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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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You still have a few hours to go then @Ant7 Will be good to get home and rest up before another day at work tomorrow. I am slowly getting through some of the housework and watching tv as I go - very slow day here which is good after a full on week.

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Doing a four hour stint tomorrow. Was actually going to go to the beach with some people from the meetup but not to worry. The lure of extra cash is too strong. @Zoe7

Might go to another one too but will wait and see tonight. Not into the stuff they are doing afterwards. But hey. I'm easy with that.

It's come up super sunny today... Different to before @Zoe7

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Hope you enjoy your quiet night. I did thar last night. Well worth it

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The cash will be good @MDT It might be good for you to do something different - I really need to do that myself but often too tired to think about branching out a bit. Going out to dinner last week was a bit like that for me even though it was still work related.

Still overcast here and not looking like it will lift anytime soon.

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@Zoe7, my sister , the meeting was going ok until I got a message that my uncle has gone

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@Shaz51 I am so very sorry Shaz. There is nothing I can say but we are here for you Hon - whatever you need my sister 💜💙💚🧡�💛🌸🌺🌷🌹💐

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thank you sister @Zoe7

yes , he walked me down he aisle , like a second dad, well better than my real dad

x0x0

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Such a huge loss for you @Shaz51 but some wonderful memories you can carry with you. You are lucky to have had him in your life and as sad as it is for you right now - no-one can ever take those wonderful memories away from you.

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@Former-Member I see your supports Hon and really appreciate them - especially knowing how very hard it is for you. Reading along is a way to stay connected even when you do not feel you can respond - just do what you can when you can and that is enough sweet Sherry 🌹💜

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Hi everyone.

So sorry @Shaz51 - I read about your dear Uncle having passed on your other thread, and posted a message there to you.

Thinking of you.

Sherry 💕😢

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