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'm shocked and surprised. I never saw this coming. I know change is innevitable and a part of life but I can't say right now that you won't be missed. You came here and truly helped build up the community again. I'm not okay with instant good-bye but good luck with your new role.
@Kate It's taken me a while to respond to this, as I wanted to make sure I would be able to formulate my thoughts and feelings in this response, I don't believe that anyone is able to put into words how much on an impact you have had on this whole 7 Cups community, and how much we will all miss you here, but I am so glad to hear that you are moving on to a wonderful new opportunity.
Since you joined the 7 Cups community, you have been a leader that we all look up to on the site, someone who is approachable, caring and passionate about the site. I can't thank you enough for helping shape my journey here on 7 Cups, for your continuous guidance, support, patience and understanding. You never seized to amaze me with how quickly you respond to our queries, or how patient you are with answering my many questions on different aspects of the site! I really appreciate everything that you have done for this site.
I don't think there's any words that will explain how much you have impacted my path here, if it hadn't been for your support and continuous guidance when I first applied for STL, as my first leadership postilion, I would not of had the confidence or skills to apply for the leadership roles I currently hold today, or do half of the events I have aimed. You have always been there to support not only my 7 Cups goals, but also personal goals and I love the fact that you have always prioritized self care. You never made me feel bad when I needed to take a step back from a role, or when I came to explain that I would have to give up most of my roles - instead you helped guide me on how I could make that happen and reassure me that I could come back if I decided I was ready.
You helped me change my views towards the community management team, to help me see that you are a team of kind, hard-working individuals who want to better the site, rather than powerful individuals I would be scared of. As much as I will miss you on Cups, I know that you have so many more lives to touch, and anybody who has the privilege of working with you is super lucky!
I'm so glad that you will still have access to your account, and I hope that you can pop in from time to time! It would be amazing to see you, and good luck with starting your new job! I know you will do amazing 
Emma
@Kate will miss you. All the best in your new position.
@Kate this is indeed a bittersweet goodbye, you've been such an influenctial person here, so im going to miss you a lot. and at the same time, im so happy for your new role and im so excited and proud that you accepted it! I hope to see you around every once in a while here, thank you for being the wonderful person you are. keep being awesome!
@Kate
I am kind of speechless. It is very sad to see you leaving, although we did not have a lot of contact I can say by what I saw here that you were very passionate about what you were doing. If you think it's time to move on that's okay, you gave a lot.
I do hope you will look forward to your new position with exitement and happy feelings and no guilt for leaving. I wish you all the best and a great future.
@Kate omg nooo gonna miss you Kate ive grown so much learnt loads from you achieved tons because of you STL for Anxiety was bwecause of you then ATL then into a joint decision 7cups DJ i hope you still try drop into my DJ events kate xd im live 27th 2-6pm and 30th from 9am EDT
good luck in your new role
@Kate words can't express the sadness that you are leaving, thank-you so much for all you have done here.
I wish you so much luck for your new adventure, you may be escaping but I hope you don't disappear . .
Listening .... One Step At A Time
@Kate Congratulations and all the best in your new role!!!
Kate, congratulations on your move! I know we haven't communicated, but it was great to see you around here. May I ask what the name of the organization is that you are going? I might check out the services they offer.
@FaithfulPrune9638 I will be working for the National Council for Behavioral Health
@Kate
WTG Kate you will do awsomesauce there!
Listening .... One Step At A Time
@Kate
Nice!
@Kate the k street lobby group? Does this mean you'll be moving to the district?
Nooooo Kate :c We love you! <3 I'm so excited for you and your new role. I know that you'll do amazing things. As much as I'm sorry to see you go, I'm glad that you're going to be continuing to follow your dreams. Best of luck with everything! <3 We'll miss you lots. c: Thank you so much for all of the support and help that you've given me and the Anxiety Support community. We would not be where we are today without you. <3
