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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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Look forward to it Hon and goodluck with your Asthma and work today @BlueBay

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Yay .... you slept through @Zoe7 🎉

Hi @BlueBay 👋💕

Its raining here this morning, and promises to be windy, so will have to tie my hair up. I have dived into the coffee shop this morning to have a sit-down coffee instead of a juggle-everything-on-the-run-coffee .... lol .... but can’t sit for long. Have left my heavy bag at home and have to pick it up now on my way to class.

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Nice to have a sit-down coffee @Faith-and-Hope - but bummer about leaving your bag at home Hope you have a great day in class - are you still looking at Realism or does your focus change today?

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Hshaha .... left the heavy bag at home deliberately @Zoe7 ... just to travel lighter to and from coffee. Will find out about the Realism when I get there. It’s on a schedule we have, but I haven’t looked it up yet.

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haha that is smart then @Faith-and-Hope no point carrying it sround if you don't have to

Looking forward to seeing what you are looking at in class today.

We are expecting the occasional shower today so will try to get the pots out in between. I need to move some things near my back door so I can put the pots there

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Lunchtime @Zoe7 .....

I am going to the library to print, but keep chatting to me if you want to because I will keep the forum open on my phone next to me .....

💐💕

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I have been thinking about our potted garden and how much fun it is going to be to share it with you @Faith-and-Hope I am even getting motivated to sort out a patch in my garden for a veggie patch - will need to cover it though so Cat doesn't think it is her toilet spot lol

It will tske a bit of time to organise that though and may need some help so I don't aggravate my back again.

Are you still doing Realism?

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We covered Realism in landscape and sill life this week @Zoe7. Last week it was the bodyform and portraiture.

Perhaps Cat could have her own little patch with catnip growing in it .... she won’t want to leave it .... lol

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So funny you suggested that - I thought about that too lol - Cat would go craaazy @Faith-and-Hope

I think I might buy another couple of cactus plants for indoors as well - would like one with a red flower and then see what else they have that has some colour in them.

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I need to get ready to go out for my appointment @Faith-and-Hope so I will catch you later Hon. Have a great afternoon

Hi @Adge Hope you are having an ok day

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