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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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You're welcome @Zoe7. Wishing you sweet dreams and a peaceful night. 💜🤗😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

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@Faith-and-Hope You are confusing me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's the middle of the night and you are not supposed to be floating around - you aren't on the other side of the world now!!!!! What are you doing to me - maybe I'm delirious from lack of sleep - or maybe I'm actually sleeping and dreaming atm - oh no! what is reality - are you really there - or are you somewhere else??????????? I am so confused!!! lol lol

Glad you are home safely xxx

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😂 @Zoe7 .....

I'm still a couple of hours or so behind you over here in the Wild West ... although I haven't reset the time on my iPad yet, so kidding myself that it's still earlier than it is ..

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@Faith-and-Hope It must be just after midnight over there - go to sleeeeeeeeep!!!!!!!!!!

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Aye aye Cap'n ....

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@Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope Very funny

That made me smile this morning

Morning @utopia I hope you had some sleep last night and are feeling a little better today. Enjoy the expo and don't buy too many plants!! - find the ones that need your healing and a special place in your garden

@Former-Member Hope you had some sleep and are ok this morning. Thanks for keeping me company last night - I eventually got to sleep - had about 4 hours - may need a nap again later!

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Glad you're ok @Zoe7. I didn't have such a great night of sleep 😔. But will muddle through the day. One more post then I'm going to head off to the farmers market. I hope your day is ok 💜💜😘

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@Former-Member Enjoy the Farmer's Market and spending time with your friend. Yes I think sleep will be on the agenda for later in the day - my 4 hours was very restless also but am ok for now. Hope your day is ok too

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@Former-Member & @Zoe7. Just a reminder for you wonderful ladies. I don't see the same stories and posts being sent by you. I see a new day & sometimes triggers and fears or life situations - that you may need someone to listen to or advise on.
It's one thing that you think we may be getting 'sick of you'. But the reality is the complete opposite. I love having you both here. I love watching your journey and seeing your strength and resilience to overcome some huge hurdles. Over time - you two will also recognise your strengths. Until then, I'm here - as are others to remind you.♥♥♥♥
I went to the Farmers Expo. Bought 4 plants. A black Sapote (flavour a bit like chocolate custard) - a Riberry (a type of edible LilyPilly.
A Cinnamon Myrtle (think Lemon Myrtle - but cinnamon scent and flavour) & a native thyme - lost the tag & can't remember it's name (thyme & basil mix type smell). So I did okay today.
No book stands!!!!! What!!!! So no new gardening, permaculture or farm animal books. Pretty annoyed with that.
Wore my new Doc Martens for the first time. Very comfy. Bought a new hat. I'm forever losing hats. & some wool socks.
So was a good day.
How has your day been @Zoe7? Your probably tired after last night.

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Yes @utopia

Thats how it is for me .. more fond .. not sick of

@Zoe7 I know you are still very shakey and have got a lot to wade through with the next few months off .. but it is lovely for me to read your posts .. the silliness .. the thoughtfulness the intelligence .. its great you are here

@utopiaWay to go with the permaculture lady .. makes me feel normal .. I dont have permaculture books .. just old fashioned try it and see organic way .. love the soundof your plants .. though ..; smell that cinnamon

lemon myrtle .. was all the rage in one of the folk music camps I went to ..

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