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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 there's lots of options re concrete sheeting these days, sounds a bit flash for garage tho, galv or colourbond a no go ? people clad house walls with it these days @Zoe7 yeah strikers cos from SA originally and not a fan of Sydney, but teams are all like Foreign Legion these days lol ok few locals

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That is beautiful that you have such a strong connection with Smokey @Shaz51 - we all need those little moments to help us get through the day

Yes Toby is a great supervisor - he pretty much stays by my side when he can unless he is outside on a noce day laying in the shade.

My sister brought her dog around and he was a good boy today - he loves it at my place because he gets to play with all Toby's toys and run around on the grass. My sister doesn't have a fenced yard so she can't leave him by himself outside. She does walk him every day though and takes him outside to go to the toilet and he generally stays in the yard when supervised.

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nice on the roof finishing @Zoe7

btw remember that Australia plays tonight in the asia cup so keep tabs on that one if you can!

job hunting going about 60:40 in favour of "well"
Sent off application for one today, also wrote up responses to another one which is actually an internship in Europe but will give me good exp (Which is what it is all about)

atm just playing cxbox to chill before dinner then off to watch soccer tonight - hopefully

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The garage gets a lot of the weather on that side so needing it to be able to tolerate the rain. I might change my mind tomorrow though (because of cost lol) so stay tuned @TAB lol

I think @Former-Member is a Sixers supporter so I suspect she will be watching the game too.

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Oh shite @MDT I nearly forgot about that - thanks for reminding me - forgot it was Sunday for a minute lol

I'll have to get my evening organised soon but a shower and some dinner first methinks.

You are going well with your searching and applications - and you are right - the experience is what it is all about but you never know where that will lead either

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2nds or secondhand colourbond ? just suggestions not trying to 'advising guy' cos somehow being male means I know about 'stuff' well I used to work for a builder, but its pros and cons like anything else @Zoe7 And carn the strikers lol

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I can see why your sister`s dog loves your place @Zoe7

not doing too much tonight , going to relax as mum is right for thr night - fingers crossed xx

and mr shaz is relaxing on the couch hoping it wont rain tomorrow xx

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There is a 'seconds' store I can go to and probably will first to see what they have then I can go to Bunnings afterwards if I need to @TAB Thanks for the suggestions though - and know I didn't think that you were just suggesting stuff 'cos you were male - I appreciate the input

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Great going on the roof completion @Zoe7.

I didn't get to the photography lesson as I could not find my camera🙁. My memory totally sucks as I have no idea where it might be. Anyway, trying to stay cool in this hot house with just a ceiling fan is a bit of a joke. It's 36here right now. Hating every hot degree. I definitely don't cope with the heat any more. Might have to move to Tasmania lol! And the heat has brought the ants in. My mattress is on the floor now as I sold my bed yesterday, so occasionally one of them crawls up my leg. Arggh.

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Oh dear @Sans911 ants are annoying anywhere but crawling up you leg - argh!

Sorry you couldn't find your camera but I suspect that you have packed it and it will turn up when you move.

I need to start my own moving and tourism business Hon - there are a few people that have said they should move to Tassie - I could make some money just with forum members lol It is a great place and the weather is usually quite good. It does get cold in winter though and I really don't like the cold - much happier when the temp is in the 20s. 36 degrees is hot - too hot to be comfortable so I feel for you.

@Shaz51 Glad your mum is right for the night. I am hoping it doesn't rain as I still have everything from the garage still stacked outside in the open so any rain will damage a lot of it. Just saw the weather here and we have a chance of rain tomorrow night so I might need to get the garage wall done no matter how tired I am. I hope it doesn't rain for your work tomorrow too.

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