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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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time to focus on now my sister @Zoe7

@Faith-and-Hopeand I love you and I love your Toby and Cat xxx

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@Shaz51 💜💜💜💜💜

That does mean a lot Hon 💕

It is coming up to my Nan's birthday so I think with the crossover to October has affected me a bit today. There are people who have left here that I have been missing too - the NRL grand final contributed to that - I wanted so much to chat to NikNik about it but she is not longer here with us - couldn't even go near the sports thread over the weekend - and I particularly miss Pebbles. It is hard when you have shared both the bad and good days with those people. I know I will get through it - but for now it is hard.

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I hear you sis @Zoe7

When I came here, cherrybomb and NikNik had helped me soon much xx

That is why I love seeing @Former-Member, is still here from three years ago

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Seeing Rockpool and Lunar still around does give me a lift too @Shaz51 They have both been here as long as I have and have helped so much.

I know we all grow and move in different directions but it is hard losing those people. Would be the same if you or @Faith-and-Hope (and many others) were not to be here - you get used to people as well as caring about them - some are that extra bit special for a variety of reasons - a connection, a closeness, shared experiences, or simply friendship - think I am feeling it today a bit more but I know it will pass in time.

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Same here sis @Zoe7

When I saw rockpool the day before her birthday put a smile on my face xx

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It was delicious @Zoe7 @Shaz51 ..... that girl can cook !!

@Zoe7, make some art for Pebbles and CherryBomb maybe .....? I find it helps. It’s a way to honour the relationship regardless of whether you’re in touch or not.

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Maybe D3 has found a new calling @Faith-and-Hope - has cooking ever been a path she has considered?

Yeah art is good for so many things - so is music - need to get back into that as well.

Just 'having a night' but it will pass. Things on my mind I need to deal with tonight.

Are you going on a walking tour tomorrow Hon now that you are back in the east?

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D3 wants to keep cooking as her hobby @Zoe7, something to pursue for enjoyment rather than career.

i am meeting up with my walking-tour friend for coffee, but the rest of the day is bits and pieces. We have a delivery happening, then I am hoping to take the kids to an art exhibition. It’s one they all want to see. Then it’s problem nails, before they are out of control and causing big problems ...... but I am hoping to be back in the swing of the tours next week.

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It is great that she has a hobby as well that she enjoys @Faith-and-Hope

It is so nice that you are meeting your walking-tour friend for coffee before you fill in the rest of your day. Will also be nice to go to the exhibition with your kids - hope they are all up to it.

I only have the pool planned - need to get there tomorrow as I missed Thursday with the meeting I went to. Even if I just do a little walking and float around for a while - I have at least gotten there. There is no learn-to-swim classes on in the holidays so I might even go a bit earlier - depends on what kind of day it is and how I go tonight. I have a feeling tonight is not going to be an easy one. Have taken my meds earlier in the hope that I can get to sleep early but not feeling their effects as of yet! At least it is not windy tonight so that is one trigger I have avoided.

I know I am a bit down tonight - but will ride it out the best I can - just need to get through until tomorrow and start again

Tell me some good things to cheer me up a bit - how was uni today? What did you do?

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It was lecture day today @Zoe7 ..... we are starting abstraction in art history. It was fascinating ..... we took learning journeys across the progression of various artists from realism to abstraction.

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