Bio
Availability ⌚
January 8th, 2025 & Onward: I'm prioritizing college and in-person volunteering at parks, unsure of my availability. Should I be available, expect us to talk for around 1 to 1.5 hours. Otherwise, expect a response from me within the same week and willingness to schedule a time that works for the both of us. I'm making an effort to be available on Sunday Afternoons (EST) or rather what I hope to make them - Service Sundays
- Green circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am available to welcome new member chats and to follow up anyone who I have already spoken with.
- Orange circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I'm occupied giving my undivided attention to someone in a member chat or am focusing on other tasks. I may not be able to have 1-1 chats at that time. Messages from new members are welcome.
- Red circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am unavailable to have member chats. I am open to coordinating dates and times for conversations. Messages from new members are welcome.
Please refer to my "Categories" section for a list of topics I'm available to discuss with members as well as ones that I'm personally familiar with.
Resources for Members 📨
Crisis Resources: https://www.7cups.com/crisis/ | https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026242213-Non-Crisis-Suicidal-Thoughts
7 Cups Resources: https://www.7cups.com/experts/article/9-therapeutic-benefits-of-top-free-resources-at-7-cups & https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/ResourcesforDepression_214/DepressionSupportResourcesMasterpost_251542/
On Narcissism & Manipulation: https://abusewarrior.com/mental-health/manipulation-tactics/
Day in the Life 📘
Country of Origin: United States
Pronouns: He/Him
Occupation: Undergraduate student STEM major | Recent Park Maintenance Worker
Hobbies & Interests: Volunteering at parks, Playing video games, Hiking & Spending time with family
Personal Statement 📄
My goal is to pay it forward: There's a positive cycle and relationship between listeners and members where both benefit from supportive conversations. Members rely on support from listeners to overcome challenges and listeners rely on members to develop a greater sense of self worth. Whether you're reaching out for support or you're providing support to someone else, both you and the other person end up winning! By pledging to pay it forward and remembering how much I appreciate what I've gotten from 7 Cups, I hope to inspire others to pay it forward as well and to continue the positive cycle. My goal is to be a supportive pillar for members through formal conversations or through casual conversations. Formal conversations prioritize emotional support and active listening. Casual conversations welcome lighthearted chats about everyday interests and ideas. I also aspire to take on leadership roles such as Quality Mentor to support my fellow listeners too. To develop as a listener, I've undergone verification, graduated from the Quality Listening Program and completed the internship program on 7 Cups.
Listening to you,
Brad
