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Mark5
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Number of ratings158 Number of reviews40 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceDec 24, 2013 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderMale PathStep 620 People helped143 Chats670 Group support chats339 Listener group chats434 Forum posts227 Forum upvotes399
Bio

LISTENER SELF-CARE PROJECT TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN



 



**Please Notice: I am not able to take chats relating to body image, eating disorders, or self-esteem.
*I am not available for 1-on-1 chats*


Hello! My name is Mark!


If I had to choose one specialty topic, I would choose transgender issues (especially among teens) or the LGBTQ+ Community in general.


As a listener, I will be open-minded and respectful. I will not lecture or give up on you. I also believe in a more "tough love" approach and will treat you like an adult, which includes being honest with you even if it may upset you. If you are sensitive or cannot handle brutal honesty, then perhaps I am not the best listener for you. I am in no way a mean person, but I don't like to sugarcoat things.


I enjoy theatre - both performance and technical aspects, going on walks, playing video games, and watching horror movies. I've overcome a lot in life and would like to help by listening to you.



 



 


Feedback & Reviews
He asks the right questions
The best listener EVER!!
Exactly what I needed. If you need some realism and brutal honesty, he's the guy for you.
Understood me perfectly!! He knew exactly where I was coming from and made me feel so much better than I did when we started!! I'd gladly have another chat with Mark whenever I'm feeling down about being trans!!!
Very good listener and understands very well. Thanks mark
thax
mark5 is a great guy-he is very patient and cool. I sure as hell fell better after talking to him- so just the best ;)
He was such a great listener he really helped me with what I was going through he is the best one I have had yet and you need more people like him he is really helpful
very sympathetic and tries to reply as fast as he can. like this guy :)
Perfect and lovely
Amazing
He is really good listener. He helped me a lot, before I talked with him, I didin't knew what to do. Thank you ! xx
Gives strong, clear and solid advice! 10/10 would talk again
every single thing he has perfection
was good
Mark is one of the best listeners who I've had the opportunity to talk to. His advice was very helpful, and he didn't once judge me for my thoughts.
He gives good advice! , Smart listener and replies fast! :)
Mark is the best listener that i have ever spoken to. He helped me more than I could ever imagine. He talked me down, meaning that I had an to self harm, but he talked to me and was able to calm me down. He always responded right away, even if his response was long. He was the perfect mix of professional but not robotic. He was extremely emphatic and I was so glad I was able to talk to him. Thanks to him, I didn't cut last night.
Very appreciative of my chat with Mark5!! He listened, was empathetic and patient with me...he gave great and honest and helpful feedback and I appreciated our chat!
He's very kind, helpful and honest
thank you, for taking my bucket of tears.
Very kind and helpful :)
the best.
i'm feeling safe in his presence as we talk about my problem. it's a big thing for me.
HELPFUL
He was very helpful and gave me lots of information about gender identity.
Really helped me calm down. Was a great listener
Very helpful to my current situation!
Nice and emphatic, like his profile. :)
good job, kiddo :)
You're really awesome. It's been long since I've felt this kind of peace
Absolutely amazing!
Great listener! Thank you so much!
Really understanding and helpful, i'd highly reccommend!
Pleasure to talk to
This listener really taps in to the heart of the matter. Very encouraging and highly recommended.
Had a great chat. I was nervous at first, but then it seemed like I was chatting with a long time friend! He was great!
Very good listener. Made me feel like what I had to say mattered.
Very empathetic and professional
Very empathetic.
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