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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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Re last few days @Zoe7 - just a little stumble along the road. That canvas sounds exciting! 💜

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Okay @Zoe7. I had posted a response to you on your other thread earlier this morning, which you may or may not have got to. I understand what you are going through, and hope you are able to continue to receive vital support through the Forum here, without risk of further triggers.

Please know I support you, and I hope that the new reality you are now learning to deal with, will soon become just another stepping stone on your road to recovery.

Stick to your safe zones and do what you need to do in order to help you get through this.

Kindest thoughts and a big comforting hug.

Sherry

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OMG @Former-Member Green is my favourite colour too

...and yellow is also the colour of a warm smile

Toby is a four-legged friend - my little buddy, my shadow! He's a little white fluffy puppy-dog and he is never more than a metre away from me! I also have a cat - she 'tolerates' Toby and it is so much fun watching her 'rule' the house and put Toby in his place - very cute!!

They were definitely happy tears - you made my eyes rain and my heart sing

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Chin up @Zoe7

we'll get there xox

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@Kurra Yep just tripped over a few too many rocks on that road the last few days and it is taking me a while to get back up lol

I have seen what @Faith-and-Hope has already done with her painting and it is absolutely beautiful already. I certainly have a completely different style so they won't look much alike but that is the great thing about Art.

The 3 series paintings are basically ones for me - the lost child you could say - I'll post a picture when I finally get around to those ones - still developing it in my mind.

@Former-MemberI did read your response you posted on the other thread (from the email) - that is why I tagged you to come over here so I could respond in a 'safer' environment. This Steeping Stone image @Faith-and-Hope and I am painting is becoming a 'forum image' - that is really cool!!

The support here @Former-Member is beyond any words at the moment. Not only have I had it ALL night but it continues this morning - I am absolutely floored by everyones support and encouragement.

A huge big hug and all my love and gratitude sent to both of you @Former-Member @Kurra

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Waiting for the image @Former-Member - I bet it is something beautiful - from a beautiful person

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Toby sounds like a pretty perfect friend! Imagining him following you around keeping you company is lovely. I love the line "eyes rain and heart sing". You have a beautiful way with words. Green is the best (purple not far behind though)!

Getting all the feels from this thread this morning 💚

I probably have to go and have a shower and start tackling my to-do list. I really hope you have a gentle day lovely @Zoe7. Looking forward to getting to know you more over time!

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Purple is my second favourite as well @Former-Member that's just weird!!!

Hope you can complete most or all of your to-do list.

...also looking forward (wow that's actually a big statement for ME) ...to catching up with you and getting to know more of YOU over time as well.

I hope you walk today as if your feet were feathers and the surrounding breeze allows you to float through the day...

Zoe

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Good morning my beautiful butterfly friend @Zoe7. Took me an hour to read through and catch up on this thread. Lol.
I'm so glad you had teej with you through the night. And f&h also. I would have passed the test. I now want to go to fiji. Next time could you make it a bigger plane. That seaplane looked very small. Still a Cockie scared of heights.
I'm off to mow some grass. Yay (not). Still have 4 dogs here. So still crazyy. And little Abbey has an upset tummy. Wasn't too bad cleaning up the floor boards - but the carpet! !!
Sending you my love.♥♥♥

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Hello my wonderful little Cocky friend @utopia. It turned out to be a fun (early) morning. @Former-Member was making me laugh. It was hilarious trying to stay ahead of @Faith-and-Hope and watching her catch up lol

I'll pick a bigger plane next time (first one I came across as had to keep in front of F&H) - and Teej kept liking everything which was slowing down the process lol

Is Abbey ok? I'm not really concerned for the carpets - just Abbey (can replace carpets - but can't replace little Abbey).

Have you caught up of MaFS yet? - on tonight!!!!

Enjoy (haha) mowing the grass- it's raining here so I'm inside today (with a towel on hand to wipe Toby when he comes in from the toilet).

Love and hugs to you my friend

Zoe

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