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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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Hi everyone 👋💕

I had to leave church early today because D2 was with me and she was playing up ....

So I went to some art markets that @Zoe7 had recommended to me earlier in the year. I have actually happened across them before, just as the last few stalls were being packed away, so I thought they were a one-off special event market at the time ....

I found all sorts of amazing things, including crepes 😋, and hand-spun, hand-dyed wool skeins ..... heaven ❣️

Some brooches I found ....

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So pleased you have sorted out work and it was ok with your manager @BlueBay - huge win BB

I am sooo happy that you finally got to that market @Faith-and-Hope It is definitely my favourite to go to when I have been in Melbourne. Not so happy for you that D2 was playing up in church though - but the silver lining I suppose is you got to the market.

I have cleaned the kitchen and just have Toby to bath, the lawn to mow and my pot organisation to do - methinks bathing Toby might just do me for the day though - getting pretty tired. I can organise the pots in the next couple of days and get the seedlings of Wednesday in the 2 hours between DBT and my pdoc appointment. I also need to clear an are to put the pots but that shouldn't take too long - going to put them by the back door so I don't forget to tend to them lol

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🤗💕💐 ..... I am so excited about my pot garden @Zoe7 .... 🌱

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The brooches are gorgeous Hon - all have such meaning for both of us as well @Faith-and-Hope - just lovely

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I will get some photos when I get it orgnaised - I have so many pots stored away and plenty of potting mix so that side of it is easy - if I get them organised in the next couple of days then I can plant the seeds and seedlings on Wednesday after I get them and we can both watch them grow together @Faith-and-Hope

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That sounds wonderful @Zoe7 ..... 🤗🤗🤗💕

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Hi @Twinklelight

I'm more settled today. How are you?

One of my friends reminds me to forget the "woulds", "shoulds" and "oughts", though it is difficult. But I picked up a carpet shampoo thingy today and hopefully will get around to using it within the next couple of days. The weather's so sunny I've been out walking. Hope you have a peaceful day. Take care.

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I will need to give you weekly updates and photos @Faith-and-Hope

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Hi @NatalieS I have two carpet shampooers - one to do larger areas and a smaller hand held one - great for cleaning up after my fur babies and for any spills or dirt brought in to the house ...and both very easy to use. Hope yours does the trick

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I will be looking forward to the updates @Zoe7 ..... 💚

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