Sometimes, it’s the closest people that we avoid telling our inner feelings to. Maybe it’s our pride or we don’t want to feel like a burden to them. At times like these, it’s extremely important not to alienate yourself. If you need someone to talk to (with or without commitment), the volunteers at 7 cups can help!
What is 7 cups?
It’s a free platform to connect with caring listeners for emotional support. These listeners come from all over the world and are available to chat 24/7. If you want to explore on your own, there are plenty of articles and self-help guides written by experts to help you grow. 7 cups also have paid online therapy if you want to get in touch with licensed therapists.
How to make use of it?
When I first joined the 7 cups community, I was reluctant to talk. Instead of diving right into a live chat, I explored the Q&A section along with the different forums. I looked for people who faced similar problems and read what experts had to say about it. Some even provided helpful tips and solutions, while some weren’t quite what I needed to hear.
After reading the Q&A and Forums, I decided that I was ready to talk. But boy, was I wrong. I clicked the “Connect Now” button, waited about half a minute, and was connected live to a listener (probably somewhere on the other side of Earth). Then I froze. I tried to type something then ended up deleting it.
Lucky for me, the listener knew exactly what to do. He helped lead the conversation and asked simple questions that I could answer. He guided me through the chat and reassured me that those mixed feelings I had had were perfectly normal with examples of his own. He made me feel at ease to speak my heart without worrying that it might become a burden.
To Conclude
I can’t guarantee that every conversation at 7 Cups will immediately help you get back on your feet. But I can say this in confidence. I definitely felt better after talking to someone. The next time you feel like isolating yourself, remember that you’re only one click away from a caring listener!