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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?
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@Heather225
I am not sure but I may have already completed this step, there is, however, more to add to my introduction.
I go by the name DireWolf62, why? Well, people often refer to depression as "the black dog", that is, it follows you around, is always present, in the shadows, waiting to make its presence felt. I have a combination (diagnosed) of Bi-Polar Type II affective disorder with attendant Anxiety Disorder, a hard road to travel but I have been "coping/managing my situation for 25 years now.
I have, over the course of that time learned a great deal from professional carers, Psychologists, Therapists and Counselors and it is mt intention to share my story, completely.
To that end I have created a thread entitled "Struggles, efforts and victories" where others may draw strength and purpose from my examples. I have undertaken, and passed, the "Listener" course here, up to and including the "Practice Listening" exam and I have been accepted as a listener in the 7 Cups community. Despite this fact I do not yet feel confidant that I can be an effective front line contact.
I am, however, ready to help in whatever small way I can to support and encourage others in the community by sharing my experiences. By detailing my efforts and my victories.
I hope I may be of some assistance, in the background.
Namaste,
D.
@DireWolf62
@Amanda84
That's awesome Ms. Amanda, thank you so much... and thank you for your support and encouragement with all your "up votes" on my sharings and posts. Having a wonderful supporter like you in my corner encourages and inspires me to do better, to keep helping in whatever small way I can.
Namaste,
D.
@DireWolf62
@DireWolf62 Welcome! 💗🥰
@fossilfellow
Heyyyy, Fossil, thank you so much. I don't know about "amazing", I'm just a friend travelling the same road as a great many here, I simply offer insights gained over 25 years of "managing" my conditions but THANK YOU, YOU ARE AWESOME!
Namaste,
D.
@DireWolf62 💝💝💝
@DireWolf62 Thank you; that is genuinely sweet of you💜 We're so glad to have you here.I hope you have a great time here!
Hello, I joined 7 cups as listener out of curiosity as I was a member once. And I found wonderful souls who helped me out. Later on I thought of pursuing the same. My heart goes out for people who wanted to be listened. I want to be there for them and help with their issues. Hope is the only path I can guide through.
@raspberrySpring29
Welcome 🤗 🩷
@raspberrySpring29 Welcome! 💗🥰
@raspberrySpring29
Welcome onboard and joining us. You was member earlier so you can better understand the feeling of others. Stay in touch and motivated :)
@raspberrySpring29
Welcome back to 7Cups! 😊 It’s really beautiful that the support you received here inspired you to become a listener yourself. I think it says a lot about you that you want to be there for people who just need someone to listen and understand them. Sometimes having a safe space and a caring person beside you can give someone a little hope when they need it most. Wishing you a wonderful journey as a listener, and I hope you’re able to make a positive difference in many people’s lives. ❤️
Welcome! Hope you are finding everything okay 🫶🏻
@Heather225
aryaman0009 here and I am delighted to be a listener!
@aryaman0009 Welcome! 💗🥰
@aryaman0009 💜
@aryaman0009
@aryaman0009
Welcome, aryaman0009! 😊 It’s great to have you here, and I’m glad you’re excited to be a listener! Being there for someone and simply giving them a space to talk can mean a lot more than we sometimes realize. Wishing you a wonderful journey here on 7Cups, and I hope you have many meaningful conversations and experiences along the way! 🌸
@aryaman0009
Welcome onboard. Thank you so much for joining us
@Heather225 Hi everyone, I am braveBike5783. Hope the coming week is good for all of us. I came here because I have some addictions and I am trying to become more focused on my college work. I also feel lonely, so it would be great to talk to people. I hope to find companionship and people who are willing to listen to my problems (because in my personal life, there really aren’t many people willing to do that). I am 22, just out of college, going to begin grad school. I am scared because I didn’t behave greatly in college (was non-committal, didn’t think about my future, got into a lot of bad habits, gave up studies at one point…). I want my grad school journey to be better. I would very much like constructive criticism, and I will try out stuff to improve myself. I also want to hear from other people what their problems are and develop a more open mindset because I think I am quite biased and judgemental. I want to become curious. Hopefully will make some new friends too along the way.
@braveBike5783 Welcome! 💗🥰
@braveBike5783
Hey braveBike5783! 😊 Welcome to 7Cups! It’s really nice to see how honest and open you are about wanting to grow and make some positive changes. Starting grad school can be a fresh start, and your past doesn’t have to define what comes next. I hope you find some supportive people here, make genuine friendships, and have plenty of good conversations along the way. Wishing you all the best for this new chapter! 🌱😊
@braveBike5783
Welcome onboard. Thank you so much for joining us
Welcome!
@Heather225 hi I am Katie and I just joined and I’m happy to get some help
@agreeableRaspberries9158 Welcome to 7Cups, Katie! I hope you have a wonderful stay here🤗🫶
@agreeableRaspberries9158
Welcome 🤗 💚
@agreeableRaspberries9158 We're happy you're here. Hope you get all the support you need. 😀 Have a good day.
@agreeableRaspberries9158
Welcome to 7 Cups.
@agreeableRaspberries9158
Hi Katie! 😊 Welcome to 7Cups! I’m glad you decided to join and reach out for some support. I hope you feel comfortable here, meet some kind people, and find the help and encouragement you’re looking for. Take things at your own pace, and I hope your time here is a positive one! 💛
@agreeableRaspberries9158
Welcome onboard, katie. Thank you so much for joining us
@Heather225
I stumbled upon this website and joined because I need a better support system even if it’s virtually. I really struggle with maintaining relationships whether they are romantic or not. I try not to have expectations but always still end up feeling disappointed or confused by people. I hope that makes sense.
@lovingLion9737 Welcome to 7Cups🤗💜 We're all here for you, You're not alone🫶
@lovingLion9737
Welcome to 7 Cups. I hope you find the support you deserve. ❤️
@lovingLion9737
Welcome 🤗 💚
@lovingLion9737
Welcome onboard. Thank you so much for joining us
@lovingLion9737
That absolutely makes sense. ❤️ It sounds like relationships have been difficult and confusing for you, especially when you’re trying to connect with people while also protecting yourself from disappointment. I’m glad you found this space and decided to reach out. You don’t have to explain everything perfectly or have all the answers here. You can take your time, share whatever feels comfortable, and know that I’m here to listen without judging you. 🌷
Hello! I joined as a listener because I felt like I could be there for others going through tough life situations. I’m especially here for new moms because I went through so much postpartum and I feel that women are so misunderstood during this very vulnerable phase that I feel strongly to help them. Very happy to be here.
@beautifulSoul3686
@beautifulSoul3686
Welcome 🤗 💚
@beautifulSoul3686
Welcome onboard. Thank you so much for joining us
Welcome! I am so sorry to hear you had a difficult time but it’s so admirable to use that to help others, feel free to reach out if you need anything!
Hi, I only joined 7 cups a few days ago and I already love it. I hope everyone feels loved and welcome :)
Welcome to 7 Cups. I hope that you will meet people who encourage you.
Thank you for joining.
Have a great day ahead.
@selfconfidentTalker7957
@selfconfidentTalker7957 Welcome to 7Cups, dearie!🤗💙
@selfconfidentTalker7957
Welcome 🤗 🩷
@selfconfidentTalker7957
Welcome onboard. Thank you so much for joining us