward towards my progress by learning various skills due to all these programs. Thank you so much to everyone who made it possible! ❤
5. @Anonymous -- I went outside of my comfort zone and made a new friend! I’ve been meeting with this new friend every Monday. My wife and I both are enjoying spending time with her!
6. @Anonymous -- I'm learning how to open up to friends more and realizing my worth
7. @quietNight6288 -- I joined 7cups this year to take care of my declining mental health. It has made me brave enough to not tolerate the verbal abuse of a close family member. I'd say I'm most proud of that!
8. @Kez1981 -- Finally found the courage to stick up for myself against my home care who was making me feel like I'm a burden and worthless while in the care package receiving support for my chronic illnesses looking after me in my home managed to fight back it was scary but I'm proud it's taken me from 2014 to 2021 to build upto this accomplishment.
9. @Anonymous -- Picking myself up despite all the mental health issues and going a long way towards my academics goals so far.
10. @SynSavory -- Socializing more - especially in real life/Zoom!
11. @anonymous -- receiving the first musicalmagic badge
12. @wonderfulRainbow817 -- I took a leap of faith and applied for a job I thought I'd never get. But I did! All my hard work is paying off! I also am super proud of the roles I've taken on here at 7 Cups. I can't wait to continue working with an amazing team!
13. @Tusharnature0 -- I did my Masters in Psychology ( Counselling ) in 2021, Basically a Mechanical Engineer by profession, After a gap of 24 years, I have Completed Masters in Psychology, My passion was from the beginning Counselling. I am very much excieted that I am associated with 7 Cups of Tea. Plenty of things to explore and learn. I am very happy to be a empathetic listener.Very satisfied.Thank you very much.
14. @Morningcoffee21 -- One day at a time! Reaching out and joining a cool community of awesome people! You guys! Trying my best to manage my emotions!
15. @Anonymous -- I got a job
16. @Anon -- I am proud that I am getting on with life so far and I am looking forward to achieve my dreams. I wish that everybody attains their dreams and stay healthy.
17. @Prashpal84 -- Crossed active listening level 9 on 7 cups
18. "@Colordogsofparadise -- I have achieved more that I could thought I would ever Could even so I have a disability. I proved to my self I can go far here . I have came so far since I started back in 2019. My biggest
19. Highlight is becoming a mod for m rooms and becoming a chatroom mentor."
20. @safeandsoundta -- Two years after graduating from college, I found a well-paying job in my career field!
21. @Psych9076 -- I lost weight and getting a lean muscular body I always wanted, and also, I successfully started my own start-up for NLP services and creating awareness about mental health
22. @Anonymous -- Dealt with a thought that had been a source of fear and frustration that had been bothering me for the past 5 years at least. Realistically speaking, I may still not be entirely satisfied by my situation but I can definitely think about it or have the situation brought up and not shutting down for the rest of the day.
23. @Lovetohealhumanity21 -- After battling a kidney carcinoma ,I am again trying to come back again on the track amd feeling more accomplished now. Done my double masters in mid 40 s
24. @speechiemommy -- I got cesarian. Wthout any emotional or mentally or any support I started walking doing house chores from day 4 after c section and took care of my kid.
25. @cassieeeeee -- Started eating better
26. @YourCaringConfidant -- Honestly, thus may seem insignificant but so far this year, I have been putting me first. As a mother and wife, I have spent the past MANY years neglecting myself and my needs. Always buying for others and not me. This year, I've been buying things for me. Things that make me happy. Whether it is craft supplies, a new bag, or just a pair of jeans... I am buying things for me because I DESERVE IT! I know it seems weird that this would be considered my accomplishment but if you knew the kind of person I am, you would fully understand just why and how this is a big thing for me.
27. @Colordogsofparadise -- Just yesterday I just made a hard Decision on leaving one mod room since I do not think it’s right for me in beginning my M room leadership Journey but my plan keep the other room and add one room that will support me. Once I gain Experience I will add that. Room back only when I feel ready
28. @brightSunshine1204 -- became mentally strong
29. @Happy900 -- I became a Mod and I reached 20,000+ growth points.
30. @Happy900 -- I completed the Content Development Course here at 7cups. (Just waiting to graduate).
31. @positivePumpkin22 -- I'm really glad that I took a self care break this year, for the first time deactivating my cups account. The break helped me to focus on few things at a time and also helped my mental health much better. I am really bad at self care and being kind to myself so this is a bigg milestone for me.
32. @Basorexiaaa -- Um idk if it’s an accomplishment haha but I was able to make through one week without letting any bad thoughts or sadness hit me or enter my mind. I was happy lol
33. @SilvyCeuncuira -- I love making languages, but I get so excited about explaining them to others that it physically hurts to keep it in. I've been too scared to work on anything this month since I haven't talked to my only friend, but recently I made a system where you draw little eyes at the ends of sentences to indicate the speakers mood despite this. It hurts somewhat, but I'm more happy to feel like the person I used to be.
34. @honeyybeaa -- I’m able to go back home because of my best friend.
35. @Anonymous -- I made a new year's resolution to lose weight. Anyways I didn't lose that much weight but my lifestyle is a lot healthier and I am proud of it.
36. @Cloudbaby3005 -- I managed to keep my anxiety from making me cry everytime I went to a ballet competition or concert or exam. It may still be there but atleast I am not crying
37. @Azureballoon6182 -- I grew a lot, started living alone. Found mysepf my happy place. Work in progress but im happy
38. @calmingmermaid5761 -- I became a TCS :') ive been working for this for so long!!
39. @honeyybeaa -- I’m able to go back home because of my best friend.
40. @Anonymous😛 -- I was able to keep clam and eat lunch in my school cafeteria for the first time in 2 years, slowly beating social anxiety!!
41. @Anonymus -- Two weeks purge free
42. @youcanthaverainbowswithoutrain -- I got a counselor, and we talked about a few things, I also overcome my first panic attack
43. @librocubicularist -- I was able to take a course on social psychology, and finished with honors!
44. @Anonymous -- Last month was really stressful for me. I got depression again and I started feeling just so down. It was really difficult for me to cope with that. But I just don't know what happened suddenly. I got motivation somehow and I started overcoming and I just made a mindset I have to get out of this because I have done earlier too much I did. I still feel like that but I am trying my best. I tried writing a new journal diary with positive quotes and poems. In my professional life, I am going to university soon so yeah a new phase of life is gonna start soon. And I'm trying to utilize my time and trying to be healthy physically as well as mentally.
45. @Antthony101 -- I started therapy and taking medication. I was diagnosed with depression and thanks to the support I've received from 7 Cups and people around me I'm getting better.
46. @FaeWalker -- I've started writing my own novel!
47. @SeriouslyLey123 -- I have my first role...Room Support
48. @AlicornEagle11 -- I downloaded the app and decided to take the step towards being better.
49. @Gentlepumkin9111 -- Nothing
50. @Anonymous -- Record deal
51. "@optimisticMagic0014 -- I'm really proud of how far Cups came with helping others. It's amazing to me. Keep it up! On a personal note: I've been helping out my own community here where I live, it's been amazing. It amazes me on how many people care about you. Now, it'll be really nice if these people popped in your real life, too. Happy Birthday, 7Cups. Keep up the fantastic work!"
52. @Moon -- Stuck with 7 cups since 2014!
53. @TheResilientDancer -- I took a 3 week self care break from hosting Sharing Circle and now I have come back feeling more confident about hosting and I have learnt that I need to set boundaries to prevent burnout.
54. @TheResilientDancer -- I learnt how to do a roundoff into a back handspring on a rolling piece of gymnastics equipment.
55. @TheResilientDancer -- I started helping out at my gymnastics club again after a 14 month break due to the pandemic. I first started helping out in October 2019 but then had to stop from March 2020 to May 2021 although I was able to go to gymnastics for some of that time (except during the main national lockdowns.)
56. @iamsidhere -- i m proud of becoming a room supporter and moving on from my unhealthy realtionships
57. @mamtasha22 -- I love 7 cups As far for the milestones I became TCS and got accepted as Ldp mentor
58. @listeningsarinn -- i formed longterm relationships with my members in cups, which i normally struggled with, and had them count on me i also pulled myself out of a really toxic friendship of years
59. @Anonymous -- I let myself cry for the first time in years without feeling I was worthless
60. @Mango3 -- So proud of Mango for being one of the leaders on the Care Team! Mango always ensures that each member is taken care of, has all the resources we need, and just cares about the overall team!
61. @ColorfuldogsofParadise -- Proud of the hardwork and all that you've achieved so far. Keep being amazing ❤️
62. @jovialButterfly6752 -- So glad to see you doing all that you're doing for the community. It's really really appreciated. ❤️
63. @BecauseImBatman22 -- It's wonderful to see you taking on the roles in the community whilst also trying to manage life outside Cups. Thank you for being you. ❤️
64. @warmheartedHuman2827 -- Ah I'm really so glad to see you taking decisions for yourself. You're awesome! ❤️
65. @Muss -- I'm proud of you for reaching out. You got this! You really really got this ❤️
66. @kindLemonade -- You've been giving so much to the community, it's commendable. All the love to you ❤️
67. @Xe -- You're a wonderful person to be around. It's amazing to see how you've been trying to find your way here at Cups, seeing what works for you and what doesn't. You're appreciated. ❤️
68. @blissart -- Thank you for everything you've been doing for the listeners and the community overall. You're a wonderful person ❤️
69. @alwaysindigo -- Oh you're so ready to help others. Proud to see all that you've achieved in such a short span of time here ❤️
70. @Star996 -- Well done with everything you've done here. You're an awesome host and an even more awesome person to be around. ❤️
71. @ABubble -- Proud of you for doing so much at Cups despite having a busy life. You're loved ❤️
72. @Happy900 -- We're all so grateful and proud of you for giving so much love and support to the community. ❤️
73. @Aikyaa11000 -- For being hopeful and not giving up . For being strong and supportive . For being their amazing self. ❤
74. @Ouicherie -- For flourishing in so many mentor roles for the academy on cups. For starting their small business and for being their passionate and awesome self . ❤
75. @unique73 -- They're a great listener and a leader in making. The way they host sessions, engage everyone in the community is wholesome and so amazing. unique has achieved a lot in this period of time and they're always spot on, I have seen them handle situations and help fellow listeners in Listener support room and they're an amazing leader I must say.
76. @Dreamtouch -- Dream has accomplished a lot in these years. I have seen them in listener support room and answering queries and doing their best to keep the room safe. Hosting sharing circles and support sessions in Student room, they're always amazing. they're a great leader.
77. @Anomalia -- I am thankful for Anomalia. She and I have been chatting as (L)and(m) in one-to-one chats for a few years already! I am so thankful for how she is hanging in there with me. I've told her a lot of tough stuff. She is good at respecting my boundaries and somehow knowing when to challenge the boundary I've set. For example: if I'm scared to tell her or my counselor or someone close to me ... that might be fear creating a boundary. So then talking and the two of us deciding if that is a (good/safety type) boundary or if it is a (fear/unfounded type) boundary. Anomalia is continuing to help me to be brave and to know that standing up for myself and what I need is (1) a good thing! and (2) sometimes very needed.
78. @Hope -- For being our first ever Dean, of the 7cups Leadership School.
79. @LuluRings -- For Founding and Starting, the First ever 24 Hour online Marathon at 7cup. Way to Go, my friend. So proud of you. It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves. I was glad I was able to be apart of the 1st ever 24 Hour online Marathon. Luke, your amazing,
80. @GlenM -- For reaching 8 years. Your amazing. So very proud of you. You have an amazing heart. You truly do. Glad and very humbled to be a apart of the leadership team. Thank you for creating the 7cups platform. High Five, my friend.
81. @SoulfullyAButterfly -- For creating the Content Development and Marketing Course here at 7cups. Your an amazing teacher/leader. Your very talented.
82. @CommunityModElliot -- For always being there for others and always willing to answer questions. High Five CommunityModElliot.
83. @CommunityModParker -- For being our new CommunityMod here at 7cups. HighFive. Thanks for being here. Welcome to the family.
84. @EvelyneRose -- For being our Admi for a year now. High Five!
85. Anonymous -- telling myself to keep having faith in life
86. @SuryanshSingh -- Super proud of you for literally everything you accomplished in the past year, Suryansh! You deserve a high five for being an excellent leader, listener, friend, and human being who has made such a huge impact on 7 Cups!
87. @SophiaSanae -- Sophia has become a fabulous listener, projece leader, and teen star in just one year! She is also a very compassionate, kind person who always goes above and beyond with everything she does!
88. @Zoup -- Zoup has accomplished a lot in his personal life. I admire how he kept going and kept trying even when circumstances were extremely difficult, and in the midst of everything, he continued to be a very thoughtful, kind, caring individual.
89. @EmmaE -- So proud of Emma for everything she has accomplished this past year! She has helped many people and made a huge impact on 7 Cups
90. @VictorK5123 -- I am proud of Vic because even though he has been through a lot, he has been the person who has supported me the most here in 7 Cups. He has even became a very close friend to me! So he has accomplished to do an amazing job here in 7 Cups, specially as a friend, and friendship is a truly valuable thing.
91. @CommunityModWillow -- For being our new Mod. Welcome to the 7cups family. High Five. Welcome to the Mod team.
92. @ColorfuldogsofParadise -- For over coming so many character-building days here at 7cups. High Five. So proud of you. So proud of all you have done here at 7cups. Your amazing. Keep Shining, my friend."
93. @Emily328 -- Emily has bravely battled through many issues with her health and she has been very resilient and always there for everyone. Thank you so much. Ps: Meep meep
94. @azuladragon34 -- For being the best 7Cups sister, co-host and mentor ever. You have helped me so much. Love ya.
95. @CommunityModElliot -- For being the best at opening rooms at completely the wrong time.
96. @I would like to dedicate this shoutout to all of the community mods -- For always being there for everyone. You make the community feel safe and like a massive family and for allowing teenie land to make crazy nicknames including Jenniefish, Willow Tree, Baby Lou Bot, Toillebot, Banane, Cha Cha, Alexabot, Community Car Park, Lynnbee, Ellipse, Robinator and Mango. You are all amazing and we appreciate you so much.
97. @CommunityModLou and CommunityModWillow -- These two community mods are new to 7Cups but have been absolutely amazing. Thank you for letting teenie land give you absolutely crazy nicknames.
98. @Hope -- For just overall being amazing.
99. @FallenAngel0128 -- Proud of her for sharing her experiences in the forums
100. @Listeningsarinn -- thanks for being awesome listener to me and all others sarin, we wuv u
101. @starrymilkwaysystem -- i don't know if they are seeing it themselves but they have been doing so brilliant, not only making thru home and things getting rough more than once, but also, keeping in therapy, managing to keep their school grades in awesome levels and helping out tens in cups everyday! also happy birthday two days in advance!
102. @Amy -- For being the amazing 7Cups mum.