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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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Just the fact that that was the question for that section shows that @MDT - something that us as a society possibly need to debate further as well.

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Hi @Zoe7 @MDT @oceangirl ... anyone else around .....

Stopping in for a little while again 👋

Have to do an airport run a bit later. My youngest is coming back.

@Zoe7 we didn’t get very far distance-wise with the walk yesterday, but what we did cover was very interesting, and I can see that with the help of this new friend, this new group of friends who are neighbours, I am going to get to know this place very intimately. They hav a collective knowledge of the backward and nooks and crannies of the city, so I am really excited, and starting I engage with this change in life in the way I might have if it had been a free-will choice.

We explores a cathedral, and an old Art Deco building that has been like a craft depot .... so between those two places, our time was up .... lol ..... I did come away with some craft materials to embellish an old coat I have that needs a make-over, and I have set myself a project of making a sewing box, and making it beautiful and interesting along with being functional.

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That all sounds so interesting @Faith-and-Hope - how I wish I had been there with you!

I am thrilled you are making these connections with people and even more thrilled that they have the same imterests as you - it is truly a wonderful thing you have found these people and they have wrapped their arms around you and welcomed you into their world. I couldn't be happier for you Hon

You even have little projects to work on - you will not have a spare minute in your day soon and that is a great thing for you

How did your meeting with the artist go today?

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

Thanks for the shout out

Glad you're feeling more settled and content

You're such an inspiration

Its a bit chilly here tonight

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The meeting with the artist went really well @Zoe7. I am not sure what it will mean in terms of direct information, but she has given me some leads towards finding more information, and just learning about her craft and what sh is doing with it was great. It’s adding pieces in to my understanding of how artists transfer their art into something that is workable, financially and intrinsically.

I incidentally found a branch I needed for my sulpture while I was out with her - bonus ❣️

I made this just now. Will post it on the craft thread too ....

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It’s chilly here tonight too @oceangirl .... give Milo s cudfle from me. I hope his appointment went well.

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awww @Faith-and-Hope a pretty pink butterfly - just for me!

So pleased you are getting things you need in your adventures and it is great that you are learning more about how artists not only work but go about selling their work as well.

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Hi again @Faith-and-Hope

How are you?

Milo's appointment went well but still left wondering why he still has a bit of fluid (small intestines). Since Monday he has had diarrehea- not sure why he is having this but he has medication again for this. And tonight I rewormed,heartworm, fleas and tickes. I'll just keep a watchful eye on him otherwise he is good n he is a really content pup. He has had his dinner and having a bit of a sleep.

What are you up to tonight?

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Hi @Zoe7

How was your day sweetheart?

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It has been a very long day - I am getting tired now - don't think I will be up for much longer @oceangirl

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