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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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Detox days really suck for you Hon but glad it is passing ok for you @Faith-and-Hope.

It is lovely that the kids have a friend coming over and also that they have planned a nice weekend. Are you going to do anything with D2 while S2 and D3 are busy this weekend?

It is good that you have been able to keep going with your art project. I did a little more painting this afternoon and may do a bit more tonight - depends how much of the kitchen I get done first ...really want to get that cleaned up tonight.

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D2 is playing up under the tension in the household @Zoe7, and adding to it .... in baby dragon style .... 😒 so I am not much keen on doing anything special with her. And I have so much to do to finish this artwork, with visual diary tasks mounting up on the side, that I can’t really afford the time.... but just coming to the art space is a break for her, and she can colour in, which is good for her fine motor skills anyway.

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I understand @Faith-and-Hope I wouldn't be keen to do anything special with her either if she is being a brat It is good that she is colouring in though - give her something to focus on as well.

It sounds like you have a lot to do this weekend and definitely do not need any extra aggravation. I hope you get some space to do what you need Hon.

I need to get myself out of this flat mood I am in and try to get a few things done this weekend also. I have had my meds already tonight and hoping for an early night. I think it is best if I leave today behind me as one of the not-so-good days and then start again tomorrow.

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Sometimes it’s like that @Zoe7 ......

Hugs Hon ..... the day passes but with sucky feelings in its wake. I hope

tomorrow is a better day for you.

🦋❣️🦋🌷🦋🌷🦋🌷🦋

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I hope tomrrow is a better day for both of us @Faith-and-Hope We could both do with a break Hon 💕🌹🌷🌸🌺💙💜💚🧡💛😺🐶

I am going to head off for a while and try to do a little more painting. I'll try to check in with you later tonight and see how your evening is going. ...and just before I go I don't think I have told you lately how much you make my life better - love ya Hon

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Hi @Zoe7 🤗💕

I got caught up in my work, which is great, and have stopped to refresh a heat pack on the back of my neck ..... and found your message .....

The feeling is definitely mutual ❣️

I hope you are are enjoying your painting and getting lost in the moment too.

💚💐🦋🌷💜💕

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Amazing how good you feel after missing 1 &1/2 days of medication @Zoe7. And the sounds of the birds help.

Grabbed the scissors and cut out all the knots in Abbeys coat and will clip her coat over the weekend.

Tomorrow I'm off to an Aboriginal event. Locals teaching us bush tucker, etc. 5 hours of events. I'm really looking forward to it.

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😊 @utopia ......

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Georgia visiting dad just after grooming clip

Had our Georgia clipped & bathed yesterday. This is her visiting dad just after. Cute little princess! Don’t ya love the eyes 👀😊🐶💕

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Georgia is gorgeous @Former-Member She has beautiful eyes 🐶💜

Hope you have a great day today @utopia Sounds like an interesting day you have planned - would love to hear all about it afterwards 💚

Goodmorning @Faith-and-Hope and all passing though. As usual Cat and Toby decided there was no sleeping in for me as it was their breakfast time - so up but not really ready to move much myself. Hope everyone else is more awake than me

Have a great day everyone 😀

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