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bouncySalamander26
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Number of ratings60 Number of reviews52 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceMay 10, 2018 Last activeover 6 months ago PathStep 90 People helped77 Chats608 Group support chats289 Listener group chats556 Forum posts678 Forum upvotes1,193
Bio

Note: I am presently on a break from listening, and am not accepting member support chats.   

(Please drop a PM, if you were going to -- I shall get back.)

Firstly, a warm day/night to you if you're scrolling past here.
If you prefer the cold, we can have that too! 

There are a lot of times when we expect to have something in life, and
We don't have it

We were born from the Earth without anything,
And into it we, shall return taking nothing.

Hello, I am Sal (or Sala, or bouncy), an 20 y/o Verified Listener from India, whose Tamil and Hindi are a bit rusty.
I listen to music and write in my free time. I am working on a particularly abstract piece~

I usually have a conversational listening style, but if you are looking for a space to express everything on your mind, uninterrupted-you're quite welcome!

Please feel free to let me know of any expectations you have of me/the chat. All feedback is appreciated! :)

I do not mind chats relating to sexual topics, reproductive health, or traumatic experiences, as long as you (the member texting me) remember that I am here, only in a listening capacity. I will, however, inform you if I believe the experience is too intense, for me to handle, and I request you to respect that.

Please note that I am not accepting any chats that pertain to violence in the family (domestic violence.)

I am always open to listening and learning. So, drop a PM, before you decide that I will not want to take the chat up!

My incredibly kind and supportive listener twinnie, whom I was fortunate enough to meet- @hopedreamlove.
Edit 1: For reasons unknown, they consider themselves an ironic person.
Edit 2: Did I mention that they are quite ah-mazing? (Beyond words)
Edit 3: I cannot express how grateful I am, for us to be each other's twins...


I would also like to give a shout-out to @comfortableEyes5 for being extremely encouraging of me-it has meant more than they can know! They are an amazingly fun and positive person to be around!

@Rebekah is one of the most passionate and organized people I have met on 7Cups. Their ability to manage and move forward on multiple fronts, never ceases to amaze me, and a "Tee hee" from them could (I dare say) make your day!

@aeris156 is one of those people who can always spark an interesting conversation. Their thoughts are super-fascinating, to say the least, and I am incredibly grateful for having the opportuntity to speak with, and get to know them.

I was also a part of a rather long twin-gang, or as it was called-"The New Browse Listeners page"! You could have previously found all of us here! (Take care and goodbye, @anonymousListener23.)

Woah! You read till the end?
@RiverHudson1 @Dimara @AnastasiaSmith @TheAtticusFinch@QuietMagic
- You aren't forgotten :')

You are ruddy brilliant!
Recent forum posts
Happy Birthday, @hopedreamlove!!!
Positivity & Gratitude / by bouncySalamander26
Last post
 April 8th, 2022
...See more A very happy birthday to you, @hopedreamlove! I honestly can't believe that I've know you for more than one and a half years now, feels like it was much shorter :') In the time that I have known you for, I feel like I've come to appreciate multiple parts of you -- from the you who was super-excited/enthusiastic when we met, to the sort of more-composed person I feel you've grown to be, all while maintaining a ton of responsibilities on the side. One thing that's struck out to me in our conversations, is how even if you take a while to reply/get back, there's infectious energy in your texts, that's sort of able to subliminally instil a genuine desire to continue the conversation. There really is never a dull moment, even when we're speaking about seemingly-obscure things like powdered elaichi (or should I say, especially when we're speaking about seemingly-obscure things like powdered elaichi?) and I feel like I would not be wrong if I were to say that I've enjoyed every moment of it. I appreciate how supportive a being you are, how you've shown belief in me, and how understanding and compassionate you've been over the past year (but if the year is too long a trip down memory lane, I needn't even look beyond the past week). How you possess the ability to be appreciative of the tiniest things is also (seriously) beyond me. Thank you for being there. As you're growing older, I hope that the coming year is filled with moments that you would have hoped for. As for today :P, once again, a happy happy birthday, twinno. (I hope you have a brilliant time.) Tagging (My apologies if I've tagged someone who did not wish to be/omitted someone who would have liked to been tagged): @aeris156 , @ahealingendoftherainbow22 , @Amy , @ASilentObserver , @Azalea98 , @brilliantturtle89 , @Bubbles2025 , @ColorfuldogsofParadise , @Daf8 , @DayDreamWithYou , @Dino12 , @enchantedlove , @EvelyneRose , @freehugs123 , @Gracey , @GrahZeymahzin , @Hope , @hopebeyondpain , @KatieTheBigRockOne , @KimsonTheSteveFundYPOC , @Leafycup , @Lexiris , @Littlepony , @LoveLilly , @LuluRings , @Mango3 , @Mel , @memisse , @MistyMagic , @mykenziemarie03 , @MyNameisNicole , @optimisticMagic0014 , @PenguinPower31 , @PeaceLoveandPaws , @positivePumpkin22 , @rebecca947 , @RebekahRoyal , @ResidentBallerine , @starryskies108 , @sophiasanae , @sia1325 , @Syd113 , @tami150 , @TextingPals , @usefulSummer3139 , @Victor04 , @VioletVenom , @Zoup
Happy Birthday, @RebekahRoyal!!!!
Positivity & Gratitude / by bouncySalamander26
Last post
 December 4th, 2021
...See more @RebekahRoyal aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~ A happy happy birthday to you!!! I honestly have no clue on where to begin, but I feel like a good place to start would be with how dedicated/involved you appear to be in the things you take up/believe in. In the relatively short time for which I had worked with you, I got the sense that you really put in an amazing level of effort (if not going all in) on the things you care about, consistently, and that felt really inspiring. It's something that has since left a strong mark on me! Roles aside, it's been an absolute pleasure to be able to know/interact with you as a person/listener. I appreciate how patient, amazing and understanding you are. I truly enjoy our conversation(s), and how we seem to stumble upon topics that I didn't think could ever pop up in a conversation :P It's so much fun, and I don't think I could ever express how glad I am to be able to speak with you. (I will also be eternally grateful to you, for introducing me to MCR xD) I hope that you have an amazing day (it honestly feels like you deserve it). I also hope that the coming year is all that you could have hoped for it to be<3<3 Once again, a happy birthdayyy to youuu!!! Tagging (Huge thank you to @Sunisshiningandsoareyou for helping with the taglist!): @aeris156 , @ahealingEndoftherainbow22 , @Asher , @bookworm274 , @bubblegumwings1234 , @CommunityModElliot , @considerateParadise6717 , @Emery5 , @enchantedlove , @EvelyneRose , @GoldenRuleJG , @Gracey , @GlenM , @Greenchoice1 , @Heather225 , @Hope , @hopedreamlove , @Iamsidhere , @JustOneMoreEpisode , @Listeningsarinn , @lovelyWhisper66 , @lueurspace , @lyricalAngel70 , @Mango3 , @midnightRaven999 , @MistyMagic , @mobteru , @musicalharmony , @Nerdtastic01 , @optimisticMagic0014 , @ouicherie , @Power , @rachsxo , @ShneurZ , @SnailPurple , @SoulfullyAButterfly , @SparkyGizmo , @Star001 , @Sunisshiningandsoareyou , @SuryanshSingh , @tami150 , @TextingPals , @theriverissinging , @VicK5123 , @Xe I apologize if I've tagged someone who did not wish to be tagged/missed tagging someone who would have liked to have been tagged!
Happy 18th Birthday, @RebekahRoyal~!
Positivity & Gratitude / by bouncySalamander26
Last post
 November 30th, 2020
...See more You’ve been nothing but incredibly kind and supportive throughout the time I’ve known you. You’re truly a wonderful person, one who takes immense care and shows great thought in their words. The encouragement and proactiveness you display inspire me and are truly qualities I admire. Thank you for being such a caring and kind person, it's a true honour to call you a friend. As you grow a year older (and enter adulthood ), I’m incredibly excited for you. I wish you the absolute best in everything you choose to do, inclusive of and beyond 7Cups. I hope you get to experience many splendid days in all the years to come, and may today be one of them~ I would also like to give a massive thank you to you, for dedicating your time here and being an amazing presence in the community! Dymuniadau gorau ar ben dy flwydd, @RebekahRoyal !! Tagging a few people to continue the celebration (feel free to tag more!): @Gracey @MidnightRaven999 @fariejpg11 @hopedreamlove @GrahZeymahzin @MistyMagic @DontFearToDream @CaringBrit @ahealingendoftherainbow22 @tami150 @AveryLove @smolecho @blissart @ListeningSarinn @PuggyBearJade @KaylaDances @ashlyntheordinary @IvyL @positivePumpkin22 @SuryanshSingh @VickyP @AriannaPink @24help1 @DayDreamWithYou @PeaceLoveandPaws @ jhappyflowwr @TheAtticusFinch @aeris156 @SoulfullyAButterfly @MaddieLouise @BrightHeart116 @RoryK @emily2803 @calmTurtle72 @CarlaRa @1HopefulCreature1 @EvelyneRose @mykenziemarie03 @AlwaysEli @Proud14 @enchantedlove @TextingPals @ListenerJennie, @Tazzie @Mel @deeyah0 @RumpleSteeleSkin @freehugs123 @bookworm274 @DreamTouch @cocoakrispies121 @kateaala, @snailPurple @Jenna @knockoffWolf @optimisticMagic0014, @MaraHope @AstronomySkies @Hope @ASilentObserver
Happy 18th Birthday, @aeris156
Positivity & Gratitude / by bouncySalamander26
Last post
 September 3rd, 2020
...See more A very happy 18th birthday to you, @aeris156 !!!! Angie, you are a genuine conversationalist, and can spark the brightest of conversations on the tiniest of topics. You are someone who makes almost every conversation interesting and worthwhile. Your empathy, kindness and consideration for the well-being of others, and your talents in the creative world (specifically the genuineness with which you converse) inspire me.Thank you for being a cool and awesome friend, who spreads encouragement and joy through their words. On this 18th birthday, as you transition into *adulthood*, wishing you a whole load of luck (xD You may need it)! I am super excited for you, and hope for the absolute best in all that you endeavor to do in the future!!! Tagging a few people to continue the celebration: @ASilentObserver @ashlyntheordinary @Aurora33 @avagracii @bookworm274 @charmingdeer909 @DayDreamWithYou @Dinoprincess12 @freehugs123 @HannahChu777 @hopedreamlove @KaylaDances @Listeningsarinn @miraculousheart9815 @Mel @Oceangirl131 @potatoxcrispztrish @PrettyPapillion4354 @RebekahRebel @Sydney113 @talkswithariba @Tazzie @Textingpals @TheGoodFairy @WarriorPrincess16
Happy 1st Cupversary, @RebekahRebel!!!
Positivity & Gratitude / by bouncySalamander26
Last post
 August 2nd, 2020
...See more On this very day, one year ago, @RebekahRebel chose to join us, as a listener, on 7Cups-and, the rest, as they say...is history! Rebekah, the amount of dedication and passion you've shown towards various projects you've been a part of is awe-inspiring, and the amount of hard-work and effort you've put in (as far as we can see), since joining, is absolutely stunning. And beyond your roles, you've been an absolutely fantastic person to talk with, to turn to-when one has queries, someone who will not shy away from providing assistance when asked of them, and someone who is overall, brilliant and supportive! Thank you, for being as welcoming and as accepting, as you are-and importantly, for being yourself! On this day, wishing you a tremendous first Cupversary, and-we eagerly await all that you go on to do, on 7Cups! Tagging (feel free to tag others!): @Gracey @GrahZeymahzin @AriannaPink @smolecho @CaringBrit @MarissaHope @hopedreamlove @24help1 @mykenziemarie03 @AstronomySkies @AveryLove @comfortableEyes5 @ASilentObserver @anonymousListener23 @Jenna @freehugs123 @DontFearToDream @Shaunnxx1 @Mel @MistyMagic @RumpleSteeleSkin @SoulfullyAButterfly @faeriejpg11 @crystalQueen @Aishwaryadani @goodCake5946 @Oceangirl131 @LexIris @jhappyflowwr@TheAtticusFinch @Hope @Magicallykermit58 @aeris156 @Tazzie @Aurora33 @bookworm274 @SuryanshSingh @IvyL @snailPurple @tami150 @TextingPals @VickyP @smolecho @CalmTurtle72 @DayDreamWithYou @positivepumpkin22 @DreamTouch
Trauma and the Written Word
Trauma Support / by bouncySalamander26
Last post
 July 9th, 2020
...See more As a person who has been through something traumatic-we may often look to writing, as an outlet, for emotions we believe inexplicable or unjustified to the world around us, to express our frustration on how the people around as-can rarely seem to comprehend the impact an event(s) had on us. Expressing how we feel following an event, could feel relieving-as though, something heavy in our heart just lost a little of its weight. At 7Cups, within the Trauma Community, We have our very own Journalling [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaSupport_60/JournallingStories_318/] sub-forum wherein members can find a safe place to express all that they wish to. Switching sides, as someone who has only recently begun reading posts in the Sub-Community, I can imagine as to how knowing of someone who has been through an experience and feels similarly, can provide a sense of solace and companionship. Reading through their posts, in the most unexpected parts, you may find validation for what you feel. Books, and more so, biographies of people who have experienced distressing incidents-may have a similar effect. Away from the intriguing world of biopics-genres like fiction and short stories have shown to immensely help children in war-stricken areas of the world [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/opinion/syria-refugee-children.html], and feel traumatized. In imagining a storyline being narrated-you are also able to subconsciously describe parts of it, in a manner that you choose to. To a lot of people, reading can be a reminder of an activity they used to do prior to an event that changed them, and a symbol of an act that may remain possible in the present. That being said, it is important to remember that reading is not the easiest thing to do-when you have faced an event that affects you immensely. It is well-recorded that those who have experienced a traumatic event, can find it hard to focus while reading. (Read more about it here [https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-illness-and-reading#3]) In an effort that may help you gain a sense of community-if you are a person looking to get back to reading, or are an avid-reader, @24Help1 and @Aurora33 are coordinating on a Book Club (under the SHR Sub-Community). The details for it can be found here [http://7cups.com/forum/SelfHarmRecovery_65/Events_1350/IntroducingNewProject7cupsBookClub_225160/1/]! Are you interested in joining the club, or would like to add to this post, on your experience with reading? Please feel free to reply to this post and share your thoughts-I am reading them!
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Bouncy is an amazing listener, top of the line grade A listener!
Extremely positive and helpful
I truly enjoy talking with bouncy, he's a wonderful listener literally the best I've ever had!
Bouncy is a great listener, genuinely cares!
I really enjoy our chats, he's compassionate, understanding, friendly and all around amazing human beings, much 💙
Bouncy is an amazing listener Literally the best one I've ever talked to!!
I really enjoy connecting with bouncy, he's a terrific listener. I always look forward to our chats.
I truly enjoy our conversations, he is a safe harbor in this storm we call life!
I love talking to bouncy! Such an amazing person!
Bouncy is an amazing listener! Its like we've known each other forever. I can't say enough good things about him. Today we just exchanged messages, but he's still amazingly supportive!! I look forward to our next conversation.
Sal's just incredible, he's really understood me and made me feel like everything that I'm feeling is valid, after talking with him I'm feeling much better and he's one of the best listeners ever 😊
they’re really nice and understanding
Its been a minute since we've been able to talk in person, it was a great chat I can't think of enough nice things to say about bouncy, he truly wants to help, he is the gold standard of listener's!
I love our conversations he is literally the best L I've had.I look forward to talking with him.
I love talking to bouncy, he's an amazing listener who truly and honestly cares about his members.
Was a great chat, I truly enjoy talking with them. Truly caring, truly listens, a true listener. Thx a billion!!
So helpful, so kind, so easy to talk to. bouncySalamander is an excellent example of a listener. Thank you.
He is an amazing person and listener, he's been there for me for along time now. He's the longest listener I've had.
Bouncy is an excellent example of what a listener should be, kind caring understanding person who truly cares about there members.
I love talking to bouncy, he's an amazing listener and all around awesome human being who truly cares about the people they talk to. I could go on but suffice it to say that cups wouldn't be the same wo him.
Bouncy is beyond mortal words and descriptions. They are amazing, friendly, beautiful soul, I can't say enough about them, they are 1 of 2 listeners that have stuck with me. I truly appreciate the support they have given me.
I love this listener I cannot find the words to express how amazing this listener, he's real high quality. He listens, he understands, and he is everything you would want in a listener. Highly, highly recommend
Bouncysalamander is an incredible person, they have been an amazing listener, big or small, he'll help you through it all.
Bouncy has been a great listener, incredibly supportive, helpful, friendly. Truly one of the best.
Bouncy is an amazing listener and human being. I wish I knew more people like him, the world needs more people like him. Kind, open, intelligent, caring. Obviously cares about his role as a listener. I could go on..thanks bouncy!!
Bouncy is such an amazing person, I can't say how amazing of a person he is. He's 1 of the best.
I love talking to bouncy, amazing listener better person.
Awesome person 1 of the best!
I call him my bouncy friend, I truly enjoy our chats, friendly, easy to talk to be it serious or lighthearted, amazing listener who truly cares.
Very nice chat, they are a very good listener, friendly, fun. Look forward to our next chat.
Really nice person, ask questions don't leave the conversation up to me, I like that. Easy to talk to. Seems to genuinely care.
Pawsome person and listener love talking to them
hes good
A great listener, really pawsome person. Look forward to talking again soon.
sal if very helpful, kinda, and caring
Seems very caring, very comforting and helpful. Would recommend. Thank you
I had a wonderful conversation with bouncySalamander and her really helped me. He's an amazing listener and I am very grateful for my time chatting with him :D
They are very sweet and helpful!
Helped me out with great advice. Very friendly and helpful.
They are very supportive and understanding.
Really great at listening, asked the right questions, and didn't judge at all
This person genuinely cares and checked up on me. They made sure I was feeling okay. They truly want people to feel better ♡
Awesome dude, really supportive
He's a good listener aolved my problem in few minutes ❤️🙌
They are caring and easy to talk to
Supportive listener!
Replies fast, and is kind
I feel so much better now!!!
A good listener who helped me to get through my problem
Very understanding, was able to help me so muchhhh. 12/10
nice
She's very nice, asked me good questions, I liked her. (sorry if I'm assuming gender)
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