abuse survivor, addiction survivor, depression survivor, college grad, anti-diva, peer supporter, voice of the voiceless, and no I don't need to smile more. :)

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Hi there :)  My name is Sari. Its nice to meet you on 7 cups of tea. I consider myself a good listener.  I never would have ever expected I would become a Listener or someone that could help others but I have struggled and fought throughout my life that I feel I can give encouragement to those in need. Here at 7Cups im learning a lot about being selfless and compassionate. Because i wasn't always the person I am now and I still have a long ways to go. I used to be a selfish, conceited, arrogant and a uncaring person who walked around with an attitude thinking I was too cute and was just lazy and unmotivated. I picked up a lot of bad habits, hung around with the wrong type of people, gave my heart to and trusted the wrong type of men, and made a lot of mistakes and regrets. Then life gave me a reality check. And since I have fought to change my life. I've become somewhat of an anti diva. Now I want to help those struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction, relationship issues, break ups, and loneliness. Im passionate about these issues because I too suffer from them and know all too well how insidious it is to live with. I was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorder when I was 17. I also suffer from a stomach disorder. A severe, painful and untreatable abdominal condition. None of these issues have taken away from my quality of life. Nor has deterred me from all of my dreams and desires. I know I dont smile a lot but I am generally a very happy and positive person but I have been there, been through it and have overcome a lot. I am a better, stronger, and a more responsible person because of my struggles. I understand that nothing in life will ever come easy. Nothing in life that is easy is worth having. Life owes us nothing. We cannot sit idle wishing things were different. We must fight for the things we desire each and every day. You only lose when you quit. You only fail when you refuse to get up and keep going. And that is all ive ever done in my life. Sometimes something terrible happens and splits your life in two. Theres a before, and a after. For some, like me, there are many splits. A scar on your body. Scars in your mind. These splits are meant for only two purposes. To destroy you, or to make you stronger. And if you use it right.. take all that hurt and pain, and use it constructively, it makes you better. Gives you a new power, a sharper vision, a thicker skin, and a resilient mind. That is what having your heart ripped out does. It shows you what is on this inside. What you and I are made of. And if you use it, you become unbreakable. Please feel free to connect with me if im online. Always stay strong and never give up. We are all greater than what ails us.

***Note: I am bi-sexual but I do not engage in any sexually related conversations or issues legitimate or otherwise. And please do not ask me for personal contact information. Thank you.

*** Important: Also my LISTENER TWIN is @Letmehelpyou210. She is as important to me as some of you members feel I am to you. Shes a wonderful and amazing listener and if ever I am on break I would definitely recommend ther. Just think of her as a better version of me. ;) She is like a sister to me, great friend, and awesome person.

"Only when my eyes have adjusted to the dark I can witness the splendor of the moon. Only when I have sat in the hopeless dark lost, the moon is my light and my guide. Even through the darkest days, the moon shines...... always."

MOON BABY; a delicate and sacred being, sometimes furry. Moon babies are rumored to speak with high pitched hispanic accents when called upon properly. ;P