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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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Yes, it involves re-establishing oersonal boundaries @Nay69 ...... I didn’t have to do that much before this illness triggered in its current form and environment, but that is another big, wide story there ......

Sounds lovely @Zoe7 😊

Yes, baby dragon wanted to share YouTube clips with me. I was telling her about Cat, and she found the meme for me .... 😊

Its sunny here today. I have D2 with me for a library visit .... different library this time, and it will tie in with a uni assignment ..... and then going shopping with D3 to set up materials in the art room that are more specific to her interests and working style.

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Thank b.d. for the meme then @Faith-and-Hope I loved it

Sounds like you have a nice afternoon planned Hon. You have made my afternoon by just seeing you here Your niece is outside in the garden - she loves sitting in the sun. I'll give her a hug for you when she comes in

Toby is snuggled up on the doona on the couch - but will move as soon as I do - he really is my shadow He was such a good boy yesterday when we went to the beach - he had a run and then played in the water and sand. When we went back to my sister and friend he stayed on the grass until it was time to leave. Now I just need to train him to come when I call him lol

I might go now and see how much I can get done now that I have a little more energy - will check in with you later Hon - I hope D3 gets everything she needs and you both enjoy your afternoon. Thank D2 for the meme and say hi to D3 from me too. 💜💜💜

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I’m here whenever you want to talk @Faith-and-Hope
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@Faith-and-Hope I managed to weed most of the backyard garden this afternoon. Tomorrow I need to dig out a few bigger weeds and cut back some smaller branches on a few trees. Then I can head to Bunnings and see what plants they have to buy. I can plant them as soon as I come home (if I have the energy). The side patch will have to wait until later in the week as there is quite a lot of things that need to be moved to do that patch.

My sister came around with her dog this afternoon too. I managed to get my finger in his way when he was grabbing for the ball - no serious damage - more a graze than a bite - have cleaned, disinfected and covered it so it should be right.

IWill get dinner organised soon and then settle in for the night.

Hope you got to the library ok, D3 got everything she wanted at the art store and you both had a good afternoon.

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very true @Nay69 , bit by bit my friend xx

Hello @Zoe7, @BlueBay, @Faith-and-Hope, @outlander

had my step D1 spend the night here , lovely to see her and to have a good talk , she misses her dad sooo much , so it was good to see them spend time together , but not long enough , next flying visit will be at the end of the month

my mum has been home for a week , thinking she might have to go back to the hospital soon

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Lovely to have your step D1 there for the night @Shaz51 and extra nice that Mr Shaz got some quality time with her. A month seems a long time but it will go quickly Hon.

I hope your mum doesn't have to go back to hospital but if she needs extra care then that is the place she needs to be. Sending you huge hugs @Shaz51

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me too @Zoe7, and she gets well cared for in hospital , mum is already packing a bag just in case it is this week coming xx

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At least she will be prepared @Shaz51

Are you seeing your mum tomorrow?

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Hello @Nay69 I don't think we've met. What you said is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks.

Why do they think that they can take full control and leave you feeling so empty emotionally.
Time to take back what is and has always been ours... ourselves ❤️💐

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yes @Zoe7 xx

Hello @frog

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