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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 @CheerBear 👋💕

I hope you do feel up to it @Zoe7 before the colder day lands tomorrow.

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Ooh you spotted me @Zoe7 😉 I was in ninja mode ☺

The crew and I are with some people today, one who hasn't been well. They're in their last week of radiation therapy and it's taking a toll so we're just hanging out for most of the day. Casted one and I will be heading to a rock climbing birthday party for a while later so they can watch (doctors orders not to participate but watching is ok). I'll take some crochet to play with.

I hope your day works out well for you. Love that you have a little Fluffball to keep you company 💗 Hey @Faith-and-Hope. Hope your day goes well too 😊

Don't say enough how much I appreciate you both. Love reading along with your adventures and encouraging each other. Heart warming ❤

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It looks like the rain has cleared already this morning so I also might be able to get out in the garden for a little while. The sun is out but it is still fairly cold right now - I still need to be careful in the cold as I have not gotten rid of this cold yet - better than yesterday though @Faith-and-Hope @Pepsimax

Hello @lola

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Missed you there @Pepsimax. Nice to see you around ☺❤

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Hi @CheerBear

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Ypou know I always love my CB time too @CheerBear - like little moments when the sun hits a diamond and you get that beautiful second of a rainbow spreading across your world

I am glad casted one is still going to the party even if they can't participate they will still enjoy being part of it.

I am very lucky to have the little fluffball to keep me company - he desperately needs a bath but it is too cold atm - don't eant to give the little fella a chill - he is sooooo spoilt lol

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So lovely thanks @Zoe7 ☺

Casted one has a flouro cast now - it's a little bit fancy 😁

❤ fluffball. I'm with a non-fluffy baby version of a Toby at the moment. It's a bit cute and is almost enough to trun me into a 'maybe I can be a dog person' too. Maybe!

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oh a fluoro cast - takes me back to the 80s @CheerBear lol

Surprisingly I was always a cat person CB - I never ever thought I would have a dog but look what happened.... Now I can't imagine life without him. I fell in love with him the moment I saw him in the pet shop and was not leaving without him - it was exactly the same when I saw Cat - both Cat and Toby came straight to me and that was it - they were part of the family Dogs definitely take more work but it is so worth it

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It's so 80's @Zoe7! Very cool 😎😆

Love that instant connection Zoe. You were all meant to be there at that time and place by the sound of it ❤

I think it's the extra work bit with dogs that puts me off the most. I have my hands pretty full as it is and am not sure I'm up to more. In saying that, I can see the benefits with my crew and this little creature in that they all have to try for calm or puppy stirs right up and out of control (as they then do too). And walks and bike rides together when it's warmer would be great. But then there's Mouse and Noodle and how they'd go. I can see Mouse becoming very upset if someone else takes her top dog (cat) spot! Hmmm 🤔

I've probably asked before but can't remember sorry @Pepsimax, but do you have pets? Are you a cat or dog person in particular?

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I was really worried about how Cat would be when I brought Toby home too @CheerBear but they get of pretty well ....more that Cat tolerates Toby as long as she is getting what she wants lol I have always put Cat first - given her her own room that Toby can't get into so she has her own space, she gets fed first always and Toby has learnt from a baby to sit and wait for his. If Cat is on the bed then Toby has to be on his bed on the floor and Cat has her beds around the house that Toby doesn't touch. She also likes laying in front of the heater and Toby prefers next to me on the couch - so they have their spots and they live together quite harmoniously. Toby does get the most attention but I make sure to give Cat her cuddles every day too. I think the major difference is I can take Toby with me anywhere so he is definnitely a great companion.

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