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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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wow thats awesome @Zoe7
gotta love housework huh! though the gardneing sounds good esp with the flowers you want to plant too.
your really pushing along with your physio- its so good to see!

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I've already planted the herb seedlings and seeds @outlander - they are happily growing away in their pots - hopefully the seeds with start popping up little shoots in the next week so I can show @Faith-and-Hope how our potted garden is coming along

I will need some help to do the edging of the veggie garden as I still can't lift anything heavy - so that may take a bit more time to get ready. If I can clear out and weed some of the area tomorrow then I can measure out a little better how much edging I will need.

What are your plans for tomorrow?

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Yes @outlander ..... going okay. Had computer class

and there is a lot to learn so my brain is fried ..... 😏

Hi @Zoe7 👋🦋💕

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Hi Hon You'll get the hang of it in time @Faith-and-Hope - every session you will be taking a little more in - once you start doing things it will become second nature - just takes time

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wel done @Faith-and-Hope im sure youll get in in time 🙂

@Zoe7 look at you go! already getting things done. im sure your garden is going to look amazing when everything is blooming and grown more.
hmm plans for tomorrow, im not sure yet, i need to take the kids, and do the horses but other than that not sure. thinking on doing some varnishing tonight and second coat tomorrow

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What are you varnishing @outlander?

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a few paintings @Zoe7 ive had them sitting here for abit plus i showed mum how to do some as well so have hers. just havent gotten around to buying any varnish yet to finish it off

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Are you using a spray varnish @outlander - that is best for paintings - just don't use it inside the house lol

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lol no @Zoe7 i cant find it anywhere around here. i looked in officeworks in 2 separate places both saying they didnt have it so just brought the brush on one. my paintings are inside mostly cause of the horse stuff outside creating dust plus the last time i left one outside a cat decided it was fun to walk on it!

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Do you have a Bunnings or hardware store or Supacheap store in your area @outlander they will have the spray cans of clear varnish

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