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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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Hey @Former-Member Thought I would move us over to this thread so I can keep supporting you away from the Christmas thread that is a bit busier. Happy to chat here and help you get through this tough time Hon

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@Former-Member I need to head to bed but wanted to check in with you first and send you my warmest thoughts and loads of hugs. Hope you are safe Hon and getting through this tough time. Will check in with you again tomorrow

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Hello @Zoe7, @outlander, @oceangirl, @MDT xx

hope you are ok @Former-Member

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Dear @Former-Member. Just catching up now on all thats been happening with D. I'm so sorry to hear shes been so unwell. Gosh, the last thing we need during such times are unhelpful, arrogant or obnoxious staff! Please tag me in when you next post, I want to know how things are going for you and D. Hope you both got some good rest overnight and feeling a bit more on top of things today.

Hi @Zoe7 you are to be commended for your efforts in returning to work. Not an easy task, but you are doing well.

Hi also to @Shaz51@outlander@oceangirl I hope everyone has a good day.

Sherry 💕

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Thanks for you kind words @Former-Member It has been a long 5 weeks returning to work but I definitely made the right decision moving schools - it was a toxic environment for me there and I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life. I won't know where I am going until at least the middle of January but I am okay with that because I can't change it so I will get on and get things done I need to at home in the meantime. Lovely to see you in this thread - I know how difficult it has been for you so it is very pleasing to see you around the forums

@Former-Member Would love a check in when you can manage it - worried about you Hon and here for you

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hello @Former-Member , thinking of you big time this morning

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Take care @Former-Member

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Thanks so much for being there for me last night @Zoe7 @outlander and others. 💜💖

had to go. Was in a bad way. Thanks for being so kind and caring. 😘

Thanks for lovely message @Former-Member 💜💖 Catch up soon. Not having a good day.

Hi @MDT @Shaz51 👋💜💖

Nice of you to think of me.

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It is really great to hear from you today @Former-Member - knew you were in a bad way yesterday but any little bit I could help with I was more than glad to be here for you. Today may not be any better but it is another day and sometimes that is all we can look forward to - the next day - and hope it is better than the one before. Huge hugs and much love Hon

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@Zoe7 😘

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