A Bittersweet Goodbye
Dearest 7 Cups Community,
Its with mixed feelings that I am officially announcing that my time as Community Manager here at 7 Cups will be ending. I was offered an exciting new role with another organization and have accepted. My last day here as Community Manager will be next Friday, March 29th.
My time here over the past year and a half has been exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding. Ive learned so much from all of you and have valued leading the group support rooms and teen community. The one constant with 7 Cups is that things are constantly changing and evolving. Change can be hard to deal with and its ok to be scared or unsure. I am leaving you in good hands with @Laura, @Jill7Cups and @Heather225 (and Tuna).
Here is my advice and (unsolicited) wisdom:
- Approach change with an open mind and remember that nothing is set in stone and everyones feelings are valid, even when you may disagree.
- Be nice to everyone. You never know what someone is going through on the other side of the computer or phone screen.
- Be patient with the Community Managers. They see you and they care about you even if they dont answer your PM as fast as they would like to.
- Its ok to take time for self-care. I mean it. Go outside. Your roles will be here when you come back.
- No Cupsing in class.
Even after next Friday, I will still have access to this account so please stop by and say hi sometimes, send me a silly cat photo or a llama-related item you happen to come across.
- Kate/LovelyLlama
Update from Jill: here is the compilation of going away messages that I shared in the surprise hug parties, if you didn't get a chance to add yours you can add it as a comment below.
@Kate
I hadn't been able to reply until now because I haven't had the words and I still don't really. I never expected this to happen but it is an amazing opportunity and I know you will make an amazing addition to any team or organization you are involved with. You have been an amazing leader here and I've enjoyed being able to work with you. You have kept the community amazing for so many people. You will definitely be missed and I hope you do stop in to say hi still.
Good luck
@Kate Even though I haven't honoured meeting you as far as I can remember I find you wonderful. The comments are talking about your greatness.
I love that you know what you want to do (clear goal) and how to move on in life. I think we, 7 cups will miss you, but we are so delighted that you achieve one of 7 cups' goals that listeners/members/guests have an impact on the world outside 7 cups.
Love you soooo much!!! 😘💞💞💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I'm sorry to hear your leaving! Best of luck
I wish you good luck. We'll miss you but I know you'll continue to be amazing as always. We love you ❤
@Kate
Congratulations on your new job! You will definitely be missed here, but I understand that change is also good. I wish you all the best and we will all keep soldiering on as best we can. Thank you for your time and support of this worthy cause here.
@Kate
Goodbye and Thank you Kate
@Kate I only just saw this but i wanted to say goodbye to you as a CM and am sorry to see you go as I think you were such a positive agent here at 7cups and a grounding presence your new employer will be quite lucky to have you joining them and I wish you all success with your future there! Meantime, we are very sad to see you going 
but glad you will still have an account so hopefully will see you around now and again. Thank you again so very much for all the contributions and work you have made towards making 7cups a better place.
sorry to hear your going @katie
i and the rest of the team are sad to see you go but we are always going to be in your heart, good luck through everything
our saddest goodbyes
good luck katie
@kate I might not know you personally but my good wishes are with you. Certainly you are an important person here. You should come back whenever you can. I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open hands.