FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

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'.

38645 replies

35,041 - 35,050 of 38,645

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Faith-and-Hope I hope you had a good night last night with the kids. Not ready to re-engage properly here but wanted to check in with you Hon. I'll be okay - just extremely disappointed with the insensitivity with what happened.

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Zoe7

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Thank you @Maggie 💚💜💙🧡💛

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I understand @Zoe7 .

I have emailed about it and the Sane team have an understanding of what happened in hindsight.

I won’t talk more about it now, to giv you the space you need, but I really appreciate you staying in touch in the meantime.

Keep taking care of you, and I will be here when you’re ready.

Best hug -

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I know you are always with me Hon and really appreciate you taking the lead on this one for me - can't respond myself just yet @Faith-and-Hope - too disappointed in the distinct lack of sensitivity in a really difficult time for me. I have lost a bit of faith in those behind-the-scenes at present and it will take a bit to get that back.

Going to hang out today on Rockpool's Farewell Party thread to be able to say goodbye to her in the best way I know to do that - with a party! Events here reccently have just re-inforced what a huge loss she will be - the forum is changing and I dont like it!

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I hear you @Zoe7 .

I picked up the tag to Rockpool’s farewell thread - thank you ......

Found some Rockpool cakes 😏

💚💐💕🦋

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I understand @Zoe7 😢

Take whatever time away that you need.

But for everyone's sake here, I hope thats only a very short time. Your presence is greatly missed around here. 🌺

Sherry 💕

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Former-Member 💛🧡💙💜💚

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Hi all,

Just coming in here to let you know we hear you and understand the impact of changes can be tough. This space is very important to everyone here and when things move and shift it can be hard - we really do acknowlegde this. Unfortunately, the timing of this really affected people and it is great to see the support gathered here. We are sorry to hear of the feelings towards behind the scenes and we are really happy to chat through this a bit more, so please feel free to raise it with us via email at team@saneforums.org because we are here to work with you.

We know as @Shaz51 you mentioned here, it is nice to reflect back on the rapport built with previous moderators. As some of you will have remembered, the expectation on forums staff shifted slightly over the last year as you might remember a post around the difference of CM roles and moderator roles here. As the forums grew there was more need for moderators focus on safety processes which allows us to maintain this platform as a peer space. Again, if any members have any questions around the changes around moderation, please do let our team know by emailing us.

Loving seeing the party vibes happening - enjoy all the marvellous cakes that we know you all put together so well! 🎉

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

What's happening @Former-Member @Zoe7
35,041 - 35,050 of 38,645