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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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Except today is Sunday so not today lol

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First jobs done - have foamed up gaps that needed to be done. finally got a scre out of a shelf that was proving difficult and chipped off concrete that was in the way of putting ip part of the frame - small break then back into it @Sam3 @MDT @Former-Member. The next job is a big one cutting down an already existing sheet on the wall so I can attach the next sheet to the existing frame. Going to need planty of breaks as it is already getting warm out there.

Toby was going bananas - there must be a skink in the garage and he was trying to find it lol - the little skink was definitely hiding from him - smart skink - I don't know what Toby would do if he actually found it - Cat is the one that likes to play with skinks - Toby just barks at them - soooooo brave NOT lol

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Just saw the photos @MDT - seems like we are both dealing with the lizard family today lol

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Well done on finishing the first job @Zoe7 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

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Second job done @Sam3 - cut down the existing sheeting so the next sheet can be fixed on the same beam - will make it straighter and also more secure and with no gaps. It is going to be tricky to cut the new sheet to fit around the concrete but once that one is done the next 3 will be easier. Getting the first one straight and level is essential. Bigger break now until I do the next part of the frame - maybe get something to eat as well. How is your job hunt going?

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Wow @Zoe7 go you good thing!! I wouldn't know where to start with that sort of renovations. Last year bro taught me how to use a drill and an orbital sander but I haven't done it since. Managed to go 55 years without even learning how to use a drill!

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wow , way to go @Zoe7

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Been doing this kind of thing most of my life @eth - taught myself at an early age how to use most tools. Have also done most renovations on my own but I will need help with putting the sheets up on the wall when I finish getting the frame built as they are quite large. I'll measure, cut and pre-drill each sheet and have them ready to go when my sister can come around and give me a hand then it will be a matter of her holding them while I glue and nail them on. Today I just want the framing completed and the area tidied up so I can do the sheets tomorrow. There is too much for me to get it all done today.

What are you up to today?

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@Zoe7 spent part of the morning planting out seedlings - zucchini, cucumber, watermelon and a curry leaf tree. Just pottering on here since. Should get off the computer soon but will probably just watch tv or iview for a while.

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@Shaz51 @eth @Sam3 @MDT @Former-Member and all following along...

The support today is giving me more motivation to get things done - love having you all follow along - thank you everyone - it really is helping me stay motivated.

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