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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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Lol

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@Phoenix_Rising

I have been on a cleaning spree and thought it was about time I also tackled our octagonal room - don't worry, I didn't move anything in your corner - I just gave it a sweep, flushed up your pillows and added some decorations for when you visit next...

...I hope @utopia doesn't mind - I borrowed these from her garden

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Am more than happy for @Phoenix_Rising to have my garden ornaments @Zoe7.
When she feels able to pop out from under her blanket she can come and grab some delicious fruit and vegs. All turtles love my fresh strawberries

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@utopia I didn't think you'd mind - was going to 'borrow' them anyway lol

Maybe I can find some nice new ones to replace them with... brb...

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Is this one of your sisters?????? @utopia - even has a branch to sit on - definitely NOT a hood ornament lol

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@utopia Remember I told you I put petrol in the car this morning because I didn't think I'd be able to make another trip to the chemist on empty - well - I forgot to go to the chemist!!!!!!!!

Better go now before I forget again....

@Phoenix_Rising Hope you are snuggly under your blanket - holding turtle close - in amongst all your pillows...

@Faith-and-Hope I WILL start painting when I get back - I know I will, I know I will, I know I will..... etc.

@Former-Member You will probably have left when I return ... as always... nice riding along with you...

Here's a couple of presents for Elsie... you can hang one at home and one in a corner of our room if she would like to come and visit sometime...

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@Zoe7. Lol. You forgot to go to the chemist. I forgot to go to the petrol station. Lol
Yes I think my garden ornaments look better in @Phoenix_Rising corner. It clearly shows others that that corner is reserved for her alone.

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Oh Elsie will love those!!! Thank you, we love tassie!

I'd love to see her on the top one trying to lay out sideways with her paw casually flopped over the side observing us all!

That was a fun afternoon ride, I love to get salty, hope you got a nice laugh watching me try to surf whilst you're relaxing on the sand @Zoe7 🙂

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Yes @Zoe7. That is my younger sister. I'm glad she is sitting on her own branch. I can't begin to tell you what a slob she was in the family nest. OMG!
And if you think I talk a lot - she starts screeching the moment the sun comes up and doesn't stop until the sun goes to sleep.
Seriously - even I need earplugs.
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