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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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I do hope you get to ee those special friends @Faith-and-Hope - even if it is for a short time

I wouldn't want to see the unit either - so many changes for you and with no input - all those controlling behaviours coming out and this new move is just another example of that! I know you will approach it the same way you do everything else but I am also mindful that it is not even close to easy for you to have to deal with all this.

Hugs and hugs Hon

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I knew you would understand @Zoe7 .... 😔

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I wish for your sake it wasn't the case Hon

On a more positive note - the rain we are expecting here over the next week will water our pot garden nicely - the seeds haven't started popping their heads up yet but they shouldn't be far away - can't wait to take tske a photo to post for you @Faith-and-Hope

I have a little potting mix left that I am going to plant some more seeds in in another couple of weeks to help to keep growing our little herb potted garden

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I am looking forward to the photos @Zoe7 😊

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The rain has just begun here and it looks like it will be around for a little while so our garden should get a good drink today @Faith-and-Hope It is still very windy also.

Cat has decided to play with my socks on the clothes horse so they are all on the floor now lol - she is pretty cute though - rolling around amongst the socks - she looks comfortable lol

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That sounds so cute @Zoe7 😄

I walked to the hairdresser and back. Apart from the wind it is such a beautiful day here, but I had to wrap my scarf around my hair not to have it blown around too much and tangled up ..... my mr. jogged right past me ....

lol ..... didn’t recognise me.

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That is quite sad @Faith-and-Hope that he is so focussed on his exercise that he didn't even recognise you

Cat likes curling up near the heater and that is where the clothes horse currently is so I suspect she is curling up in the socks because they are warm lol - she is an adorable little puddy tat though - you would love her... and she would love the hugs too ...Toby gets most of them from me but he is the most spoilt puppy dog I know - even my mum thinks he is the most spoilt in all our family - I totally agree

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I love cat-cuddles @Zoe7 .... I’m sure I would love her 😊

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She is the most beautiful, placid and cuddly cat @Faith-and-Hope The best thing about winter for me is that I get more Cat cuddles - in Summer she spends most of the day outside and nights in her room on her bed. In winter she snuggles with me near the heater and sometimes makes her way to the bed (when Toby isn't there).

I have managed to do most of the washing up - just a couple of pots to go - yea!!

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Oh, well done @Zoe7 .... 👍

Is Cat talkative ? Does she come and “chat” with you sometimes ?

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