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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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That is exactly what they are like @outlander - they get along but don't really get on lol There is nearly 5 years difference so you could imagine them as kids - the 9 year old girl putting up with the annoying 4 year old younger brother that is full of beans and always wants to play - it is adorable though

I have done well today considering @outlander - we both have

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@Zoe7

so cute though, never a dull moment with them it seems

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They both sleep a lot though so there are some quiet moments @outlander lol

Do you have work tomorrow?

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yep @Zoe7 i really dont want to go but im going to have to.

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Hi again @Zoe7

Hope you sleep well. Just trying to support a friend tonight- she went through quite a traumatic experience yesterday. Her son's father is on life support from yesterday. He is still in a coma and they're very concerned about him and he is very sick in hospital.

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Just breathe through it as much as you can @outlander - sometimes these things have to be done but you need to remember that you have done nothing wrong and what happened is now out of your hands and being dealt with. I know you have fears about going but put those blinkers on - do the job and get out of there. Will you have the kids with you tomorrow?

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That is lovely of you to do @oceangirl

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@Former-Member how did it all go today - and I fully understand if you don't/can't say - been thinking of you today though Hon

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Thanks for your well wishes @Zoe7 @outlander

Huge day.

Saw another specialist, a top surgeon. Same outcome, nothing can be done.

Lots of triggers on top of that. Going to city where I used to live. Lots of terrible memories.

Hoping you both had an ok day. Haven’t been able to catch up on here. Need sleep.

Take care. Love and hugs to you both.

💜💖😘

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Aww. Peek a boo @Zoe7

I’m still here. 💜🦋

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