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Reflecting on Zero Discrimination Day (March 1st): A Call for Compassion and Inclusion
by CheeryMango
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 1 day ago
...See more Hey everyone, March 1st was Zero Discrimination Day, a day to reflect on how harmful discrimination can be and how important it is to treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter their background or differences. Even though the day has passed, the message is something we can all carry with us every single day. At 7 Cups, we know that a little compassion can go a long way. Whether it's offering a listening ear or standing up for someone who feels overlooked, small acts of kindness can help create a more inclusive world. Today, let’s remember: * The power of empathy: Sometimes, just listening without judgment can make all the difference. * The impact of inclusion: Even simple gestures—like offering support or standing in solidarity—can change someone’s day, or even their life. * Our shared responsibility: We all play a part in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. Zero Discrimination Day might have been on March 1st, but the goal is to live out its message every day. How do you carry the spirit of inclusion with you in your everyday life? Have you witnessed or experienced a moment of kindness that made you feel seen?
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[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
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 Wednesday
...See more We often time come to 7 cups in search of something: -Someone who understands -Someone to talk to -Someone who will listen -Someone to keep us company Many of us find that - which is awesome! However, there may come a time when as a member, you are ready to leave. And that is okay. It doesn't have to be forever or even an awfully long time. Maybe you are leaving to go out to eat with friends for the first time in weeks or months. Let us know so we can send you off with warm regards!
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Listener Classifieds (March 2025) Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
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 Wednesday
...See more Hello, March! This space is for Listeners currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): Are you an adult, teen or ATL? Gender: Languages you speak: Topics you'll support: Topics you don’t support: Lived experience: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable: - Do you support DID? Follow the link to this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/Classifieds_360/ListenerClassifiedsDissociativeIdentityDisorderDID_339333]
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How do you manage the never-ending expenses of raising kids?
by sarajaveedd
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 19 hours ago
...See more Between clothes, food, school, and activities, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Any budgeting tips or ways to make things easier without feeling guilty? Would love to hear how other moms handle it!
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Dealing with the loss of a friend
by 1Corey
Last post
 March 2nd
...See more I have been dealing with the loss of a friend for 3 years now. Whenever I think of her I feel a rush of emotions followed by feeling as though I am not feeling anything at all if that makes sense. I am wondering how some of you have dealt with the loss of a very close friend and actions I should take to not feel this way.
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Do y'all dislike your parents?
by Puppydoglove
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 February 26th
...See more Hi, you guys can call me Jules, doubt you would actually want to talk to me tho. I'm a teen from Canada, and I came here to find therapy cause my parents won't get me one.  Here we go. I got a 100% for a math test. That's really good, right?! Well my mother said "okay, but tests aren't worth much. Actually try raising your hand in class." She didn't even say congrats or good job. I thought parents are supposed to be there for you. Not put you down. This isn't the first time she's done something hurtful. Do you guys want to hear about the other time? -Jules 🙂  1 Journal entry 2 Forum posts 5 Hearts received 4 Hearts sent Tuesday Feb 25 2 Path steps 1 Forum post 4 Hearts received 2 Hearts sent Show more history   Badges & Awards7 total badges Hand Shake Linked First Post First Compassion Bundled Newbie Forum Friend  Report an issue [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new/] Referral link Copy Quick links [https://www.7cups.com/@Puppydoglove#collapse-card-quicklinks] [https://www.7cups.com/@Puppydoglove#collapse-card-quicklinks]
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I feel like I'm at the end of my rope and it's fraying
by convivialStrawberries8026
Last post
 February 26th
...See more This is the first time I've ever posted my own thread in a 7 Cups community forum. I hope I'm doing it right. I'm really struggling this week. I've had to expend so much effort managing my emotions and I'm exhausted and I just don't have the energy to do it right now. I just got off the phone with my eye doctor's office. They called to cancel and told me they were rescheduling for a time a few weeks from now and it's not the end of the world, but because I'm at the end of all my coping strategies, it feels that way. If someone needs to call to reschedule an appointment, they should ask what times might work for you and be apologetic, not just inform you that they won't be keeping the appointment you made 8 months ago and rearranged your life to get to, with a totally unsympathetic receptionist who says that it doesn't matter if you didn't get the appointment reminder card and no, they don't get people in earlier due to cancellations because they use the cancellations for emergencies so you can take it or leave it while you ration your contact lenses. In this case, my eye doctor had a death in her family, and that's understandable. But she also canceled/rescheduled in 2023 at the last minute because my appointment was on Halloween and she decided to take her kids trick-or-treating. So I'm not feeling very good about my eye doctor but also I have a hard time dealing with new things and I'm at the end of my rope so I booked the appointment for now, even though I don't know if I can keep it. Another doctor of mine broke his leg and texted me a mere hour before (when I should have been heading toward his office) to say he was practicing telemedicine for a while (he's known this for weeks so not letting me know earlier seems weird), and I had an appointment with him last night that was awful; I won't go into the details of that but suffice it to say I'm not coping with sudden changes well. These are little things among the big things I won't detail. These are not the things that have me unable to function and sobbing in my kitchen. I don't know how to feel better anymore. I wish I did. I really want to feel better.
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Farewell of Sadness
by GreatestClassiest
Last post
 February 4th
...See more I recently learned that one of the stars from 7 Cups has left this world. Every demise is painful, every demise brings regret, every demise causes grief, and every demise creates a colossal gap in our society. I hope the departed soul rests in peace. It saddens me deeply whenever I read a soul's final message. I usually avoid reading them because they grind my heart and fill my mind with pain, making me suffer and suffocate. A final message isn't just words; it is a list of wishes left incomplete, departing unfinished with the soul who crafted them. Many, like me, cannot bear the sorrow of reading a final message. I believe the pain of someone's passing is more tolerable than the weight of their final message, as it leaves a deep and lasting regret that may linger for decades. I apologize if my thoughts seem wrong or harsh, but I am sharing what I feel. When my time comes to leave this world, I hope I won't leave a final message because it would only add to the burden of those sitting near me when my soul departs.
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Day dreaming or overthinking. Choices 😞
by MummyMumMotherMam1
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 January 14th
...See more I just walk, and walk, and walk, daydreaming about nothing really, just enjoying the fact I’m outside my own thoughts for once…….   I cough, it brings me back to reality. “So what you fancy for dinner tonight? (My husband starts talking) Trying to do everything in his power to be the best husband possible (I wonder for how long this time)  I can’t believe after 22 years of what I only thought was a happy marriage was a complete joke. The man I totally adored, loved and respected broke me. My loyalty, trust, respect and love for him was now shattered into a thousand pieces, with no way to glue it back together without being cut to the bone some more!!!  Food is a necessity I suppose, but it’s the last thing I want. I don’t feel hungry. I feel empty, not so much in a bad way. I just don’t feel anything right now. Not really. I’m not hungry, not tired, not cold, and, well come to think of it, I’m not even feeling sore! (Fibromyalgia shows its ugly face on a daily basis)  I want to go back to day dreaming, Watching the clouds change shapes in the water. Where my mind was blank, only noticing the shapes and shadows, the light on the water and the colour change in the sky, the smell of fresh air, and the odd annoying sound of a bee as though it’s flying straight into my inner ear. Where shivers run down my back and my shoulders rise my hair stands on end! In a comforting way it feels nice. Knowing that in that exact moment, all my worries are none existent. Every fiber of my being is now wrapped up in this one second.  The buzzzzzz!!! 🐝🐝 
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Thoughts, lately
by courageousHuman2692
Last post
 January 13th
...See more Over last couple days I cant seem to stop thinking about my mother's affair.  Its so weird to say the word "affair" I like someone and one of the greatest fears when you care about someone is if you are being cheated on. And here i am daughter of a cheater. I cant let anyone know about this fact. Its gonna make me look so bad.  I think about the fact that my dad could have literally done anything to prevent this.  Or maybe thats not true. Maybe even if my dad was perfect this was unavoidable.   Idk whats reality Its bugging me.  Its not my place to tell anyone about this. Its not MY SECRET.  Its bugging me tho, i cant stop thinking about it Maybe im deflecting. Not looking at me or my flaws. Focusing on her. I have billion flaws to fix.
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Managing Boundaries: My Personal Journey
by ZenArashi
Last post
 January 7th
...See more    I’ll be honest, setting boundaries used to feel like a foreign concept to me. For the longest time, I thought that being “nice” and always saying yes was the key to being a good friend, family member, or colleague. But over the years, I’ve learned that not having boundaries can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and even resentful. And, as much as I hated to admit it, I was burning out.    I used to constantly stretch myself too thin, saying "yes" to every request, even when I knew I didn’t have the emotional bandwidth. That's when I realized that I had to start putting myself first, and that meant learning to set boundaries.    I used to think that saying “no” would make me seem selfish or uncaring. But over time, I learned that boundaries are actually an act of self-respect, not selfishness. By respecting my own limits, I can show up as my best self for others.     I’ve realized that not all energy is worth sharing. Some people, situations, or environments drain me, and I need to know when to step back. One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is how to walk away from toxic or emotionally exhausting situations. It’s not always easy, some days I get it right, and other days I struggle. But I’ve learned to be kind to myself when I slip up, and I give myself permission to reset.    Boundaries are still a work in progress for me, but every small step I take toward honoring my limits has made a huge difference in my mental health. It’s not about shutting people out or being unkind. It’s about creating space to care for myself so that I can show up fully for others.  You can’t pour from an empty cup. 
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Coping with disabilities and emotions
by Tinywhisper11
Last post
 December 29th, 2024
...See more I'm not sure how people cope 😢 my back is broken so my legs became dead weights and they had to amputate them I'm missing some of my fingers and I have lots of scars. But the worst pain is in my head memories of darkness and suffering. It's really hard to battle with your mind. I'm living in a whole new world now and theese past few years have taught me so much. But every day is a battle. Does anyone know how to cope?
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It feels too late to have meaningful romantic relationships.
by UnsungTangerine
Last post
 December 7th, 2024
...See more As silly as that may sound, perhaps I am being pessimistic. That is a possibility, but I always felt like over our earlier years we sort of build up or gain a semi understanding of relationships in some capacity. Even if they happen to not work out all that well, but me now midway through my twenties it makes me realize that I lack that experience. Perhaps I could get it at some point, but it feels like it would be difficult given my lack of much experience. The expectation especially is for me to take the first step, something I am not sure if I am completely capable of to be honest and I would hate to be embarrassed for not knowing certain things. 
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Feeling Lost
by convivialJet8323
Last post
 November 24th, 2024
...See more I feel trapped! Found out someone that I have loved all my life betrayed me. I feel like I have to forgive them because I have special needs children involve, but I am hurting. I want to know how to love without being too attached so I can mentally move on. This person is the only person I have had in my life for over a decade, so now I feel lost after what they did. I pray that I am able to forgive, but it's really hard. The person apologized it seemed sincere, as this person never betrayed me before. So how do I move pass this for my own mental health? Thank you!
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Express your problems here.
by DepressionAttack
Last post
 November 9th, 2024
...See more Express your problems here and see if we can get around them.

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