How did 7Cups help you?

I am alone at the age of 56 and now am 4+ years sober living in a new state from 40+ yrs living in another state. I really have no close friends to talk to. My life is incredibly lonely and hard not having anyone to talk to. Finding 7 Cups has been a place I can reach out to others and chat with people who are also struggling. It helps me not feel so alone and I have found a long term listener who has been a huge supporter through some very tough struggles.

I also can lend my experience with others that are struggling in hopes of giving them the experience of receiving empathy and kindness. We all need to be able to communicate and receive loving understanding and compassion.

7 cups has helped me find friends who know what I'm going through and can give me some of their coping techniques, it's helped me not cut myself and I'm thankful for the people that helped me with all of that

7cups helped me through my depression by giving me a safe place to share my emotions, and it gave me a purpose and a reason to live.

7cups helped me by bringing my attention to others. I knew I wasnt alone but couldnt see it. I feel more connected to the world. I can show honest gratitude and give sincere compliments with no expectation they will have any impact. We are clouds just passing by.

Find confidence to help myself.

I just joined yesterday, so there's not too much I can say yet. But I can say that I know this will help me. 7cups provides a valuable resource for people who struggle to reach out, and I'm grateful.

@ASilentObserver

It has allowed me to get things off my chest and learn new coping strategies. I have also become more thankful for the things in my life

It helped me experience life in a more meaningful way. I pay a lot more attention to the people around me.

I've been using 7cups for over a year (almost 2!) and it has kept me grounded, moving forward, and healthier than I ever would have been on my own!

It hasn't. Not yet. I'm still searching.

I browse the page several times a day, hoping that -something- will catch my eye. I don't really know what it is. Something/someone I can relateto , I suppose?

I'll just keep on looking.