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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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I am so glad @Zoe7 ..... you make a real difference in my life too .... ❣️

How cold is it there at the moment ?

Its hard to tell here ..... somebody needs the heater on all the time .....

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awww @Faith-and-Hope

It is not as cold tonight as it has been but today was pretty cold. The last couple of days it has barely reached double figures - chilly - but I have the heater going 24/7 as well - it will certainly cost when the bill comes but I can't afford to get sick again on top of everything else - trying to minimise adverse affects on myself as much as possible and then deal with the costs further down the track

I know it is cold when even Toby and Cat don't want to go outside - spoilt little fur babies lol

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Smart little fur babies @Zoe7 .... lol ....

They know what’s what ❣️

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I prefer spoilt little fur babies lol but I wouldn't have it any other way

Just letting you know that I have gone from wanting tonight to be over really quickly to coping much better with 'being me' - thank you for helping me do this tonight - I really wasn't coping with 'life' earlier today

What are your plans for tomorrow - are you going to church in the morning? @Faith-and-Hope

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Hahaha .... forgot it was Saturday @Zoe7 .... :face_with_rolling_eyes:😆

I’m not confused ..... 😝

Yes, heading to church.

I have extra kids here at the moment, but they have friends staying in their accommodation with them, so I don’t know that we will see much of them. S1 has been popping in though, which is lovely.

S2 is working on his next assignment with D3 for company, so that will continue into tomorrow ..... assignment work ..... so nothing else planned except unpacking, tidying up, and relaxing.

I am finger-knitting some more scarves too .....

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Not surprising you are a bit confused with all the backwards and forwards you have been doing over the last few weeks @Faith-and-Hope

I know what day it is by the footy that is on lol - we play tomorrow - not expecting a win but hoping for a good effort at least - we play Freo and if we play to our best we could get close but it could be an absolute blow-out as well. We definitely play better at home than on the road.

So pleased to hear S2 is working on his next assignment and lovely that D3 is keeping him company - how is she going herself? Does S1 go home tomorrow or is he there for another couple of days?

Toby has spread himself out next to me - I do love that little furball

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Love that little furball too @Zoe7 🤗💕

S1 and DIL are here for the week ..... and yes, good that S2 and D3 are keeping company, and getting the work done ....

D3 is much improved. I am hopeful she will resume studies and start putting things back in order.

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Sorry I have not been around much- I have been really busy with my dad. I am heartbroken to see him like this but undermeath this, he is the same...

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A whole week - that is great @Faith-and-Hope - great to hear D3 is doing better too.

I am starting to fade so I will say goodnight now Hon - will try to check in tomorrow but will depend on how I am feeling.

Enjoy church and the rest of your Sunday.

Love ya Hon

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Hi @oceangirl ..... 💕

I am glad you can still see your Dad is himself, despite the diagnosis.

Hugs .....

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