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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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@Zoe7 .... 💚💕

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Hi @Zoe7

In spite of your pain and frailty you have come through for me unasked again - how do I thank you for that?

I have been totally overwhelmed by the situation from time to time but not know what to do about it - feeling - pretty sure it's true - that anything I could say would make it worse

Many thanks - you are truly a wonderful and sensitive person and I am glad that I know you

Dec

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@Zoe7 ♥♥♥

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@Owlunar No thanks needed for anything Dec It is a difficult situation for both of you and I feel for both of you The horrible thing about needing to take care of oneself first is often that someone else may be hurt - it is a no win situation but a necessary one for your own well-being. As it is impossible here to go back - the only way now is forward - and how that happens will show the true character of our community in supporting all involved

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@utopia

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That's true @Zoe7 - we can only go forward - and in fact it's a good idea that we can't change the past - how untidy life would be then

It will be interestesting to see how this works out and the character of the support of this community will be seen. It is my prayer that this is all over - I hope it is - ah - well - what to say? what to say?

I hope your wings are okay and you are battling - I know - I hope the powder doesn't fall off your wings and they stay intact - I saw something on butterfly wings on David Attenborough - a long time ago - I have wanted to see that again but never have.

Look after those precious wings Zoe and know you are much loved

Dec

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*Knock knock*

Whipped these up this morning and wanted to leave one in TOR fridge for you. I will sit and have mine quietly in the lime green corner, giving it a go even with the fresh strawberries (probably because there's enough cream and chocolate to mask the taste 😉 ).

Am thinking of you lots at the moment @Zoe7 💗

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Wow ..... ❣️

Me too, me too @CheerBear @Zoe7 ......

Good morning .... 🤗💕

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@Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Owlunar @utopia @Sans911

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Hi @Zoe7@Faith-and-Hope@CheerBear@utopia@Sans911

I actually made some cookies today - um - there is no recipe - whatever comes out of the oven is desert, snacks and makes me feel good

But this - my friends - is what I really wanted to bring in for this afternoon's snack - I call it my Luna Park Cake

It does remind me of the Big Dipper

Dec

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