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Weekly Prompt #36: Can you list five things you love about yourself?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more Hello all!  Last week we discussed: What healthy coping mechanisms do you use to manage difficult emotions? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt30Ifyoucanchallengeyourselfforonethingtostepoutsideyourcomfortzone_321887/]If you haven't checked yet, please click here to add your thoughts.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/] This week's prompt-  Can you list five things you love about yourself?  We often find it easier to criticize ourselves rather than celebrate our strengths. But it is okay to practice self-love and acknowledge the positive qualities that make us unique individuals. So, let's reflect and list five things we love about ourselves. Also, I invite all to help me with creating these weekly prompt discussions so that we all can come together and discuss something related to general support every week. If you any interested in helping me out, please share your interest through this form and  I will reach out to you to guide and support you in creating the next discussion.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefjDBwy85YFxWpfrqrdXbdMORBC-pvJA4xhd10R9lMq66fIw/viewform] Join us in the 24/7 General Support Group Chat to share and support each other. -------------------------
[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more This is the public support counterpart of this thread [http://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerSelfCare_95/FarewellTakingaBreakReturningThreadSendYourRegards_4132/1/] [L] so that listeners can let the whole community know if they are leaving or if they have come back. Below excerpt taken and modified from the original thread: Some Listeners decide, at one point or another, to take a break or in special cases to leave the site as a Listener. During their time here they may have made connections with others in the community and sometimes people aren't aware that they have left or are misinformed and thus never get the opportunity to sent their warm wishes. Thus, this thread is meant for Listeners to inform the community that they are leaving or taking a break and leave their appropriate comments for others to read. Moreover, returning Listeners can post here as well to inform the community that they are active again. Returning to 7 Cups after a break? We have a welcome Back Committee now, you can find information here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/WelcomeZone_2385/WelcomeBackCommittee_295611/] (clickable), and reach out. Your peers and mentors are here for you. <3 Lastly, others in the community can send their regards to these Listeners. [L] indicates a Listeners Only thread [Welcome back committee information added by Sunisshiningandsoareyou, 02/10/23]
NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 April 6th
...See more Any new member of the NAMI Community who introduces themselves and takes the NAMI Oath will receive the NAMI Oath Badge. Please copy, paste, sign and date the following NAMI Oath within this thread: NAMI Oath I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, 7 Cups members and NAMI supporters. I pledge to help support NAMI's mission and to dedicate myself to building better lives for anyone affected by mental illness. I pledge to always try my best to be a positive influence and make a difference in the lives of others. I pledge to be #stigmafree and respectful of anyone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. I will educate, advocate and listen to others' experiences without judgment or bias. I will encourage acceptance and understanding. When I see that someone needs more than the peer support I can provide, I will refer them to professional help and appropriate resources. I pledge to make my own self-care a priority and recognize when I need to take extra time to take care of my own mental health. I will keep these promises and I will do everything in my power to promote mental health, healing, and wellness within myself, my fellow members and my world. I believe that no one should face mental illness alone and I pledge to provide peer support to anyone who reaches out to the NAMI Community for help. Signed: Date:
I need love
by toughBlueberry
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more I don't feel well. I need a bit of love. I can't even imagine talking to someone, I feel so overwhelmed. Please send me some love. Thank you.
What's Been on Your Heart and Mind Lately?
by jesusredeemedme2425
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more <3
Looking for long term listener!!
by Maeeeeebae999
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more Hey! My name is Mae Im almost 15 and I'm looking for a long term listner :  Please be 15-17 Tell me ur triggers and boundaries  Anddddddddd Please now I will message when i need a friend
I want to run away
by AverageJoe718
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more I feel so overwhelmed. I hate my life and the little I've done with it. My mother absolutely hates my current relationship, holds so much against me that I know I've done wrong and is making my life *** in the process but I also feel immense guilt because a lot of what she says is true. My girlfriend is ready to leave me after 7 months but I'm still absolutely in love with her. My family is completely dysfunctional and unhealthy and I don't see any signs of me being able to live a healthy, happy life. I've hated my life for years and I feel it'll be that way forever.
Hsksb s
by vanita66
Last post
 10 hours ago
...See more Tosnsbs
Rant
by Poeticmoonlight113
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more Contents + Personal rant (TW)  + Cups rant TW// Accusations, SA, Runaway, Baby loss, abuse Ran away from my carer after she accused me of stealing even though I'd never ever do that. The new foster girl can be her new daughter and I'll get lost from her life and do her a favour and she can forget I ever existed :/  Some know that I had a baby girl last year but lost her after she got hurt and past away in the foster home that she went to in which non of them looked after her. Baby girls dad went to prison for rape so he only ever got to see her once and had a photo of her.  The other day her dad found me, I didn't know he had got released but he was angry and hurt me again. Then yesterday he found me again even tho I was in a different place to where he saw me the other night :/ he hurt me again and made me go with him. Im stuck with him... Cups rant I tried to talk to listeners last night but they blocked after saying i was making excuses on why I couldn't call anyone for help, they didn't understand my situation and when I told that I'm mute irl I was just told to help myself and stop lying even tho most people know I'm mute :/ I give up with listeners, Its easier for me to bottle it all up and this point and so what if it doesn't help long term. I'll be fine, I'm always *** fine I guess :/  Tagging @theboymoana @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @iloveyouxx Sorry... 
The Sound of Silence
by communicativePond1728
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more I pull cards sometimes to find my bearings and yesterday the rabbit came out to play. It spoke of fears and doubts. How when they're paid too much attention to, they overtake all. A day of silence was recommended. After some mental preparation I note the hour and begin.   The frantic rabbit pops up once and a while. I go back to the turtle. Over and over. Goals and affirmations, helpful videos and positive people surround me in a warm breeze. Heatstroke begins to fade, the cramps from rotten salad eaten in haste slowly subside. For every illness a cure. Every mistake a lesson. A silver lining in every thundering cloud. I weave gossamer threads into a cloak I whirl around me in the dance forward and back.
Weekly Prompt #36: Can you list five things you love about yourself?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more Hello all!  Last week we discussed: What healthy coping mechanisms do you use to manage difficult emotions? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt30Ifyoucanchallengeyourselfforonethingtostepoutsideyourcomfortzone_321887/]If you haven't checked yet, please click here to add your thoughts.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/] This week's prompt-  Can you list five things you love about yourself?  We often find it easier to criticize ourselves rather than celebrate our strengths. But it is okay to practice self-love and acknowledge the positive qualities that make us unique individuals. So, let's reflect and list five things we love about ourselves. Also, I invite all to help me with creating these weekly prompt discussions so that we all can come together and discuss something related to general support every week. If you any interested in helping me out, please share your interest through this form and  I will reach out to you to guide and support you in creating the next discussion.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefjDBwy85YFxWpfrqrdXbdMORBC-pvJA4xhd10R9lMq66fIw/viewform] Join us in the 24/7 General Support Group Chat to share and support each other. -------------------------
Just cruising
by KranialAktivity
Last post
 16 hours ago
...See more Seems like for the last few years I've been in search of true happiness, failing to realize that happiness starts within. It's been very hard to grasp that emotion and pull it towards me and never let it go. I'm physically and mentally exhausted, pushing through life with a fake smile 😃 it's getting harder to mask my true emotions. I'll survive, because I have no choice. Happy Thursday 
Coping with addictions..
by nachos4breakfast
Last post
 17 hours ago
...See more To everyone out here that is or has went through addictions, is there anything you would say or heard in the past that helped you push through and either stay sober or break that bad habit? Currently going through day one away from mine and hoping to stay focused and reach out.
Resources
by sweetHand3888
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more Hi! If a member seems to need some resources to help with their concern, where do i direct them?
How did you move on ?
by sky2Ocean20
Last post
 21 hours ago
...See more "Move-on" is not a one-time thing. It happens gradually. Which we don't seem to remember in pain. So here is a little reminder that even if you thought you overcame a hardship but it came back to haunt you, it does not mean that your effort went to waste. In a hurry, we can not move on. Our minds and hearts do not work that way in my opinion.  💌 What did you do to cope with a particular challenge of your life that you are proud of now?

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