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[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
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 1 day ago
...See more We often time come to 7 cups in search of something: -Someone who understands -Someone to talk to -Someone who will listen -Someone to keep us company Many of us find that - which is awesome! However, there may come a time when as a member, you are ready to leave. And that is okay. It doesn't have to be forever or even an awfully long time. Maybe you are leaving to go out to eat with friends for the first time in weeks or months. Let us know so we can send you off with warm regards!
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Listener Classifieds (February 2025) Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 14th
...See more Hello, February! This space is for Listeners currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): Are you an adult, teen or ATL? Gender: Languages you speak: Topics you'll support: Topics you don’t support: Lived experience: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable:
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NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 February 13th
...See more Any new member of the NAMI Community who introduces themselves and takes the NAMI Oath will receive the NAMI Oath Badge. Please copy, paste, sign and date the following NAMI Oath within this thread: NAMI Oath I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, 7 Cups members and NAMI supporters. I pledge to help support NAMI's mission and to dedicate myself to building better lives for anyone affected by mental illness. I pledge to always try my best to be a positive influence and make a difference in the lives of others. I pledge to be #stigmafree and respectful of anyone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. I will educate, advocate and listen to others' experiences without judgment or bias. I will encourage acceptance and understanding. When I see that someone needs more than the peer support I can provide, I will refer them to professional help and appropriate resources. I pledge to make my own self-care a priority and recognize when I need to take extra time to take care of my own mental health. I will keep these promises and I will do everything in my power to promote mental health, healing, and wellness within myself, my fellow members and my world. I believe that no one should face mental illness alone and I pledge to provide peer support to anyone who reaches out to the NAMI Community for help. Signed: Date:
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Ex moved in with my brother & sister inlaw
by fairmindedKitten808
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 41 minutes ago
...See more My husband and I seperated a year ago, he lived on my couch until two weeks back. He quit working and had me pay the bills and provide food for him. He left without a word after running into my sister inlaw and going for drinks then proceeded to move in with my brother and sister inlaw (used to be my best friend). I filed for divorce as soon as I realized where he was and that he wasn't coming back.  I only found out because he told our youngest daughter about it, she is 18. He made sure to come hours before we had a scheduled time to pick up his stuff when he knew I was at work.  This was intentionally done which I know because he told our oldest daughter as he came in that he knew he wasnt supposed to be there because I wasn't. It is becoming clear he and they are talking trash about me. I feel like I'm going crazy all I want is to split ways amicably but he had to bring my family into it and told our youngest what was going on without ever talking to me about it. I spent an entire year taking the high road and not fighting for any reason though there were many. I am glad he is gone but I lost my brother and sister inlaw too. 
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What superpowers would you have, based on your personality??
by Tinywhisper11
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 1 hour ago
...See more 😁 what superpowers would would you have, if they were based on your personality????
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🌿 You Are Not Alone 🌿
by helpingpeace
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 2 hours ago
...See more Life can be overwhelming at times, and it’s okay to feel lost, stressed, or anxious. Remember, support is always available—you don’t have to carry the burden alone. Whether it’s a friend, a support group, or a listening ear, reaching out can make a difference. 💙 ✨ Tip of the Day: Take a deep breath and write down three things you are grateful for. Shifting your focus to gratitude can bring clarity and peace. What’s one small thing that made you smile today? Let’s spread some positivity in the comments! 💬✨
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Does Anyone Else Randomly Feel Sad?
by redTree7626
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 2 hours ago
...See more Sometimes when I am having a conversation with someone (my mom especially) and we are discussing our accomplishments or happy experiences I will suddenly feel an ache in my throat and tears in my eyes. I don't know if it is just built up sadness or why I am feeling that way? Does this happen to anyone else?
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There is nothing quite like .........?
by Tinywhisper11
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 2 hours ago
...See more Let's hear your answers 💗💗
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My family member protected a wealthy rapist and got a huge pay
by ApurvaSingh123
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 4 hours ago
...See more My relative is a public prosecutor and a part time lawyer for a political party and its top leader in india. Recently he defended and quashed the rape case against the Member of Legislative assembly where he raped 5 girls, underage, in his farmhouse. All were daughters of farmers. He got a case dismissed on the basis of lack of evidence. Certainly he had upper hand for his client as his dad is ex-CBI, ex-RAW agent. CBI is India's FBI and RAW is India's CIA. I know his client actually did it because my relative knows he actually did it and poor farmers couldn't do anything. I don't know what to feel about this. My relative got $173,000 USD as a pay. He also got $50,000 USD pay when his client's son crushed two homeless people under his Toyota Land cruiser in 2021. Now my relative says that he'll fund half the tuition cost of my university with this money because his son is already 24 and he always thought of me as his another son
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"Words of Wisdom" for a very unmotivated teen
by DancingSongbird579
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 4 hours ago
...See more I have a teen who... ... doesn't want to study. ... doesn't want to exercise. ... doesn't want to do much of anything except play video games. ... doesn't seem to care about any of it. what witty (or wise) words of wisdom would you share with a very unmotivated teen? Another way to look at it: If you were once a teen, what would you tell your teenage self to help yourself get through the doldrums of high school life? If you are now a teen: What words of wisdom do you actually find helpful??? 😁😁😁 THANK YOU!!! 😁😁😁
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"This or That" Group Game! Keep the chain going!
by Heather225
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more Let's play this or that! I will list two things, the first person to reply picks one and in the reply you list 2 new things and the next person to reply will do the same! Be sure to check the most recent reply and respond to that, but remember you have to keep the chain going by listing 2 things for the next person to respond to! I'll start!! Coffee or tea? Go go!
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How can one love one's self?
by Dreee
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more After a lot of thinking I discovered that I'm insecure, needy, anxious and hate myself and my flaws and maybe that explains my people please tendencies. And I don't want anyone or lover or any friends, I just want to love myself, have a relationship with myself, be a friend to myself but when I go online for clues as how I can love myself some said practice self-care which honestly leaves me baffled because how can taking care of myself make me like myself better?. It's not like I don't find a lot of information, I do but they overwhelm me, it feels like a lot and I'm not sure if constantly practice all those rules. So for anyone who has successfully built a relationship with themselves, how did you do it?
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A treat
by genericbeing
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 7 hours ago
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I overanalyze and care too much about people
by secretFriend3229
Last post
 10 hours ago
...See more Every time I am in public and I bump into someone, it instantly mentally hurts a little, whenever I hear them talking something bad about something, I instantly subconciously fear they're talking about me, when someone talks to me online and it isn't inherently nice and positive, I feel insulted.  I talked about that to multiple mental health professionalists, all of them did nothing but, in short, tell me that I should "not care that much about others and what they think" How??????? Does anyone know, like, anything I can ACTUALLY and straightforwardly start doing to stop overthinking/fearing/having a traumatic response/just feeling bad when I interact with strangers, or what i perceive as strangers?  (worth mentioning that i have ASD)
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A last conversation with ex friend
by WatchingThemorningBirds
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more So recently I cut friendship with a a girl, did it in person. At the time she didnt receive it well and yesterday she sent me a message with some thoughts she wanted to get out.  I didnt take it well, the massage itself wasnt bad intentioned but still it really stressed me for several reasons. So I admit that I was a bit impulsive and there was a little chain of hurt messages from one another. But we could give it a conclusion and in decently respectful ways blocked each other. End to that. Now, I think I will do fine. I can come to terms with it. It was difficult for me that I gave recognition to her hurt and feelings and apologized for making her feel bad. But she wasnt willing to apologize for nothing. So I became a bit flustered. But I can accept this. I think. After all, her words that hurt me so much came out because she was in fact also so hurt. And same for me. Basically, we both hurting. So I can forgive it and forgive myself too. A pace. That I guess is enough that I do it with myself at least.  Of course, I still need some time to get better. But im satisfied and im glad. Hope for a better future. Love 

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