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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 was doing better than what i am now @Zoe7

How are you going

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Bit wobbly today @Zoe7 ..... have stuff to sort out with out counsellors, of course, and u til the truth and our big picture emerges, things are going to appear different than they are, presumptions made, etc ...... all rather hard to wade through, and my perceptions may / will need adjusting too ..... hard yards.

Today I'm just feeling a bit over it all and sad, but that will shift too. Stepping up the self-care.

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It is about this time on most days that your day goes 'downhill' @Bubbles3 Anything in particular happened or just the same stresses for you around family and expectations?

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Even though you knew it was coming it definitely does not make any of this any easier for you Hon. There is definitely going to be a lot of give-and-take along this road for you (most likely alot of 'take' on your behalf so things don't crumble drastically around you) but you have the strength, and your friends, to help you through ALL THE WAY - whatever it takes I know you also have 'contingency plans' in place if it does come to thst point where you don't feel safe in the 'situation'.

Huge hugs from your niece, Toby and Me - walking with you @Faith-and-Hope

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Thanks @Zoe7 ..... 💐💕

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OeQFtiHsxBY

@Zoe7 ...... 💐💕

Wanna cuppa ? Don't feel like going home yet .....

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Sorry Hon - was going to log back on and then played the song - just couldn't after that That pretty much 'hit the mark' for me right now @Faith-and-Hope and I just had nothing to give you (or anyone!).

If you are still in the coffee shop I can sit with you - if you have gone home then I will try to wait around for you.

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I went home @Zoe7 .... I figured I had been out long enough today, and ought to be in the house at least for the kids. WH hasn't left to go jogging yet .... thought he would have, but maybe he's changing something again ... dunno.

Have found a quiet corner though .... and I'm here ....

I am sorry if that was the wrong song to send to you ,... it was meant to let you know that I'm walking along with you, and we will find the way forward .....

💚💐💕

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@Faith-and-Hope It was beautiful Hon and very special It's just me - been a really horrible night and day and not dealing very well with it all - and I have seen there are some people here I care about (including you) not doing so well either and I can't help - so that adds to my own frustrations!

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