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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 hear you @Zoe7 .... and am sending you my best healing thoughts. If only one ray of sunshine touches the outside of that bubble, it can light it all up ..... and I am sending rays of sunshine across the continent to you .....

I will be in your time zone later this week .... look for me there .... 🤗💕

Try not to project yourself beyond the day you are in at the moment @Zoe7 .... but if you feel it would benefit you to talk to the Principal, then reach out to her before she leaves, and see what she can tell you about your place there.

Is your house warm again now ? Have Cat and Toby noticed ?

See whether you happen across socks like that one day .... and I will keep my eyes peeled for mine too.

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I am going to see the Principal either Tues or Wed - depends when I am able to drive and how I am feeling. At this stage it is likely to be Wed if I can make it to then.

She will not know who is taking over as the position has just been advertised and doesn't close until end of term. So it will be up in the air for everyone over the holidays. That will also mean she will not be there to 'hand-over' to the new Principal either. It is really bad timing all around!

The house is warm - even more so than before. The new heat pump is so quiet I forget it is even on. Toby hasn't changed at all but Cat is either in front of the heat or on the bed. It does seem to have warmed more of the house than the last one did.

I wish you were going to the same region as well as the same time zone

If it wasn't Grand Final week (and I had money) I might have flown to the same place you will be myself - can't believe you will be there at the end of this week - it will be 'madness' with all the GF things happening - bit jealous actually!!! - Go Tigers!

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Somebody called for a tiger .... ??

@Zoe7

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now I have to wait @Faith-and-Hope lol

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awww @Faith-and-Hope so cute

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The two cats we owned were tabbies @Zoe7 .... but these Tiger Cats are something else .... their markings are so vivid, and some have the black-on-ginger look. Amazing ....

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They are pretty special @Faith-and-Hope. My first cat was a Cameo with all white feet, chest and arounf the nose and mouth - she was beautiful. She saved my life when I got her so she was very, very special. I got Cat only 2 weeks after I lost my first cat - and I wasn't looking to have another cat (certainly not that quickly) but she came to me and I fell in love with her instantly

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Just editted last post @Faith-and-Hope - my head definitely isn't right - you'll understand why I had to if you got the first post

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The second of our two cats was mine @Zoe7 .... and he had cream coloured socks, bib and lower face. He also had a double coat .... a short haired one and a long haired one, so he was fluffy without it being a bulky, matted coat. His eyes were a beautiful jade green.

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He sounds beautiful @Faith-and-Hope. Cat is quite fluffy also - even though she is still classed as a short-hair she has a longer coat than most short-hairs. She was really fluffy as a kitten - a bit like Toby when I got him - they were both so tiny and little balls of fluff - both I fell instantly in love with - and they me

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