Spread the Love: Community Shout-Outs
Hey everyone!
So this is a post for listeners and members to leave shout outs for other members who are doing really well to support the community. it's a place to spread the love, praise, and encouragement for the support that members give each other and give listeners around the forum.
please let the love rain down.
A big big shout out to my lovely member and friend @indigoVase5138. They celebrate their birthday on December 30 and I get to celebrate it over four hours earlier than them :)
Happy Birthday mi amigo!! You have come such a long way and I am so very proud of you. I know things get difficult and overwhelming at times. Always remember, I believe in you.
I hope the coming year brings you support, hope, warmth, good health and happiness. You already know my heart so no more words required, right?! Te quiero mucho hermano.
@heartfulMusic18 I love you :* Main tumase pyaar karata hoon
@indigoVase5138
I love you too! Te quiero muchisimo.
I have a shout for all of my subcommunities, @ anxiety, @depression and last but not least @disabilities , each one these have helped me tremendously when I have needed it... I love you all!
@jr50, this is such a wonderful shout-out! Great thinking! I'm really happy taht you found them helpful, too.
*hugs*
I'm joining you in your praise for them, if you don't mind ^^
@Celaeno. AWW hugs back yes join me ! Now I am not feeling so lonely 
@Annie, @ApplePiney @ Always25 @CelegnirCuthalion, @CalmRose33, @Cory, @Claire91 @Harsvin @Isaac @Kashie @Power,@MayaRainbows2, @ OceanChild Heres a shoutout to you <3
@MayaRainbow2 @OceanChild
@dancingStrawberry34, awwwwww. ❤️❤️❤️
I have? Wow, that's great. The thing is, I just enjoy you--I enjoy talking with you. It's super easy because you're lovable, likeable and all-around wonderful!
😊
@dancingStrawberry34 😊
I would like to give a shout out to compassionategirl90.
This shout out goes to @Yourlovingfriendishere. Do you know how much you mean to me? Probably not because I've never told you but I really like you. Every time we are chatting I am so happy. You are as lovely as your name, you are so compassionate, you are really kind and such an amazing friend :) I am so glad that you messaged me some weeks ago ^^
Thank you for being my loving friend
I want to give a shout out to @wittyBlackberry1695 :) I hope you are having a great week!
I want to give out a big shout-out to @caterpillargirl! Every day you reply to countless people, either in forums or on feed, giving them so much thought and compassion. I can't begin how many people appreciate the amount of time energy it took you to write them a long, insightful message. You're simply lovely, lovely ^^
Thank you for being so supportive and for becoming a positive force in our community! I really appreciate your hard work ❤︎ Hugs!
@Celaeno
@j@jr50
Thank you SO much for your kind encouraging words. It brighted up my whole dreary, lonely weekend! When I first joined/visited the Depression Check In thread around January, I was in such a deeply depressed, very dark, negative place of not wanting to be alive, and so much so that I feared anything I would write~ as to how I was doing each day~ might potentially be sensored/bleeped out...and I would be directed off the thread to get "professional help." I've been getting "marginal" help as far as counseling and meds go, I don't have very good health insurance, or a car, so my options for help are extremely limited. And, I've prayed for God to help me...and He has, but not by lifting my depression, or changing my circumstances (like my limited finances, bad housing, or challenges I have at my place of employment). God urged me to encourage others who are fighting their battles along side me. Whether or not you believe in God, the Bible has so much wisdom! And the verses God brought to me when I joined that depression check-in thread (at a time when I was mostly absorbed in my own emotional pain, woundedness, & daily challenges) was the following:
Ecclesiastes 9 &10 (NIV)
"9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."
I guess God "helped me" (and is beginning to incrementally heal me) by opening my eyes (and ❤) to the fact that as alone as I am (and feel) in this world without friends, or any family, there are SO many other individuals (all around this BIG 🌎world of our) who are also hurting deeply, and feeling very alone in their 24/7 challenging battles. So, I decided instead to stop hating my life so much, and use my life-long battle with severe/refractory, treatment-resistant depression, and my Autism (Asperger's Syndrome) which often gives me the ability to see things from a very different angle/perspective and be (hopefully) a blessing in the lives of others. Often I get overwhelmed by the volume of people struggling (as I am sure you do, Celaeno & jr50), but I know if I can offer even one person an encouraging word, or a little insight..I have in the process, lighted the burdens weighing my soul down. I am such a big believer in the Golden Rule, of doing unto others what I would desire others to do unto me, so that is how I decide to approach 7Cups, the Depression Check In thread & Feed. Some days I wallow in self-pity telling God I can do NOTHING right, or am of any value or worth in this world..and I sense God responding to those MISbeiefs by telling me, "Just post a quote, that you can do! Go find one hurting person, and I will help you love them one way or another." And, I haven't found arguing with God very productive, or fruitful, so I do what I believe He nudges me to do, and what He gives me the strenth to do. Some days I feel what I have to offer is rather paltry, and other days it is more plentiful. But, I believe it isn't how little, or much that I contribute that matters. What matters is that I do it in conjunction with taking care of myself (doing good self-care & working on/thru my own issues/challenges), and I do it with love ❤ Thank you both for being here (there?) as friends for me. I sooo wish I could stretch my arms out and hug you for real, or sit across from you in a quaint little diner, or eclectic coffee house to see your beautiful eyes & smiles, and hear your voices in rich, virbant conversations. But, I know for the here & now...that is not the reality, nor is it truly necessary to keep growing our friendships and loving one another as we move forward on our journeys to a more whole, and fulfilling life. Godspeed & peace to both of you! 💜
I agree @caterpillargirl deserves a shout out she always is so encouraging and no matter what she is dealing with responds to so many! Woohoo!
@Celaeno
You have always been so kind caring and supportive towards me and i dont know what i would have done with out that love you also give amazing hugs and have never judged me and that mean sooooooooooo much!!!!! Thankyou xx
@JoyIntoDarkness, thank you so much! And really, that's at least I can do for you, lovely. We are all struggling here, but we can still choose to be gentle and supportive towards each other. And you're a great example of that concept ^^
*hugs*
Sending all of my love back!
#shoutout to @wastediii
You're such an awesome person ♥♥♥
@Nagisa ur to good for me to call a freind>< i dont deserve this place. its RIGHT that i am perma banned. i harm others, and this place is for GOOD people. But i miss u all so much:(