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Aging Up Support Thread

Hope January 31st, 2020

Hi everyone! In the past few weeks, the Teen Leadership Team has been brainstorming ways to better support our transitioning teens. In an attempt to provide you with a space where you can get support on transitioning into the adult side we are launching this Teen Transitioning Support Thread. Here is it how it will go:

â This is a safe space for all teens who are soon aging up or have recently aged up to share anything that concerns them about the transitioning process, ask questions and get support.

â The thread will be monitored by our Teen Transitioning Mentors. Most of our Teen Transitioning Mentors have gone through the aging up process themself and are passionate about supporting our transitioning teens. They will respond to the members posting in this thread.

Important!

â This is not a place to get support on matters other than aging up as a teen. This is so we can focus our resources on supporting the teens who are going through the transitioning process. If you are looking for support on a personal matter/in need of a listener, please check our browse listener page.

*Aging Up: A period when a member/listener who joined 7 Cups as a teenager turns 18 and is moved to the adult side. It is also referred to as the transitioning period.

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pluckyVillage735 December 15th, 2023

@Hope I cannot feel anything at all. Things have been harder much before.I would have wished today is probably a day something magical happen.I only know that it's very unlikely to happen.🌻

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ASilentObserver December 18th, 2023

@pluckyVillage735 Thank you for sharing, Plucky. It sounds like you have been feeling numb and that things have been difficult for a while. You mentioned wishing for something magical today - what would that look like for you? 

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Enchanted2024 January 1st

@Hope

the thing that scares me is that I’m going to have to make friends all over again, I won’t see a lot of my teenie friends for a while except for in forums and I will be surrounded my adults. I’m not ready to be an adult 😭😂

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ASilentObserver January 4th

@Swiftygirl13 It is understandable to feel apprehensive about the changes ahead and having to form new relationships. Transitioning to a different stage of life can stir up many emotions.  You have gotten this far in life by adapting to challenges along the way. Know that uncertainty is natural, and this feeling will pass in time. For now, be gentle with yourself as you adjust. What worries you most about connecting with adults in your new environment?


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Enchanted2024 January 4th

@ASilentObserver

i’ve never mentally been up to date. I tested at 4 years younger than my legal age so I’m worried I won’t be able to connect because I’m to immature still


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ASilentObserver January 10th

@Swiftygirl13 It sounds like feeling immature is weighing on you.  You are understandably concerned, yet remember that true connection comes from within. Each person has their path in life. What worries you most about not being able to connect with others?


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ViaAlarie January 2nd

Not me being an adult in 55 hours-

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ASilentObserver January 4th

@ViaAlarie It sounds like becoming an adult so soon is bringing up mixed feelings. What thoughts or emotions are you experiencing as the change approaches? 


@ViaAlarie


welcome to the lair side

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Oldie side

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Mindplane1479 January 9th

@Hope I had a listener who I talked to for about 50 days straight when I was 17, when I moved to the adult side it erased my old chats and when I tried to access them the messenger refused to load. Does anyone know how I can fix the issue. Would I be allowed to put the name of the listener here to see if any knows how reconnect with them?

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@Mindplane1479

 only way u can talk to them In 1 to 1 chats is when they age up to tho.  Until then you will not be able to chat with then though 1 to1 chats

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Mindplane1479 January 9th

@Powerandsunset25 Alright thanks, is there a way to contact them asking them to do this?

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ASilentObserver January 10th

@Mindplane1479 Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It sounds meaningful to have connected with a listener for that time. Losing access to past conversations can feel disappointing. What kinds of feelings arise as you reflect on that past support and your hope to reconnect?


What we can do is, if you have their username, you can tag them here and I can reach out to them 1-1 to inform them about your aging up and this post link, so they can able to connect with you here. We are all here with you Mind. 

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 As I recall teen that aged up normally make a forum post and keep in touch there until other one ages up

aly1313 January 21st

is adult same as teen just adults? 

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ASilentObserver January 22nd

@aly1313 yes aly. <3 we have adult side where adult members and listener participate to support each other. 

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@Hope well my birthday is in 2 days...nd i m gonna be an adult !!! any tips for adulting??? 


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Heartsandrosesandpaws February 29th

@conscientiousScarf7337

 here is something that may help you with aging up to oldie side https://www.7cups.com/forum/agingup/General_2532/Whattoexpectwhenyouageup_306402/

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lovingRainbows2088 February 29th

@Hope

Thank you for this information

SystemFireSkye March 28th

@Hope

Age up in April, feeling nervous,idk why exactly, already missing teen friends. 5 years on teen side,jus idk what to think.

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@SystemFireSkye

if you have a listener accout you can become a adult teen listener   Here more information https://www.7cups.com/forum/agingup/AdultTeenListenerProgram_2487/BecomeAnAdultTeenListenerATLSupportTheTeenCommunity_292412/ or you can make forum post to keep in in touch.

i have seen  people aged up  from the teenside in the rooms at times.

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SystemFireSkye April 1st

@Heartsandrosesandpaws

Thanks for the information, much appreciated 👍

I do want to create a forum,or thread or post lol whatever its called,I jus don't remember how. Can u help? 

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Heather225 June 25th

@SystemFireSkye

i know this is super late but i just rediscovered this thread. do you still need help?

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SystemFireSkye October 14th

@Heather225

No worries, ima doing better now thanks! Hope this finds you well 

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Yazminnz27 October 1st

I recently turned 18, and honestly, I'm numb. I planned lots of things for that day but none of them occurred. Perhaps it wasn't a bad thing either. It just makes me feel like planning for the future is useless in a chaotic world :\ Current events aren't helping either. 

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ASilentObserver October 4th

@Yazminnz27 Belated happy birthday, Yazminn, and welcome to adulthood. It seems like you were hoping for a good time on your birthday, but instead, you felt let down by both yourself and others—such disappointment stings. But please know you have all of us here to help and support you while you transition to adulthood. Check out our Transition FAQs here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/agingup/AgingUpSupport_1766/TeenTransitionFAQs_337189/ 

or request for transition support request here: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfed4W09cnD4vPH09z7GRdrs64Jlu_qzavj6DHRF9oWGEFT5Q/viewform 

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