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Young People of Color Automated Taglist - NEW!
by tommy
Last post
 October 2nd
...See more Welcome to the Young People of Color Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply to this thread and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 17th June (updated by @tommy) @FaithfulZareia @Littlerose00 @SherweetSherif97 @SirenOfSerenity @theboymoana @tommy
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Need a Friend
by GeminiPrincess08
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hey! I'm Anicia! I haven't been here in a LOOOONG time! I do virtual school, and it's really isolating, i don't have any close friends, or anyone to talk to really. Here's a bit about me: Black (my biological dad's Jamaican, my mom's Haitian; on my moms side, ive got people from india and cuba too, but mostly haitian. I would consider myself Haitian too tho. My stepdad (who I call Dad) is Bohamien. 16 years old Female I love watching youtube!  Looking for a friend...
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New girl
by chaidillard4382
Last post
 December 9th
...See more Hey chat! I’m new here and lately I’ve been really depressed and having these constant battles with myself and it would be nice to have someone to relate to and talk to.
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Expectation vs Reality
by Calling123
Last post
 November 30th
...See more Hello Hello Lovely people! I have been getting soooo many reality checks ✅ lately, it's kinda crazy😩. So, in honor 🏆 of my reality checks, I would like to ask if your life was captured in the “expectation vs. reality” meme, what would the two pictures be? Much Love 💛
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A Listener - you make difference and your work of being here matters to the world.
by friendlyEyes9275
Last post
 November 25th
...See more "Power of Listening and Being empathetic" I came across this beautiful post of my friend, I wish the beautiful listeners out here to go through this as it will attempt to leave an appreciation for yourself at the end. "Viktor Frankl, one of the great psychiatrists of the twentieth century, survived the death camps of Nazi Germany. His little book, "Man’s Search for Meaning", is one of those life-changing books that everyone should read. Frankl once told the story of a woman who called him in the middle of the night to calmly inform him she was about to commit suicide. Frankl kept her on the phone and talked her through her depression, giving her reason after reason to carry on living. Finally she promised she would not take her life, and she kept her word. When they later met, Frankl asked which reason had persuaded her to live? "None of them", she told him. What then influenced her to go on living, he pressed? Her answer was simple, it was Frankl’s *WILLINGNESS TO LISTEN* to HER in the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. A world in which there was SOMEONE ready to listen to another's pain seemed to her a world in which it was worthwhile to live. Often, it is not the brilliant argument that makes the difference. Sometimes the small act of LISTENING is the GREATEST GIFT we can GIVE." Credits : Naveen
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Any Caribbeans or Islanders?
by GeminiPrincess08
Last post
 November 13th
...See more Just a quick question. Anyone here a Caribbeans or islader? Like Jamaican, Haitian, etc.?  I wanted to know, because there's a lot I want to talk about, like food, culture, etc. Even if you're not, I'll share my culture with
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A Reflection
by Calling123
Last post
 November 11th
...See more Hello Hello lovely people! Can you believe we're now just a month away from 2025????? Sometimes, moments seem to fade into others too fast for me to tell them apart, and at other times, it seems to take forever for one moment to end and another to start. But as I look back at all those moments now, I realize that there is something I cherished in each one of those moments, regardless of how fast or slow they went by. So, I'm dedicating this post to all the reflections that made me a better person this year. What are some reflections you made this year? Much Love 💛
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Trying to Find Motivation to Keep Going
by DanielleDimples
Last post
 October 28th
...See more Where do I start? I'm really emotionally and mentally exhausted exhausted. I was laid off last June and ever since it has felt like being lost at sea trying to find a new job. The market is competitive and while I've had a prosperous career in marketing, it feels hopeless some days. The thought of even sitting down to rework my resume for the hundredth time has me on edge and has probably dragged on this long journey for me. On top of it, marriage has been a rollercoaster ride during these first two years. My husband is great but my trust is a little shattered. He knows. We have more good days than bad but the past has shaken my confidence and I'm silently on edge about it all the time and question whether we are really good or not. He didn't cheat but we've had a series of issues with him on dating apps in the past or talking to other women online. I have these urges to check his stuff but mentally I feel like I'm going to find whatever I go looking for at this point. I'm holding it together but how much longer can I keep doing this...
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Maladaptive Daydreaming
by affableTown5581
Last post
 October 28th
...See more This YouTube video is actually pretty helpful, my daydreaming addiction is getting worse lately due to stress. I keep getting sucked into imagining stories and scenarios so I'm gonna make an effort to work on it. Leaving this video in case anyone else could use it https://youtu.be/eL8MnC34pus?si=Kb_dR60aDoQqG45J
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Anhedonia, inability to feel happiness, little things feel impossible like a hassle, what's the point
by affableTown5581
Last post
 October 24th
...See more If you can relate to the title i found that this video was really helpful on dealing with the feeling that there's no point of doing anything that everything is impossible.  The ending was the most helpful around time stamp 1:00:00 summary is basically how to rethink goals so that they feel as rewarding as procrastination. How to get out of a spiral of hopelessness.  Long video but i like the subject matter and breakdown. Heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/NkRvfSGq0Qk?si=zqrO7zkI25UjUPey
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Diary, Finally figured it out
by affableTown5581
Last post
 October 23rd
...See more Just leaving this for my own use as a reminder if and when i log back in. I wondered why ive been so addicted to these messaging style apps and sites. Truthfully its just insecurity. I'm also addicted to self help youtubers. Giving people advice on here helps me feel better about myself, thats pretty much it. No matter how bad im doing i kinda feel like i have my crap together if im giving advice. Not only that but im insecure about my abilities and constantly and desperately looking for answers. I'm always trying to pick peoples brain for a solution to a problem i could honestly figure out on my own. The answer to all my insecurity is just growth. I just got to take the pacifier out. I always wanted to devote a period to my life to just becoming a better person, being stronger, more capable, more secure and happier. So ill just do that for now on. see how it goes. 
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Anyone Heard of Hump Day?
by Calling123
Last post
 October 8th
...See more Hello, hello lovely people! It is Wednesday. Otherwise known as the middle of the week. Otherwise known as hump dayyyyy 🐫 I hope everyone's week is going well so far. But if it isn't, here's a little hump day gif to hopefully help get you back in a good mood to finish off the week strong: Much love, everyone! 💛
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Young People of Color Automated Taglist - NEW!
by tommy
Last post
 October 2nd
...See more Welcome to the Young People of Color Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply to this thread and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 17th June (updated by @tommy) @FaithfulZareia @Littlerose00 @SherweetSherif97 @SirenOfSerenity @theboymoana @tommy

Young People of Color

Welcome to Young People of Color! This community is supported by The Steve Fund, the nation's only non-profit focused on working with students, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to promote the emotional well-being and mental health of young people of color. During their late teens and twenties, young people of color may face challenges related to their mental health and emotional well-being that they need to cope with. That's what Young People of Color at 7Cups is all about! It’s a place to come and be heard, to find and give support. Welcome, friends, to the Young People of Color Support Online Community at 7 Cups.


What are the different forum topics for Young People of Color?

Celebrating Persons of Color: Let’s celebrate persons of color!

Community Space: A place for introductions, icebreakers, games, community check-ins and discussions.

Discussions & Resources: A place for community discussions and resources.

Mental Health as a POC: Struggling with your mental health? Discuss it here.

Share Your Story: Share your story here!


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You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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YPOC Guide: Take a read of our People of Color guide!


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