Reboundly: talk it out anonymously

Sometimes you need to talk, but not to the people close to you. You fear judgment or do not want to worry them. A stranger you will never meet again often listens more easily. Reboundly finds such a partner right inside Telegram, with no name, photo or phone number. 🌱

The bot works in English and is aimed at people worldwide. Its description promises to let you share thoughts, get support or just have fun. About two thousand people use it each month.

Finding someone to talk to

1. Tap /start and set up an anonymous profile.
2. Send /find and the bot pairs you with a random person.
3. Write however you like. Your name stays hidden.
4. When the conversation is over, send /end.
5. For a new chat, run /find again.

Change your profile and preferences with /profile and /settings. If something breaks, message /support.

What else the bot offers

• Paid plans. /plans shows subscriptions with extra features.
• Heart to heart sessions. /hearttoheart lets you schedule a premium one-on-one session.
• Stars for events. /earnstars lets you collect Telegram Stars by taking part in events.

Check the terms of each paid option inside the bot. Free matching is usually enough to tell whether the format suits you.

Why talking to a stranger helps

Psychologists call it the stranger on a train effect: we open up more to someone outside our lives. There is no fear that your words will travel through mutual friends, and no expectations tied to a friend or coworker role.

The method has limits, though. A random partner is not a professional. They may be supportive or careless, and you should keep that in mind. ⚠️

Safety rules

• Keep real details to yourself. Name, school, workplace, neighborhood, socials and phone stay private.
• Do not send photos. Especially personal ones. Screenshots are easy to take in anonymous chats.
• Do not click links. Scammers use these chats to lure people to phishing sites.
• Do not send money. An urgent plea for help from a stranger is almost always a scam.
• End uncomfortable chats. /end and a fresh search take a second.

Minors should use services like this only with an adult's knowledge. 🔞

When you need real help

An anonymous chat does not replace a therapist or doctor. If you feel intense anxiety, hopelessness or think about self-harm, reach out to a professional or a local crisis line, and do it early. 💚

For a light heart to heart that lets off steam after a rough day, a bot like this works fine.