Turning Pain into Purpose: Share Your Redemption Story (#GotHope)
Have you ever experienced a difficult time in your life that ultimately led you to become a stronger, more compassionate person? Maybe you faced hardship, loss, or personal struggles that made you question your path. But instead of letting those experiences define you, you used them as fuel to grow and give back to others.
These stories of overcoming challenges and turning pain into purpose are powerful. They remind us that even amidst darkness, there's light to be found and a way out to a brighter future. They instill hope that anyone can find their way and we’ve seen countless successes through the support of our dear caring community.
You might be a member who has made significant progress under the care of a listener. You might be a listener who was helped as a member and decided to give back by becoming a listener. You might be a user who has a story that has helped you share your vulnerability to touch others’ lives through the power of peer support. Our community is stronger for our wounded healers who prove that healing and growth are possible, even despite adversity. The possibilities are endless: 7 Cups is all about giving hope.
As part of an upcoming campaign, we would like to gather your stories to inspire others, show the power of overcoming challenges, and celebrate the impact of our community. Please consider submitting yours via this form and we'll be in touch with next steps!
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Thanks in advance! #GotHope
@Heather225 I can't access the form cause of all the security stuff on my tablet computer thingy. Sorry ❤
@Tinywhisper11
if you still want to participate in this, let me know and we can collect the info another way.
This is the best way that I can share my redemption story. I turned the single most devastating time in my life into a purpose and something that I'm incredibly passionate about. Read about it here:
@Heather225 Absolutely!
@Heather225 Done, I dont mind sharing my story
Got no hope.
@goodSpruce3041 I have some for you. Keeping you in my thoughts and believing you can get stronger through this. Glad you are here!
@GlenM
Thank you. I need some kindness right now. :)
@goodSpruce3041 you bet!!! Sending love and positive vibes your way 🙏; and believing that though this is tough you'll learn key lessons and get to the other side, much stronger than you are now!
Yes, I have experience difficultly when I need help to do work. I felt stressed out and uncomfortable.
@Heather225 Have you ever experienced a difficult time in your life that ultimately led you to become a stronger, more compassionate person? yes.
In my twenties I went through a very traumatic relationship with someone that I was dating for 8 years. you'd think that if you're experiencing something so emotionally damaging that it would be easy to walk away from and for you to block that person. BUT I was too naive and in love to consider how I was being treated. not only by him but also by his family/friends.
That situation taught me that forgiveness is extremely important in order to not hold grudges, move on from something that is hurtful and to not become hateful or full of lack of trust. Had I not forgave him and his family in the depths of my soul and cut ties with this person completely I wouldn't be who I am now.
This person had to face that he wasn't a good person on his own and that he needed to do some serious work on himself. which is another reason why I cut ties. And honestly it was the best decision that I could've made for myself.
@tealLion9329 very insightful reflection and comment! I think the idea of forgiveness is very powerful and often unexplored. We have 2 expert growth paths on it - self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others. I think sometimes we think not forgiving someone gives us strength, but it really just ties us to the person and entangles us in those old feelings. As you said, when you forgive (and if you can get there and even hope for the best for the person), then those negative ties dissolve and you are able to move forward in life on a different trajectory. Thank you for sharing!
@Heather225 hi
@Heather225I've had tough times that really pushed me. Going through hard stuff can make us tougher and kinder. When life gets rough, we learn how strong we are and how to care more about others. Instead of letting bad things stop us, we can use them to get better and help people. Going from tough times to feeling strong shows how strong people can be with help from others.
@Alexzheng07
such wise words! agreed 💯
@Heather225 We all need hope. Hope is needed in everyone's lives. Sometimes we might feel like we're hopeless. But we must get over that. We must take a break and then slowly ease into the things we love doing.