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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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@Faith-and-Hope Anytime you need some encouragement... I'll be right by your side

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@Zoe7 ...... 😔❤️💕 .... thank you .....

I understand.

I dozed off between my post and yours. I hope you have managed to drift off to sleep now, I am still sleepy. Have turned off the bedside lamp and will doze again, but it is the start of daylight now for you, Try to pick up some daytime sleep to supplement nighttime dozing.

Hugs .... 🤗💤

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@Faith-and-Hope Fur babies are up and need feeding - little sweethearts 💚💜
I'll grab some sleep later when they are both down for their midday nap 🐶🐺💤
Thankyou for reading - and for understanding 💕
It's a very long and complicated issue to try to 'fix" - does actually help knowing that you understand 😪

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Good morning @Zoe7. I did sleep. Was just in a dream that had my old friend in it - when my alarm went off. Aaarrrggghhh. So frustrating when that happens, because I desperately wanted to know what was going to happen next. Tried falling back to sleep to hope to continue the dream. But no luck.
I've just read your posts. I'm glad @Faith-and-Hope was there for you last night.
I have to get organised today and pack a bag. I'm going to Melbourne tomorrow. Plan to pop into an art gallery - to check out an artists work that I just discovered this week. Then I'll continue my journey and catch up with an old friend from where I used to live. Our kids wentto the ssame primary school. Staying at my Uncles house tomorrow night & then early Sunday Morning I'm off to the Seven Sisters Festival for the day. Was meant to catch up with a friend there, who I haven't seen for ten years, but she has got sick and has had to cancel. Such a pity. We will have to catch up another time.
But I've decided to still go to the festival. And enjoy myself with 2000 other women. I'm looking forward to it.

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Good for you @utopia ..... ❣

Can we know the artist you are checking out ? Maybe after you come back .... think we are not supposed to divulge our actual location ....

@Zoe7 .... the power of compassion is amazing .... and not feeling that we have to carry heavy secrets alone .... thanks so much for listening and understanding.

I have tallied six hours sleep and will nap for a couple of hours this afternoon.

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TRAVELLING TOGETHER @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7@utopia @Phoenix_Rising @oceangirl and anyone else... Lucky to have each other. Hope you have a good day today. Utopia - what fabulous weekend plans you have, wow

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@Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope. The artist is Tomasz Alen Kopera. His work is amazing. A mix of nature and human emotions. He's not Australian - so it's lucky that a gallery will be showing part of his Shadow series. I love his style.
I don't normally go to Art Galleries but I'm determined to try new things this year. I figure ot doesn't matter if I don't know a lot (or anything) about art. I just like it.
Sunday will be a bit more of a stretch - especially going on my own. But I have to push myself outside of my comfort zone occasionally.

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He is amazing! and different...

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Hi @Former-Member ..... 🤗💕

How are you doing ?

I looked up Tomasz Alen Kopera ...,, he's a surrealist ....., they are such imaginative people !! Yes @utopia .... vibrant and different ..... 😊

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I don't know where to start this morning... for someone who hasn't slept there seems a lot to catch up on lol

@utopia Going to an Art Gallery - I nearly fell of my couch lol - not really but I did laugh at your comments and not because I found you funny this time but it so reminded me of conversations I have had with my kids about art. When they say they can't 'do' Art I tell them that they already are and that everyone finds their own way to express themselves - and that IS Art. It is the same with any subject and anything they are learning - everyone has different skills and different interests - one is not better or more important than the other - the more individual you are the more you experience!

I think you are going to have a great time this weekend - so much to do and see - so many new experiences and people to meet. Good on you for getting out there and DOING!

I can't believe that you slept - that is so great to hear - sorry you didn't finish your dream - just make up the ending with whatever makes you smile the most

@Faith-and-Hope Sleep tally = 6 Zoe = 0 YOU WIN!!! I will try and catch up on a couple of hours this afternoon before my appointment...

... not sure why you are thanking me for listening and understanding - that shoe was definitely on your foot - and it actually helped to lift the cloud a little this morning

I will be by your side when you do need encouragement - or just an ear (or eyes) to listen - anytime!

@Former-Member Love the women in the car pic - I suspect that you are the driver lol

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