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GuideOnTheSide
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Number of ratings85 Number of reviews24 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceAug 20, 2015 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderMale PathStep 165 People helped102 Chats349 Group support chats36 Listener group chats25 Forum posts50 Forum upvotes68
Bio
I am a full time music teacher in California and enjoy leading personal development workshops and incorporating character development into my public high school curriculum. I am an introvert at heart but have learned the value of going outside my comfort zone to grow and develop. Sometimes I make the conscious decision to exert courage, try new things, and push myself toward a goal. More often, life forces me to adapt and I strive to learn from my many mistakes. I enjoy sports and competition, reading (some of my favs -"Ready, Player One," "The Alchemist," "The Iron Druid Chronicles," "The Name of the Wind," and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers") playing Xbox, watching Netflix, and making new friends. I have lived on both coasts of the United States and in Scotland.

A good listener is someone who lends his shoulder to another person in need; that's what people here expect from us and I will definitely give you mine if you want to. But remember, I'm not here to solve your problems. I'm here to support you in your own decisions.

I'm not a professional. I am just a volunteer. I'm not getting paid because I believe most people don’t need money to help; they simply need to know that they are helping somehow and others are grateful for it. Having said that, feel free to request a chat when I'm online.

'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something." - Steve Jobs
Feedback & Reviews
Knew how to talk with me when I was suffering from depression and anxiety. GuideOnTheSide used personal experiences to help illustrate points and relate to me in meaningful ways. Thank you so much! I don't feel so alone.
One of the nicest listeners I've had on here; genuinely looking to help, offers good suggestions and overall a really great listener! Thank you !
Very understanding and encouraging. Allowed me to talk about my passions which helped me to feel better.
Highly recommended. The type of person you wish you had next door.
Related well to me without using trite phrases. Listens without patronizing. Has a great sense of humor.
Funny, kind, professional, and helpful- I am so grateful for my time speaking with him. He helped me feel so much better just by listening.
He's the best!
Very helpful and understanding. encouraging.
Helped me in the worst time, thank you
Great listener and a great person. Glad to have met him.
I appreciated his help very much.
Awesome! He's a great listener, honest, sincere and empathetic....All of the skills one needs to help someone. He definitely knows how to speak to you, especially in your crisis. Thank you!!!!
Takes the time to truly listen without being judgemental. I appreciate speaking with him so much. He is honest and realistic but optimistic and that's exactly what I needed right now. Thank you!
Great listener!
Great listener thank you so much
Great listener, he is very positive and uplifting. Shows a lot of compassion, empathy, and understanding. I felt a lot better after our conversation!!
Nice and understandable , I enjoyed
Colby03 made me feel like I was talking to a friend. So kind, and helpful (and didn't use a bunch of cliches!)
He was so nice and positive! I couldnt have asked for a nicer listener
Great person to talk with! He was very kind, helpful and supportive. Thank you so much for your time! I really appreciated it.
He's really helpful and an awesome listener!
he was nice and a good listener
Awesome dude. Great vibe. Huge help. Thanks, man.
Colby was very helpful and understanding. I am in the middle of making a big life changing decision, and he helped me realize the pros and cons of each choice. He explained to me how the things I was worried about with each choice could be dealt with for the most part, and that no matter what I do, I'll be okay.
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