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Pull up a seat.

From the bench you cheered and supported — here, listeners are the bench crew. This is a listen-first room. Peer support, not therapy. We only see what you type. Don’t include your legal name, phone, email, or workplace unless you want someone to be able to find you.

If you are in immediate danger, call or text 988 (US) or use local emergency services. This form is not monitored for emergencies.

Nickname required

What should we call you on The Bench?

Rough age range optional

What’s going on? required

Say as much or as little as you want.

What do you need right now? required Just need to be heard Open to thoughts / ideas if someone has them Looking for someone who’s been through something similar Not sure yet

Anything off-limits? optional

Topics or advice you don’t want (religion, dating advice, “just toughen up,” etc.).

Okay to post this in the private Bench group? required

Yes = we post your words (with nickname) for Listeners. No = we won’t post; use this only if you needed to write it down. The private Facebook group is entry-by-check-in — we don’t publish a public invite link here.

Yes No

Are you in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself? required Yes No

By sending, you agree this is peer support only — not therapy, medical, or legal advice. We don’t claim clinical credentials.

Pull up a seat.

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