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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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just dropping this off for you @Zoe7 it reminded me of the bond between you and @Faith-and-Hope

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@Faith-and-Hope so my sister and mum are planning a trip next month - guess where?

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Groan...definitely eaten far too many chocolate sultanas in the space of about ten minutes! I was just studying the label and it says they aren't suitable for children under 4 years old. I'm thinking that probably includes grown ups with the maturity level of a 4-year old. That's probably why I now feel a little ill.

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hahaha @Phoenix_Rising I thought you were 5 now after your last birthday lol

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The rose is up @Zoe7 ....... 😊 .... love it ❣️

So ..... am I cleaning out my spare room for you @Zoe7 ??

Oh, @Phoenix_Rising ..... what can we do for you ?

Nutella tea perhaps ?

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@Zoe7 I think I might be going backwards. When I hit zero, I anticipate that I'm going to turn back into the 150 year old sea turtle that I obviously was in a past life.

I'm going to start heading out of Forum Land now because I suddenly feel very sleepy (probably due to too many chocolate sultanas!!!!). I am so super SUPER happy to see you here today Zoe. You are definitely my second favourite person in Forum Land (apologies for offending every single other person in Forum Land aside from @CheerBear).

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I wish @Faith-and-Hope I nearly cried when my sister told me. She was upset for me. Both her and mum know how much I love Perth and how devastated I would be that I couldn't go too. I was planning on coming over last year before I got sick. There was a teacher from work that had moved there but she is back in Hobart now as she got really home sick (her daughter and brother are still here).

Maybe one day but really wish I was able to go with them

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Well .... I am heading east in another week or so ..... so will at least be closer to you ..... ♥️

@Zoe7

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Sea Turtle in a past life @Phoenix_Rising - thought you were in this life too - don't confuse me - I am not doing that well lol

You are definitely very high on my 'favourite' list too little turtle (as we know everyone comes second to @Faith-and-Hope )

Sleep well little turtle. It has made my day that you have 'visited' me on this thread today and tonight - FLIPPER'S UP

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One day we will both be in the same state at the same time @Faith-and-Hope - then who knows what will happen

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