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Hope August 19th, 2020

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Hi there! We are so excited you joined 7 Cups! Allow us to welcome you by posting in this thread!

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edited by ASilentObserver as of Feb 17, 2021

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colorfulSunset2062 May 28th, 2021

Hello everyone! As a new member of 7cups, I value the fact that I have the ability help someone simply by listening.

Phoebs10 May 29th, 2021

@Hope

Hello! I am a new listener and hope to be of great help where I can!

helpfulEars May 30th, 2021

I am here to provide support to others by listening and showing compassion.

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FlourishingDimensions May 31st, 2021

@helpfulEars

Welcome to 7 Cups! Glad you are here :)

RainbowAndSunlight June 1st, 2021

I'm a new listener. I aim to add some light and colors here to anyone in need. Collectively we shall rise.

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Hello nice to meet you😁

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endearingPond9400 May 31st, 2021

@sendingyoulovethroughphotons nice to meet you. Hope that you have a wonderful experience. All the best on your journey as a listener.

HelenaxForever June 1st, 2021

@sendingyoulovethroughphotons Hello you, Welcome to 7 cups :)

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Naina20 May 30th, 2021

@Hope Hi, my name is Naina, my pronouns are she/her, and my credentials include a Bachelor’s in Social Work and certification in Community Engagement.

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FlourishingDimensions May 31st, 2021

@Naina20

Hello! Welcome to 7 Cups! Happy you are here :)

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DefectusTristus May 30th, 2021

Hello, I am a miserable failure and I hate myself. Hope you're all doing great!

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HelenaxForever May 31st, 2021

@DefectusTristus

If you feel that you are failure, it's wrong, you mind trick you. this could mean that your mind send you a signal to try something else. It can be another job, different studies, move to another town, or coutnry, new relationship. Different hobby and so on.

Dont forget to smile after reading my post.

RainbowAndSunlight June 1st, 2021

FAIL means First Attempt In Learning. Adopt a learning mindset and nothing will feel like a failure. If one of my behavior fails, its just that, 'I' do not fail. Hope you get out of the all-or-nothing thinking and see the many amazing qualities you have because I am sure you do. If you feel like chatting, send me a message.

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kdsyahirah June 4th, 2021

@RainbowAndSunlight Thanks for the reminder. We appreciate it so much.heart

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Yrwehere June 5th, 2021

@DefectusTristus why? What happened?

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Therindesign84 May 30th, 2021

Hello there! I'm new to this site and hope to remain optimistic about everything going on here :) Sounds like a great way to do things.

I'll jump right in and just lay it all out there.

So I've managed to put myself into a difficult and strange situation. My ex and I were together for 11 years. We broke up, she had a kid with someone else-that guy turned out to be a horrible person and beat the child, and is now serving 15 years in prison. Seeing as the ex and I were still friends I stepped in to help her out and ended up becoming this kids dad, and no the ex and I are not romantically linked in any way. She needed help and I decided to help. Now this kid is 3 1/2 and the ex is with another guy and just had another child. The guy seems like a very solid dude and doesn't mind having me around.

Now I love this kiddo, and he absolutely adores me, but I'm also feeling this massive need for change in my life. I'm in a city and a house I don't want to be in. I'm tired of having a mortgage hanging over my head, and I just want to live more simply and take better care of myself.

I'm faced with this basic decision:

Stay where I am and take care of the kiddo

or

Sell my house and build a little shack on my brothers' land and help take care of my aging parents.

I'm so torn between these options because I can't bring myself to hurt the kid-he's too damn sweet. But I'm also hurting myself just being here.

I know I got myself into this mess, lol. Damnit. Thanks for lreading, hopefully that wasn't too much.

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FlourishingDimensions May 31st, 2021

@Therindesign84

Hi there, welcome, happy you are here and stopped by. It sounds like you have a bit on your plate. I can tell you are a very kind and caring person that is putting a lot of careful thought into things. Though I can't specifically relate to this situation, Here is an area that might be of help for you where other folks in similar situations: https://www.7cups.com/home/familyandcaregivers/

There are also amazing guides and training info out here that have helped me through my own journey immensely: https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php

Take care of yourself

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Therindesign84 June 1st, 2021

@FlourishingDimensions

Thank you so much! Truly appreciate your response!

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FlourishingDimensions June 1st, 2021

@Therindesign84

You're most welcome, sending good vibes 🤗

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Yrwehere June 5th, 2021

@Therindesign84 what happens to kid if you take care of parents?

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Therindesign84 June 7th, 2021

@Yrwehere

He still has his stepdad/sisters father there. He's a solid dude and loves the kiddo too. Plus grandma is there a lot too.

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ThisAlienHasRoses May 30th, 2021

Hi, my name is Valery but most people have always referred me as "Val" for short.

I'm looking for a community that I actually would enjoy being in, I guess what I mean is that I would like to be part of a community that I can find support from and I can give support right back without really fearing of being judged for something. A community where I can become better at supporting people I know in person and be better at just being me I guess, not sure if it makes sense.

I also suffer from my own mental health issues (which was worse in my own past but now I'm alright currently) and I want to pass on my own experiences with my medical and psychological issues as a way to reassure somebody that they're not alone and that I'm always willing to listen if they need me to.

I guess that's it, I'm new to this so I apologize for a poor introduction.

Itsokaynottobeokay8283 May 31st, 2021

Welcome

KatMonroe25 May 31st, 2021

Hello everyone! I am a new listener! Just call me Kat! :)