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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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WTG @Zoe7 ..... I will be around, thanks to AWST difference, for a while yet.

I can understand that it has been a big day, but hopefully a productive one.

🦋💐💜💕🌷🤗

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Awwwww, it looks like I missed @Zoe7. Oh well, I know she is here even when she isn't (and sometimes not here even when she is ).

Super gigantic big thank you for last night @Faith-and-Hope and also for starting the conversation about the muddle here in Forum Land. I am feeling a thousand times more settled now after being able to talk it through at least a little bit with someone from the HC and also seeing steps being taken here in Forum Land to work through the muddle. Forum Land is SO important to me, and to so many others. I so badly want it to stay a super safe and suppportive place.

These past few days have been SO HARD and things did get very very dire on Thursday night - far more dire than they needed to have. The fallout of this for my own muddled brain is going to continue for quite some time. However, if it ultimately results in the continued improvement and growth of Forum Land, then it will have been worth it. Changing the world is HARD!!!!

Night @Faith-and-Hope. Philippians 1:3

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It takes all of us to be Forumland @Phoenix_Rising ...... 😊🌿

It wasn't a platitude ..... you are my favourite turtle in all the world ..... 🌎 🐢 ..... 🎉

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@Faith-and-Hope I know. I have no doubt at all that I am your favourite turtle in all the world. Er...just out of interest, how many other turtles do you happen to know?

And now I really AM walking away from the laptop for the night.

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Michaelangelo (Mickey), wears an orange mask and uses nunchucks.

Leonardo (Leo), wears a blue mask and uses two katana.

Raphael (Raph), wears a red mask and uses uses sais.

Donatello (Donnie), wears a purple mask and uses a bo staff.

😊 @Phoenix_Rising .....

On a first-name basis with them .....

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Can't settle. Tried staying off forum and away from tv to avoid any triggers but it hasn't helped. Just breathing now and trying to stay safe. If I could sleep - it would help! Want to take something to help but know I may not stop - so tired, huge headache and aching everywhere! I know sleep would help!

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More roses from your garden @Zoe7 .... ?

They are beautiful ..... ❣️

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Have taken meds to help with sleep @Faith-and-Hope can't stand it - need to sleep.

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💚💜♥️ @Zoe7 ....

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Sleep well Hon .....

Dont wait up for the image if you need to go now .... you can see it in the morning.

Goodnight @Zoe7 .... 😴💕

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