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Number of ratings144 Number of reviews95 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceFeb 4, 2015 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderFemale PathStep 678 People helped389 Chats2,779 Group support chats354 Listener group chats196 Forum posts1,151 Forum upvotes1,915
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LATEST UPDATE: I am on self-care for the month of September 2023. Please find comfort in knowing all is and will be well and that I am creating myself the space to better focus on supporting my well-being to ensure I can keep doing all the things I love - like being involved in the 7C community as a source of support and connection. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Here on 7C, we encourage everyone (members and listeners alike) to allow ourselves the grace of honoring, "I am worth investing any time I need in filling my own cup," and to find ourselves empowered enough to say, "It's time to fill my cup before I pour again." ☕️ May your cups overflow with all good things.

UPDATE:
I am not currently taking member chats until further notice.
Please refer to our 
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Thank you for understanding. 




⟡ Neurospicy
 ⟡ Alternatively Able ⟡ Chronically da Illest ⟡ Elder Emo 
 Care Team Project Agent (Adult) & Crew Member ⟡ Sharing Circle Host 

⟡ Hey there, I'm Zaati (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) 
 I know the courage it takes to reach out to say hello or to confide in someone about the things that weigh us down— and I need you to know that you are worthy of feeling welcome to show up authentically and to be heard for your truth. Who better to show up to a healing space to share conversation than as yourself? ⟡ ⋆ʚ(*˘͈ ᵕ˘*͈)ɞ


I live within the ET timezone so please take this into consideration when reaching out. 
I make great efforts to get back to each message as soon as I can. Usually within 3-5 days, with some exception though I'm on each week. (Monday-Wednesday are usually the best days to reach me.)


Topics I don’t discuss:
Men’s Issues
and Sexual Health
Please respect these boundaries. These topics cast wide umbrellas for many conversations I may not be prepared for, or would be comfortable with, and as a listener I always like to be sure I would be the most helpful fit in terms of support for you.

Behaviors that I find unacceptable and will not engage in
(1) being unkind or disrespectful toward me or anyone else in our community whether they're providing or seeking support. Be mindful of your words and their impact. If you find you need an outlet to release any tension or heaviness you're feeling, I encourage you seek 1-1 support to process it respectfully with an available listener. And, (2) using our platform for inappropriate sexual chatting/dating/flirting*. This community exists to make emotional support accessible and we rely on the kindness of our Listeners who volunteer their time here. It's not only unfair to our volunteers, myself included, but it can have damaging effects you're unaware of. These expectations and boundaries are to ensure everyone's safety and well-being here on the 7 Cups platform.
* Sexual chatting/dating does not refer to individuals who seek support about dating or sexual-related issues they may be facing.

I always highly encourage all members to seek support from additional Listeners as we all have differing availability and offer unique perspectives/approaches that could be helpful to you. ♥︎ You deserve to have the right support for you in the moments you need it most- I'd recommend connecting with Listeners on days where you'd like support, rather than in dire need for support, so you have time to "browse" around and find the right support/Listeners for you. ♥︎ We're often as strong as the network of support we keep around us.


and maybe most of all, please remember to..

Give Yourself Grace.


✿~
Oki oki oki, cyaa~


Recent forum posts
Words of Encouragement
Anxiety Support / by zaatarHoney
Last post
September 6th, 2023
...See more What is one compassionate reminder you're needing most lately? Without explanation, please write it below. If you'd like, respond to someone else here randomly. 💛 Food for thought moment: If it's hard to show compassion toward yourself at this moment, imagine your friend feeling exactly as you are - similar thoughts, situations. What encouragement would you give to them? With Grace, Your friendly neighborly Zaati
~Mid-Year Check In~
Disability Support / by zaatarHoney
Last post
June 16th, 2023
...See more Hey there, everyone. Though there is much we can relate to with one another, we may find ourselves in different places in our journey especially as life takes us through different obstacles, adversity and challenges, and also our wins and celebrations. I'm wondering . . . 🍎 What was one thing that surprised you about yourself in a positive way this year so far? 🍊 What has been 1-3 ways you've showed up to support/nurture yourself physically/emotionally/mentally/spiritually? 🍋 What has been able, or who has shown up, to support you most? 🥝 What challenges have you faced and overcome? 🍇 What challenges are you currently facing? 🫐 What is one personal goal you are working on or would like to accomplish by 2024? Feel welcome to answer any or all of the questions if you'd like!
(PTSD) What has helped you feel or become empowered throughout your healing journey?
Trauma Support / by zaatarHoney
Last post
June 5th, 2023
...See more Hey there, I'm Zaati. We may have crossed paths in Sharing Circle, Disability Support or Anxiety Support, or somewhere around this platform. I'm definitely a bit of a 7Cups explorer, are you too? If we're unfamiliar, and you're open to it, maybe we can change that today. ♥︎ I'm wondering, what has helped you feel or become empowered throughout your healing journey? Word to the Lovely: If the word "empowered" doesn't resonate with where you're at in your journey, at this time, or at all, that's completely understandable, and feel welcome to express that. You are free to use this space as you like, regardless. How has living with trauma/ptsd affected you this past month, this week, your day ... even this moment ? As long as you're comfortable, this space is for you to share. ▽Quick Announcement Below▽ ------------------------- Oh, hey there again. ☺️ I also wanted to announce an upcoming guided discussion in hopes, if you'd like to join us and you're able to make it, that you be sure to mark your calendar to attend. Discussion Topic: PTSD & Learning to Become Assertive When: May 27th, 2023 (Saturday) at 1pm ET Where: Special Events Group Chat* (Hosted by zaatarHoney a& Co-Hosted by @azuladragon34) Following this discussion, I will also be hosting a 60-minute wind-down/open chat session at 2pm ET in the Anxiety Support Group Chat for anyone interested. Discussions like these can be as empowering as much as they can come with a heavy heart, please feel welcome to come by afterward if you'd like. ♥︎ ------------------------- * For the month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness, as you may have heard, we will be having many guided discussions that cover a variety of mental health topics. You can find the first week of our Mental Health Awareness May event here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupModZone_168/GroupSupportInformationandUpdates_822/MHAM2023GroupSupportEventScheduleMay0107_304214/], as well as additional insight. All guided discussions for MHAM will be held in the Special Events Group Chat. We'd love to see you there.
Where Are You From — “I Am” Poem exercise
Young People of Color / by zaatarHoney
Last post
April 8th, 2023
...See more You can omit any lines if you’d like. You are welcome to add anything should you feel inspired. You can remove the formatting all together and free-write. Tell us about you— where you’re from “I Am” Poem I am from ________. (an every day item in your household, you can choose 1-3.) I am from the ________. (description of your home, culture, community— sights, smells, tastes, feels) I am from the ______ (plant, natural item, flower) whose long limbs (or any feature) I remember as if they were my own. I am from ______ and _______, (a family tradition or trait) I am from __________. (Family Members, or family habits, 1-3 each.) I am from ________. (Foods you ate with your family) I am from _______ (place of birth) and _______. (family origin(s)) I am from _________. (Stories of yourself, your family.) I am from ________ (Family treasures, momentos) and I keep them __________. (on the wall, under your bed, in your heart, etc) ⟡
Coping with the Grief of Becoming Disabled/Chronically Ill
Disability Support / by zaatarHoney
Last post
June 7th, 2023
...See more Image description: A water color painting. The entire painting is mostly blue with scattered small yellow dots which symbolically appear open to interpretation. They may be small stars or sparks of light. Toward the bottom, a non-gendered body is depicted laying down on their side. End description. Life has it’s challenges for all of us. It’s known as part of the collective human experience. Being alive comes with what makes this journey magical, and what would this journey be without the balance of knowing despair and suffering to contrast the wonderful and beautiful happenings? But there isn’t a lot of conversation surrounding the grief someone experiences when becoming disabled and/or chronically ill unexpectedly. The loss of your idealized future, the loss of being able to participate in the activities that used to bring you joy, the lack of accessibility and accommodations— the apparent lack of equity in a society that favors the able, and more. Image description: Image of a body of dark water up. A hand reaches out from the water. End description. It can make you feel so alone in a world you may feel uninvited from participating in. Even if you have some or tons of support, it can be difficult to receive when you’ve been able to handle life independently and prided yourself on it.. you may find yourself assuming you’re a burden. Let alone, some of us who are made to feel this way through certain behavior and/or language— whether intentionally or not, as in through another’s impatience, frustration, lack of consideration, assumptions, etc. So, what do we do from here? It’s important to recognize this as multi-faceted grief. Complex grief can really inundate our mind and spirit, while our body becomes enveloped by this silent war. So, naturally, it makes sense if you find yourself too overwhelmed to process the present reality, let alone, start to accept it. Image description: The 5 Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance. Each stage is color coded. Below, there is an illustration overlapping leaves using the color-coding of each stage of grief, depicting how these stages are not linear. They aren’t consequential. They are happening all at once and in their own timing. End description. During a time of despair such as this, it can be hard to find hope. And if this next part I share with you is difficult to receive or feels offensive to the place you’re at in your own journey, please know that it’s okay. I wouldn’t have believed me either. I probably wouldn’t have wanted to. Don’t let me rush your process. But also please know that you’re welcome to share below about what you’re currently facing, regardless. If you look at the image below, where would you say you’re at generally? It’s natural for it to vary by the week, the day and even the moment. Image Description: This is a chart of what the process of grief may look like in depth. On one end of the timeline reads “the hurt of loss” and at the very end it reads “Loss Adjustment”. In between these two points, in this order, they are listed: Shock, Numbness, Denial, Emotional Outbursts, Anger, Fear, Searchings, Disorganization, Panic, Guilt, Loneliness, Isolation, Depression, “Re-Entry” Troubles, New Relationships, New Strengths, New Patterns, Hope, Affirmation, Helping Others. End Description. A lot of healing during this process requires patience to allow yourself to be angry, to feel upset and to acknowledge how stressful and difficult things feel. It’s okay to feel lost before you learn to adapt, and it’s okay to feel lost again. There are so many layers to our existence— you can feel confident in your ability to navigate one realm, and totally confused in another. This is also why support is incredibly crucial— to have a team of medical providers, if necessary, and people around you who make you feel safe and cared for, and that their support results in you feeling heard and understood. If your formerly helpful ways of coping are no longer available to you (for example: you used to go hiking and camping, or out dancing, but now you’ve lost physical mobility to any extent) — it can be especially frustrating. If this resonates with you, naturally, you know you can still lean on the coping skills you do still have, but it’s possibly time to brainstorm some new ways of coping that you maybe heard and forgot about, or hadn’t even thought of. Like, y’all, we’re really out here forging our own path huh? (ˊ•͈ ◡ •͈ˋ) What comes next… comes down to mindset. By imagining this process as painful and upsetting, it can be really hard to see that it can actually be a new adventure of self-exploration. Letting go of the future we imagined for ourselves and other things that we’re no longer able to do is tremendously devastating. Leaning into the experience with the mindset of curiosity and determination takes time to come to, but honestly changes the entire experience all-together. It’s not to say it’s not without it’s challenges and difficult times, but if you find yourself consistently stuck in a state of suffering on an emotional level, it may be an opportunity to see if there are additional supports or resources that would help alleviate some of the obstacles you’re facing— whether emotionally, mentally, physically or spiritually, also whether the battles you’re up against are internal or outside of yourself. In despair, it’s painfully easy to watch life pass us by and let life happen to and around us. It’s painfully easy to feel hopeless… and powerless. It’s up to us to challenge this— and nobody can make us ready before we are… but knowing this, we can start to mentally prepare for this shift. Part of the healing process involves reclaiming your power and sense of identity and purpose, by taking an inventory of what you are still able to do and what you’re still able to do with accommodations. Which strengths can you still bring to the table? Which strengths of yours deserve to be reimagined than how they were used previously? It may also be helpful to seek new experiences to see your strengths in application, see dormant strengths being utilized in positive ways, and even discover strengths never before known or realized to you previously. This era, when you’ve arrived, is about shaping your life to meet you where you’re at— not in defeated compromise, but in equally as meaningful and purposeful ways. This has been a bit of a novel, whew. And, this is dancing along the surface of the experience, too. Just another reminder that what we experience is so complex and deserves to be met with our own patience and mercy. All of this said, what are your thoughts? Image description: A small wooden figurine of a heart that has been cracked down the middle. Next to the broken heart, lies 5 precious, tiny blue flowers bundled together. They are placed on a tree stump. The wood of the stump is fractured, or appears like a fissure of cracks. Description end.
Feedback & Reviews
She is very kind and helpful
Zaatar is an amazing listener.
Responsive, encouraging, helpful
Great listener. Very warm and supportive. Sent me helpful forum links as well!
Super helpful nice and caring. You won’t be let down. I am very grateful for the chat
Well I'm not sure what more I can say about her, she's the best human being I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, she's been so helpful and kind and comforting to me for so long, I'll forever be grateful for her and her help
Absolutely amazing. Most lovely. Powerful listener ever absolute sweetheart I love this person. Super creative like ahh
They have been great so far. Look forward to keep chatting with them.
Great listener and empathetic!
nobody kinder, nobody more real
Shes the best listener you'll ever find here on cups, empathetic, kind everything shes really amazing and is always there for you and makes you feel better.
Attentive and supportive. She remembers what you say and helps you see your situation more clearly than you even realized before. Friendly but you can tell she’s a real person. Thanks Zaat, for all the time you’ve spent with me.
Amazing person, very easy to talk to, very supportive and listens to every word
Jaali is so wonderful. Always willing to listen, Jaali is very thoughtful, supportive, understanding. I just love jaali. keep up the great work! you're helping a lot of people by listening. :) Thank you for helping ME, and continuto listen!
She was very helpful, and it was easy to talk with her. Normally, I do not like to open up, but she felt like a friend. Her personality is so warm and she is genuinely interested in the conversation.
She made sure I felt safe and comfortable our whole chat. I felt respected and heard and I dont normally like speaking to anyone. She changed the way I felt about myself and the future. She gave me hope. I would highly recommend chatting with zaat. :)
♡ ty ty ty ty soooo much!
Honey is sweet as can be🍯🐝🥰 she always helps me process what I’m feeling, so I can better assess how to move forward. She is so calm and comforting, and patient. Exactly what I needed.. honey for the soul! Thank you for the smiles! xoxo
Kind and responsive. Zaat helps you come to your own conclusions and by the end of the chat, gifts you with clarity and peace. Thank you my friend. ☀️
Among the best listeners I’ve experienced. Kind, direct, compassionate, empathic and smart. A gem of a being.
We are still mid chat but she is the first person I don’t immediately want to run from and has given me great advice and a caring ear.
Zaatar gave me hope tonight. I thought I wanted to give up on my dreams bcos everything felt so hopeless. She shined a light into my heart and helped me see how much potential the future still holds for me. Her compassion has more depth than all the known galaxies. She is a bright shining star in a dim world. Thank you for meeting my pain eye-to-eye, and then for your insights and empowerment.
Zaa must be magical. She is soothing and inspiring. There is no other listener like her.. an old soul with a sparkling heart. I’m so grateful, ty
very good listener i learned a lot
Best listener I've ever come across. Like talking to a close and old friend, and a super big sweetheart and great sense of humor. Made my night and helped cheer me up big time.
Great help. And great advice
Very helpful and kind. Habe similar experiences and regenerated my self confidence
She was so kind and understanding. She did not judge me at all. She used analogies that helped me see things in new perspectives. I did not knew how light it would feel if I talked about my burden until I talked with her and I felt heard. She is the sweetest soul just like her name, Honey. :) She really cares for anyone she listenes too and she got to understanding how I felt before I even knew it. She made me laugh which brightened up my day
zaatarHoney, you are an amazing listener and i appreciate you and your response. you replied with such professionalism and knowledge. keep being awesome and helping others. you are truly blessed and appreciated.
She is the sweetest, most open-minded girl I have ever known. She loves everyone and is willing to listen and give sincere, kind advice. I can promise you that you will not be disappointed if you talk to her. I feel like there's hope again, thanks to our conversation. "As apples of gold in silver carvings is a word spoken at the right time for it." Proverbs 25:11
good listener, they were kind and empathetic, i had to leave
Such positivity ! great chat. thank you.
Super helpful! Thoughtful listener and really pays attention to what is being talked about.
listens well and is a good advice giver
She knows what she is dealing with. She is patient and supportive. She is not afraid to disagree and is a master at it, not letting the positive mutual respect and understading mood of the conversation to drop. I enjoyed she stayed away from showing up so sure of everything and having an eye on the limits a 1-1 online chat has.
They understood my situation. Im so glad they picked me to talk to.
Just awesome!!!!!
I have met a lot of people on 7cups. But Jaali is one truly inspiring person. It's not about what she talks, it's about how she talks. She was someone who helped to find something in me tonight. Love and Peace.
Great listener, understanding and super kind
Honestly, one of the best, if not the best chat I have ever had here. She was understanding and really supportive, I can't thank her enough!!!!
This lady was an incredibly kind person. She went far above and beyond simple kindness. I am so grateful for her sweet words that gave me hope.
She spent so long listening to me, patient the entire way, considerate, insightful. I felt a load off my shoulders when we were done talking
Shes kind and warm
SUPER SUUUUUUUUPER AMAZING! Like no other in ways that can't be explained because she is so Spectacular!!!!!
Zaatar is a very kind and compassionate person. I was feeling lost and depressed for various reasons that i could not control. Zaatar offered encouragement, understanding and empathy which brought me out of despair and allowed me to push myself enough to do the things i needed to do. Many thanks zaatar for helping me. You are truely a beautiful person.
The other reviews aren't kidding. I was actually in awe about how responsive, kind, understanding and lovely this listener was. I didn't expect it. She is professional yet has a personality, kind but still honest. I really hope people have a chance to connect with her and really see what I'm talking about. This isn't a hyperbole when I say she's the best listener I've had, and I've had a lot.
She is by far the most compassionate human i have come across. She calmed me down when i couldn't think straight. And honestly she is one of the best listeners i have ever had the privilege of speaking to.
Awesome listener, so kind and helpful. They listened really well and were so judgement free and kind. I wish all listeners were as great as you!
Amazing!!!! She was so helpful and will definitely talk to her again
Really great discussion :) Helped me a lot
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONDERFUL
Responsive, understanding, great listener. Thank you so much!
Got great support!
They are very sweet, welcoming, and an amazing person to talk to
amazingly kind and supportive listener. generous with her time and takes the time to understand the topic.
good experience of 30 years of depression
It's great talking with someone who can relate to what's happening.
Lovely just said what i needed to hear and very polite
Great advice, kind and caring. Sounds like they care☺️ Loved the chat! Thank you so much
very understanding and a great listener
Like talking to an old friend
Very sweet, kind and patient.
An absolutely amazing human! Talked to me for almost two hours straight with zero judgment. I don't even know how to thank her, she helped me through a very rough time!
I loved to talk to this person. She was a great listener. And she tried to help me when I was asking questions. Thank you.
Really nice, good listener
Very helpful I am glad I came here
Such an amazing human being! I can’t even put into words how amazing this chat went! 10/0
Cool nice person to talk to
absolutely fantastic, she listened and helped me and i feel so much calmer now. i know what to do now. shes amazing
Really a truly wonderful listener. Took time and actually understood the problems faced. Very empathetic and all around great!
Thank you so much
Just an absolutely amazing human being
Very relaxed conversation, made me feel really comfortable and was very knowledgable with what I’m going through - thank you
very insightful very insightful very insightful
Very helpful and very bright and sunny. She always seems to know exactly what to say to make you feel better.
It was great to talk to you
Very encouraging and empathetic! Thank you! :) :) :)
Really nice listener, sensitive and asked some great questions to let me talk about how I was feeling :) thanks
A very gentle and kind listener. Felt such positivity from the connection. As a result of our conversation I was able reexamine my issues and seek alternative solutions instead of the black/white corner I had painted myself into.
She is a sweetheart. thank you for taking your time and talking to me. The world needs more people like you. You're my hero.
This was by far the best conversation I've had on here. It was comforting, really relatable and I cracked up several times. Awesome.
Without question the most helpful, sincere, and empathetic listener and I have had the honor of working with.
Attentive and graceful. She helps me come to my own conclusions every time we speak. She helps me identify the root of each problem Ive been facing. She is a blessing
She is a very understanding, caring, and insightful person. I've learned quite a lot from just talking to her.
Wonderful! Helped me see the whole picture.
Most kind and helpful person I've ever met on the interwebs. She helps you find peace and clarity. Its amazing. I feel like I see things in a much different light as compared to before. I am eternally grateful for her kind help.
Brighteyes is just as her name is...Bright. She helps you get a kind of clarity on your situation and is amazingly kind. I felt much much better after speaking with her. I am sure you will too... What a kind soul.
brightEyes999 is fantastic. I felt extremely comfortable explaining the situation and received amazing advice. I'm so thankful I got to speak with this listener!
She helped me more than anyone else could. She was concerned on an emotional level for all parties involved. She was my saving grace, and truly helped change my life around. She's an angel, and was so loving and supportive and attentive to emotional needs throughout. God bless her.
shes wesome
I am not sure if there is a way to adequately express my gratitude.
Thank you
She's putting her everything into listening to you. One simply knows.
best listener around here !!
Was sooo nice when i met her and helped me identify and accept a problem i was having. Super great, loving and caring and cannot recommend enough. Thank you so much ♥
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