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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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It is still really overcast here but the sun is trying to find it's way through the clouds @GoatV2-0 It is still too wet for me to do any gardening but that is ok because I don't have a lot of energy today - think I may need to have a sleep - got to bed too late last night and up early - it might help me to get mor motivated later this afternoon.

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I struggled to get through the day yesterday. It wasn't just the loss of my wonderful dog but the fact that she had been there through some of the most difficult times in my life - the death of both my parents, my divorce, the abusive relationship that followed, the rehabilitation after my accident. All these events were triggered and I was tearful and depressed.

Having my dog there was a huge source of comfort. She didn't have to do anything - just be there and that was enough. Perhaps, people could learn something from that. They aren't expected to fix your problems. They just need to be present.

Anyway, I'm feeling a lot better today but I know that tomorrow when we scatter her ashes and say goodbye to her physical remains, it will be a sad occasion.

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Will be thinking of you tomorrow @soul - that will be such a hard thing for you to do. Our fur babies comfort us through so much by - as you said - just being there. There are no expectations and no conditions attached - just love and companionship - two things we all need in our lives. I hope tomorrow brings back those happy memories as well and you can hold onto those while you also say goodbye 💕

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Thinking of yoiu tomorrow @soul, it will be a tough day for you but remember she will always be with you.

Love and hugs @soul xxxooo

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Thinking of you too @soul ..., ❤️

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How are you doing @Zoe7 ?

I managed a walk home tonight ..... km’s are adding up.

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

Yes its Milo

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Will be thinking of you tomorrow @soul -

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I am having an art journal night .... I am ignoring all homework. It can wait ..... it’s the weekend ....

@Zoe7 @oceangirl @Shaz51 @soul @BlueBay .... anyone else around ....

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way to go @Faith-and-Hope

I should do more of my jigsaw puzzle this weekend but I don`t see it happening

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