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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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You have been busy @Zoe7 .....

I have just realised I didn’t make the bed before I left this morning. I like to do at

least that every day .....

well it will be waiting for me

when I get home ..... lol ..... unless the fairies made it for me.

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Hope the fairies have been to work and made the bed for you @Faith-and-Hope

I usually make mine before I get into it lol - not much to do but throw the doona over, make sure Toby's pillow is where it should be and his floor beds are straightened out ...everything revolves around that little fluffball but I am sure that is no surprise

Cat has been outside but it must be getting too windy for her because she is back by the heater now - she is such a beautiful girl - such a lovely temperament and gives great cuddles

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Hi @Zoe7 xox

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Hi @Former-Member - a beautiful image to greet me with today

How are things going in your world? - I haven't caught up with many lately!

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@Zoe7 Glad to see you fluttering around.

@Faith-and-Hope Glad you still have courage and "grace under fire" fits you, sad but true.

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Not fluttering far @Appleblossom my wings are pretty damaged at the moment - they need to repair gradually. Self-care afternoon for me ...have eaten luch and now going to snuggle with Toby and watch a footy match on tv. Hope you are travelling ok

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@Zoe7Healing for Wings

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That image is beautiful @Appleblossom thank you

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D2 will be happy @Faith-and-Hope - her team won

Fur babies are fed and I have taken up residency again on the couch - very tired again - think I will be up for an early night tonight!

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I left D2 watching the game at home @Zoe7 .... she will be dancing around singing the team song now .... lol

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