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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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Going to head off now and do some things @Faith-and-Hope - enjoy your night Hon - will check in later

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Which sport is next in the line-up @Zoe7 ?

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NRL grand final tomorrow night then all my attention will be on Liverpool in the soccer. I don't get that into the cricket but do like to see our Hobart Hurricanes play in the 20/20 games. I sometimes watch the one dayers also @Faith-and-Hope

What does D2 and the rest of your baby dragons get into now - any other sports that they like?

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Not really, sports wise @Zoe7 ..... but they have a lot of interests, particularly movies, and we are preparing to travel again at Christmas time. That will keep them out of mischief for a while .... along with the new art space, and sorting out their business and study plans.

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I really do love my sport @Faith-and-Hope Would rather watch a game than a movie.

There was talk of my sister's partner's family coming down to Tassie for Christmas this year - hope they do - they are really nice people. How long will your trip be for this year?

It is great that all yourm baby dragons have a range of interests - keep them out of trouble ...and you and they will have the art space - I can see that could get quite busy at times - that will be a great thing for you all

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Not sure how long the trip will be yet @Zoe7. There are a lot of us to try to co-ordinate. It takes quite some working out, but the kids are all involved and have to communicate their way through it and make it work.

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Well @Faith-and-Hope Collingwood is nit really my team!!! Lol

My team is western bulldogs. it was a good game.

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I hope it all works out without too many dramas @Faith-and-Hope.

I have done the washing up and sorted out some paperwork I needed to sort - now going to settle in front of the tv and watch the women's 20/20 cricket game - a full day of sport here today lol

Nearly time for Toby and Cat to have their night biscuits and me my meds then we will all be settled in for the night.

Tomorrow I'll attempt to cut Toby's hair and if the weather is ok take him to the beach for a play. He can then have a bath when we get home if it isn't too late. He takes a while to dry and if it is too cold he starts to shake. I usually wrap him in a towel and then try to brush him but he is not a fan of the brushing either.

What are your plans for tomorrow?

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Church in the morning @Zoe7, then family lunch with the kids. D1 and D3 are going out in the afternoon, and I need to get myself organised for uni on Monday. So that will be the afternoon.

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Sounds like a very busy day @Faith-and-Hope Will be nice for D1 and D3 to do something together. ...and you organising your space and things for uni next week will no doubt keep you out of trouble

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