What is one piece of advice you would give a new member...

There are some mean people here, and some trolls, but they pale in comparison to the nice people you'll find here. Also some chat rooms are more welcoming than others. I wish I knew that much when I joined, but you live and learn.

Just be yourself don't hide too much behind the username interact share your story and connect with others. Be open and honest to thoose around you and most of all yourself. IIt's not the end it's gonna get better this is the first step keep pushing and crawl out the darkness you can and you will DO IT!!!!!

@Heather225

Please be patient. Sometimes listeners really want to help, but they're humans just like you, and they can make mistakes. They don't mean to be rude or hurtful, and they're genuinely sorry for the stuff you're going through.

Understand that we are not here to give advice. We are here to empathize and hear what's on your mind. Also be forthcoming with whats on your mind. We can only go by what you tell us.

@Heather225

What is one piece of (safety/knowledge) advice you would give a new member?

Not all listeners will meet your expectations

What are some things you wish you had known when you first joined as a member?

I wish I new that not all listeners understand my overthinking nature when they didn't respond fast/suddenly disappeared

It wasn't a pleasant feeling, but I learned it the hard way

Listeners are to help you..be thankful and not rude ..

Just say whatever you feel. All listener of 7cups are always ready to listen you. Be nice. Don't judge them if they don't reply. Be nice.

We listeners have lives, we aren't on call therapy support for you. If you need that level of service, this isn't the right place for you.

Look how life creates an opportunity for you to love yourself and use the resources that you have right now in a positive way.

Have you heard the saying, the teacher will show up when the student is ready?

You friend are ready. Do you know why? Because you have stumbled upon the best thing on the internet that will help you not only feel better. But, you are part of a community of gentle whisperers of self love.

You may have issues and challenges now. You may not. Your reasons here matters to us and you are worth it.

Take a look around. You wont break anything. Your story is only that it does not define and dictate who you will become in your steps of elevation here.

Dabble around everywhere on the site. Dip into chat rooms and connect with a listener or even commit to a service of professional therapy. Just love yourself enough to know that we have all been there and know its a better way with 7 cups than without it.

Everyday may not be perfect.

You got this. It may not feel like that right now but know that it will be up to you to decide how your life is going to turn out.