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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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yes it is

he is on the table now destroying everything@Faith-and-Hope

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Does he have his own toys to play with @Bubbles3 ..... like a bell in a ball to roll around ? A mirror to talk to ? A swing ?

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sort of. mostly he just plays with our stuff. i dont know why but ihe like getting the ciggeret but out and playing with them

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Must feel soft and cushy to him ..... I wonder what he would do with bubble-wrap ..... or a balloon just partially blown up ..... harder to pop that way cos the surface is stretched but still quite thick.

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good idea

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope Just checking in. Hope you are ok

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Hello @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope, @Bubbles3 xx

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I'm doing okay @Zoe7 .... 💚

I went on an exercise bike earlier today, book in hand and piano music on earphones cos I don't like gyms .... and cycled my usual coffee shop distance, so that was something .... and not too bad.

Have vegged most of the afternoon on the forums. WH us calling from r a family movie .... with his regimen still ruling our days, and the kids not wanting to get up and go anywhere, it has sort of become the only thing we are doing ....

I cooked an early dinner, which was good, cos I'm tired now, and at least that is out of the way.

Here's another image you might like ....

I love seeing gelato colours used as shadow.

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Hi @Shaz51 .... 🤗💕

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I like the previous painitng more @Faith-and-Hope. I am pleased you got your daily exercise in - even if it was not your usual long walk. I can imagine it is even more isolating for you at the moment with everyone doing the same things they do at home (WA) but you not having your usual routines and friends around. I am definitely thinking of you and sending you all the love I have. I will check in with you again when I can.

hugs and hugs and hugs

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