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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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@Appleblossom It is great that you have been able to have that house meeting and that it went well. It is important that you are all on the same page with things - well done you

You have reminded me that I need my car serviced too but it can wait until I have a full day at work as the service agent I take it to is very close to work.

I watered the garden tonight so we have both been in the garden a little today - big tick for both of us. I am hoping some of this positive energy can carry over tomorrow and I can get some more done outside.

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i think you done amazingly well, even with the challanges you faced @Zoe7 😄


your plans for tomorrow sound good and im sure Toby wont complain about going to the beach!


i havent been up to all that much today, just playing around with some crocheting and now working on an assignment which is a rather big one this time. the second part of it that im working on atm is a research project that has a minimum page request so doing alot of research atm and printing pages to highlight the parts i can use.

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Dry weetbix are definitely not my thing either @TheVorticon - 100% need milk!

The Lego place showed their storage of all the Lego sets that have ever been made too - it was a cool segment to see.

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It sounds like you are approaching your assignment in a positive way @outlander wtg you

A day playing around with crocheting as well as your assignment sounds like a good way to spend your time. How far through the course are you?

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thanks @Zoe7 😄
i was originally writing notes but it was too much to try and decipher all at once so this ways better, i can break it down and doesnt look so daunting. 🙂
im almost finished the course now. Ive not long finished the last module and now working through the final 2 assignments and then im finished the entire lot. Thankfully ive got 3 months to complete the final 2 assignments as they are the hardest and longest ones to do. The research project is part 2, theres another 4 different sections to complete after that, then the final ones a pronounciation one so will have to practice saying the words alot before submitting a recording. my other assignments have all been satisfactory with only a few minor mistakes.

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It sounds like you are doing a great job @outlander - so pleased for you ...and you have plenty of time to finish the last couple of bits so that is great. WTG you

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thank you @Zoe7


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Ooooh @Zoe7

My relief and surprise when he agreed to them 6 months ago was huge.

His father's refusal ( despite them being stringly suggested in family therapy) probably is a form of psychological abuse, giving all the responsibility to me but not giving me basic tools to manage.

I accepted so much and demanded so little. So stupid. Gradually coming to terms with it all and why I was likely to behave that way.

@MDT @outlander @Faith-and-Hope

@TheVorticon I have finally kicked the breakfast foods habit. Often have left overs. now.

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It is so hard when things suggested to you are not followed through by all involved @Appleblossom - so pleased you have achieved that now.

It must make you feel like you have more control over your life when these things are achieved even though it has taken so much time to get there - you shouldn't feel stupid at all - if all parties do not come to the table, even when it is suggested through family counseliing, then that is not your fault Hon.

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It seems like a small misdemeanour on part of ex but the fall out for my biological children has been huge.

I had better dreams ... even for the oldest. Last night I saw her on a youtube laughing loudly and mucking around, waving a big sw-ord and b=ashing a guy with it ... all in a semblance of good natured fun ... her true colours controlling and violence shone through ... my son spent time with her just before his legal incident ... I held her in my arms from 6 wks and dreamed of a future for her that was not tainted by problems of Scizophrenic parents. I encouraged her to express and not hold anger in ... but then was not allowed to put any limit on her ...

Thx for listening ... I know thats all past ...but there are "echoes" in the present.

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