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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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@Former-Member That is an absolutely beautiful image

Thankyou so much for putting a smile on my face (and yes another few tears in my eyes).

You really are a wonderfully caring and thoughtful soul.

Sometimes a picture does say a thousand words....

but I only need one word for you....

SPECIAL!!!!

Zoe

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Dear @Zoe7
You are such a beautiful person, please dont let those boulders damage that 💚💚.
Your character ia so thoughtful, caring , helpful, courageous, brave and the list goes on and i love the person you are!
I believe you are my 'guardian angel ' @Zoe7 just as you have yours :)😇
Your posts are always very thoughtful, helpful and guiding and you truley inspire me ans im sure many others on here as well❤
Your butterfly in your profile pic ans your analagy shows your very nuturing, strong and can get through these hiccups. Use your strength to pushthose boulders out of the way💪💪.
Im not doing well myself but you dont have to worry about that💚.
Take care of yourself @Zoe7. Do something you love, something that makes your heart sing.
Your so brave Zoe and strong. Dont let this defeat you. Lots of hugs 💪💚💙💖

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Hugs @Zoe7

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@Former-Member More tears

Please look after yourself today scared01. I will be ok - just need to get to the 'other side' and I will get there! I just have to move a few boulders - one at a time!

You can get there too. You have so much going for you and so much to look forward to.

Things aren't great in this minute - but the next minute will come around quickly and then that last minute is already in the past - baby steps - one ...at ... a ...time...

Breathe and walk slowly through today ...

and ask for help when you need it - there will be someone around to walk with you...

Hugs to you also

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Hugs to you also @Former-Member

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@Zoe7

I'm hitting the road shortly. A quick canter down the highway for rehearsal.
Keep on keeping on.
I'll catch you later eh?
Have a quiet and relaxing one.
Hugzzz 💕 💜 💕

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@Zoe7. Just mowed the first patch of grass. Closest to the house. The couch is so thick that Abbey and Max sink down into it. Dog has no problem. She's not low to the ground like the other 2. So that's a quarter of the backyard mowed. I have to do it in stages. Not very fit.
To look at Abbey you wouldn't know she was sick. I only feed her dry dog food - everything else just goes straight through her. Think my boy probably fed her something like meat. She's no good with that food.
I'm putting fresh sheets on my bed today. Pure luxury. And will keep reading some of my Book.
You heading to bed anytime soon?

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@Zoe7 i hope they are good tears
@utopia is right. You heading to bed soon? You really need to rest 💗💗
Slowly push those damn boulders out of the way you dont need them in your path 😘😘😘 dont let them defeat that beatuiful nature of yours ok ..💚💚💪

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Hope rehearsal is uplifting for you @Kurra. Catch up later - you can tell me how it went

@utopia I get the stages of mowing the yard - mine is tiny but when I was really sick it took me 3 hours - and 2 fainting spells - to finish what usually takes 20minutes.

I love the feel of fresh sheets - still smell fresh and not like puppy dog and puddy tat lol

Hope Abbey comes right soon - little darlin'.

I am going to have something to eat, shower and go to the chemist - then I reckon I might crash!!! I am soooooo tired but not sleepy still - a shower will hopefully make me a little sleepy.

Chill out as much as you can and enjoy your book

Zoe

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Beautiful tears @Former-Member thankyou

Eat, shower, chemist and then as @Faith-and-Hope would say - park it up for a while (the boulder's can just stay there until later - they aint going anywhere but they're not moving either!!!!) and hopefully I will sleep.

I am going to log off now and do 'all the above' - will catch up with you later...

be kind to yourself today @Former-Member and ask for support when you need it

Sending you all my love and and a candle to light your way...

Zoe

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