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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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Well I am glad your nights meds are sorted for you hon. Must be such a better place to be for you @Zoe7, without the nightmares and flashbacks.The kids are going ok. They are on holdiays now but we haven't done a lot yet. They went to the movies today and out for lunch so got them out of the house for awhile. It will be just a matter of entertaining them for the next 6 weeks. They want to do things but cannot decide together what to do. They might have to compromise a bit me thinks.

Izzy is still on supervised outdoor breaks. We are trying to fix the fence up but until it is done she is on a lead outside. Don't think she really likes it but that is her fault for escaping. Lucky she is adorable!!

Did Toby have a nice birthday?

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it is a real bummer about the posters @Zoe7

today we finished all the lawns

only 2 cleaning jobs tomorrow and then holidays xx

Hello and hugs @Snowie, @Owlunar, @Sans911, @TheVorticon xxx

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Naughty Izzy - bet she doesn't like being on the lead but better to be safe than sorry @Snowie.

I hope the kids don't fight too much and can reach a compromise on things they want to do - will make it easier on you too.

I think Toby had a good birthday - he certainly got extra treats and lots of cuddles. I was at work all day but he was very happy to see me when I got home - they are wonderful for welcoming you as if you have been gone forever - love that feeling when I come home. I only bought him 2 small toys - had given him one and was going to keep one for christmas but game him both of them in the end. He played with both of them as soon as I gave them to him and hasn't touched them since lol

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Yes it is a bummer @Shaz51 but one more search tomorrow and see what turns up.

It is so good that you have done the lawns - that should make Mr. Shaz less stressed about it all - and only the cleaning jobs to go and then a little time off for you both - that will be wonderful my sister

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Hi @Shaz51, glad to see you are on holidays soon.

@Zoe7sounds like a typical dog. Give them something new and they play with the old toys!! It is certainly nice to come home to them so excited even if you have been gone for only a short amount of time. Makes coming home that much nicer and gives you warm and fuzzy feelings

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It does give you warm and fuzzy feelings @Snowie I still miss him throughout the day but not like I used to when I was really sick - then I couldn't have him away from me and he was never far away anyway. He sticks pretty close when I get home but takes him self off to his bed in the morning when I am getting ready - so he knows I am going to work. They certainly pick up on our moods and routines.

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No doubt you would miss him during the day as he would miss you @Zoe7. Makes coming home all that more special. They certainly do pick up on our moods and routines. I think Izzy knows that when I put shoes on it means I am leaving the house.

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Got to go and get dinner organised @Snowie but it has been so lovely catching up with you - feels like old times Hon Catch up with you later

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yes @Snowie, @Zoe7

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Last official day at my current school - very mixed feelings and the great poster hunt continues - hoping they turn up when classes are moved today. Missing people also today so it is a bit of a sad day all around. Hoping to be home relatively early - cuddle my fur babies and get through the next couple of days okay.

Hope everyone passing through this thread have an okay day.

Will check in with an update when I get home.

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