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[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
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 4 hours 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
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 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
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 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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Love 💕 is in the Air 💕.
by uniqueGrace8272
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 Sunday
...See more Hey everyone! ☺️ I just wanted to share something really special for the first time on any social platform—I'm in love! It feels amazing, and I get butterflies in my stomach every time my partner looks at me. I find myself reading our text conversations over and over again, just soaking up every sweet moment. I miss them all the time and can't help but wonder—am I the only one feeling this way, or is this happening to someone else too? Would love to hear your thoughts, your stories and feelings 🙈 💕
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Real love
by uniqueGrace8272
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 Saturday
...See more Real love sees everything ❤️                          The flaws, the mistakes, the messy parts and chooses to stay anyway.! Not because you are blind to someone’s faults but because you see their whole truth and still want all of it. 🥰                    Love isn’t about finding someone perfect. Its about finding someone whose imperfections fit with yours. Someone whose rough edges feel like home.  🏠                                               When you truly love someone you dont need them to change. You don’t need them to be better. You see them completely. Every mistake , every struggle , every flaw. 💟                                  Their messy parts don’t make them less. Their struggles don’t make them wrong. Their humanity doesn’t make them unworthy.        They are perfectly imperfect to you not because you ignore those flaws but because those flaws are part of who they are and who they are is exactly what you choose. happy valentines 💌 day
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Positivity collection space: gratitude :)
by Starlit263
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 February 6th
...See more Hey people :) Just suddenly wanted to share something...  So we often times look at other people and what they have, and we get jealous. We start to only focus on the things we don't have in life, when perhaps we already have a lot. Anyways, you get my point. Recently, I've been doing some self care, self love, and self esteem work, and I figured that trying to practice gratitude might be helpful. And I've come to realize how impactful being grateful can actually be. So, through this post, I think we can try to make this a little positivity collection bubble, where you can write down the things you're grateful for, share them with others, and perhaps remind everyone to look at how much we already have and how blessed we are, and also spread some positivity in this lighthearted little space. Does not have to be an extremely big thing, because learning to be grateful even for day to day things is really valuable <3 So for me, something I'm grateful for was the holiday I had last week. It was a time for me to recharge, take a break from school, and connect with friends I haven't talked to in a while. We travelled together and had fun. I also bought nice things there so that was nice too. 
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Happy New Year!
by ZenArashi
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 January 1st
...See more Wishing you a year filled with health, happiness, and beautiful memories. Thanks for being there for me when I needed it the most. 💜💙
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 December 30th, 2024
...See more Yes!! so if you wake up and there's voice whisper "nah don't wake up just sleep all day you're depressed" don't listening to it!! you're depressed doesn't mean you will be like that forever. Wake up!! by take a shower and do something like eat and etc you already try your best!! I believe that you guys will heal!! You're not alone. Never give up💜💜⭐⭐ there will always hope!!
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Embracing Your True Self
by ZenArashi
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 December 22nd, 2024
...See more You’ll always be brave in someone’s mind and coward in another’s, strong to one and fragile to another, good to one and terrible to another. You will be seen as annoying to one and comforting to another. Some will feel anxious around you and some will find peace in your company. Some will see you as “too much” while others will see you as a gift. The world will look at you from their subjective point of view. The world is never going to agree on a definition of who you are. So you might as well live the way that feels true to your heart.
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We are not defined by our tragedies
by ZenArashi
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 December 12th, 2024
...See more We are not defined by our tragedies.  I’ve gone through some tough times, moments that seemed to define my existence. For a long while, I felt like my pain was my identity. It was hard to see beyond the suffering, beyond the labels that tragedy placed on me. Good things would often come my way, but I wouldn't let them in because I felt I didn't deserve them. Life would present opportunities for me to be an empowered version of myself, but all I could see were my wounds. But over time, I learned something crucial: we are so much more than the hardships we've endured. Our tragedies might shape us, but they do not define us. We are defined by our strength, our resilience, and our ability to heal and grow. If you're resonating with this, I hope you find the strength to pick yourself back up, hold your own hand, and remind yourself that you are not defined by your tragedy.  Let's support each other on this journey toward healing. 💜💙
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Christmas 🎅 plans ?
by uniqueGrace8272
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 December 10th, 2024
...See more Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. December is here, which means Christmas is just around the corner! Everyone has their own way of celebrating—some love hosting big parties, while others prefer cozy hangouts with loved ones. How do you all plan to celebrate Christmas this year?
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THE FISH AND THE MONKEY: MY REFLECTION ON EMPATHY
by ZenArashi
Last post
 December 6th, 2024
...See more Hola everyone! 👋🏼 There’s a story that may resonate with many of us, especially those of us who have experienced moments where our good intentions didn’t quite land the way we expected. The story goes like this: A monkey lived in a tree by a river. One day, the monkey saw a fish swimming in the river and, thinking the fish was struggling, decided to help. Feeling empathy, the monkey quickly climbed down, scooped the fish out of the water, and placed it on a tree branch. However, as the fish flopped around, it soon died. The monkey was left confused and saddened, having only intended to do good. At first glance, the story might seem simple, but it carries an important message, especially for those of us navigating our own struggles with mental health and supporting others in theirs. The monkey’s mistake wasn’t out of malice; it came from a lack of understanding. The monkey, being a land-dweller, interpreted the fish’s swimming as a sign of distress, but in truth, the fish was in its natural state. The water was where the fish thrived—taking it out of that environment only caused harm. This story reminds us of something we may already know in our hearts: we can’t always assume that what works for us will work for others, especially when we don’t fully understand their experiences. In the context of mental health, this lesson can be particularly poignant. We might see someone struggling and want to offer solutions, but without truly understanding their perspective, we risk unintentionally making things harder. What feels like a well-meaning "helping hand" may, at times, exacerbate the situation for someone else. For those of us who care for others—whether it’s through friendships, family relationships, or even in a more professional context—it’s essential to recognize that each person's journey is different. What one person needs might not be what another person needs, and that's okay. The key is to listen deeply and approach others with the understanding that their experience is unique. For those of us who have been on the receiving end of misunderstanding, this story might also serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes the people around us, even with the best intentions, might not fully understand our needs. This doesn’t diminish their care or love, but it can help us communicate our needs more clearly and compassionately. In the end, we all have different ways of coping, healing, and thriving. And just as the monkey needed to recognize the fish's environment, we need to respect and understand the environments, struggles, and strengths of others in our mental health journeys.
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Hello!
by winterbreeze0405
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 October 14th, 2024
...See more how are you doing?  • Remember •  to forgive yourself. whether you fail a test, eat too many cookies, say the wrong thing, fail a class, or spend a whole day in bed - learn to forgive yourself. the next day will be better. the next day will be a day closer to your next success. you can do it. ^^ 💗🌱
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Motivational phrases I heard from my friends here 🌷Share with us what phrases you heard from your friends here😇
by Tulipsmile
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 October 6th, 2024
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✨Power of Your Inner Voice✨
by Phoenixthepoised
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 October 4th, 2024
...See more The way you speak to yourself matters more than you think! Your inner dialogue shapes your mindset, influences your mood and can even impact your success. When we’re hard on ourselves, it can really drag us down. But what if we shifted that inner voice to be more supportive? Instead of saying “I can’t do this,” try “I’m figuring it out.” Or instead of “I’m not enough,” remind yourself, “I’m exactly who I need to be right now.” We all have our struggles but let’s be our own biggest cheerleaders. You deserve kindness, especially from yourself! 💖

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