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Phoenixnesting
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Number of ratings50 Number of reviews45 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceNov 21, 2022 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderFemale PathStep 194 People helped100 Chats1,564 Group support chats2 Listener group chats5 Forum posts27 Forum upvotes18
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Hello and welcome to 7cups and my profile! I truly believe that some of the most important work we do as humans is in regard to building and maintaining our relationships with others. Witnessing their lives and offering empathy, understanding, care, and support enriches us in a way few other things can. Growth can be painful (and almost always is), and some days that pain is harder to bear than others, but you don't have to go through that alone. If you are having one of the painful days, let's talk. I'm here to listen and feel privileged to have that opportunity. 

Availability: I am taking chats and am in the ET time zone.  If you reach out, please let me know your time zone and availability so we can find a good time to talk if I am not already online. 

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Complex health
Disability Support / by Phoenixnesting
Last post
 December 24th, 2022
...See more Hi all. New here as a listener and introducing myself to this forum as it is one near, if not dear, to me. I have a complicated health history with multiple issues that have been with me my whole life and are getting worse as I get older. I am a patient of the Undiagnosed Disease Network through the NIH and have been found to have several novel mutations likely contributing to my issues, but no all-encompassing diagnosis. I do have classic type Ehlers Danlos, which is probably complicit in multiple compression syndromes-- avt bilateral Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Shoulder impingement syndrome... You get the picture. I have had multiple surgeries to try to keep ahead of things. I also have multi factor hearing loss with far advanced otosclerosis and Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome-- both bilaterally. I have been told that the otosclerosis is the type expected with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, for which I have genetic mutations. My hearing loss is profound and I was just told I will need cochlear implants sooner rather than later. Complicated. I have complications in literally every body system too numerous to go into here, but it often feels like I attempt to put out a fire in one place just to have it spark in another. I know some of you can probably relate to that feeling. Despite these things, I move forward and carve out meaning in my life where these are "just things", and not even the most interesting things about me. If you feel challenged and want to talk to someone who also struggles with balancing life in a body that seems unwilling, I'm happy to talk. 😍
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amazing spending time with Melissa - she makes it so easy to open up and talk about things that aren't easy to talk about - can't thank her enough - always in your debt
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This person is very kind and attentive. They really take care to read what I write and think about it before responding.
A dream to speak to. Actually reads and understands what I was saying and gave a helpful insight into different ways of going about something. If you do happen to stumble across her profile then don't hesitate to request a chat. I probs shouldn't say that because I want her chats haha but shes great in all seriousness!
Super helpful and insightful. Nice to have someone showing an interest in my well being and listening to my issues and talking through them together.
A great listener. They truly try to understand what you're going through and be supportive.
Excellent listener, very empathetic, I feel like she truly understood me. Checked in with me and made sure I was getting what I needed. I'm glad I messaged her!
very friendly and loving , great conversation
This listener was very insightful, compassionate and respectful. Her grasp of the situation and examples of solutions was a big help. She took the time to thoroughly understand everything and did not rush through the process. I would recommend her for caring support.
Seriously one of the best listeners on this site, they remembered details from previous chats and offer so much wisdom and insight. A real blessing to be connected with them.
This person is so compassionate and empathetic. While still helping you to see the truths that the world ( and your own mind) can hide from you. I went from total lack of motivation to hopeful! I would highly recommend this person. Best listener I’ve talked to!
Very mature and thoughtful.
She is beyond better, awesome and her words was so meaningful and influential. I just felt like I'm talking to a therapist, she is very very knowledgeable about mental health, thanks a lot for ur time, I'm feeling so good 😊
amazing listener
amazing listener
Phoenixnesting was quite sympathetic and had the right responses. The responses were also quick... really easy to talk to!
Outstanding listener with empathy and wisdom. Helped me find my way through a tough situation. One of the best I've had.
Amazing to talk to. Very helpful and insightful
Phenomenal listener, extremely helpful, friendly and caring
The person is Amazing.
Great listener who really engages and makes you feel heard!
Really attentive!
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Keep going and keep being AMAZING!
Filled with insight, understanding and kindness. I felt extremely heard and understood, and it helped me a lot to get feedback. Excellent listener.
she was empathetic and responsive and talked to me for a little over an hour
One of the best listeners I have come across recently! She is really empathetic, kind, considerate and has a lots of perspectives to share with you! She feels like a genuine friend, or you can even say a big sister, and she really cares about your issues. Had a wonderful conversation
Truly awesome listener.
The best you can ask for. she's very emphatic and compassionate not to mention very articulate when talking perspectives! she's like comfort coffee bean!
Great listener. Awesome chat!
Really empathic, non judgemental, really listened and understood
Shes great!!! Loved the chat honestly
Very helpful and Positive! Thanks so much!
"I'm really impressed that a lady like you helps people like me be better."
extremely kind, compassionate, and made me feel heard throughout our exchange. definitely someone worth taking the time to talk to, i feel extremely fortunate to have myself.
She is the best listener … she changed my way of thinkin in a positive way .. she listens carefully and helped me get through my problem
Very nice and patient listener! Fast responses and really shows they care!
Amazing and extremely helpful! Really thorough and compassionate.
First time using the site. Phoenixnesting was very supportive and gave great feedback to the issues I wanted to discuss. No judgements on their end about my issues but helped me talk about my thoughts and realize my best path forward.
Amazing listener, genuinely interested, very wise mature and able to see things from our point of view.!!
Absolutely amazing and kind person. Thank you
amazing listener
The listener was really listening. They could connect the doubts from everything I said, and helped me look at the bigger picture by changing the perspective. I would definitely recommend them, and would love to update them on how their advice has helped me
Listened to me with so much empathy and compassion ❤️ thank you so much!!
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