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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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Oh my goodness @Zoe7 you just made me smile so much! I can just imagine Toby bringing his sister in from the bush and then following her around the house, haha I love how much cats dominate in such a quiet and classy way and dogs are completely okay with it!!

Also love that getting Toby was spontaneous and things worked out better than you could have imagined or planned, it was just meant to be - how amazing is that !!! You can never plan for such simple and wonderful pleasures and connections in life.

My little Elsie was a cat that my partner adopted with his ex and at first she wouldn't even look at me for about a year and now she ONLY chats to me and not even my partner (he gets really jealous haha) and we have the most wonderful connection (mainly because I feed her tuna everyday) but I like to think it's because it wasn't planned and we fulfill one anothers lives in the most simple way

Hope you have a wonderful day and week too and enjoy planning this amazing road trip with everyone! Road trips are the best!

Lunar xox

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Oops, soz, had to have brunch & pills.
Right then girls, looks like I'm the designated driver, for the first 2hrs, and yep, Tassie & NZ is doable, its a secret HYDROMOBILE (still working on faulty aerodynamics system but maybe next year - genetics good re Grandaddy was ChittyChittyBangBang :)) Hey, help me pick a name for our car? Who lives is Adelaide? I'll swing by Nth WA, pick up Tab, Down Sth, grab @Faith-and-Hope, find someone in A, then Melbourne, then pick you up Zoe, ride the big seas, wave to a few wales & dulphin to fetch @oceangirl, then up to grab @Shaz51 nth qld, um, then what? Wow, what a day indeed lol

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@Former-Member Glad I could make you smile - yes cats do dominate!!

I think Elsie knows who is really the 'boss' in your household lol lol lol So pleased to hear of the connection you have formed with her - it really is a lovely thing to have in your life.

They better plan the roadtrip soon - otherwise they will be able to skate across Bass Strait when it gets too cold and icy lol

Have a great weekend @Former-Member

ps: When are you back on next?

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Thanks @Former-Member - you just reminded me about taking my meds - nearly forgot!!!!

As for a name for the car - I'll get back to you on that one - nothing that we would be allowed to post comes to mind atm lol

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Haha @Former-Member .... Around Australia In A Day .....

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@Former-Member

@utopia and @Shaz51 can just fly over and perch themselves on the bonnet of the car as we pass by them - no need to stop - and no time either!!! How about a quick stop after picking up @Faith-and-Hope to pick up @Former-Member @Former-Member and then collect @BlueBay before crossing the Strait!!!

I'm sure we have forgotten someone - and we might need to purchase a bigger car (or bus)!!!

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@Zoe7 Did someone mention NZ lol

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ROTFL @oceangirl I thought you'd like that one

How ya doin' today sis?

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@Zoe7 Happy because you are more settled

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@Former-Member thank you for posting his pictures - I can't do that from my mobile.
@Faith-and-Hope I don't even know what surrealism is - so I hope no one talks to me or my worst fear - ask my opinion.
@Zoe7. I just woke up from a nap. Lol. I had an art teacher is year 7 - who told us that we CAN all draw/be artists. He sat us in a round, and we had to draw the person next to us. I'm still not sure what happened that day - but I drew my picture & it was GOOD. Every one could tell who the picture was of. I was amazed that I could do it - & I was so very proud of myself. Now that is a great teacher!
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