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What does "safe" mean to you here?

User Profile: Heather225
Heather225 April 21st

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One of the most beautiful things I hear all the time on 7 Cups is how this community makes people feel safe. It's such a powerful word, and I'd like to explore this universal idea as a community.

Answer any or all of the following:

  1. When you think of feeling safe on 7 Cups, what does it actually feel like for you?
  2. What does the word "safe" look like in your mind? (If you picture a visual, a color, or a place, what is it?)
  3. What is a word or phrase that instantly brings you a sense of safety?
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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 April 22nd

@Heather225

Being safe for me would be the colour yellow 💛

Being safe means being heard 

Respected.

No one thinking they are superior.

Everyone being treated equally.

No harsh words.

Being yourself.

And also for others to know you are only human , we are all trying our best to support as much as we can, and to sometimes keep that in mind before expecting more than we can give 🩷


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User Profile: dhabib
dhabib April 24th

@Amanda84 my dad doesn’t allow that for me to heard he never listens to me he never was the best option for me to talk to him I’m in the state of Arizona In Tucson Tucson where I live is not safe 

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User Profile: onwardforevenmore
onwardforevenmore April 22nd

Refreshing 

Blue 

Private 

User Profile: LadyInSilence
LadyInSilence April 22nd

@Heather225

Oh Heather you have touched a sensitive nerve :)

The word "safe" feels everything I want and need in life, not only in 7 cups. To feel safe here is to be heard without being judged, heard with care, support and compassion.

However in life, feeling safe is another level. A level sometimes its hard to express. Its a feeling that you hope to feel naturally. Being around knowing you care less about the world. Feeling safe is moral and emotional support. Feeling safe is knowing you are being taken care of, without asking. Feeling safe is trusting your heart to be where he's supposed to be. Its the only aim in my life to feel SAFE where I am. I want to be safe and feel safe. I don't want to think of anything but having that safety in life. I'm not sure I make sense but it does make sense to me. 

User Profile: Minimum00
Minimum00 April 22nd

@Heather225

When you think of feeling safe on 7 Cups, what does it actually feel like for you?

Having the right to refuse things that don't belong to me without endangering my life. This is different from learning and experiencing new things.

What does the word "safe" look like in your mind? (If you picture a visual, a color, or a place, what is it?)

Place and communication 

What is a word or phrase that instantly brings you a sense of safety?

Hope

User Profile: Fradiga
Fradiga April 22nd

@Heather225


When you think of feeling safe on 7 Cups, what does it actually feel like for you?`

The way 7cups is built is the FIRST thing that makes it safe, as long as one follows the rules of anonymity. The rest is up to me; showing respect and courtesy is otherwise a great shield.

What does the word "safe" look like in your mind? (If you picture a visual, a color, or a place, what is it?)

No idea

What is a word or phrase that instantly brings you a sense of safety?

Never thought of that one

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User Profile: Heather225
Heather225 OP April 22nd

@Fradiga

very well said about the responsible usage of this platform, Fradiga!

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User Profile: nyctibius
nyctibius April 22nd

For me, it's the way other's behaviors is respectful.

The word "Safe" for me it's my old room, with my cats and Mom. So, maybe dark blue colour?

Surprisingly "Who cares about that? I don't" But it's mostly because it's a reassuring expression in my language lol

User Profile: JasGab200519970
JasGab200519970 April 22nd

@Heather225

  1. When you think of feeling safe on 7 Cups, what does it actually feel like for you? Personally it means freedom of expression even when others do not get it. I may not get your experience but you have a right to show up as you are. You don’t need to shrink or maximise yourself. 
  1. What does the word "safe" look like in your mind? (If you picture a visual, a color, or a place, what is it?)

Sugared lilac was on of my most favourite shades and it is the colour represented by peace (mainly royal purple in nature - lilac represented my childhood fascination with fairies, all things magical). I enjoy the richer share of purple more now - appreciated!

  1. What is a word or phrase that instantly brings you a sense of safety?

Peace 

User Profile: Lilmzsunshine316
Lilmzsunshine316 April 23rd

Safe means to me that you can be honest without being judged, mocked, or punished for it. It means people listen, understand, and respect your feelings because they’ve felt something similar themselves.

It can also mean:

You don’t have to hide your pain or “perform” being okay.

Your boundaries are respected.

Your story is taken seriously.

You feel accepted, even when you’re struggling.

So in simple words, safe is the feeling of, “I can be real here, and I won’t be abandoned here.

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User Profile: dhabib
dhabib April 24th

@Lilmzsunshine316 my dad doesn’t respect me he never listens to me he hasn’t for two months of 2026 I have a lot to tell you to myself my dad wasn’t the best option to talk to he’s not a therapist my dad does get angry personal sometimes it’s been a struggle  this year my dad has been in the hospital facing surgery and healing ,  I hand felt a lot I’m an adult now be in touch with me thanks 


Denise 

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User Profile: dhabib
dhabib April 24th

@Heather225 safe means to me is being confidential I have a lot to talk about discuss I saved the information I am studying more about safety . I mostly go out during the day I have challenges with my dad 

User Profile: dhabib
dhabib April 24th

@Heather225 my safe colors are teal lavender pink baby blue





my unsafe ones are yellow brown black res and blue