*waves* at teens
Hi there teens! *waves*
So, my twins are turning 11 this Saturday and I was thinking about how exciting it will be for them to be listeners one day (if they want to, of course). I have worked with teens at different times in my life and I was so very excited to research teen communities when we worked on adding the teen side of 7 Cups. My research surprised me--there was really no online support for teens! So, I was unsure how it would work out.
However, one lady I spoke with had ran a smaller teen supporting teens crisis line (the only one I could find). She gave me the info I really needed. She said she had found that teens were remarkably good at supporting one another, that they learned quickly, and that there were some teens she called old souls that were especially good at providing care for other teens. I was excited to give it a try! And I never looked back.
I am so impressed every day with the community our teens have built. And, truly, it is a community that you all have built. We may have set up the site to have a teen side, but the teen community truly has built itself from the ground up. I love seeing how supportive you all are for one another. And, Ive been equally impressed with the open communication and problem-solving I see happening in the teen community. You all truly are there for one another.
There have been many changes here at 7 Cups over the last few months. I know that change is hard--really hard. And, as hard as it is for adults, I can only imagine the impact changes have on you all. I am so thankful for you all and your willingness to stick with us and work to make 7 Cups the best community it can be for all involved.
Ive spent time chatting with @Iara--our awesome Teen Community Manager. Wow...her passion and dedication to making sure you all are heard has been impressive. She has inspired me to write this letter as an open invitation to you all--I am here. I want to know what youre thinking and what you want from the site. Please reply in this thread and give me ideas or constructive feedback. I truly want to hear each of you.
We've come really far and I'm looking forward to seeing where we go. Thank you!
@GlenM Hi Glen. I just wanted to thank you for making this possible. This site has helped so many people, and will continue to do so. I look forward to see how I improve with each step.
Hi im new to all of this and i just need guidance throu a very hard time im goin throu
@Lifesshort what's going on
@Calvincash I can try and help you if you want.
@GlenM I've been looking for somewhere I could find help and stress relief for a while. I'm happy to be here now!
Thanks for all the gud .. Much of appreciation
Since I'm no longer a teen myself (turned 20 last month), I can't participate in a teen-supporting-teen group chat or anything. However, I think this is a great idea & letter written by @GlenM :) Second of all, I'd like to invite my friend @Duroma to participate in this thread.
@safeandsoundta happy belated birthday and I'll be glad to help
@safeandsoundta hey you can be an adult teen listener if you're interested! Find out more about it at https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/WelcometotheListenersOnlySection_59/ApplytobeanAdultTeenListenerHere_1035/1/
@7degrees She's a member.
@HelpfulNick95 oops! Thanks for pointing that out! Didn't realised! :x
Thank you @GlenM I love helping people here and also I get help here too when I feel not right which also helps me, I love helping people here knowing that I am actually making some sort of difference to someones life, I just hope the people I've helped are on their journeys of recovery and hapiness.
I'm more than happy to help anyone who needs someone to talk to!
I think this is an amazing site where I can get help myself and help other people. I love it
I don't really know how this all works I just got this app but I'm in a very bad place I never thought I'd be in at my age and I need a little support/ guidance.
@GlenM
you are so right 
I also searched a lot for teen community sources before coming here and I found this website
Also, I love the old souls meaning you showed us. That's so cool
well, anyway, coming to the point; my demands are: 
1. The Teen Group support rooms are very less when compared to Adult support rooms. I want more
2. I think there are very less emoticons on 7 cups. I want more and maybe stickers like other messengers (if possible)
hehe, lol! I hope you fulfill my wishes
@Disneykstew Hi :) how do you do those devil smileys i can't find it... only this one 3:) ( 3 + : + ) ) ? Thanks!
@WiselyBlue
Hey blue! Check this --->video out<----! Since i don't know how to explain!
@Disneykstew ok thanks so i cant do it in convesations tho... 
@WiselyBlue
Hey, I guess you can do it by just typing them in the PMs or group supports! Check this forum out!!!
@Disneykstew Exactly what i was searching for !!! Super cool thanks :D !!!!