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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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{Wonders why @Zoe7 is saying bye when she has apparently just come back. Figures she thought Phoenix_Rising was leaving earlier when actually Phoenix-Rising was waving goodbye to @Zoe7 because SHE was leaving. Snuggles back under blanket looking at the super cool sign that @Zoe7 has hung up}

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Hi @Phoenix_Rising. Glad to know you are still around. I'm happy to chat or listen if you feel up to it. Or I'll just be over near the garden corner, watering the plants.

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Sorry @Phoenix_Rising my mistake - glad you are still around

@utopia (and if @Former-Member joins us also) we might give @Former-Member a run for her money tonight with MaFS being on - I do have a headache so not sure how quick I will be - but hopefully I can get rid of it and we can see if Frog is as good as she thinks she is lol!!!!!

@Former-Member who was on before you today?

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@Former-Member wrote:

Hi @Zoe7@Former-Member

We have just had a change of mod and Frog is back in the pond until midnight 🙂

My amphibian skin is very sensitive and I can sense any ripple on the water. You can't always see me but I am watching from the lily pads....one little leap and I'm there 🙂

So yes, I think I can keep up!


{Sits snuggled under blanket contemplating whether @Former-Member is throwing out a challenge here and if so, whether now would be a good time to mention that Phoenix_Rising is fiercely competitive}.

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@Zoe7. I'm on my mobile so can't send attachments. So it'll be up to you guys to keep @Former-Member on her toes. But I'll supply commentary.
Hope your headache eases soon.

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@utopia wrote:
Hi @Phoenix_Rising. Glad to know you are still around. I'm happy to chat or listen if you feel up to it. Or I'll just be over near the garden corner, watering the plants.

{Sticks head out from under blanket, smiles appreciatively at @utopia, points to sign, snuggles back under blanket}.

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@Phoenix_Rising Do you think it would be fair if we all 'ganged up on' @Former-Member tonight?

I'm thinking it does sound like a challenge ... what do you think @Phoenix_Rising ...GAME ON?!

@utopia - you are great at commentary - make it one of your best nights and Frog will be shaking in her boots!!!

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@utopia @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member

I've set up a new corner - just for tonight - thought @Former-Member might need some space in our corner of the world to keep a close eye on us and try to keep us under control!!!!

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{Organizes delivery of super-sized smart phone to @utopia so she can provide super commentary}

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{Wanders out while no-one is around and decorates @Former-Member's corner. Retreats back under blanket before anyone comes back}.

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