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[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 1 day ago
...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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NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 Friday
...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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Listener Classifieds (January 2025) Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Happy New Year! 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 or teen? Are you an ATL? Please post in our special ATL exclusive thread here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/IntroducingtheAdultListenerClassifiedsATLsAcceptingNewChatsLetOurTeensKnow_343599/?post=3735952] 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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Roleplaying On Social Media Addiction
by hopefulencounter
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi guys, I'm new here. I want to share my story, I think I do have social media addiction especially it's an addiction of roleplaying as fictional character. So like, I write story, replies as this fictional character I really like from a game. I know it sounds silly, right? At first I had a lot of fun roleplaying with friends, I made some good online friends. But then this one friend who I really trusted betrayed me by taking my place. So they created a new account of the same character that I roleplayed as, without telling me. It really upset me because, they used to be my roleplay partner, but there they were, playing as the same character with no partner, freely interacting with their fans. On the other side, they told me they needed a break. I wasn't suspicious at all, of their sudden need of break. But then it became more frequent, they're rarely online on the account that was paired with me as their partner. I feel really mad, it still upset me until today. How they took my place like that, how they outshined my spot. This whole drama caused me to leave that roleplaying community, but even after months of break from roleplaying, I still feel sad until yesterday. Thinking how they gained a lot of popularity, how those people supported him without knowing they're a bad person. Roleplaying was so much fun.. I even think of returning again after what happened to me but then I realized it's better if I completely leave that hobby forever.  And what makes me feel so sad, is that everytime i look at that fictional character, I got reminded of them. I remember their betrayal again. But i still love that game character, I really love it. I'm having a really hard time to let go, to leave roleplaying , the thing that I used to love 😔. How do I move on completely? How can I love that character without constantly being reminded of what happened?? Thanks for hearing my story, I'm hoping for some advice on letting go ❤️ 
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Emotions
by emotionalconnect1209
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more I dont feel good. Not at all. I crave for relationship, partner, love , romance. I have been alone for over 5 yrs now and The void kills me everyday. In fact Its getting bad and bad , my mental health has been so low and down. I cry everyday , My anxiety has been bad. I really dont think I can take it anymore.My friends and others (whoever I talked to here ) tell me I should focus on my career and not on getting a girlfriend / relationship, but they don't understand, they tell me that it's better to build my accolades up and then get a girlfriend, which may very well be true, and it's not to say I don't have pride and accomplishments in my work and my life, and Im proud that I'm a hard worker, and good friend and the things which I achieve, but these things feel empty without having someone to share it with, So what's the point? Wouldn't my greatest accolade be my making someone else happy? I hate every day, I am so Low and down.
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about your day.
by faithypooh00
Last post
 January 8th
...See more Hey everyone. I hope everyone had good day! If you don't mind I would love to hear about everybody's day. I will start with mine.  I woke up at 6 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep so I just started on my school work cause there was school today for me (I'm kinda suspended so I have to do everything online) so anyways then I basically made makeup all went to work for a while and now I have to go back at 2200 hours (10 p.m.). Now I just sit in my room and listen to Tate McRae and eat popcorn till I have to go to work.  so now that I have shared it's your turn.  with all of my love, I will be waiting, @faithypooh00
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I don't know what to do.
by Charlietheshark
Last post
 December 30th
...See more My name is Charlie. I’m currently 16. I have a girlfriend. I’m a girl that’s somewhat masc. I’d say I act like a gay boy. My girlfriend is 17 and is just a full on tomboy. We’ll call her “AL” for here. She’s got short hair, always wears baggy clothes, and could probably out-wrestle most of the guys in our school. She’s fiercely protective, sometimes a little *too* protective. She doesn't like my bisexuality, constantly questioning who I talk to, checking my phone, and getting jealous even when I'm just talking to a guy friend about a video game. The constant nagging and suspicion are wearing me down. I love her, but I’m starting to feel suffocated. Last week, she saw me talking to Mark, a friend from my art class. Nothing happened; we just chatted about a painting project. But AL flipped. She grabbed my arm, hard enough to leave a bruise. She called me names, accused me of flirting, and then…things got physical. She pinned me against the lockers. She kept repeating that I was hers, that I couldn't look at another guy. That I couldn’t *be* bisexual. It was terrifying. I tried to explain, to tell her I didn’t do anything wrong. I know I NEED to tell my parents but they’ll be even more upset that I’m with a girl than anything. And I just feel so stuck.
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The open book of Danny: ask me anything
by DRHerrington
Last post
 December 13th, 2024
...See more Hello. I'm Danny. Feel free to ask me anything, or respond to my personal journal here.
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TW: My journal.
by DRHerrington
Last post
 December 12th, 2024
...See more Please do not reply to this thread. I'm going to use this space to tell my story. If you want to post your platitudes, well wishes, rebuttals, arguments, or discuss anything posted here, I will be making another thread for that. Link to follow.
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My Listening Journey
by ZenArashi
Last post
 December 11th, 2024
...See more Before I joined 7Cups, most of the time I’ll be half-listening in conversations while my mind raced to form my next response or wandered off to my own thoughts. Sometimes, I wasn’t really there at all. It took time for me to understand that listening isn’t just about waiting for my turn to speak. It’s about truly hearing what someone else is saying. It’s about connecting on a deeper level, beyond surface-level exchanges. When I learned to truly listen, I discovered how much empathy and genuine connection it can bring to a relationship. This wasn’t easy at first. Being observant and emotionally aware took practice and patience, but it also changed how I see myself. Now, I strive to be someone who listens with my heart. I sincerely think you don’t necessarily have to be a Listener to listen well. As a member, you can provide support by fully absorbing what someone else is sharing and making them feel seen, valued, and understood. 
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Codependency
by NewbWanderer
Last post
 December 8th, 2024
...See more ``` love = True  # A shared declaration heart1 = { "courage": 1.0, "fear": 0.0 }   heart2 = { "courage": 0.7, "fear": 0.3 }   def nurture(heart1, heart2):       while love:           if heart2["fear"] > heart1["courage"]:               print("Heart2 hesitates, questioning the algorithm.")               heart2["courage"] -= 0.1  # A dip in self-trust               heart2["fear"] += 0.2  # Compounded by uncertainty           elif heart1["courage"] > 0 and heart2["courage"] < 1.0:               print("Heart1 reaches out, recalibrating the loop.")               heart2["courage"] += 0.05  # Slowly rekindled hope               heart2["fear"] -= 0.1  # Fear eased by connection           else:               print("The program falters - inputs don’t match.")               love = False               break           print("Yearning persists...")       return "Loop exited: one stayed, the other stepped away."   status = nurture(heart1, heart2)   print(status) ``` ------------------------- A Debugger's Musing: I know, I know: it's an odd pursuit, isn't it?  Trying to untangle the essence of love with logic,  To measure connection through mere computation!  And from a programmer's perspective,  this code might just be the most inefficient of all.  But sometimes, we seek patterns where there are none,  Chasing answers in loops and conditions.  If you're anything like me,  why not play along? Set your own values,  and see if this quirky little algorithm brings you any solace.  Oh, and before I forget - This idea sprouted from someone else's brilliance,  A writer whose words wove the foundation for this playful endeavour.  I confess, I didn't seek their blessing before borrowing inspiration.  I hope they’ll forgive this harmless bit of thievery. Thank you, dear muse (@azurePond [https://www.7cups.com/forum/poetry/YourPoetry_2617/whileTrueprintIloveyou_341663/])! 
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Cutting out toxic family is extremely painful
by framkallagreida
Last post
 December 7th, 2024
...See more As a mother, cutting off one of your kids and wondering/knowing how you've failed as a parent is heartbreaking
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Emiko's Creativity Growth Path Discussion Corner
by Yukihiko
Last post
 November 25th, 2024
...See more Mention which step and share your thoughts about it with everyone here! Check out the growth path here. [https://www.7cups.com/path/modifier/community/] Emie || "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain."
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I sincerely wish... she will fight for her rights!
by NewbWanderer
Last post
 November 24th, 2024
...See more Your Silence, My Voice In your silence lie countless screams, I hear those unspoken pleas of yours. You ask me to stay away, to forget you entirely, But how can I erase the dreams we shared together? You say that fear grips your heart, I say we'll fight this battle as one. Why fight alone for your freedom? Didn't I promise to walk beside you till the end? Is love such a grave sin? Is choosing our own path such a crime? Your God gave you this life to live, Why surrender it to others' design? You ask for time, and I give you Not moments, but a lifetime true. Just don't ask me to forget you, For you're like a verse in my book of life, That feels new every time I read through. People tell me to be practical, To accept that if not you, someone else will do. But how do I make them understand That you're not a choice I made, You're a part of my existence so deep, A story left incomplete I cannot keep. I hold no grudge against your family, I only have this humble plea: Give you time, listen to your voice, Find their joy in your happiness freely. You say my hopes are breaking you down, But how can I leave you alone in this fight? My silence holds my restlessness, Your silence holds your helplessness. The tears that fill your eyes today, Flow from mine just the same way. You ask me to forget and move on, But how can I forget dreams that we dwelt upon? This world holds endless possibilities, Why chain ourselves to age-old traditions? Your Allah and the world I see, Both speak of truths that set us free. I wonder at this painful irony: The women who once lived in chains, Now become the keepers of the same, Passing down their silent pain. What did our elders learn from their youth, When their voices too were stifled and mute? Are they now taking revenge, perhaps, By passing trauma down this twisted route? I think of your daughters tomorrow, Will they find their voice to speak? Or will they inherit this same silence, When they try to choose their path unique? Will their rational pleas be heard Or will they too be told to stay meek? You'll fight your battle alone, you say, I'll stay away as you asked, okay. But remember, I'm here somewhere near, Ready for your call, should you ever need. I only ask this much of you: Don't let your voice fade away. For hidden in your silence deep, Lies the story of my heartache's keep.
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Random_Thoughts...
by SpiritualSupporter91719
Last post
 November 16th, 2024
...See more Loneliness is so nastily painful..isn't it? What's the worst it can do?  Can Make us feel there is not enough air in this world for us to breathe!   No matter how much you keep yourself busy, when it strikes, It tries to take every sanity away from you! And you end up holding the wrong hands to survive...!  And those wrong hands makes our life more suffocating that we gets scared to trust people day by day...! And at the end we feel its better to keep feeling suffocated than to take the risk of holding any given hand...! because what If they try to make the breathing more difficult? So... Its better To cry alone, Deal with all those pain alone... But the wrong people shouldnt be here! Not at all!

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