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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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Thank you so much @TheVorticon I know you are going through your own stuff right now so it means a lot that you have posted here and such a lovely message for everyone who has any connection with schools.

How are you travelling tonight?

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Would be nice to go to the cricket @Zoe7, is it a 20/20 game or just a normal game?

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A 20/20 game @Snowie It starts at 3.45pm and then there is carols afterwards - we wouldn't stay for that but my sister wants to cook a pavlova so she will stay home if we go. Would love for her to come too but she is determined to make this pav - me....I would buy one from Woolworths and make it easier on myself lol

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Hehe @Zoe7, I would be just buying the base too and putting some toppings on the top!! Would much rather go to the cricket too!

Much easier then making the whole thing yourself, but good on her for giving it a go.

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My sister is a great cook @Snowie - she gets that from Mum. They both try new things and can cook just about anything. I could see my sister on one of those cooking shows she is so good - Mum not so much because she would get too stressed

They always take into consideration things I can't eat when they cook for the family - they know there are some things that really affect my IBS so that is really lovely of them to adjust their cooking for me.

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That is lovely of them @Zoe7. I am guessing her pav probably tastes better then a store brought one too!! Wow she must be a good cook. Do you take after them too?

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No not really @Snowie I do a great stirfry and Taco sauce and the family are a bit partial to my chocolate cake - but I prefer the Woollies mud cake lol I don't cook a lot of variety - love my salads and steamed veggies so I do simple well but don't venture out into extravagant dishes like my sister does - she loves trying new things and has many recipe books from all corners of the globe.

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I experiment a little @Zoe7 but don't cook a lot of variety either. Nothing wrong with a woollies choc cake, my son loves those ones!

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I like the caramel cake as well @Snowie It is awesome having them both together - tastes amazing. I put strawberry jam in the middle and have it with whipped cream with a touch of cinnamon - absolutely delicious

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oh that does sound yummy @Zoe7. Hehe, an add was just on tv for woollies pav bases!! Thought of you straight away.

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