What do you wish there was more awareness for?
There are so many things we go through in life, yet sometimes it can feel like we don't have much of a space for speaking about it or for it being acknowledged. However, we have special events on 7 Cups which encourages more awareness and discussion on various topics!
So what would you like more awareness for?
I wish there were more awareness for rape victims. I know everyone knows rape is bad, but it's like... So many people say they deserve it or they victim blame. It's really sad and unfair. Not many people realize how big of an issue it is
Invisible Illnesses - Chronic pain, JHS, EDS, POTs etc.
Yes, like fibromyalgia.
Self Harm, by maybe that's too trigerring a topic to really host discussions about? I'd also say LGBTQ+, but I'm already working towards that (or atleast trying to) with my other support team teammates! (This is a cool thread, Jazz)
Binge Eating Disorder
Awareness on treating others like we treat our selves.
1. single parents
2 Fertility issues
3. making your voice heard
4. alternate lifestyles eg BDSM
5. unplugging - time away from all electronics / internet / phone
6. breastfeeding / new parents
7. friendship
8. olympics - coming soon :D
9. sexual health and safety
10. infant death awareness
11. cyber security
12. organ donation
13. AIDS (world aids day is 1st december and i cant see anything planned for it )
14. adoption
15. recycling
16. deforestation
17. first aid training
18. natural highs - alternatives to drugs
19. carers especially young carers
20. volunteering
@QuickJazz let me know if there is anything I can do to help with any of my or anyone elses suggestions :)
Forms of OCD like dermatillomania
I would like to see more awareness in the world that it is okay to be different. In my case, I have blue and neon green hair and I don`t feel it is okay to put others down for their creativity. I would also like to see more awareness on self image. I feel as if so many people need help with self image, including myself.
Human Trafficking
PCOS
Alternative and sustainable energy (or just being mindful of how much electricity we use on a daily basis)
Asexuality
@ShokoOshiro I second this. There were going to be events for Asexuality Awareness Day/Week, but all but one got cancelled, and in LGBTQ+ discussions you notice that there's still a lot of people who don't know what it is or have the wrong idea about it.
@ShokoOshiro hey there
LGBTQ+ support team member here just to let you know we are currently creating some more discussions on this topic and are hoping to have them running very soon
Keep an eye on the calendar as this is one we get asked for quite often so we are doing our best to get it ready!