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[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Friday
...See more This is the public support counterpart of this thread [http://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerSelfCare_95/FarewellTakingaBreakReturningThreadSendYourRegards_4132/1/] [L] so that listeners can let the whole community know if they are leaving or if they have come back. Below excerpt taken and modified from the original thread: Some Listeners decide, at one point or another, to take a break or in special cases to leave the site as a Listener. During their time here they may have made connections with others in the community and sometimes people aren't aware that they have left or are misinformed and thus never get the opportunity to sent their warm wishes. Thus, this thread is meant for Listeners to inform the community that they are leaving or taking a break and leave their appropriate comments for others to read. Moreover, returning Listeners can post here as well to inform the community that they are active again. Returning to 7 Cups after a break? We have a welcome Back Committee now, you can find information here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/WelcomeZone_2385/WelcomeBackCommittee_295611/] (clickable), and reach out. Your peers and mentors are here for you. <3 Lastly, others in the community can send their regards to these Listeners. [L] indicates a Listeners Only thread [Welcome back committee information added by Sunisshiningandsoareyou, 02/10/23]
Listener Classifieds: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
by Heather225
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more This space is for Listeners who actively and currently support the topic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to introduce themselves. Members: review the replies below to find someone who aligns with your needs. Remember to check their listener bios for further information before connecting. Listeners, please share the following details: Are you an adult, teen, or ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: Languages you speak: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your experience with DID: Any other things a member should know: (Optional) Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable: (Listeners, if at any point you no longer accept DID chats or wish to update your information, contact me or CheeryMango to delete or edit your response)
🐶😺How It Started/How It's Going: Pets Edition!!😺🐶
by ShadowFaerie
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more We all adore our pets. They bring us joy, comfort, sometimes a little mischief 😁 and enrich our lives in so many ways. Here's your opportunity to show them off and bring smiles to the community! Share some pictures of your fur babies, feathered friends and other pets over time. 
Starting a business, would love some emotional support/friend :)
by JakieShakie
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more In need of long term support! Hello :), my name's Jake. I'm going to build a business for managing social media marketing with local, online and hopefully more businesses! CHALLENGES: I get really emotional at times, some examples can be..depression...anxiety...STRESS! and i have some bad habits associated with all three i'd like someone to help me develope new coping mechanisms that i can stick with :). My current coping mechanisms are competitive online video games, conflict, ruminating on negative thoughts, isolation, "self pleasure viewing material", food, music, flirting, building new relationships. And the severity with which i rely on these things is in that order. } Processing my thoughts and ideas can be challenging and emotional for me, also when problems arise sometimes it can be a little overwhelming and with not a lot of support and coping mechanisms in my life..well you can imagine how that's a struggle for me. Building new relationships in a way that people know the real me. A lot of emotion and conflict arises from people not really communicating with the real me cause it's hard for me to show me what with all the emotions and stress i'm having to process while simultaneously run my life. Breaking free of these things will enable me to build key relationships. INFO ABOUT ME: I'm a bit of a dreamer. I'm not gonna lie this isn't the first time I've had an idea in my mind that i wanted to follow through on and many times in the past i didn't, admitting that isn't anything special to me. What's special is this time I'm asking for help in following through and I'm taking action that keeps me engaged with making progress. Will you be the person who helps me break this cursed habit :)? Examples of things i did today to change things: I watched an online seminar on online marketing i learned A LOT of things i could use right now to start getting clients and doing my job with. I also got things squared away with my work at Amazon so i can continue making money to invest in my business and responsibilities :)
Listener Classifieds: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
by Heather225
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more This space is for Listeners who actively and currently support the topic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to introduce themselves. Members: review the replies below to find someone who aligns with your needs. Remember to check their listener bios for further information before connecting. Listeners, please share the following details: Are you an adult, teen, or ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: Languages you speak: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your experience with DID: Any other things a member should know: (Optional) Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable: (Listeners, if at any point you no longer accept DID chats or wish to update your information, contact me or CheeryMango to delete or edit your response)
Hablo español - I speak spanish
by Esteban72
Last post
 October 5th
...See more ¡Hola! Soy Esteban, un oyente peruano en 7 tazas. Me gustaría ofrecer mi apoyo a aquellos que necesitan hablar en español. Si están buscando a alguien con quien compartir tus pensamientos, sentimientos o preocupaciones, estoy aquí para escucharte. No importa lo que estés pasando, estoy aquí para apoyarte. ¡Contáctame para hablar! Escríbeme y atendemos una cita :3 ----------------------------------------- Hi! I'm Esteban, a Peruvian listener on 7 Cups. I'd like to offer my support to those who need to talk in Spanish. If you're looking for someone to share your thoughts, feelings, or concerns with, I'm here to listen. No matter what you're going through, I'm here to support you. Contact me to talk! Write to me and let's schedule a time to chat :3
Looking for a new listener
by sallymae3459
Last post
 September 28th
...See more I am looking for a long term listener who has experience with loneliness and has experience with learning disabilities and doesn't mind talking about sexual health issues if it comes up and can be professional and mature about it and won't try to flirt would prefer someone who has a lot of empathy and just understanding of my struggles.
Seeking listener / long-term support from a listener who is blunt and doesn't sugar-coat
by inventiveNectarine4087
Last post
 September 26th
...See more i'm struggling with family stress from caregiving and a narcissistic parent. i'm just wanting someone who will let me check in with them regularly and help me feel less alone. i do NOT do well with people who are too nice ("oh i'm so sorry"), it makes me feel like you pity me and it just feels fake. i don't want a fixer either because my situation can't be fixed, i am just stuck like this for the foreseeable future. i'm seeking someone with a strong personality and is blunt, if you want to talk to me just let me know. I'm currently struggling with depression, lonliness, self-harm, and self esteem. i dont expect anyone to help me with ALL those, we can set limits to whatever you ARE ok with discussing. thanks to whoever reads this <3
Sexuality
by Deadtired2
Last post
 September 2nd
...See more looking for someone I can talk to who understands what it feels like to struggle with sexuality. Im going through sexual frustration.
Long-term Listener Request
by JustSomeKSGirl
Last post
 August 13th
...See more I am reaching out in an effort to find a listener to help me as I overcome the grief of infertility. My husband and I have reached a point where we are no longer actively trying to conceive after almost seven years of no success and fighting many health issues. The grief of letting go of my dream to be a mother is quite devastating and triggers my severe depression. I am hoping I can find a kind, spiritual soul to help me along in my journey as I try to make it through the process of letting go. Thank you. ♥
Searching for Siren
by CagesorWings
Last post
 June 14th
...See more Hey, I'm sorry if this is not a good place to do this. If anyone can suggest a better place to look, I would appreciate it. I lost access to my old account, which is a problem because I had a member I had scheduled to talk to today. Does anyone know how to message a member you have the username of? Alternatively, I would call this member siren as an siren's actual username was really long Siren, if you see this, I am sorry for not messaging you today like I had said I would. Please reply here. Thank you
Talking Deep
by OptimisticBirch
Last post
 June 13th
...See more I saw someone posted something like this few days(or weeks) ago and thought about the same thing. Will it be fine for me to ask for a listener who can talk in depth with me? About everything. About the universe, the cloud, the sky, the world. About humanity, about anything. I'm well aware with the 'Browse Listener' options but I just felt that if I were to use that options and the listener is not the one that can keep up with the conversation. I just felt that I'll be wasting their time, the time that they can spend to focus more on people who they can help more. I'm not in need of urgent help or anything like that. Maybe I just want someone to talk to in a lengthy discussion about a lot of things. Listeners or members are welcomed :D Who knows I might find my twin because of this post :3
Narcissistic Relationship support
by optimisticPlane7372
Last post
 June 8th
...See more I am in a narcissistic relationship that is very emotionally draining and lonely for me. I'm seeking a listener who is comfortable with this topic as I know it can be very triggering to listen to. I'm not looking for guidance on how to exit the relationship, i just need emotional support and if thats a deal-breaker i understand. thanks
LGBT help
by weepingangel221
Last post
 May 11th
...See more I'm really struggling with figuring stuff out right now, I'm bisexual and I really like this girl (I'm a girl btw) but I've been told my whole life that being gay is wrong and I don't know how my parents would react (I mean, I know it would be badly but I don't know if they'd just send me to therapy or kick me out of the house) I just need encouragement because this is really hard for me
Looking for stand-in long-term listener
by cloudySummer
Last post
 April 22nd
...See more Hi all, my long-term listener is currently on a break, with no fixed return date, so I'm looking for someone to help me out in the mean time. I'm specifically looking for a mostly reliable, honest, verified listener who listens to people older than 35, from EU or US (it would make me feel ashamed asking for support from someone who is less privileged, please don't take this wrong ...), in either English or German. My problems revolve around trust, relationships, social anxiety, self-worth and (the biggest of all) avoidance. I enjoy gardening 🌱 and creative things 👩‍🎨, know a lot about software 💻, and nature 🐦. When I feel relaxed enough, I can be quite witty and funny 🤪. Unreliability scares me 😨. I have an extremely low tolerance to people not being honest with me 😥, but I will always let you know and try to clear up a misunderstanding first. I do not ask much, if anything, about a listener's personal life. I'm also not looking for offsite contact or inappropriate chats (just saying 🤓). (irony mode on) So, if that doesn't sound attractive ✨, I don't know what else would... (irony mode off). Please pm me 💬 if you think you could help. And if you can't help yourself, but know someone who could, it would be cool if you could let them know about this classifieds thread here.

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