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The Gratitude Project: List 3 Things That You Are Grateful For...
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
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 2 days ago
...See more Hi there, Today we will learn a little more about gratitude and learn how to express this. Studies have shown that if you practice daily gratitude practice, it can make you feel happier and improve your health. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one already has and not ones future desires or hopes. It is generated from within. This social emotion strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history, and it stems from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. Studies show that specific areas of the brain are involved in experiencing and expressing gratitude. Brain scans of people assigned a task that stimulates gratitude show lasting changes in the prefrontal cortex that heighten sensitivity to future experiences of gratitude, thus feeling happier and healthier. Please list 3 things that you are grateful for and share daily if you feel comfortable to do so!
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How can you fill up your cup today?
by AshleyNFlewellenLPC
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 September 10th
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CLOSED AMA with Therapist Ashley Flewellan
by soulsings
Last post
 November 27th, 2025
...See more Hi everyone! Welcome to an AMA (ask me anything) in the "The Therapist's Office" with Ashley Flewellan, therapist of 7 Cups online therapy program. To learn more about them check out their profile page.  [https://www.7cups.com/local/us/nj/freehold/therapists/ashley-flewellen-lpc-71627950893] Sorry the AMA is now closed to new questions but feel free to read the questions by other members and Ashley's answers. Ashley's replies to your questions will follow starting on Monday the 24th of March 2025. Get your questions in before 7PM EDT Friday 3-28. To subscribe, so you can follow this thread and the therapist's answers, hit the subscribe button in the lower left of this post to get alerts when new posts are made to this thread. We welcome your questions, but what type of questions should I ask? We welcome any questions that are related to mental health experiences and challenges. You may also want to ask questions about therapy and coping skills for particular challenges you face. Please avoid asking the therapist for specific advice like "should I date this guy after meeting him online?" You may ask the therapist for coping options with the particular mental health challenges you face and they can share suggestions that you may want to consider, but this is not an advice column. It is more like a place to learn about how online therapy at 7 Cups could help you deal with life and the many challenges it presents. If you have any customer service-related questions please email support@7cups.com as they cannot be answered in this thread. Finally, please avoid questions about medication as these are best suited to be answered by your physician, and anything not normally discussed in 7 Cups forums. If you have a question about this thread, please feel free to PM either one of us https://www.7cups.com/@amiablePeace77 or https://www.7cups.com/@soulsings I am subscribed to this thread and eager to hear your questions and the therapist's answers. More on Ashley Flewellan can be found here at their profile page. [https://www.7cups.com/local/us/nj/freehold/therapists/ashley-flewellen-lpc-71627950893]  Note: Members only can apply for 7 Cups Online therapy (a paid option) at this link https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy amiablePeace77     soulsings Taglist Updated 3-17-25 @3timesLeo @4Jasmine @Admirablerainbow2825 @adventureawaits777 @adventurousBranch3786 @Alaskanskies @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @alysianna @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @ambitiousHickory9113 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @Astralboy @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bence2 @bestThinker1986 @BipolarBear1983 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bluelemon6419 @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @blueAcai236 @BPDBadee @Brittanny17 @brightOcean1599 @candybubblegumsprinkles @calmcoral @CaringSub @CatHanderOutNoah @Catunion @charmaeausty @charliebee1121 @ComfortablePeace2121 @courageouspanda2006 @courageousPomegranate766 @courteousKite6821 @creativeCar5713 @creatingHealthyOutcome @crimsonCoconut1711 @crimsonPapaya @crystalclearnow @cyanVase4070 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @deborahdebbie @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @DkIfINeedHelpOrSleep @dysfunctionjunction1224 @Echoheart7236 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalpal710 @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @EmpoweringSam @endure777 @energeticThinker6924 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticBeach8170 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704 @F1shD0g  @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @glowingPresence86 @energeticThinker6924@GoldenNest2727 @GothamRam @gregariousField7151 @GreyorFelix @gva1audi @happyness @hardworkingBeechwood6063 @heartstopper13 @helloPineapple2451 @helpfulDime0407 @Henry2000 @Hereforyouall144 @hopefaith2011 @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Itzcharlotteg @JanMad87 @Jordan1872 @k87 @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kateeew @Kaydeee @kindRiver6 @kohandlen @Kristian1 @kristynsmama @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LillyPad12345 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lostwithouther97 @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @mariah2009 @Marita7391 @meaningfulSilence @meeeeee @meowcat1216 @mia4819 @Mich765 @mindtalk @miraculousTouch2949 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @MoreThanJustMe @Mscooper2789 @myloveee3 @mytwistedsoul @navyAcres6073 @neonKiwi9963 @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @pamharley003 @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @peachyOctopus9691 @PhilosophicalModel @PiecesOfWhoeverIWas @pinkpolkadots @PinkTriangle133 @pioneeringHuman7775 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @PurpleHearts7 @purpletree4652 @Pvoigt @Qoqnus @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @raddogme @Rainboho @Randumuser1 @redirecting @reguna reservedOwl6476@fighton @reservedPark4029 @resilience2025 @RMaunil @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @sandie @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @SleepingFoxAkari @slothgurl17 @SnaryPoppins07 @softParadise1540 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @Squidward @StarGaze10o01 @StarryCandy6123 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @summerkay2024 @tallWalker4850 @TealPhotog @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @tjitalia @toughLand5970 @treefrog1234 @trueconfidant123 @txrmentedSxul @UniversalSmile @UrsaMayor @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yellowNectarine9265 @YellowTiger5674 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524
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Who pours into you?
by YashasJourney
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 14 hours ago
...See more We pour into others daily, who/what pours into you? do you remain filled? 
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The Gratitude Project: List 3 Things That You Are Grateful For...
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi there, Today we will learn a little more about gratitude and learn how to express this. Studies have shown that if you practice daily gratitude practice, it can make you feel happier and improve your health. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one already has and not ones future desires or hopes. It is generated from within. This social emotion strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history, and it stems from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. Studies show that specific areas of the brain are involved in experiencing and expressing gratitude. Brain scans of people assigned a task that stimulates gratitude show lasting changes in the prefrontal cortex that heighten sensitivity to future experiences of gratitude, thus feeling happier and healthier. Please list 3 things that you are grateful for and share daily if you feel comfortable to do so!
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Food from around the World
by Desmynn6789
Last post
 September 9th
...See more Hi Everyone ❤️! Today’s topic is going to be about foods from places other than where we are from. Different countries have different cuisines and each one can be delicious depending on what foods you like. * What food/cuisine from another country has the food you really like? * Provide descriptions and/or pictures For me, Korean cuisine is a food that I really like. What I like about this cuisine is its use of sesame seeds in their dishes. They use all different kinds of sesame seeds such as brown, black, and white sesame seeds. To illustrate, a few weeks ago, I had a dish called Korean Barbecue Chicken and I loved it because the chicken was covered in sesame seeds. Here is a picture of what I ate: What about you? I look forward to hearing and/or seeing your favorite dishes from around the world! Desmynn Taglist: @adventorousBranch3786 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @amiablePeace77 BeamsOfHope00 @blissedNblessed @charmaeausty @dlynn88911221 Desmynn6789 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @FracturedPurple @fruityPond7887 @Ghasaq997 @GoldenNest2727 @helgafy @imaginativepear6493 @Jordan1872 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @meaningfulSilence @MoonMomm @nessa104 @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @soulsings @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @toughLand5970 @warmheart0890 @waves @helgafy
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What is your favorite childhood toy or stuffed animal?
by soulsings
Last post
 August 20th
...See more Childhood can leave us with powerful memories sometime of difficult times that we learned to cope with somehow. * When you were a child, what is one or more toys or stuffed animals or dolls that gave you comfort when you felt stressed? * If you have a picture of one like it, feel free to include. Taglist updated 5-5-22 @adventorousBranch3786 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @amiablePeace77 BeamsOfHope00 @blissedNblessed @dlynn88911221 Desmynn6789 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @FracturedPurple @fruityPond7887 @Ghasaq997 @GoldenNest2727 @helgafy @imaginativepear6493 @Jordan1872 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @meaningfulSilence @MoonMomm @nessa104 @PinkTriangle133 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @soulsings @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @toughLand5970 @warmheart0890 @waves
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Maya Angelou
by BalanceofBrainandMind
Last post
 August 12th
...See more  "It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody."
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New Listeners
by silverLily6291
Last post
 August 6th
...See more First day as a listener on 7 Cups today. 💚 Had 3 to 4 chats, and wow… it’s a lot more challenging than I expected. Every conversation is different, and you quickly realize how important it is to simply listen without judgment. It’s emotionally demanding, but also incredibly rewarding. I’m grateful to have taken this step, and I already have so much respect for everyone who volunteers their time to be there for strangers. Such a wonderful platform built around kindness, empathy !
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Your doubts may speak, but they do not have the final word. Your courage does. Keep going.
by GracefilledMoment1967
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 July 5th
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I'm not sure what's wrong with me
by littlePal1492
Last post
 December 30th, 2025
...See more I want to start by saying that what I did was completely unacceptable and disgusting. I don't know why I acted this way, and I am so disappointed in myself. I am 17, so I know better. While I was dog-sitting, which is my job, I went through someone’s personal belongings. They also said that I was rude to the dog, but I swear I would never intentionally harm an animal. Additionally, I wore some shorts from their home, and I was caught. I’m actually glad I was caught because I needed to face the consequences. I don’t want to lose this job, but I understand if I do. I'm really confused about why I would do something like this in the first place. I feel terrible and cannot comprehend my actions. I didn't steal anything; I just went through their things. It felt like an obsession, and I knew they had cameras, so I have no idea what came over me. This behavior is not who I want to be, and I plan to pay back everything and cover any damages caused. I’ve never done anything like this before; it was almost like I couldn’t control myself, as if I were watching my actions but not stopping them. I understand if you all think I'm a terrible person, but I need to get this off my chest before I do something to myself. If anyone knows what might be wrong with me, please let me know. I have ADHD, but I don't think that is the main issue.
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Thankyou Note To Every Listener 💖
by CometoSuccess
Last post
 November 28th, 2025
...See more I have been thinking about When i first joined this site as a Member, after went out , and felt good i told to myself why i cannot be a listener? A counselor? As well? The act of kindness could be comes from anywhere, anyone...  So that pushed me to volunteer as a listener, i really felt too good, alot of good people i met here, I really wana say Thankyou💞 to them.  Just want to remind , listener also a member before listener, Alike us? They aren't Bots, they are real human being, Facing challenges everyday, but still spreading Hope and Kindness around, if u are a listener, and u need a break , please take ur time to heal, it's ur right.  Don't stressed about anything alot, Just give time to ur own self, Whenever u feel good , Thn share Ur goodness around,  I too take breaks alot, when i feel overwhelmed. So it's make us and other's safe, not to hurt anyone by our any kind of behavior.  Spread Smile ! ☺️💖💞
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Breaking trauma bond with former narcissistic crush- Update
by Summershy
Last post
 November 27th, 2025
...See more Last week, I had a chance to listen to a few other videos regarding that former crush of mine.   Of all the videos, I looked for some videos about breaking the trauma bond with him.  I also did lots of other deeper digging.  At the moment, I am  1. Unfriending anyone who was associated with this crush on social media 2. Blocking his page Which is a pretty freeing experience
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Setting firm boundaries with my family
by Summershy
Last post
 October 30th, 2025
...See more Hi:  This is a two part story A. I have a blog brand and I have a social media page for that brand. My family members have followed me on there and I got a long with some of them.    B. I am the black sheep of a family that happens to be very toxic and I started going no contact with them a year and a half before the pandemic began.   I also started going no contact with other family members who I got along with because they were are not supportive of my decision to go no contact.  Instead, they just wanted to guilt trip me.  -During the pandemic, I had lots of emotions and situations that I had stuffed down inside and I ended up lashing out at one of my sisters for hurting me 4 years earlier.  Neither of my sisters were supportive. Instead, they blamed it on me for being sick in the head.  - When I was trying to set boundaries on my page, they managed to make fun of me by saying "That's hilarious," and then posting the screenshot of the mean things I said to her.  So I ended up staying away from my social media page for 4 years.   -However, I decided that I was not going to let them control me anymore and began calling them out indirectly through my page without using their names.  Suddenly they are reaching out to me in emails and seeing like they are so eager to talk to me. Unfortunately * None of them have apologized to me  * They didn't tell me that my dad died when it happened but had the nerve to tell me 7 months later * They have a history of inviting everyone in my family but me to things because they are worried about how I might act * My mom has a history of baiting people so she can get a reaction out of them.  Being that I have a short temper, I have enaged in reactive abuse with her.   However,  I have also engaged in reactive abuse with other people in my family  * They had the nerve to email my work email * They also have a history of leaving me out of other things like on important information So I emailed all of them to called them out by setting boundaries and them blocking them. 
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I don't know if I consider him a friend
by Summershy
Last post
 October 16th, 2025
...See more Recently, I made plans to have small get together for my birthday.   I originally planned on having the small gathering at a restaurant which have video games.    Looking at my budget though, I decided to move the event to my house.  One of my friends originally said yes but then turned around and said no.  However, he did not bother to talk to me.  So when I reached out and expressed how I felt, he said that he was choosing a Halloween party over my event.   "Plus I want to wear a costume."   He also proceeded to blame it on me for changing the date and that he wanted to have some more choices.  At that point, I told him "You're flakiness is not my resposibility. I also need you to understand that my feelings are hurt.  Him: I don't want to lie to you Me: I see you for what you are.  Your behavior seems very narcissistic to me and to be honest, I think you're fake.  Him:  Is there anyway I can make it up to you?  Me: No Him: I hate that we are fighting again  Me: I am not interested in arguing with you Him: Look, I told you the truth. What more do you want? 

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