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🎅 Letters to Santa Cups 🎅
by CheeryMango
Last post
 8 minutes ago
...See more Hello 7cups Family, The holiday season is here, and we’re spreading cheer with our Letters to Santa Cups! Share your holiday wishes—fun, serious, or completely random—and Santa will reply with a warm and festive message just for you. 🎄 How It Works * Share Your Wish Post your holiday wish as a reply under this forum post. It can be: * A hope for the season. * A goal for the new year. * Something lighthearted and fun—be creative! * Receive a Reply Santa will respond to your wish with an uplifting and festive message to make your holidays extra special. Let the holiday magic begin! Submit your wish below, and keep an eye out for Santa’s reply.
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[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Wednesday
...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]
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[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 December 10th
...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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[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Wednesday
...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]
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[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 December 10th
...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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"This or That" Group Game! Keep the chain going!
by Heather225
Last post
 November 15th
...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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Hey
by pinkPineapple2113
Last post
 November 15th
...See more If you were to describe yourself in 4 emojis what would you pick ?
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Eggshell okay?🐣
by Optimisticempath
Last post
 November 7th
...See more Is there a word for "I'm okay but it is a fragile kind of okay so be gentle with me or I'll collapse"?  Suggestion- "I'm eggshell okay". Currently whole but easily crushed again. ------------------------- Just saw this in some meme and I relate lmao so this cracked me up 🐣🤣 (💀💀) 😭 like not even whole-whole in the right sense or really ok 😭😔 but easily crushed and an incredibly fragile mood and emotional state 💀 so we agree a lil😅 ------------------------- mhmm any other things you say when you're not really okay but don't wanna/ can't be 100% honest about it?🤔 
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An Extensive List of Healthy Distractions (& Self-Love Techniques)
by melonMeloncholy
Last post
 August 24th
...See more This list includes coping techniques for both in-the-moment stress and long-term challenges, with self-love suggestions, as well as healthy distractions, and grounding techniques, all of which have been compiled from various 7cups Self-Help guides and other 7cups resources. Reference links for more reading are at the bottom of this post. Only you will know which things will be helpful for you to do, and in which circumstances, and that's okay. Please add your own healthy distractions and self-love techniques to this list for other people to be inspired! ___ - Placing something cool on your face and thinking about how it feels, its texture, &c - Putting your feet firmly on the ground and thinking about how the ground feels on your bare feet, ie: grassy, warm, smooth, wooden, rough - Focusing on someone's voice and how it wavers up and down naturally during a conversation - Naming five things you can see in the room, followed by four things you can feel in the room, followed by three things you can hear in or near a room, followed by two things you can smell in a room, followed by one good thing about yourself - Tasting something for the first time, by slowly placing it in your mouth, feeling the texture and the temperature thoroughly, chewing slowly, and enjoying to the last swallow. - Smelling the neighborhood by taking a walk, and recognizing all the fragrances that drift your way, from freshly mowed grass, to flowers, to gasoline - Reorienting yourself by asking yourself what year it is, what season it is, how many more months to your next birthday, &c - Writing yourself a letter to read a year later - Drawing, painting, designing, coding, &c - Doing paper mache, collages, sculpting, &c - Trying to draw yourself in MS Paint - Reading anything (a book, poem, article, &c) - Writing anything (a letter, poem, book, &c) - Planning a soundtrack like your life was a film - Making and flying a kite - Creating a secret code, handshake, language - Imagining alternate endings to stories - Starting a collection or scrapbook - Visiting interesting websites, forums, &c - Going on a picnic - Designing a cartoon character or superhero - Listing your achievements (short/long-term) - Reflecting on how Ive improved - Remembering a more difficult time from the past and how you are not in that more difficult situation anymore - Holding a pilllow, stuffed animal, blanket, or ball - Thinking about pleasant events - Taking a silly photo of yourself - Taking photos of random objects - Listening to expressive music or singing - Remembering how strong you are: you're still here! - Acting, dancing, or playing an instrument - Looking at old photos, old personal poems, art, or expressions - Playing a game, sports, or puzzles - Learning to play a new game - Learn a new skill (juggling, baloon animals) - Washing your car, bike, or pet outside - Looking outside the window - Recognzing and accepting your feelings or urges, and then choosing a color or two in your mind to represent them - Sitting/lying in the sun - Watching people, birds, clouds, stars - Taking a walk - Making a list of tasks/landmarks - Making plans for the future - Enjoying aromatherapy (candles, incense, &c) - Finishing something - Scheduling a day to do nothing at all - Wearing nice clothes around the house - Thinking Im a good person - Watching TV on mute to imagine dialogue - Going to an arcade or playground - Volunteering, joining a class, joining a group - Rearranging your furniture, cleaning - Listening to the rain - Listening to guided meditations or mindfulness exercises - Cooking, baking, and/or finding a new recipe - Drinking a favorite beverage - Eating a favorite snack - Solving riddles/puzzles - Repairing something - Getting a massage, haircut, going to a sauna - Listing why you deserve good things - Listing things you value and things you do not value - Imagining what career you would pursue if you knew you could succeed - Imagining what, if anything, you would say or do if you knew nothing would stop you an dthere would be no consequences - Having a fun mock argument, debate or pretend heated discussion with a friend or stuffed animal that ends in hugs. - Talking with a friend - Listening to others who need help - Meeting or having lunch with a friend - Helping a friend cope - Going to a party - Making a gift for someone - Meditating, yoga, practicing deep breathing - Taking a warm bath - Remembering beautiful scenery and sounds - Gardening and/or arranging flowers - Naming and taking care of neighborhood plants - Exercising or dancing - Allowing yourself a good cry with a pillow or blanket - Listing things you're thankful for - Counting backward from 100 and trying to remember where you lose count. Try to beat your own record. How many times can you count backward from 100 without losing your count? - Listening to the brag of your own heart: I am, I am, I am. - Watching a movie, tv, clips, bloopers, &c - Enjoying a silent moment References: - Pleasurable Activities Exercise (Fulton State Hospital, p. 56) - http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Self-Harm%20Distractions%20and%20Alternatives%20FINAL.pdf - http://www.7cups.com/help-managing-emotions/lesson15.html - https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1
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Brand New General Support Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
 August 12th
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to General Support Automated Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?e1f173ec44c6603b4b065e65c1d89f99]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, Please remove me.
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What's your favorite song to relax to?
by swanlistens26
Last post
 April 18th
...See more What's your favorite song to relax to? Please leave some suggestions!! I would love to listen because I constantly feel on edge but music helps me calm down. My favorite song to relax to is Sweet creature or two ghosts by harry styles. Give them both a listen ❤
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Nearly 2 years on 7 cups!!
by TheArtistSystem
Last post
 February 27th
...See more wow i can't believe its almost been 2 years!! that's insane you guys! i've been through a lot over the last 2 years death breakups hospital visits health scares a lot more as well but you guys have always been there for me so i want to thank you so very much! i feel like i have a HUGE virtual family with you guys and im so thankful for it <3  so thank you guys so much!!  you've made my journey just that little bit easier  
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Teen Session: Listening with Kindness! February 16th at 5PM ET RSVP Here!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 15th
...See more Hello, Teen Town! In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/FebruaryGroupSupportEventKindnessCourageConnection_323080/], @teenmorgan16 and I will be hosting a discussion on how we can be kinder to one another in our group rooms. When? Friday, February 16th @ 5PM EST (convert your timezone here) [https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/] Where? Safety and Knowledge room The event will run for an hour! Bring your listening caps and we'll hang out! - Will you be there? Let us know below!
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Lost : I miss a friend.Can someone help me find rain?
by pluckyVillage735
Last post
 February 2nd
...See more To @chillingrain 🌻      I miss you a lot friend. It's not fair to go without even saying goodbye. I miss you a lot.my hands tremble .I just want you at my side. Did the situation with a friend trigger you so much that you decided to punish me severely you cut all ties with me to give me a medicine of my own. If that is it, please at least let me know.my heart hurts.at least before you go tell me rain.what should I do? Should I unblock that friend.  Am I alone again so.rain no matter who will be there in the future, although I don't meet you again I will always remember you rain.You gave me sunshine.a lot .at least take that rain. Al though you probably never react to tbis forum, take this I luv u so much my friend rain and thank you a lot .thank you. Now probably I am grown enough to be left. Is it that rain.please please just tell me one goodbye.I can't stop crying..                     ~your friend plucky ~ With love. 
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Thank You - DonaldDraper was here - FollowUp Part 1
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Last post
 January 3rd
...See more As you all know I will be leaving cups on 15th Aug and I had made a post about it which you can read here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/FarewellDonaldDraperwashere_309949/] I mentioned in the replies that I will be coming up with a follow up post. But it was turning out to be too branched and long. So, I decided to break it down in 8 parts. This is part 1 wherein I just wanna thank you all @affyavo @amazingnutella24 @amiablepeace77 @blissfultouch29 @callumking2000 @cancun @cloudysummer @comphi @confusedxtrapped @covetedmask @cupcake500 @dislifenot @emotionaltalker2260 @ezzycares12000 @fancifulsoul3902 @fantasticapple4340 @fearlessclementine6325 @fearlesswriter78 @frenchmarbles @fristo @funnymango8595 @glenm @grimsmark8 @healingtalk @heather225 @helgafy @insanepotatu @jaeteuk @joyfulmoments @kickan75 @lou73 @magnificentnutella @marvellous70 @melonmeloncholy @mermaid331 @mik00l @milo19 @mytwistedsoul @noni @ouicherie @patienceimpatiens @phoenixbutterfly97 @prismaticlotus @protostarr @richuyulin @saly33 @saquib16 @sociablestrawberry2202 @solitarybird @sparkygizmo @ssr2405 @star001 @sunisshiningandsoareyou @tabbycat97 @teenytinyturtle @thejeninblack @thundersea5k @tinywhisper11 @tobedoctor @trueconfidant123 @tuffattack @tyedyedbutterfly65 @universalsmile @violetnotes @vlinderina @whatdoyouwantmetowritehere @yahyaahmed @yourcaringconfidant First and foremost, I just have to say, WOW! You all have blown me away with your love and support after I shared my decision to step away from 7cups. Seriously, your response has been nothing short of amazing. The comments, the private messages – I've been feeling like a celebrity! 😄 I never expected such an overwhelming outpouring of understanding and encouragement, and it truly touched my heart. You all are the reason this community is so special. I want to give a special shout-out to GlenM, who responded with such a stoic and empathetic message. Even though most people related to what I said, many peoples had questions about what the issues were that I was talking about, but Glen got it right away. Your understanding meant the world to me. (Read the response here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/FarewellDonaldDraperwashere_309949/?post=3326597] You all have made this decision so much easier with your response. ❤️ You know, as I contemplate stepping away from 7cups, I can't help but think of my farewell as potentially my last community event hosting ! 😄 So, let's make it one to remember! 🎉 The show must go on! In my next post, I promise to dive into the nitty-gritty and clarify the issues I raised about the changing culture and hope to make it more transparent. (I just need some time to write it well) So, thank you all once again for your unwavering support, and let's keep the positive vibes flowing. Stay tuned for the next installment, where we unravel the mysteries and come together to create an even better 7cups community. With a grateful heart, DonaldDraper

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