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Am Not Coping

Am Not Coping

I am really not coping at the moment but this is entirely on ME!

This is a message for a few people on here @utopia @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

that I asked could be passed on but it seems that only part of it has been and I understand from the responses that have made it through my emails that I have caused untold distress for some people. I was not going to return because of what I felt I put people through but I especially wanted @utopia and @Former-Member to know that they were not wrong at the time and I was going through a real crisis period. You both held me together for longer than I could myself until the point where my own self-destructive thoughts overwhelmed me.

The entire message that I sent to SANE is below:

I have just viewed the multitude of emails and messages sent from forum members and members of the SANE team – as well as the text and voice message left on my phone.

I have not been able to communicate with anyone since the other night as I have been recovering from what ended up being an unsuccessful attempt to end the pain.

At the time I was in a very distressed state and I did want to stop the pain and all I seemed to achieve is to cause others pain and worry and that is the last thing I wanted to do – I just wanted to end mine and say goodbye to everyone beforehand so my future absence was explained. I should have realised that the message I posted would have concerned some people but I really was not in any state to think about the repercussions for others.

I am so sorry I caused so much distress to others – that is something I will have to hopefully try and live with.

I don’t believe after the concern and anxiety I caused to so many that I will ever be able to return to the forum.

Can someone from the SANE team please explain all this to all those involved and pass on my gratitude for their compassion, concerns and kind words throughout the time I have been part of the ‘forum family’.

Thank you and sorry again for the difficult position I put everyone in.

Zoe7

I do not want any responses from any of you. I just wanted to let you know exactly what has happened and let you know how truly sorry I am for hurting people I have come to think of as friends and family, and who I really care about.

Your support, advice and compassion are what make you all the wonderful people you are.

@utopia and @Former-Member I am so sorry that the trust you placed in me has now been broken because of my actions. I also felt that we had a stronger connection, especially over the last week, and you both helped me in ways I cannot even describe or explain. I was not pulling away from you two - just wanted to pull away from myself. I couldn't cope with my own feelings and no-one or nothing was actually going to be able to stop me at the time. It's now just another failure to add to my list of failures. I really don't know what else to say to you both but to reiterate my heartfelt 'sorry'.

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I wish you knew what kind of car I had - you would laugh even more (no it's not a jeep - way too expensive) but my car really suits me - which is strange because I really have no interest in cars @Faith-and-Hope other than getting from A to B and carrying what I need it to!

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We have had a revolving door of cars @Zoe7 .... haven't actually sat down and worked out what sort of car is "me" ..... functionality has been high on the agenda with our family cars. Big family, big car, not a lot of choice early on, but the range of choice has improved ..... but then our at-home family is getting smaller now too .....

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I have had a few cars - all second hand - mainly bought from family members when they have bought new cars. My first car was my favourite until I got my present car. I bought this new car one year, my house the next and Toby the year after that - withou all 3 of those I would be rich @Faith-and-Hope lol

All the cars I have had to replace because they have either been 'squished' by other cars or broken beyond 'it's not worth it' repairs LOL

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Reasonable reasons for changing out a car @Zoe7 ..... 😊

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Not having a choice is all the reason I needed @Faith-and-Hope LOL

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I'm heading off now for a couple of hours @Faith-and-Hope I'll check in with you later Hon

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@Zoe7 .....

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You are hilarious @Faith-and-Hope I pretty much turned my mum's car into that last one (except the roof was gone too )

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@Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 it's always interesting when you come on to these threads sometimes and random conversations & photos crop up. Despite being in the midst of major MI, you can still find things to make you laugh. F&H, do you remember the guys riding an esky on a road here in WA? Maybe last year I think. It was very funny & an internet sensation.

I have a very reliable, older sedan which Im hoping someone will knock the front end off so it can be replaced. I had a minor run in with a 4wd, and my judgement of distance is a bit out these days, so I have another ding on the opposite side from a carport pole. So my car isn't pristine nor fast, but reliability to me is more important.

I'm heading off to finish packing for my trip down south tommorow. And I'm very tired. Goodnight to you both. Xx take care

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Enjoy your trip down south @Sans911 ..... and yes, I remember the ride-on esky ..... 😏
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