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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 will go looking for it @Zoe7 .... ❤️

Thanks for checking in Hon ....

It’s cold here tonight. My Dad has lit the stove and we’re snuggled in. I am doing some knitting.

I had a play with “Zoe’s Beach” image in Photoshop today, but didn’t come up with anything I liked. Might have another go at it when I can access wifi next. I did change the butterfly on the other image to a lace one ..... that way it’s not lost amongst the green of the leaves so much.

Hugs ..... sitting close by.

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It has been pretty difficult for me since last Wednesday and since dinner on Friday night I have had to deal with even more. My whole family are very angry at what happened with the Principal and I had to tell them at dinner not to talk about it - it wasn't the place or time to do so. They agreed but I have had to deal with stuff since then. It seems as the time has gone on they have become even angrier at the situation and I have basically been telling them to let me deal with it. The fallout has been hard to deal with and has made me feel even worse myself. Sometimes things just need to be left alone and this is one of those times! I know they are all trying to support me in all this but it actually makes it harder for me to deal with by them bringing it up again. I honestly just want to try to move on - contact HR and go from there.

It really has been a horrible few days @Faith-and-Hope. I don't know where to from here but like so much in my life that is not something I have any control over it seems - so I am using all my energy to just get through each day right now and try to stay safe.

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Hearing you @Zoe7 ..., on all counts .....

❤️🦋

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I hope you are having a wonderful time with your Dad @Faith-and-Hope. I saw that you had lunch with your sister too today and hope that went well.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with with 'Zoe's Beach' - when you finish someting you like

I may not be around much myself over the next couple of days - struggling to keep myself together and therefore not able to support anyone - will try to check in occasionally but sometimes going offline completely for me is best - it becomes especially hard to see others struggling when I am and not take on their pain also...

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I understand @Zoe7 .... feeling for you so much .... 😔

Lunch with my sister today was really nice. She is a very difficult personality, so it is usually a strain.

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I do remember you telling me that about your sister previously - that makes it even more special that is was nice today @Faith-and-Hope

I knew you would be feeling more me - another part of the reason I have stayed away - didn't want to take away any time you have with your Dad - that time is precious for you when you get it

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So is my time with you @Zoe7 ❤️ There is room for both ....

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Oh Hon - you have managed to bring on the tears again but in a good way

The images are through as well so I can see that you have been for a walk on the beach - such a lovely thing to share with your Dad (presuming you went with your Dad) and then with me. Do you have plans for tomorrow?

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My sister's partner wanted to come around with her today to see if I was okay - that was really touching. I am so used to hearing about them arguing so that was something nice about him she had to say. She brouoght her dog and he played happily with one of Toby's toys in the back yard. When she left he wouldn't leave with her - he really does become obsessed when he finds a toy he likes lol - we call him her little Aspie dog - he is adorable though. Toby does get lots of cuddles from her and he does love her so thst was a highlight for him today I'm sure.

I do wish you had a Toby to keep you company @Faith-and-Hope - but as you can't I am happy to share him and Cat with you. Cat is happily asleep in her cave right now and won't move from there until it is breakfast time - oh to be a cat hey!

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Nothing rigid in terms of plans @Zoe7. We will go into town at some point, and I have uni assignment research to do across the break, so we will end up at the library at somewhere in the day. They have internet where my Dad doesn’t ....

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