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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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Yeah I so get that @outlander - dinner tonight will be the same - even if there are no arguments it is a draining time for me too

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Im sure we will survive. We always do hey @Zoe7
Its just annoying me that i always have to keep re arranging things because of the kids and mum.

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What would happen if you said no @outlander?

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Usually it causes arguments @Zoe7 and i dont feel like arguing over it today.

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So it is something you feel like you have to do - decision made - now you have to just go with the flow @outlander - make the best of a not so great situation and then move on from it.

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I can say no to mum when it doesnt involve the kds. The kids are my weak point and everyone knows it

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That is something you need to continue to work on then @outlander - you need time to yourself as well but I do understand it is harder when it involves kids

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Yeah and i also find having always had that expectation placed upon me its hard to break not only externally and physically saying no but ive also got thr internal conflict too.
@Zoe7 ita so hard to say no when its something ive always done even though i dont like it. I feel 'sour' towards the kids but irs not their fault so often just bite my tounge

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Yeah I get that @outlander it is tough to break out of what you have always done - you get stuck on the merry-go-round and you know whatever way you go you are still going to be stuck in the middle - neither option is preferable so it is living with the decision you have to make which is essential.

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Yes very much so @Zoe7
Well today is watching the kids for however long they are here. Ive put cartoons on got them both an icee and they are quiet for now. Pop and middle sisters leaving now.
Im making a cup of tea, do you want to join me?
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