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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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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

I needed time out yesterday but I did read the forum a little and I can see that WH is finding life a bit more difficult now - can I ask if he has any idea what is causing his kidney pain and how is he coping with that

More importantly - how is it for you - and his not taking a jog - well - coffee yes - but if you are in Melbourne right now it's raining

I haven't read that much but I do know you have a lot on your plate -

Sending more love and hope and prayers to add to your faith - I really wish I had more to say that could be helpful but with WH, S2 and D3 - this has to be hard

Dec

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Hi @Zoe7

That is one beautiful cat Zoe - I love her

I know you are needing to spend less time here - as am I - and I need to stop for a while also because of pain - physical pain - I have really done something to my knee - so yes - walking walking with crutches is my new thing - or rather an old one picked up again - and my back will get used to the crutches in time

Luckily I have my own

I am thinking of you and understand that you are needing to limit your time here - and I get that

I do read the forum when I am not on my computer so I can see some of what's happening - it's really important to make thoses decisions with the least amount of pressure

All the best Zoe

Dec

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@Zoe7 that is your cat? She's a beautiful cat.

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@Maggie I don't know why you are saying sorry sweetheart - you have absolutely no need to be sorry for anything with me - quite the opposite infact - I am sorry for having to leave you and not be able to support you but I just can't be that for anyone at present (except @Faith-and-Hope - and that is because I am so close to her, we have shared alot and I don't even really have to 'talk' to know she understands - and vice versa - so there is no pressure and no need to even be here but still know she is 'with me' - and that really is all I can handle atm )

I do hope you are ok - as ok as you can be anyway. I am thinking of you (and everyone else here) but I cannot engage - it is far too hard!

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@Faith-and-Hope Toby would send you cuddles too but he is far too busy spread out on his side next to me on his blanket (supposed to be OUR blanket but no nap on the couch when he is asleep - won't disturb my little Toblerone - he really does rule the house )

Wow Hon - you and WH out together - how was that for you? I really hope it was a moment that took you back in time to when you were both 'happy' together - I so hope that for you

@Owlunar @Sans911 Cat is a little sweetheart - so lucky to have her She was my entire world until Toby 'took over'. I still cannot believe (after more than 3 years) that this little flutterby - who always said she was a cat person and would never have a dog - not only has a dog but could not imagine a life without him.

@Owlunar Thankyou for understanding It really is very difficult for me to be here atm - checking in with @Faith-and-Hope a couple of times a day (when I can manage it) is really important to me. If it wasn't for her I am pretty sure I would have left completely already. That is not to say that I am not thinking of other people - because I am (alot) - but I do need to protect myself - I cannot take anymore 'hits' because I am way too vulnerable and hurting way too much atm. The next few weeks are going to be extremely difficult and I need to minimise any further impact to get through them.

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Morning @Faith-and-Hope I am around today😕

Hope you day is a good one❤️

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Just popping back in to say hi everyone before seeing to lunch for the dragons .... haven't had a chance to back-read posts yet. Hope y'all okay.

💜

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@Zoe7 I completely understand what you need, and I don't want a response from you. I have been watching what is happening, hence not tagging you in many posts, and this will become less and less. It is clear that you & @Faith-and-Hope have a special relationship. I think it's great you have someone who 'gets' you. You're such a special person, who I know struggles to see that in your current state. But I wait for the time you have recovered your strength and health and your mind begins to bring you back to a more fulfilling life. I have already been missing the little butterfly that is you; your absences are already being felt. But respecting & heeding your need for your well being. Take care

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We might all just hang out here in The Octagonal Room holding you in the light until you're feeling stronger again @Zoe7 ..... and look forward to future "cheeky Zoe" times when you're feeling up to it.

Hiya @Maggie @Sans911 @Former-Member ..... will be back with an afternoon tea tray shortly .... there is a spot by the koi pond for everyone .....

Hugs to y'all .....

💜💐💋 @Zoe7 .....

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start of holidays and feeling a bit quiet today in this house. The octagonal room sounds like a nice place to be today. Mountain of teddies to hide under or cuddle...
I hope that you can rest quietly nearby everyone today, feeling all the care and warmth and hope @Zoe7 - we are holding hope for you while things are so awful.
Hi @Maggie and @Sans911 and @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope
Sending love and hugs out towards you all
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