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

35,111 - 35,120 of 38,645

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Here's something you may need for your bowling evening @Faith-and-Hope

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Hi again @Zoe7

I've just feed trouble & bullfrog- how is Toby & cat?

Sorry its been a tough time for you- I know you will bounce back

I hope you get comfort from the other members and people you're close to and feel safe with. Thinking of you sweetheart.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Thanks @Zoe7 😊👍

Heading off now .....

Hi @oceangirl 👋💕

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Have fun Hon - I'm going to head off for a bit myself now and try to do a couple of things before settling in for the night. I look forward to hearing all about your evening later @Faith-and-Hope Say hi to D2 and Visual from me too

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Toby and Cat are good @oceangirl 🐶😺

@Faith-and-Hope Hope you are having a fun time bowling. I am just about to watch your and D2's team play and no surprise I am barracking for them. Hope they win tonight 🏉

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

My S1 is at the game tonight. 😊

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

They haven't started well @Faith-and-Hope but it is only the first quarter so plenty of time to restructure and get back into it.

How was bowling?

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

It was good @Zoe7 .

S2 came late, and mr.f&h later still, but we all got there in the end. It’s our way of life now. I am over worrying about it, but it’s harder for visiting dragons of course .....

It is what it is.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

You got there together eventually Hon. I am sure it is quite noticeable when 'some' are absent but you keep up your end and try to keep things as together as you can - that is all you can do @Faith-and-Hope Yes it is what it is and we know we can only do what we can with what we have but I have no doubt your love shines through and that makes a difference for all your baby dragons

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

It can be difficult @Zoe7 , because some who don’t live it judge me for not being more assertive, but they don’t understand that stronger assertiveness causes shut-down with one, and a power challenge with the other 😔

Its a balance, a tightrope walk, but you know that .....

35,111 - 35,120 of 38,645