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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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Hey @Zoe7 .... have just woken up here ..... 👋💕

Will have to w8 on the image .... patiently .... ha !

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Another present from my garden @Faith-and-Hope

That means you have slept - yea

I still haven't slept since my few hours this morning and not confident of it happening anytime soon I have had a really up and down day - a bit down at the moment but still here and still trying to stay connected - just taking it hour by hour for now

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Yay .... it’s through ..... someone heard my whinge .... lol ..... thanks mod-on-duty .... 💐

Just got one foot in the pool with my D3, and the kids are coming over tonight, but I will be around and looking for you. Will post some roses from my garden too ..... if they haven’t all burnt to a crisp !

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wow @Faith-and-Hope - that must be some sort of record - wtg mod on duty

My purple rose was already falling apart (left it too late - doh!) but hoping for another couple of buds to bloom soon

I am planning on going outside tomorrow - just a plan at this stage - depends on how tonight unfolds.

Hope you have a great time with your kids tonight. I'll try to stick around and look out for you Hon

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@Zoe7 .... 💗💕

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@oceangirl on Sunday my son came to visit me and he stayed until Tuesday evening. So two nights sleeping over. It was good. It felt comfortable.

Other than that, just reading a book, sitting in the sun or sleeping.

What have you been up to? Anything new happening in your life?

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That is nearly the same colour as my roses in my front yard @Faith-and-Hope (FC maybe!) - very pretty

Hi @utopia

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@utopia I am glad to hear you had your son over for a visit and it went well, that must give you confidence and peace of mind that things are going in the right for you and your boy.

I don't much planned at the moment, I've just had a lot of medical appointments and still doing my volunteer work. I am hoping to going away soon to see my family interstate. I did get tickets recently to go to a concert next, I am looking forward to this.

Btw it is good to hear from you, take it easy

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Thank you @oceangirl

Hello @Zoe7 sorry I got caught up playing solitaire on the computer, so I didn't check my messages here. I wonder if you are still awake at 11.30?

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Yes I am @utopia

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