Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!

Please introduce yourself below.
- Some questions you could consider answering in your intro:
- What brought you to us?
- What do you hope to find here?
- What are your goals for being part of the community?
- (Listeners) Why did you sign up to listen?
Afterward, be sure to check out and bookmark our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting:
We've got vibrant 24/7 group chats too!
- Drop into the Welcome Lounge to meet other newbies!
- The Sharing Circle is open for support to adult members. Drop in HERE to share what's on your mind.
- If you are a listener, visit the Listener Support Room (aka the LSR) to ask questions!
Hi. I’m in north east US, divorced, kids grown and launched. Had to stop working 7 yrs ago from health issues, and recovered some ability but my life is in limbo. I’m lost on finding any new purpose. I’m shaken after all the set backs and having to rebuild everything at this age. I seek friendship and comeraderie. Sp?
@SparklySeas49
It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and navigating such transitions can feel overwhelming. Finding a new purpose is a deeply personal journey, but connecting with others and exploring new interests might help.
There are two options to connect with others.
We have group chat rooms to connect with others in a friendly dynamic. https://www.7cups.com/chat/
We also have the option to connect 1 on 1 with a listener to get more private, personal support. https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
@Jenna thanks for the warm welcome and guidance! I am wading through the various chats, posting my own thread here and there, and am fortunate have found a listener. :)
Hello I’m new to 7 cups but I’m ready to help others
@sweetSpring112
Welcome to 7 Cups! It's wonderful to hear that you're ready to help others. Becoming a listener is a rewarding way to support people who need someone to talk to.
Hi everyone! You can call me Astral. I've been on 7Cups for a while, but this is my first post on the forums. I’m here to find healing from loneliness, social anxiety, and past trauma.
Excited to be here and see what 7Cups has to offer!
@Astralboy
Welcome, Astral! It's wonderful to see you here. Sharing your goals is a big step toward healing, and you're in a supportive space. You're not alone in this journey!
@Heather225 Hi Im Alida mom of 2 teenagers and husband who still at 49 needs a wakeup call! Im going through a lot at this time financially and emotionally and im struggling to cope. I suffered a stroke at 40 4 years ago and struggling to get back to my feet I always took care of my boys but im struggling. I started a new skill and creating a online business and learn every day how to succeed but im stuck because I don't have support from the one person I stood beside most of my grown-up life. I would jist like some guidance to how to get unstuck or out of my head so that I can can get where I want to be... Sorry for venting
@AlidaJubileus
Hi Alida, thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you’ve been through so much, and it’s impressive that you’re learning new skills and starting a business despite these challenges. Welcome to 7 cups.
@Jenna thank you for accepting me
@Heather225
Hi everyone! My name Is Jasmine and I'm 22. I had a very hard year, struggling with depression and anxiety more than ever before. I kind of lost myself this year but I am slowly working my way back. I look forward to chatting with others and being a part of community that aims to help each other.
@blueTalker6607 Hi Jasmine I struggle with depression too had a bad experience with it recently. Hopefully the weekend is kind to you.
@Heather225 hi there,,
my name is aisha, im a pharmacist and a new member to this community.
@aishamalik
Welcome, Aisha! It's great to have you here. How long have you been a pharmacist?
Hi. I joined 7 cups last week after having a particularly difficult moment with a very important person in my life and realized that I needed to deal with some things I have left unattended to for a while. I needed someone to talk to and found that person here. I'm 50, married, have 2 grown daughters ages 20 and 24. I live in Minnesota but am originally from Ohio. I work in the IT field as a software systems analyst. I'm here to be supportive and also partake of the support of this community as I learn to have self-compassion and learn to cope with some deep insecurities stemming from years of intense bullying in elementary and middle school.
@minbuckeye
Hello! It is wonderful to have you as part of our community. I am so glad to hear that you found someone you could talk to on here. We are all here to support you as you continue on your journey of self-compassion. <3
Hello everyone, My name is Vanessa and I am so excited to join this community! I’m finishing school in Psychology currently and I just completed my first chat. I’m loving this so far and believe I’m exactly where I need to be.
@wakeupandbeblessed
Hi Vanessa, welcome! Thank you for taking the time to support others. Congratulations on finishing your first chat! Wishing you all the best with your listener journey!