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Number of ratings563 Number of reviews264 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceJul 4, 2017 Last activein last week PathStep 2,449 People helped788 Chats4,459 Group support chats4,992 Listener group chats3,506 Forum posts11,920 Forum upvotes34,978
Bio
"You are always one decision away from a totally different life."

Hello everyone, I'm known as Obs and I'm one of the members of the Community Management Team. 

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Please feel free to PM me with any questions or doubts regarding our community and roles. I am here with you to help with the best of my efforts while we keep building our community better each day with team efforts. 

I am unable to take chat requests right now as I am unable to respond timely. I request you to connect with other available listeners here-  Browse Listeners. We all are here with you to listen to and support you. 

Do not say, "I am having a bad day." Say, "I am having a character-building day." - Les Brown

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!!


Recent forum posts
Work Prompt #20: What is teamwork for you?
Work & Career / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 11th
...See more Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: What is one question that might be bothering you? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/]  Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you. This week's prompt: What is teamwork for you? What role does teamwork play in your workplace? This discussion is focused on what is teamwork and how it works out for you. The goal is to discuss and share our thoughts, views, and how we want the teamwork to be. Let's share to discuss I look forward to hearing and discussing with you all. 
Weekly Prompt #40: How does your depression affect your ability to care about and take care of others?
Depression Support / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hello all, I hope you are all being easy on yourself this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: How has depression changed your perspective on life? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/DepressionSupportSessionsSummaries_535/WeeklyPrompt39Howhasdepressionchangedyourperspectiveonlife_333289/]Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts and questions for discussion. They were thought-provoking questions and thoughts. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/DepressionSupportSessionsSummaries_535/WeeklyPrompt39Howhasdepressionchangedyourperspectiveonlife_333289/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you This week's prompt: How does your depression affect your ability to care about and take care of others? Depression can affect a person's ability to care about and take care of others. How it affect yours? Let's get started and share your thoughts with us. I look forward to hearing all your thoughts and ideas.  Join us in the 24/7 Depression Support Group Chat [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]
Weekly Prompt #40: What kind of behaviors do you think anxiety has caused you to engage in?
Anxiety Support / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hello all and welcome back to another discussion,  It has been a while since the new prompt was shared for discussion. Last prompt we discussed: How do intrusive thoughts impact your daily routines and activities? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/anxiety/General_2428/WeeklyPrompt39Howdointrusivethoughtsimpactyourdailyroutinesandactivities_333284/]   Thank you to all who participated and shared your thoughts with us. I appreciate you all. I hope all who may read it find it relatable too. If anyone hasn't shared yet, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/anxiety/General_2428/WeeklyPrompt39Howdointrusivethoughtsimpactyourdailyroutinesandactivities_333284/]and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you.  This week's prompt:  Anxiety can lead to specific behaviors to handle overwhelming emotions. What kind of behaviors do you think anxiety has caused you to engage in?  Anxiety can manifest in various ways, often leading to specific behaviors as individuals attempt to manage overwhelming emotions avoidance behavior, reassurance-seeking behavior, and so on. They can often exacerbate anxiety in the long run. Let's get started to discuss and share these behaviors and I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences. Did you join us in the Anxiety Support Chat? It is available every Wednesday for the entire day. [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]
New Ambassador: KristenHR
7 Cups Leadership / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 8th
...See more Hello all,  Exciting update!! We have a new quality ambassador. Yay ✨  I am pleased to inform you that @KristenHR has joined the ambassador team. Kristen will join the Verified Listener team as part of the quality track.  Kristen is a passionate and committed leader. They used to oversee the Verified Listener program before going on a self-care break and as they returned, they went above and beyond to support the Verified Listener team. They are supportive, compassionate, and friendly to all they connect with. We are so appreciative of all the work they do.  The verified listener program [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] is one of the key quality programs of the listener community. We encourage all listeners to get verified. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] We are excited to have Kristen join the Ambassador team.   
Sharing Circle: Finding my voice!
Group Support / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 August 29th
...See more Hello again, I hope everyone is taking it easy this week.  I am back with a new story to tell about how Sharing Circle helped a participant. A couple of weeks ago, @powerfulOak2587  shared their experiences in the Sharing Circle here!  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/MemberSharingCircles_2109/OaksSharingCircleExperience_334513/] This week, @ArborealGuitarist joined us to share their experiences in the Sharing Circle. Arbor is one of the regular participants of Sharing Circle and joined the community in Feb 2024  Arbor shares,  "Four months ago, I found Sharing Circle, a space I never knew I needed. At the start, I was hesitant, unsure if I could truly open up to anyone. But the warmth and acceptance that greeted me quickly helped to overcome those doubts. The circle's structured format provides a comforting framework, ensuring everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts and emotions. It creates a sense of safety and equality, making it easy to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. It is more like finding a family where everyone listens, understands, and supports each other. Through sharing my own experiences and listening to others, I have become a more empathetic and compassionate person. It helped me develop better listening skills and gave me the confidence to express myself authentically. It is a place where I feel truly heard and supported, and I am grateful for the positive impact it's had on my life. I would highly recommend Sharing Circle to anyone seeking a supportive space where they can connect with others, grow personally, and find their voice. Sharing Circle could be that space for them."  Join Sharing Circle with us today!  [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_e900fbcbe5db2b7bSaBpz_hkdPa6dGxRZeleXg]We look forward to seeing you there! 
Welcoming New Mentor Leaders
7 Cups Leadership / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 8th
...See more Hello everyone, I am thrilled to announce the addition of our newest mentor leaders to the team. They are dedicated individuals passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience to help and support their focused projects reach their full potential and support the community. Please join us in welcoming @izzy528 and @JustSophia. @Izzy528 Izzy is stepping up as Teen Star Leader for the Verified Listener Program. They will be supporting efforts to increase the number of verified listeners in the teen community, so that as a result more and more support can be available for teen members to feel heard, comforted, and supported better. Izzy has been part of 7Cups since 2021 and is always thoughtful and resilient in supporting the teen community.     @JustSophia Sophia has also stepped up to become a Mentor Leader for Chatroom and Member Group Support to oversee the Resources track. They will be helping to organize, create, classify, and modify the resources related to group chats so that whether listeners or members, they can utilize these resources effectively and get the right information. These resources would include FAQs, guides, articles a few names as examples. Sophia has been part of 7cups since 2022 and went above and beyond in their efforts to support the community. Her efforts to keep Chat Support FAQs up-to-date made a huge impact on the listener community and helped them support the members effectively.   I believe their expertise and commitment will undoubtedly make a significant impact on making things better for everyone. Congratulations to both and I can't wait to see what all new accomplishments they achieve. 
Changes to Group Chat Structure to Foster Community
Group Support / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Hi everyone, We have recently noticed a decline in support and participation in our group chats. While we appreciate everyone's contributions, we have found that the low activity level in different group chats has discouraged many members from engaging in conversations. Many enter the quieter chats and when they see it quiet, they tend to leave which is doing no good to offer them much-needed support.  To ensure that our group chats remain vibrant and inclusive support spaces for everyone, we are making a few adjustments: * Group Chats’ Pop-up Status: The following group chats will temporarily return to pop-up status. This means these group chats will be open during scheduled discussions or as per your request. To request these chats to open, these requirements need to be fulfilled:  * At least 3-5 participants are willing to participate in a specific group chat.  * Or, they can become room support or discussion leaders for specific group chats and host at least 2 weekly sessions.  * If you meet either of the requirements, you can inform a community moderator on shift to help you open a group chat for a specific period (let’s say 60 minutes). After completion of discussion, the room will be closed.    * Re-evaluation Period: We will monitor participation and reassess the situation every month.  * The group chats return to popup chats:  * Relationship Support * LGBTQ Support * Listener Community Room Also, we updated the rotation group chat schedule after assessing the participation & support levels. The new rotational schedule is as follows: * Monday & Tuesday: Loneliness Support * Wednesday: Anxiety Support * Thursday & Friday: Relationship Support * Saturday & Sunday: Trauma Support We hope this change will encourage more active support and engagement and make it easier for everyone to stay connected. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  Thank you.   @heather225
Apply to Join Sharing Circle Team
Group Support / by ASilentObserver
Last post
 August 15th
...See more Hello, community,  Are you a regular participant in the Sharing Circle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/ASilentObserversOffice_2008/7CupsSharingCirclesarenowLIVE_218662/1/]? Are you interested in engaging in thought-provoking shares? Do you enjoy offering support and listening to others? We invite applications to join the Sharing Circle Team to host a Sharing Circle session. What is a Sharing Circle?  Sharing Circle is a support session where members can share their thoughts in a turn-based environment to seek and offer encouragement and support to others.  Who can be the host?  Anyone! Both listener and member can apply.  Requirements to be a Sharing Circle Host?  * Attend or participate in at least 5 Sharing circle sessions * Read the Sharing Circle Guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12UQRGHj3yAPnZDjOqkqY1DVMyMhLGOAeBA08qHN48-4/edit] * Go through the Sharing Circle Script [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17vTLxzLnJYtrrA8OgdkOQGXJLuFgs2fZZbVU1M1kFOk/edit?usprivesdk] Please read the guide and script carefully before applying.  Apply here!! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPe2N1QUjB_KEFF_EhAtZymtydkkIFlruU7u0lC35q4eTztA/viewform%5C]  If you have any questions or suggestions, please message either lou73 [http://7cups.com/@Lou73] (Sharing Circle Team Leader) or asilentobserver [http://7cups.com/@asilentobserver]  We look forward to having your support for our wonderful sharers. 
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Feedback & Reviews
They made me feel a bit better and they took the time to explain things, so I could better understand. Thanks for your time.
I texted Obs although it was clearly mentioned on his bio that he wouldn't be able to take new member requests and it's all because I was unable to trust anyone else but him. And he didn't let me down. I never expected such humble and kind responses from anyone. I'm literally crying.... May God bless you and keep you safe and happy all the time.
Very kind and understanding, and fun to talk to
really observant and kind : ) obs is a great listener 100% recommend
this listener was emphatic loved chatting with obs would love to chat again.
Really well done on all accounts!
Obs is great
coolest coolest helpful person who knows how to take feedback and make a real difference on 7 cups
Obs has been tremendous support for me , always. I appreciate his presence in cups for responding promptly and doing what he can to be supportive of both listeners and members in 7 cups. Ive known him since around past 6 years and its always a pressure to see him in the rooms, the way he responds to people and his dicussions. It all shows his care and passion.
Really kind and helpful
really good listener!
Obs is always ready to help with questions and is very knowledgeable. It is a pleasure to have Obs here.
Best listener ever!
Helpful and open to understand
Very kind caring and supportive
incredible, good at time mangement
A very nice person. They try there best as Group Support Manager here at 7cups.
Very supportive. Very caring. Very understanding. Takes the time to listen to feedback from other Community Leaders. Very Professional. A very wise person.
ASlientObserver is a warm, caring person. They love being in group support. They are a good leader. They try there best to set a good example. They are good group support manager.
Always support and positive Sent information that is important to me to assistance me and also enhance my journey and support my chosen path.
amazinggggggggg
Obs is so patient, understanding, kind which makes them an amazing listener.
Obs is So helpful
We patient explaining answers to my questions.
Obs is such an amazing person, and I appreciate all of the contributions they have made to this wonderful community. Keep up the amazing work, and never change! ❤️❤️
An empathetic mind!
This person is very genuine and caring and honest. It was a shear pleasure interacting with them. I highly recommend them as someone to talk too and you should feel much much better afterwards. Definitely a pillar of this 7 cups community indeed. 10/10 service.
Obs is so nice and very patient. He is one of the best listeners there is, and I would give him a million stars if I could.
A wonderful person who goes the extra mile to make this a platform that is user friendly . They were patient responsive and very helpful.
He understands me. He just did thank you a thousand times
He's just the best
Really helpful and motivational
The best hands down so understanding and caring
He is a very nice person, he is willing to go extra mile just to help. He is deserves a million dollars tbh😂
Very good communicator and answers automatically when gets a chance, nice friendly too..
Obs is always pleasant and enjoyable to chat with, even in minor interactions. :)
A great listener who helped sort my emotions and lended a listening ear to my problems when no one was there to listen to them
He was very attentive, loyal, kind, Supportive and Empathetic Listener. Thanks you so much ASilentObserver 🥰♥️
Very attentive and considerate person, thank you for your help
great listener helpful
Very kind and understanding i loved talking to obs I highly recommend talking to obs if you need a helping hand
Very kind person. Encourages me a lot.
ASilentObserver was very kind and open to hearing my concerns. Also, very quick to respond and seemed forthright.
They helped me a lot just by listening, it was great talking to them.
Good he is very helpful
Hard worker. Amazing person.
thank you. You're wonderful
Hard working person for cups. Appreciate all that he does for us
Great person. Very Kind and very helpful.
Responds quickly and gets to the point.
Great Listener.
Super helpful, thanks so much
Always doing a great job. Very observant! ;)
Good hope we can continue
Great chat. I feel valued as a member.
*huggles* thank you soo much
They are very soothing.
Amazing listener! Thank you for taking the time to listen to my concerns and worries, and give real thought out answers which helped me realize things. It made me feel really listened to 💛
very patient listener
I was lucky to talk to him. He is knowledgeable on many topic and he understood me very well in short time. Gave me nice suggestion when asked. It was worth talking to him. Compassionate.. Empathy and have patient and easy to talk. definitely can be recommend to other. God bless you and you be happy always.
Great listener! Provided very helpful thoughts.
Helped me deal with the problem which was bugging me from a long time
I loved the chat.. it was what you might call refreshing... 😄
OBS is so caring
Really great listener
Very thoughtful in responses, really gives you a sense that they care and genuinely want to help
Really helped to talk things through
very helpful, caring and understanding
Such a warm heart!🤗
Amazing Listener as always :) Makes me feel a lot better after our conversation :)
One of the best listeners I have ever met. Responds and is there whenever I needed him. Makes me feel a lot better!:)
He was very nice and understanding to me, and helped me talk through my anxiety. I had a good time talking with him.
very kind and amazing listener
I am so thankful for the help and useful tips that I get,great advice!
I find the support valuable and appreciate the advice
Really useful communucation,friendly,helpful advice
Thank you.
Great Listener:) empathizes with you and understands. Feel a lot better after our conversation :)
Thank you very much. Thanks for helping with Bipolar awareness / relationships -- very important topic.
I found some great support from @ASilentObserver and a genuine,caring attitude.I much appreciate his help!
An amazing and caring person. They helped me through a really rough time.
amazing person genuinely kind and caring always responsive really helped me in my time of need thank you so much
Very caring and helpful
Silent is awesome, as always. Great listener, always there when I need to talk to someone and provides a compassionate ear to my seemingly minuscule problems.
Awesome!!! Love Obs!
Super understanding and sweet, thank you!
Always help and has insightful inputs
Had a fruitful and enlightening session helped me see things clearer and understand better where I was lagging
great
Understanding, smart, attentive, interactive, caring.
Obs is extremely helpful, understanding, and caring. I felt like I wasn't being judged, so thank you so much for your advice and I'll be coming again when I need more help!
Very helpful and understanding. She will lsten to what ever u have to say and try to help u sort out ur thoughts and help u with what's going on I highly recommend her
Thanks for your time
You're Kind. Thanks
amazing
awesome as always and very helpful
Thank you silentObs. You have been really helpful.
Obs is such a lovely heart to chat with. Always having the nicest words to make a day go better. It's a sweet heart and caring person I every way.
Our conversation was awesome! Thank you @ASilentListener
They helped and I appreciate that, I felt better after talking with them for a bit.
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