Maybe not my "cup of tea"
I've sent two messages out to two different listeners and have heard nothing back from either. Maybe they're busy. Maybe they've dropped out of the listening program. Maybe they're just on vacation. But to someone who is having a tough time, not hearing back from someone for a MONTH AND A HALF, not even a form rejection saying they're too busy, that's tough to swallow when you are deeply depressed. My psychiatrist recommended this group but I'm pretty disillusioned with it right now. Has anyone else had this experience? I took a lot of guts to write those two initial letters and I'm feeling deflated that they weren't answered. I've dropped by chat every once in a while but I'm an old fart and chat isn't really my thing. Maybe this isn't either.
When I joined I was so eager to find a listener, the very first one said to me ' I am not the right person for you ' and disconnected. Hello ! What ? I have had others disconnect mid conversation then immediately block me, so I no longer use them. Thankfully I have a real psychiatrist and a psychologist ( who was none too pleased when I told her my experiences with being blocked or disconnected - she is not a fan, she says there is no accountability or educational requirements ), so I just participate in the games, post things to my feed, read other people's feeds and read some of the threads that interest me. If I had to depend on listener's I would be in big trouble.
I am so sorry you had to deal with this, but I believe you completely as I have gone thru it myself and it is a massive turn off and incredibly painful. 
Ima sry u went through that, I hope you won't give up, there are some amazing listeners here.
I've had similar experiences with being blocked &/or told someone is not the right listener for me. However, listeners are volunteering their time, & each of them is different. Some will be better than others, & some clearly shouldn't be listeners. Some listeners on here also happen to be therapists, but at no point in time are promises made that you will receive therapy from a listener, that you can speak to someone immediately about a crisis (the active listening course directs listeners to refer people in crisis to hotlines rather than chat with them), or that any listener is obligated to speak to anyone who contacts them.
What 7 Cups of Tea offers, including in relation to its one-on-one chats, is clearly stated throughout the website. A key problem here--& in a ridiculous amount of other areas of one's life--is that people do not read explanatory information made available to them, presume that they'll get whatever they want , & hold unrealistic expectations.
@Gwendolynne
I'm very sorry you had to go through such a thing. As a member here I only faced that once but the reason was that there were about 40 members online and few listeners so I understood. When you leave a message for someone who is online, they will respond to you quick but if they are offline then they might not answer in a while.
Age is not a problem here at all. I'm sorry again you had to go through this. If you still want, I'm here for you. You can message me anytime and I guarantee I will answer in the same day.
@Gwendolynne
I'm not surprised. This site sucks.
@redWaves43
I don't really think the site sucks, its more individual people making it a rough place. As much bad as there is, there is alot of good to. I hope you continue to use cups, and meet some of the pawsome people here. If u want talk hit me up, it'd be great to get to know you.
Hang tough stay pawsome ur friend 🔥
@Gwendolynne
I've had issue with a few listeners from being blocked for no reason to them getting banned or jus being to busy irl to chat.
@Gwendolynne
I just wanna say that this happened to me too. Specifically, connecting to a new listener and then being ghosted.
It sadly happens alot
@Fireskye13
Then I'm even more reluctant to try ;-;
@SilverHowl2604
Don't give up, yes there are going to be listeners you don't click with, but when you find the right 1 its worth it.
Hang tough stay pawsome ur friend 🔥
@Fireskye13
Thank you for the kind words <3
@SilverHowl2604
Anytime, hit me up if you want to talk. Ima usually in the rooms, stop by and say hi.
@Fireskye13
Will do.
@SilverHowl2604
Hiya, how gos? Hope all is well!💖
@Gwendolynne. Yes, unfortunately I’ve had similar experiences and yes, it leaves a person feeling terrible