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It can sometimes be difficult to find support from family members, friends, or like minded people. While you might have a best friend or a support system and network such as groups on social media, you might want to seek support without any social interaction.

Our listeners provide emotional support through active listening. Active listening helps process your emotional distress. The following page can be filtered to seek listeners who provide long-term help and support. You can also browse listeners according to your preferred language as well as for different topics amongst other filters.

7 Cups is a chat site/app that has different options to find a good listener. You can meet new people and text chat with other individuals going through tough times - you are not alone! Everyone goes through a hard time at some point in their lives and we are here for you. Whether you are facing relationship problems, panic attacks, struggling with substance abuse, loneliness, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, our site/app is a safe space based on confidential, anonymous support.

A good idea is to consider what form of support you would like in the first place - we have plenty of options to explore and one of the best ways is to give them a try to find out what works for you. We understand that different people have different needs and preferences. All these support services are appropriate for different situations.

This page can help you seek a trained active listener to talk to through 1-on-1 conversations. These listeners come from different walks of life and all are ready to offer a compassionate listening ear to people who would like to talk to someone else. You can select their username to view their detailed profile page with their shared bio and other information such as whether they have lived experience of mental health conditions or topics, their reviews, as well as their training and other badges. While our listeners do not provide direct advice, their support can help you vent your feelings and concerns in a safe space and you can work together to figure out healthy coping tools.

Listener conversations can vary in duration according to your listener's and your personal availability. Some listeners have the option to schedule chats with them in advance. You can always browse for listeners and leave them a message so that they can get back to you with their availability.

There are several other ways you can find someone to talk to at 7 Cups. These include the group chats and subcommunities. We are glad you are taking the first step towards support!

Our group chat rooms are online chat rooms that serve as different support groups where you can send text messages 24/7. We are a global community with people from all over the world. Some chat rooms include the Sharing Circle room, which is a non-judgemental safe space based on the traditions of AA and similar support groups. This space can prove helpful if you need a group of people to talk to who can listen and get to know you over a long time. Sharing your feelings and experiences as well as listening to those of others can help feel supported. You can expand your support network and make online supportive friends and connections!

On the other hand, if you would like to interact with people and talk to someone over forums, we have dedicated subcommunities for over 45+ topics covering a wide range of mental illness support topics through various sub-forums. Our subcommunities provide support, awareness, events, as well as opportunities to participate in light-hearted icebreakers.

Apart from the above mentioned mental health services at 7 Cups, we have affordable therapy options allowing you to seek online therapy for mental health problems with an online therapist, licensed psychologist, and other mental health professionals. This support is affordable as compared to other online and offline services or other options like support through insurance companies. Therapists are also available to talk to throughout the week on working days.

While our community can help support you after you have lost someone else to suicide, 7 Cups is not to be used in the state of active/passive suicidal thoughts - for such cases, please visit helpful resources such as the Samaritans or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a complete list of helpful resources, click here.

If you would like to gain further insight and helpful information about different mental health topics, you can visit our Community Questions and Answers pages, or read our Expert Mental Health News and Advice articles. Other main features you can explore include our self-help guides and growth paths based on treatment protocols available for free!

The bottom line is, you are never alone - 7 Cups is a community aiming to provide compassion on a global scale. There are various ways to talk to someone at 7 Cups. These include 1-on-1 conversations based on active listening and support through trained listeners, group chats with support discussions and Sharing Circles, and the subcommunity forums. Other features that you may find helpful include the growth paths, community questions and answers, as well as expert advice sections.

SirenOfSerenity
L Epitome 19 2285
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🚫⚠️ Topics I don't prefer are: Sexual Topics, Relalationship Stress/Breakups, Depression, Abuse, Self Harm, Addiction, PTSD or Casual Chats.  I lack personal experience with Depression, Abuse, Self Harm, Addiction, OCD, ADHD, BPD and PTSD. * My chat availability is 30 minutes to 1 hour maximum * You can view the topics I accept in my profile's "Categories" section 🪷  For Family Stress, I'm an only child with no siblings and I'm not a parent yet. So although I may have no relatable suggestions, I'm willing to listen 🩷 ------------------------- Pronouns: She/Her, Age: 29, Eastern Standard Time Zone 🇺🇲  You can call me Siren or Serenity 🪔 I am of Light, because I have experienced and gained wisdom from my "dark". You too, can shine your way through your darkness 🌤  ------------------------- 💌 3 Facts About Me: Originally from the Caribbean Islands 🌴 my zodiac sign is Taurus ♉️ sun with a Cancer ♋️ moon and my personality type is INFJ-A 🌙✨️
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Arie3
L Master 586
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Hey, I'm Arie :) Currently not taking member chats (but if my status is green, feel free to pm)  I do not take domestic violence and autism spectrum or age regression topics.  ∆ Please refrain from giving only a 'Hi'. State the reason why you need to talk.  *  If I do not reply within 48 hours, please message me again as I may have missed out :)  ⋆。゚☁︎。⋆。 ゚☾ ゚。⋆ My roles on 7 cups: - Teen Quality Mentor/Star https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/mentors/  -  - Listener Coaching Team https://rb.gy/dlxyx9 [https://rb.gy/dlxyx9] - Requesting Coach form - Leadership development program Mentor https://rb.gy/6pxof9 - LDP POST ~ Listener Verifier https://rb.gy/yhy9u9 - Post on verification - Internship Mentor   - Active Listening Test 2 Grader - Safety Patrol Team  https://rb.gy/oecsm6 [https://rb.gy/oecsm6] - Application for safety patrol - Chat supporter   ~ Mindful minutes Host ~ Welcome Committee  https://rb.gy/if4cqn - Application -  Doorkeeper ~ Peer supporter -  Verified Listener * Past roles - Kahoot sessions host Graduated From Internship with Honors Graduated From QLP with Honors ------------------------- ( ˶˘ ³˘(⋆❛ ہ ❛⋆)!♡ ( also don't judge me by my bio cause it's pretty vague lol, just text me and I guarantee we both will have a great chat 😋)  ∆ If u read till here, I want you to know that you're loved and you're not alone in this <3
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izzyy528
L Advanced 7 473
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Hey there I'm Izzy, welcome to my profile! 👋 *Due to a higher demand in my personal life as well as focusing on my upcoming exams, while also meeting team quotas for my roles on 7 Cups, my response times may be slower for the time being. Thank you for understanding.* Sometimes talking and opening up can be difficult to do, and that's okay! I can't promise to fix your problems, but I can promise to be here and offer a friendly listening ear for you to talk to and share your story!  I have a genuine passion for supporting others, and I am committed to establishing a secure, inviting, and non-judgmental space for our conversations. Whether it's something troubling you or simply what's on your mind, feel free to reach out at any time. Your messages are always welcome, and I'll respond as soon as possible.  If you'd like to discuss a topic that necessitates a bit of research or if you prefer a specific scheduled time, feel free to book me HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OfE8l_C4SGjmjAxWyfW27hITjBQsCxqjEUtBOQInLA/viewform?edit_requested=true] then message me letting me know that you have.   Please feel free to message me anytime and I will get back to you as soon as possible 💙 ------------------------- 👂What to expect👂 ✨I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to share your story and feel heard. I'm here to listen and support you, in a warm and welcoming space where you can freely express yourself. Whether you're facing challenges, experiencing emotional distress, or simply need someone to talk to, you don't have to go through it alone. Your feelings and experiences matter, and I'm here for you. ✨ ✨In our conversations, my primary goal is to provide a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings. I prioritize listening attentively, ensuring you have my undivided attention. I approach each conversation with empathy and compassion, following your lead and using open-ended questions to help you think deeply and understand yourself better. ✨ ------------------------- Colours of Availability:  💚 Green: I'm online and currently taking new chats. Feel free to message me and I will respond shortly 💚 🧡 Orange: I'm online, but I may be busy with other members or listeners right now. Feel free to leave me a message, and I will respond when I am free 🧡 ❤️ Red: I'm currently offline or unable to take chats right now. Feel free to leave me a message, and I will reply the next time I am online ❤️ ------------------------- When it comes to these specific chats: I'm currently not taking chats on Sexual health and Cancer/chronic pain/diabetes/disabilities as I do not feel confident enough providing the support you deserve with these topics. I don't mind briefly discussing these topics if they come up alongside another topic; I want all members to get the best possible support and I believe that I am not experienced enough to support someone with these specific issues. ------------------------- My roles on 7 Cups: • Listener verifier • VL Project Agent and Mentor Leader • SPOT (Safety Patrol Outreach Team) • Peer Supporter • Forum supporter for the Student Support community • Member welcoming team • Listener care team • Listener coach • Teen quality mentor ------------------------- Please do not message me asking for advice or for a diagnosis...I am a trained listener, not a therapist, I'm here to listen and support you, not to give advice or a diagnosis. Any inappropriate chats will be blocked and reported. Thank you for reading my bio! -------------------------
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kindheartedLily
L Connoisseur 10 757
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
✨Unavailable to take on new member chats✨  Members who I've supported over some time, I love hearing updates from you and am happy to see your messages. Please note that I am CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR LIVE CHATS  and will only be able to respond asynchronously. It may take me a few days to respond to messages, but I will respond when I can. I appreciate your patience and understanding. 🔷🔷🔷 If you need support, please reach out to another listener by clicking here to browse listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/].  ------------------------- Hi and welcome! I'm so glad you're here💙 I'm a verified and trained active listener on 7 Cups who is here to listen and offer support. As someone who has struggled with their own mental health, I understand the value of having someone to talk to during tough times. I use my education, along with my own lived experience, to support and guide others on their journey. I'm here to listen with zero judgment. You are not alone 💜  🔶 My roles on 7 Cups🔶 Lead Team Leader of the Listener Coaching Team Quality Mentor Adult-Teen Listener Coach Chat Support Safety Patrol Team Teen Transition Mentor Adult-Teen Listener Verified Listeners Team  Team Lightship **This is a great tool to convert GMT to your time zone: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ [https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/] ------------------------- Status Green: This means I am online and available to start a conversation. Please don't hesitate to reach out and message me.   Orange: This means I'm online but am busy talking with other members and am unable to take more chats. You are more than welcome to send me a message and I will respond as soon as I can. Red: This means I'm offline. Please don't hesitate to message me and I will respond when I am back online. 
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EvelyneRose
L Epitome 18 1285
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hello! I chose the picture of an apple because it represents to me growth and potential. The apple can grow to become the best apple it can be. I think we all have potential, and I also believe that most people are not solely good or bad- we are a combination of light and dark. That's just human nature. I've been here since 2013, and I am now in my 30s. I have always been told I'm a good listener and person to come to. People have come to me years after talking to them because they remembered I was someone to confide in. I like to think of myself as open minded, non judgmental, and compassionate. I try to be honest, but tactfully so. I find the best people in my life are those that tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear, and that is something I practice with others. I hope to be here for you, and I will cheerlead you on. I cannot give advice, but I will be a support for you. I take casual chats, so even if you're just bored or need someone to talk to and don't have a pressing issue, I am happy to talk to you.  My strengths lie in the subjects I have listed on my profile, so I will not be the best fit for everyone (and that is okay!). I hope everyone can get the help they need from whoever it is, even if it's not me. If I cannot help you, I will let you know and try to connect you with someone that can. I do the best with chats that can be asynchronous, as my schedule varies and I don't want to promise I can sit down for a real time chat if I cannot. That is unfair to both of us time wise, and time is a precious thing. Updated March 23, 2023 I have joined the admin team as a Quality Specialist for the volunteer community. I am still involved in all the things below, but as I am now involved widely across the site in different ways, if you need to know who to talk to regarding any of the below activities, please PM me and I will direct you to who you should talk to, whether it be me or someone else. If you have questions about anything Quality related, please PM me!
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Harsvin
L Paragon 11 4201
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Hi, my name is Harsvin. Thank you for stumbling upon my profile. I’m a listener since 2015, and it’s been a long journey on this site that has helped to shape me into a compassionate and caring individual who truly understands the importance of being there for someone. I’m currently a Quality Ambassador for the AL Team Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/ActiveListeningTrainingsTestsWhatYouShouldKnow_56907/] to learn more about Active Listening Tests You can check the updates threads of each test here AL 1 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/ActiveListening1Updates_294348/?post=3237880], AL2 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest2GradingUpdates_300791/], AL3 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest3GradingUpdates_300792/], and AL4 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest4GradingUpdates_300794/] to know when badges have been last updated. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions to ask regarding Active Listening Tests, or need guidance on your ongoing chats. It's my pleasure to help.
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niamh333
L Genius 9 2638
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Listens toOver 18 Last activein last week
Hello :) I'm Niamh and I'm glad you've found your way to my profile on 7CupsOfTea :) I'm a 31 year old female who lives in the UK.  I am a trained active listener who loves to help people as I've been helped many times in my life. I have just graduated as a fully qualified Person-Centred counsellor/psychotherapist! However, I am here to support you in the role of Active Listener so cannot give advice or make diagnoses <3 I am happy to talk about anything at all bothering you and help in any way I can! I have particular expertise when it comes to matters of: anxiety depression self harm sleeping issues bullying family and relationships work stress LGBTQ+/GSRD issues neurodivergence However there is no matter I wouldn't happily discuss with you. My roles on 7Cups include: *Peer Supporter *Chat Support *LGBTQ+ Community Mod *Global Mod *Quality Mentor *Listener Coaching Team *SPOT Team  *Chatroom Mentor Please get in touch!
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daydreammemories
L Virtuoso 3 2124
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hi ~Just a human being 🌿 On a self-care break. Response time may be slow. Thanks for your patience💙 (Currently not accepting new member chats❤️ Warm welcomes to you wonderful human, reaching my cozy corner.⛺️ Let's have a cup of tea and talk it out.🍵 Remember that you're not alone, and we will get through this together. I hope you all get the help you truly deserve, stay awesome.💚) I try to keep it respectful at all times, and I expect you to do the same, so we can create a really awesome place for you to share and feel safe. Everyone has their own unique story, and I'm honored to listen to yours.😊) ~It is in our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. 🌠 ------------------------- I'll be there for you              When the rain starts to pour ; ) " There is still a joker roaming around the world. He will make sure that the world never rests. Whenever possible -and wherever possible - a little fool will jump out wearing long donkey ears and jingling bells. He will look deep into our eyes and ask, who are we? Where do we come from? " Jostein Gaarder, The Solitaire Mystery ♧ ------------------------- Dear fellow reader, how have you been?😊 I’ve been meaning to write this for a while now, and I finally took the courage to do so. I appreciate your patience going through my profile. We are stuck in a world with tons of problems, each and every one of us carries their own. These problems can change, but from my own personal experience, there is never a time when we don’t have any. I can relate to that as well, I know you do too. BUT, the way we approach our problems matter. That’s what helps us grow.  I know we might never recover from our pains, our bad memories are always going to be a part of us as well, although, the important part is that they get lost between the good ones. I’m not going to tell you what to do and what not to do, but to let you know that my main reason to be here is that I simply care. I want to be with you when making tough decisions, when dealing with something harsh which life threw at you. I’m not a saint or an agnel. I make mistakes and take some actions that I might end up regretting, I’m not going to judge you when you do as such. Pinky promise. ------------------------- Some things that I’ve come to learn during my life: (The list will be updated during time lol) ✨You can’t be the hero in everyone’s story. ✨You don’t need to keep everyone satisfied to feel happy. ✨Take your steps based on what feels right to you, not everyone else’s. ✨Space and time make some things better, if you’re not sure they apply to a situation, try them. ✨We all gain our initial deep motive to help us keep going in hard situations during time. Time certainly makes you a master. Take your time, and build that motive. This doesn’t mean that you will go through challenges happily, but to solely be able to get through them eventually. ✨I agree that even best friends can’t be hundred percent there for each other, I agree that us as listeners have our own issues going on as well. But I truly believe you might still find someone caring about you in silence. If you feel like troubles are there weighing on you, and it feels harsh to move on carrying those burdens, I’m here to help easing up that pain as much as I can. ------------------------- About me: 🕊️A fellow soul in my 20s, searching for the meaning of life and pursuing my passion in college.  🕊️I love learning new languages. 🕊️I’m passionate about reading, listening to music, and hiking. 🕊️I love reading mystery novels and watching movies in this genre.  🕊️Friends and Modern Family are my two comfort shows. 🕊️I'm a pretty good photographer 📷. 🕊️Green is my favorite color 💚.  🕊️I am here to at least make another fellow soul feel a bit better.  May all your days be blessed, Take care!😇 “Message in a bottle is all I can do Standing here hoping this gets to you” T.S. 😊 💕 My amazing twin listener: Ultraterrestrial ♡ My awesome twin member: CloudCola ♡
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MelodyoftheOcean
L Marvel 7 3256
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hey there, you wonderful Human, please note, that I am caught up with many tasks on the Cupsland at the moment, which is why I can't always respond to you immediately. I can't take any new long term Members and Mentees right now, but I'll be around for everyone who already knows me. For the rare occasion in which my status is green, I am available for a chat, just not for taking on someone on long term. Feel free to reach out if you'd still like to talk! If timezones are being difficult, feel free to schedule a time! PM-land is always open ❤ ------------------------- "Stories can make someone immortal as long as someone else is willing to listen." — Adam Silvera ------------------------- Hello, my name is Ocean, I am just another human, here on the Cupsland. I've always liked to listen to people and support them, in any way possible. Feel free to share any topics you need to talk about with someone, I'm always here for you. Since I don't know you, I will definitely not judge you for whatever it is that you have on your mind. My pm-land is a safe space for everyone, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity or the issues you are facing. But most importantly - I will care I'm looking forward to meeting you! Ocean (they/them) ------------------------- “Putting language to something for which you have no language is no easy feat.” ― Carmen Maria Machado ------------------------- As Ambassador for the Listener Coaching team, and involvement in various different Quality and Safety teams, please always feel free to contact me if you happen to have any questions!  ❤ ------------------------- A big thank you, to everyone I met on here, everyone who supported me, everyone who ever made me smile and every single member and mentee of mine. I can't mention all of you, but I am truly happy that we crossed ways! Tagging my Cupsland Sibling, whom I am grateful to know for such a long time by now. I hope you get the time to log in occasionally @BlueRivercares ❤ And my amazing Twinnie that has been supporting me throughout my whole journey @Audienta ❤
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Chevy81
L Marvel 7 3201
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last month
🌿 Currently not taking new member chats 🌿 Please browse for another Listeners (click here). [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] Thank you for your understanding. No problems are too small or too big and you are not at all silly to find someone to talk to about how you're feeling I'm here to listen ツ   a daughter    a sister    a wife    a mother    a Christian   ------------------------- 🌱 I am a Quality Ambassador for the Listener Coaching Team [https://bit.ly/LCT_Info] and former Ambassador for the Care Team [https://bit.ly/EverythingAboutCT] you are welcome to message me regarding both teams 🌱 Thank you I hope to see you around
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LavenderHere
L Paragon 2345
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last month
(I've stepped away from 7cups for the forseeable future.) Thank you for visiting my profile, you're welcome to hang around and read it. You can send me a message as well. I open 7cups once in a while so I'll reply to you if I see you hanging out:) However it will be an extremely delayed response.  https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/Lavsupdatesthread_266226/?p=3 *spots a nice human* Hey there! I've dealt with a lot, and I want to let you know that if you are dealing with a lot too, you are not alone. It helps to just talk about stuff!!! Feel free to reach out and talk to someone-it helps. Please see- I am sorry if I am unavailable while you are reading this, so please talk to another listener [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] if you want support now. Or if you want you can drop me messages and I'll reply within 48 hours. I am here for you! 💜I am now an ATL so both teens and adults can message me💜 Please note- I am generally unavailable for casual chats. 💜   💜💜Let's make it a happier place for everyone!!💜💜 Quick note- I am no longer an ambassador. For any VL related queries, please reach out to @ASilentObserver [http://7cups.com/@ASilentObserver] I can talk about most topics. Chats I am uncomfortable with- Self harm, a member under influence, parenting (like I'm uncomfortable talking about things from a parental point of view. If you want to talk about your parents, that's okay) Members- Please go through the first part of my bio before sending me a message/request (I've indicated till where). If that seems like a lot you can simply read the highlighted and underlined portions I chat for not more than 45 minutes at a time. I am here to listen compassionately and without judgement. The chat will be confidential.💜💜 I can talk about all topics except self harm and parenting. (You can talk about your parents, but not about your kids please).💜 I am uncomfortable chatting about self harm (due to personal reasons) If you want to talk about it please contact another listener. Also if you are thinking about doing it now then please contact a crisis resource 7cups.com/crisis [https://www.7cups.com/7cups.com/crisis] I am uncomfortable talking to members who are under the influence (of alcohol or any other narcotic substance) I am comfortable chatting with neurodiverse members and DID/OSDD systems. I do take chats about sexual assault, PTSD and LGBTQ+ issues💜💜 I do take chats on sexual health (but I am very selective here). Please don't ask me to control your urges or for any inappropriate "help". Please keep in mind that this website is for emotional support, and I would appreciate it if you can be respectful and considerate. I may be unfamiliar with some of the topics you may want to talk about, but I can read up on them during the chat or in-between chat sessions...since sadly I can't know everything (though I wish I did). However if I didn't mention a topic, I am comfortable talking about it. My triggers- Self-harm (and related descriptions). For all members- before reaching out to chat, please check my status- Red(offline)- I am offline and not replying. However you can still drop messages and I will get back to you later. Response time 48 hours Green(online)- I am online, free and open to your chat requests… Orange(Busy)- I am here but I already am talking to too many people here or busy somewhere on 7cups so I am unable to give you the attention you deserve. I recommend you to look for another listener by clicking here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/].... Response time 3-4 hours max.  Note for all members Please note that if I am in the chatrooms and my status is offline, that means I am not currently available for chatting in the PMs.(Usually it means I am about to log out soon and therefore can't chat). In that case you can send me a PM and I'll get back to you in 48h. I do care about you a lot because you are an awesome person...I'll do my best to support you!! If I am unable to do so for any reason, please feel free to reach out to another amazing listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. You may not be comfortable with me, and I totally respect that and want you to get the best help possible. My PMs are a safe space where you can talk about things, and I am here for you. I care for you all💜💜 I have been facing memory difficulties (due to dissociation), so I may not always remember details about what you tell me, or sometimes I might lose track of what you are talking about. I sometimes might also miss out on tags or messages for the same reason, in which case you are very welcome to follow up with me or tag me again within 2-3 days. Please bear with me on that, and remember that I am here for you, and I am trying my best. My sincerest apologies for the same. Also I'm slow to reply to tags so if it's urgent, message me the link to the post as well💜 *💜sends lots of love for you💜* Please note that I do not check in regularly (since I find it hard to keep track of that), so my listening style is more like you can peek in anytime you need support. Members whom I've spoken to before are welcome to drop a message when they need support as well💜.  Important note- I am a trained listener but I am not a professional therapist so I will be unable to give you advice and/or therapy-like support. You can still drop me a message if you want to talk about what you're struggling with, I'll be here to listen to you. If you are looking for professional therapy (paid) here at 7Cups and you are an adult then please click here [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1] Unfortunately 7Cups doesn't offer therapy for teens but I hope you get the support you need and deserve. Please note- I am unavailable for casual chats with anyone- be it listeners, members or friends due to time commitments. If you want to talk to me, poke my PMs anytime and I'll surely get back to you!! *💜sending comfy vibes💜* If you are willing to live chat with me, but can't spot me online, please drop me a message so we can discuss availabilities and schedule a chat. Looking forward to speaking to you! Please go through the part of my profile above this before sending me a request!   Some Quick resources for emergencies Crisis link here [http://7cups.com/crisis] or you can chat anonymously for crisis support here [https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/]. For Self harm urges, alternatives here [http://7cups.com/forum/SelfHarmRecovery_65/InformationandResources_1079/DistractionsandAlternativeCopingStrategies_221562/] For panic attacks- here are grounding techniques [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaticExperiencesCommunity_60/TraumaRecoveryResources_481/GroundingWhenTriggered_42512/], more grounding techniques [https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/grounding-techniques-article], breathing exercises (Youtube [https://youtu.be/vXZ5l7G6T2I] or Gif [https://i.imgur.com/bg6J9md.gif]) and muscle relaxation [https://youtu.be/I0wVZIxoe-Q]  A little bit about me ;) If you have lots of extra time, then maybe you may want to read my full bio- You could call me Lavender but everyone just calls me Lav. Some people like to call me cool nicknames like Little Lav, Lave, Lavy, Lavvie, Law(?), Empa, or even Lab (short for laboratory- I love lab)- so if you are too lazy to type Lavender and are bored of Lav then you can call me all that.   The lovely @courageousheart96 [http://7cups.com/@courageousheart96] dedicated an emoji to me (I'm so honoured hehe)- the lav heart💜💜 💜💜You can use pronouns they/them for me💜💜 I am an ace (asexual) and an ally for the LGBTQ+/MOGII community. I am currently a full time uni student in a STEM field (Biotech), which means time is tricky at times. But I try to be here as much as possible.  Some mental health issues that I live with are depression, PTSD, OSDD and chronic anxiety. Members please feel free to message me if you want to talk about these with a listener who has experience. Languages- I speak English, French (well I don't "speak" French well, it's kinda rusty) and I am trying to learn basic Korean. I also speak (but won't be chatting in) Hindi My trigger- self harm 💜Hugs are no longer a trigger for me💜 I said a lot already so I would prefer it if you don't come up with very personal questions (and please don't ask any personal questions for a second time). Please understand that is because I love my privacy and you should love your privacy too!  Also I run a snack-shop here at 7Cups, so there are cookies and cakes and all sorts of awesome stuff for everyone💜 As of now my primary focus is on supporting listeners on the site. Due to personal reasons it is not possible for me to be available regularly for live member support chats. I do live member chats on-and-off and I always update my bio accordingly. I am, however, always open to new members via slow pace chats. Members are always welcome to seek support from me by exchanging offline messages with a maximum response time 48 hours from my side. My favourite place on 7Cups is the PMland- so feel free to text me anytime and I'll surely get back to you within 48h. And my PMs are a spam-friendly space for all :) 💜💜 A quick note- My country shown changes from time to time, since it reflects the country I am currently in. This is to ensure transparency regarding the timezone I am in. I generally reply to all PMs within 48 hours. If I'm on a break or unable to reply timely for any reason I'll surely add that to the top of my bio. If I did not reply within this time, it does not mean I'm angry or anything, because of memory issues or technical glitches I may sometimes miss messages. My sincerest apologies for the same. So in that case please feel free to send me another message. Also response time may be a bit delayed on weekends but I'll try to ensure it's within 48 hours. 💜 You might know me from my previous username (empatheticLavender2924)- changed it since this one is simpler:) My roles here- 💜First and foremost- I am a verified listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/QualityProjectsVerifiedListeners_144/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/] which means I am someone who will try their best to listen to you. Members if you want to connect with a verified listener you can click here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121] 💜 [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121]I am a  [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=121]listener verifier [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/JointheListenerVerifiersTeam_46938/1/], which means I can help other listeners here to get verified. So if you want to get verified [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/QualityProjectsVerifiedListeners_144/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/], or have any queries about being verified, drop me a message! I am also an ambassador for the VL team. 💜I am a Teen + Adult Quality Mentor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/MentorsandTeenStars_1964/QualityMentorsAllyouneedtoknow_219055/] which means I can help listeners improve their listening skills. To reach out to a mentor please go to https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php. I am also a Listener Coach [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCoachingProgram_2057/2021ListenerCoachingTeamGeneralInfo_251726/] which means I can reach out to you if you fill the Listener Coach Request [http://bit.ly/7CupsLC] form to improve listening skills. 💜I am also a Chat supporter [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatSupport_101/WhatistheChatSupportbadge_227368/] so I can help listeners with ongoing chats when they are stuck. I can provide that immediate help in the listener rooms and if needed, PMs. 💜Peer Supporter [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/HeathersSpace_208/WhatisaPeerSupporter_15860/]- Dear listeners, if after a tough chat you need a safe space to talk, vent and process your emotions(related to the chat), please feel free to PM a peer supporter (me or anyone else here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=98]) 💜Listener Learning Discussions Host [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerLearningDiscussions_1896/ListenerLearningDiscussionsTeamRecruitment_222848/]- I host listener learning discussions regularly to help listeners handle various chat topics better.  💜Safety patrol [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/CallingAllVerifiedListenersApplytoJointheProfilePatrolTeam_152025/1/]- I flag profiles with an inappropriate username/profile picture/bio so feel free to send me such profiles. I have attached hyperlinks so you can find out more about each of these roles. Feel free to check those out💜 Shout-outs: 💜💜Meet my awesome lovely almost triplets!!💜💜 @Rose644 [http://7cups.com/@Rose644] -An awesome angel- You are so kind and considerate. Also I love to smell your pfp lol. *hands Rose my fav book* Enjoy oldie-land at 7cups!!  @Hope2103 [http://7cups.com/@Hope2103] - Just like your name, you are full of hope!! You were a cheerful presence on 7Cups! I miss you so much!  Rose, Hope- I am so happy to know you and meet you here!!  My listener buddies- I love to see you around here @listeningsarinn [http://7cups.com/@listeningsarinn] @Izzy274 [http://7cups.com/@Izzy274] @Jenna [http://7cups.com/@Jenna] @InternalAcceptance [http://7cups.com/@InternalAcceptance] @CommunityModEden [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModEden] @courageousheart96 [http://7cups.com/@courageousheart96] @CommunityModChristine [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModChristine] @BubblegumWings1234 [http://7cups.com/@BubblegumWings1234]  (Please ignore the order...also sadly I can name only a few people here- though I have met many many listeners here and they are awesome too- so proud of them all💜) Hope and Music Zone Quoting some of my favourite inspiring lyrics- 🎵"Whatever hurts you is gonna pass and you'll have learn from it when it comes back...You'll be doing better, doing better"- (Louis Tomlinson) 🎵"They say home is where the heart is, but my heart is wild and free"-(Passenger) 🎵"When I get older, I will be stronger, they'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag," (K'naan) 🎵"Let your heart sweet heart be the compass of your soul and you should follow it wherever it may go! When it's all said and done you can walk instead of run 'cause no matter what you'll never be alone."- (Lady A) 🎵"If, all the time, it feels like only a deep darkness lies ahead...And even the moonlight has fallen asleep, Believe my friend That the sunshine, your smile is hidden somewhere in plain sight. Somewhere away from this chaos There's a fresh start." (Translated from Hindi, Aaftaab, The Local Train) 🎵"The sun goes down and it comes back up, the world has turned no matter what. Oh if it all goes wrong, darling just hold on" (Louis Tomlinson) 🎵"Though there's rain outside, it'll be warm and dry, the thunder and lightning won't hurt you now. So go to sleep, my love."- (Ed Sheeran, Sandman) 💜💜Here are some comfort songs for you💜💜 Comethru [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO2viLEW-1A] (Jeremy Zucker) Sword from the Stone [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABFpMiKXz3o] (Passenger) Hello World [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al2DFQEZl4M] (Lady A) However it comes, wherever it goes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TreWCNDX5M] (Passenger) Zero o clock - 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBWesVezIrc] (BTS)- this link has English subtitles Anyway [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HzpPl5a9EA](Noah Kahan) A gentle reminder I promise you can still make a beautiful life for yourself, even if you lost many years of it to abuse, mental illness or trauma💜  For any online friends of mine who are struggling with PTSD (or trying to heal and get better from stuff like depression) and hiding in my bio- I have a sweet analogy for you. Sometimes the weather is not good- sometimes it is sunny and sometimes cloudy and rainy. Sometimes the rain is a storm that destroys everything. The storm felt never-ending and overwhelming. However the storm has calmed down, and is not scary and risky anymore. The sunlight comes back, but all you can see is the damage from the storm (post-trauma effects). The damage looks terrible but you can't look away from it.  Here- I'll remind you- look how far you've come- you've survived the scary storm. That's amazing. There will be damage and that's totally ok. Remember you can make it through- since you survived the storms you are strong enough to slowly clean the mess and heal. That is sad as it will remind you of the storm, and the mess is huge. It takes time to clean up, but you can do this. I know you can. And to those friends of mine whose storms aren't over yet- I see you, I hear you. I know you too are doing your very best and did nothing to deserve this. It might feel like the storm will never end- it will be here forever. But the storm will be over. One day things will get better. And after that you might have to do the post-storm cleaning (or post-traumatic healing) and that is hard, but you got this. One day you'll look back on everything and be really proud of yourself- how hard you tried and how far you've come. If you feel like you are trying but tired, and scared and worried, I hear you. It is tiring to manage everything, and sometimes it is hard to talk about it. But if you want someone to be there for you- I am just one PM away. Come talk to me about it (or any other listener here). We are all here for you, and you can do it because you are amazing and brave. The end of my bio;) This bio is so long, smh so I'll stop here. Sending lots of healing beams for you, yes you amazing fairy!! You deserve love and support💜💜 Please see- I am sorry if I am unavailable while you are reading this, so please talk to another listener if you want support now. Or if you want you can drop me messages and I'll reply within 48 hours. I am here for you!! My PMs are open at all times for both members and listeners!  If you are an adult (listener or member) and can't PM me, you can tag me in a forum post anytime (by typing "@LavenderHere ") that way I'll get a notification and reply to you! Also random people lurking in my bio- you're welcome here (I spotted you hehe) *💜sends cookies💜* Also before I forget- 💜💜Congratulations on reaching the end of my bio!!!💜💜 *💜special cookies for you💜*
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I do NOT take chats regarding sexual issues Hello!!!. I am azuladragon34 and I am a listener here on 7cups. I am willing to lend a kind and non judgemental ear to anyone who needs to talk. My chatting duration is 30 minutes ONLY  I am taking MINIMAL chats. I want to focus on my roles here  I maybe offline, busy or online. Most of the time I am offline or busy Offline: I am not going to take member chats. My circle is red Busy: I will take chats in my own time. My circle is orange Online: I am willing to take chats. My circle is green   My discussion days are as follows: Roles here on 7cups Adult Teen Listener Verifier Listener Team member Doorkeeper LDP Mentor Internship Mentor Chat Supporter (Teen and Adult) Chatroom Mentor (Teen and Adults) Quality Mentor: Adults and Teens
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