1 Year on 7cups!

One year ago today...
My profile popped up on 7cups.com
"HeyItsRoo"
I didn't think much of it. I was excited to help people, I was excited for new opportunities.
But what I didn't know then, is that it would turn into so much more.
I had been a member for about a month before I decided to sign up as a listener. If I'm being honest, I wasn't in the best place in my life to become a listener, but I thought to myself "At least I can help other people who are struggling like me". So I took the active listening course and began my listener journey.

Never would I have expected to find a passion in this site like I did. With every kind review my heart fluttered and I was so happy to be helping these people who were in so much pain.

As time passed, I met more and more people. Not just members, but listeners as well. Friendships were formed. I didn't realize that it was even possible to have a bond like I did amongst my peers on 7cups. It felt like everyone was a big family, and we all wanted to help each other and encourage each other and huggle one another (hehehe).

Then I began to take on leadership roles. I became a moderator around the end of November 2017. I thought I was prepared, I knew I could be a good leader. Boy, was I wrong. Being a moderator was SO difficult. I realized that I still had so much to learn about patience and understanding and compassion and being able to keep my calm in a situation. I reached out to other moderators, and they helped me. They shared their tips, they offered to join me to mod. The kindness of other people is what helped push me through this buffer and I was able to come out of it a better person, a better moderator, and a better leader.

More recently I have taken on other leadership roles where I am responsible for being the person who helps out people who are struggling in their listener roles like I was. It really has been incredible, because I acknowledge my growth as a listener, and then I see these other listeners who I can see SO much potential in, and I just know they are going to do great things and help a lot of people.

So after all of that, my point was, in a year, this site has helped me to grow so much. I have learned so much, I have made so many friends, and I can't wait for what's to come.

I want to thank some people now. I know, I know I am always one for all of the cheesy stuff but honestly I am being completely genuine with everything I've said (and will say bc this is really long sorry)

@Erato You have helped me SO much on my listener journey. I always have to mention you whenever I discuss stuff like this because although you were never officially my mentor, I feel like you have always been their to help guide me and answer my questions. You are also just a pretty freaking awesome pizza, loaf chu!
@River Caught chu my friend! Thank you for always being there for me. You honestly brighten my day whenever I chat with you. You are so adorable and you're always looking out for other people. I am so grateful to be your friendo!
@neverendingMusic92 Julia! You have been such an inspiration since when I first saw you in TL. You are seriously an incredible example of a peer supporter, and I hope you know that!
@Kate Thank you for letting me constantly poke you XD You have been so patient and helpful and I am so so grateful to have you as our teen manager, you do an outstanding job!
@AnyaS It has been so fun chatting with you about dance and such, but you also have set a great example in the rooms and in all of your roles. Thank you for answering all of my questions and always being there!
@Lucy We don't really talk anymore, but when I first joined 7cups you were always there in TL to answer my silly newbie questions (I know I was super annoying when I first joined cups, lol) so thank you for having patience with me!
@Frankie If you ever return I want you to get this message. You are such an incredible hooman and you never failed to make me laugh. Aside from you being a silly bean, you are also super duper compassionate and caring and I knew that I could always reach out to you if I needed a huggle :p
@PineappleCranberries Ashie! From the beginning, we have always had these stupid inside jokes and crazy shenanigans. Thanks for sticking by my side no matter what and always being pokeable in le PMs
@alizayyy123 Aunt Alizay! I haven't seen you around for awhile but I hope you see this. You are so sweet but also super duper funny, you always make me laugh. Thanks for being my friend, OG Alizay XD
@OwenGiraffe Hubby! XD I know we've had our share of rough times but you are honestly like the coolest person evah and I am so glad we got over our drama and became friends. I don't think I could live without your beautiful music ;)
@wushycushy Mama! (Oooooh, didn't mean to make you cry) You are so freaking awesome and one of my favorite oldies! Thank you for supporting me and my 1000000000 children 😁
@EmmyEmListens Emery, you are a super cool human bean, and I love chatting with you in Group Support. We should catch up soon <3
@princeken You are always so so supportive in the group support rooms. You are so kind and caring and awesome. Stay strong my friend and remember to take care of yourself!
@BrooklynM You are honestly such a sweet person, I wish I would've chatted with you sooner! Thank you for always being there for me and being such a great community teen star. You are awesome!
@LivAch Ahhh doing this reminds me of all the people who aren't really around anymore. If you come back, I hope you know that you will always be the loveliest Liv. I hope all is well <3
@RachellesPR Rach! You are super funny and sweet and awesome and the bestest mom ever. I can't believe how big Finn is getting! I hope we can chat soon!
@Joe2017 If you ever return just know that you are seriously one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Your incredible listening skills honestly inspired me to improve mine. Thank you for being my mentor (even if we just messed around every time we talked) and always making me smile.
@introvertedGuava Sorry for making you scroll to the bottom child. I hope you know how freaking grateful I am to have you as my friend. I don't know what I would do without you. Also our inside jokes are kinda the best and I always laugh when I think about the stupid thing we chat about. Love ya dorj

Okay sorry for this SUPER LONG post I just am so grateful for all of you and I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anyone even though I know I did. I'm sorry if I forgot you BC I loaf you all and you are all beautiful people and don't change a single thing! (I mean do change but don't change who you are, okie)

@emsworld @ArwaS @summertimeSamness @Vahlok @SirVirus @IIAlexeyII @Laura @CaringBrit @bunnypants