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Thoughtful Thursday prompt #1: Describe yourself in 3 words.
by sky2Ocean20
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I am observant, sensitive, and protective. Observant - I was expected to obey my elders all the time. Although my nature changed over time but it shaped me to talk less and it led me to observe more about people and my surroundings.  Sensitive - Harsh scenes from TV, readings, or real-life cases do affect me and I tend to think about it for days.  Protective- I am protective of myself and my heart. It evolved from a few bad experiences and later I taught myself to be aware of boundaries of myself and other people. This week’s thoughtful Thursday prompt #1: Describe yourself in 3 words.  And what is the belief behind it?
Listener Classifieds (2024)
by Heather225
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more This space is for listeners who are currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): Are you an ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: If you like focusing on supporting one gender, what is your preferred gender to support: Languages you speak: Topics you'll support: Topics you don’t support: Lived experience: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable: Members, this one’s for you! Pursue this thread, check out their bios, and see if any listeners might be a good fit!
[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more We often time come to 7 cups in search of something: -Someone who understands -Someone to talk to -Someone who will listen -Someone to keep us company Many of us find that - which is awesome! However, there may come a time when as a member, you are ready to leave. And that is okay. It doesn't have to be forever or even an awfully long time. Maybe you are leaving to go out to eat with friends for the first time in weeks or months. Let us know so we can send you off with warm regards!
"This or That" Group Game! Keep the chain going!
by Heather225
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more Let's play this or that! I will list two things, the first person to reply picks one and in the reply you list 2 new things and the next person to reply will do the same! Be sure to check the most recent reply and respond to that, but remember you have to keep the chain going by listing 2 things for the next person to respond to! I'll start!! Coffee or tea? Go go!
[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more We often time come to 7 cups in search of something: -Someone who understands -Someone to talk to -Someone who will listen -Someone to keep us company Many of us find that - which is awesome! However, there may come a time when as a member, you are ready to leave. And that is okay. It doesn't have to be forever or even an awfully long time. Maybe you are leaving to go out to eat with friends for the first time in weeks or months. Let us know so we can send you off with warm regards!
[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Tuesday
...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]
What's your favorite song to relax to?
by swanlistens26
Last post
 April 18th
...See more What's your favorite song to relax to? Please leave some suggestions!! I would love to listen because I constantly feel on edge but music helps me calm down. My favorite song to relax to is Sweet creature or two ghosts by harry styles. Give them both a listen ❤
Nearly 2 years on 7 cups!!
by NoahAnimates
Last post
 February 27th
...See more wow i can't believe its almost been 2 years!! that's insane you guys! i've been through a lot over the last 2 years death breakups hospital visits health scares a lot more as well but you guys have always been there for me so i want to thank you so very much! i feel like i have a HUGE virtual family with you guys and im so thankful for it <3  so thank you guys so much!!  you've made my journey just that little bit easier  
Teen Session: Listening with Kindness! February 16th at 5PM ET RSVP Here!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 15th
...See more Hello, Teen Town! In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/FebruaryGroupSupportEventKindnessCourageConnection_323080/], @teenmorgan16 and I will be hosting a discussion on how we can be kinder to one another in our group rooms. When? Friday, February 16th @ 5PM EST (convert your timezone here) [https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/] Where? Safety and Knowledge room The event will run for an hour! Bring your listening caps and we'll hang out! - Will you be there? Let us know below!
Lost : I miss a friend.Can someone help me find rain?
by pluckyVillage735
Last post
 February 2nd
...See more To @chillingrain 🌻      I miss you a lot friend. It's not fair to go without even saying goodbye. I miss you a lot.my hands tremble .I just want you at my side. Did the situation with a friend trigger you so much that you decided to punish me severely you cut all ties with me to give me a medicine of my own. If that is it, please at least let me know.my heart hurts.at least before you go tell me rain.what should I do? Should I unblock that friend.  Am I alone again so.rain no matter who will be there in the future, although I don't meet you again I will always remember you rain.You gave me sunshine.a lot .at least take that rain. Al though you probably never react to tbis forum, take this I luv u so much my friend rain and thank you a lot .thank you. Now probably I am grown enough to be left. Is it that rain.please please just tell me one goodbye.I can't stop crying..                     ~your friend plucky ~ With love. 
Brand New General Support Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
 January 11th
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to General Support Automated Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?e1f173ec44c6603b4b065e65c1d89f99]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, Please remove me.
Thank You - DonaldDraper was here - FollowUp Part 1
by
Last post
 January 3rd
...See more As you all know I will be leaving cups on 15th Aug and I had made a post about it which you can read here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/FarewellDonaldDraperwashere_309949/] I mentioned in the replies that I will be coming up with a follow up post. But it was turning out to be too branched and long. So, I decided to break it down in 8 parts. This is part 1 wherein I just wanna thank you all @affyavo @amazingnutella24 @amiablepeace77 @blissfultouch29 @callumking2000 @cancun @cloudysummer @comphi @confusedxtrapped @covetedmask @cupcake500 @dislifenot @emotionaltalker2260 @ezzycares12000 @fancifulsoul3902 @fantasticapple4340 @fearlessclementine6325 @fearlesswriter78 @frenchmarbles @fristo @funnymango8595 @glenm @grimsmark8 @healingtalk @heather225 @helgafy @insanepotatu @jaeteuk @joyfulmoments @kickan75 @lou73 @magnificentnutella @marvellous70 @melonmeloncholy @mermaid331 @mik00l @milo19 @mytwistedsoul @noni @ouicherie @patienceimpatiens @phoenixbutterfly97 @prismaticlotus @protostarr @richuyulin @saly33 @saquib16 @sociablestrawberry2202 @solitarybird @sparkygizmo @ssr2405 @star001 @sunisshiningandsoareyou @tabbycat97 @teenytinyturtle @thejeninblack @thundersea5k @tinywhisper11 @tobedoctor @trueconfidant123 @tuffattack @tyedyedbutterfly65 @universalsmile @violetnotes @vlinderina @whatdoyouwantmetowritehere @yahyaahmed @yourcaringconfidant First and foremost, I just have to say, WOW! You all have blown me away with your love and support after I shared my decision to step away from 7cups. Seriously, your response has been nothing short of amazing. The comments, the private messages – I've been feeling like a celebrity! 😄 I never expected such an overwhelming outpouring of understanding and encouragement, and it truly touched my heart. You all are the reason this community is so special. I want to give a special shout-out to GlenM, who responded with such a stoic and empathetic message. Even though most people related to what I said, many peoples had questions about what the issues were that I was talking about, but Glen got it right away. Your understanding meant the world to me. (Read the response here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/FarewellDonaldDraperwashere_309949/?post=3326597] You all have made this decision so much easier with your response. ❤️ You know, as I contemplate stepping away from 7cups, I can't help but think of my farewell as potentially my last community event hosting ! 😄 So, let's make it one to remember! 🎉 The show must go on! In my next post, I promise to dive into the nitty-gritty and clarify the issues I raised about the changing culture and hope to make it more transparent. (I just need some time to write it well) So, thank you all once again for your unwavering support, and let's keep the positive vibes flowing. Stay tuned for the next installment, where we unravel the mysteries and come together to create an even better 7cups community. With a grateful heart, DonaldDraper
♡ The Other Side Of Holidays ♡ *you* are not alone ♡
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 January 2nd
...See more Hey hey lovelies, I hope y'all are doing well and staying safe. ❤ How's the holiday season treating everyone? For me, this time is a mix of different emotions! I am so very grateful to be in 7 cups, being a part of this community is great in the sense that if not everyone always, even then, many of us are in the same boat often ~ to me, that's very comforting hehe! Anyway, I am so excited and feeling all the jinglessss ( ya see what I did there :P ) of the holiday season with so many amazing events going in cups lately to celebrate holidays and of course to get set ready to welcome the new year. But but amidst the celebrations and the fun, let's not forget how holidays or even the nicest time ever is not the same for everyone ~ and let me assure you, it is okay! It is more than okay to not vibe with the festive time when you're not feeling it personally. It is okay to not feel excited, or happy, in the " I am sooooo looking forward to it " mindset ~ it is okay to feel hurt, it is okay to feel anxious, it is okay to feel alone, it is okay to feel slight jealousy towards people rejoicing when you cannot / are unable to, it is okay to experience grief, it is okay to be hurting, it is okay to feel disappointed, it is okay to feel angry, it is okay to feel *nothing* about holidays or this time in general, whatever you are feeling is personal to you, it is valid and it does not make you any less than others in any way. You Are Allowed To Not Feel "Merry" Always! With all the fun-filled stuff flowing around cups lately (that I've been enjoying too much lol), I've also been coming across certain forum threads that are aimed towards ensuring a safe place for all, in this holiday season, a place to talk / share / discuss ~ feel less alone, knowing others are feeling similarly, some of these also include wonderful tips and coping resources and so I wanted to create a single thread where more people can access these easily. Sharing them below -: ♡ Wellness Wednesday- 12/15/21 " Holiday Edition " (10 Rituals for a healthy holiday)! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/HealthyLivingSupport_141/WELLNESSWEDNESDAY_1249/WELLNESSWEDNESDAY121521HOLIDAYEDITION10RITUALSFORAHEALTHYHOLIDAY_266260/] ♡ Looking for ways to destress during the holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/HealthyLivingSupport_141/MentalEmotionalHealthWellbeing_1047/Lookingforwaystodestressduringtheholidays_266781/] ♡ [ TW -ED ] To All Those Stressed About Thanksgiving [https://www.7cups.com/forum/EatingDisorderSupport_54/EatingDisordersGeneralSupport_32/ToAllThoseStressedAboutThanksgiving_263637/] ♡ Who are you thinking about this Christmas ? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/TheGriefLossForum_50/WhoareyouthinkingaboutthisChristmas_266553/] ♡ Christmas is not a happy time for everyone [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/TheGriefLossForum_50/Christmasisnotahappytimeforeveryone_266126/] ♡ We're coming up for that time of year again....Tips to get through Christmas [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/TheGriefLossForum_50/WerecomingupforthattimeofyearagainTipstogetthroughChristmas_266005/] ♡ Being LGBTQ+ During The Holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LGBTQMOGIISupport_58/LGBTQDiscussions_2305/BeingLGBTQduringtheholidays_266222/] ♡ Coping With The Holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/PersonalityDisordersSupportCommunityTeamEvents_432/CopingWiththeHolidays_266081/] ♡ Thoughtful Thursday : Loneliness [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/ThoughtfulThursday_2294/ThoughtfulThursdayLoneliness_265174/] ♡ Surviving festivities/holidays when you have PTSD/C-PTSD/Dissociative Disorders [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaSupport_60/TraumaSupportCheckins_1095/SurvivingfestivitiesholidayswhenyouhavePTSDCPTSDDissociativeDisorders_266013/] ♡ Missing loved ones during holiday season [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipFriendshipSupport_66/AMAsSpecialEvents_1191/Missinglovedonesduringholidays_266572/] ♡ Suggestions for coping with family stress during the holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/MindfulnessCenter_106/InteractiveCommunityDiscussions_508/Suggestionsforcopingwithfamilystressduringtheholidays_264595/] ♡ A Happy(ier) Holiday Celebration this year [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipFriendshipSupport_66/AMAsSpecialEvents_1191/AHappyierHolidayCelebrationthisyear_265905/] ♡ Dietary restrictions and Holiday Meals & Gatherings [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DisabilitySupport_47/CurrentUpcomingPastEvents_201/DietaryrestrictionsandHolidayMealsGatherings_266042/] ♡ Lonely During the Holiday Season? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/LonelyDuringtheHolidaySeason_291274/?post=3134722] ♡ Depression and the Holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupport_52/SpecialEvents_2180/December2021EventsDepressionandtheHolidays_266442/] ♡ Preparing for the Holiday season with Family (part 1) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/ForumDiscussionsSelfCareandResources_550/PreparingfortheHolidayseasonwithFamily_263352/] (Similar threads in the Family & Caregivers [https://www.7cups.com/home/familyandcaregivers/] and the Community Projects & Events [https://www.7cups.com/home/projectsandevents/] sub-communities) Some general resources -: ◇ 9 Therapeutic Benefits of Top Free Resources at 7 Cups [https://www.7cups.com/experts/article/9-therapeutic-benefits-of-top-free-resources-at-7-cups] ◇ The extensive list of healthy distractions and self-love techniques [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GetSupport_28/ManagingEmotions_47/AnExtensiveListofHealthyDistractionsSelfLoveTechniques_53317] [ All text in blue is clickable ] ------------------------- A huge shout out to the awesome community users who've curated all these forum threads and article(s), y'all are so thoughtful, kind and simply fabulous! @Sher217 , @QuietMagic , @lucy2 @PoliteOcean , @halcyoncloud2036 , @Empatheticlavender2924 , @Katedoskocilova , @Marigold357 , @GreenChoice1 , @AffyAvo , @Melonmeloncholy , @LisaMeighanMBPsS , @EmmaE ------------------------- Thanks for being here lovely human. If any of you reading this have come across any similar forum post or article and would like to add it to this thread, feel free to message me or share the link in this post itself and I'll add it soon! ------------------------- This took me close to 4 hours to find the posts and compile them Haha, but, if it helps even one person, it is all that matters and I'd be super grateful! ❤ 🌻 Always remember you're not alone and we all got this, *together*! Sending love and blessings to everyone coming across ! 🌻 (Last updated by Sunisshiningandsoareyou on 12/23/2021, 11/19/2022)
Need a hug? Free hug here!
by GratitudeOverGreed
Last post
 December 11th, 2023
...See more Sometimes a little things can make change in one life. One hug could release all the pain that burden one person. So free hug here. *hug*
sorry
by WeeWoosytem
Last post
 November 28th, 2023
...See more I'm sorry for kinda lashing out at everyone yesterday. I'm having struggles with self-esteem and it's making me feel as though nobody likes me and like I am a target for ill-willed actions. I know that sometimes things aren't seen and that's why I may get a warning for doing/saying something even if somebody else did the same. This may not have been a big deal to you guys but it was for me and I'm sorry. @Alexo0010 @AdrienLovesYou23 @Noahhhhh and anyone else that was there I am sorry

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