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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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It seems like I am obviously the odd one out here @Pepsimax @Former-Member @Shaz51 - no cheese for this little Zoe. I do love a good steak sandwich though so coming to your place for dinner @Former-Member

Haven't been watching My Kitchen Rules - not a fan of the cooking shows - would much rather the renovation shows. Enjoy the final though @Former-Member

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@Zoe7 I meant to say that I am not actually watching the tennis right now. As you may remember, the Raiders are playing Broncos this arvo. Looks like the Raiders should win, they are 26/16 up with only 7 mins to go. Should be able to hold on from there.

Not a problem Zoe, I can omit the cheese for your steak sanga.

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Oh yes I forgot your Raiders were playing - great that you could get at least one win this weekend @Former-Member I don;t think my Eels will win tomorrow but will watch it anyway. I'll let you know how the tennis ends up

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Raiders not finished yet @Zoe7 only up by 4 points now, and still a couple of mins to go. 😕

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I have my fingers crossed for you @Former-Member Hope they hold on Hon 🏉

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Visual says hi back again @Zoe7 ..... 👋

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😀 @Faith-and-Hope and Visual

Just watched the Fed Cup semi-final - Australia won and are now in the final - happy days for Australian women's tennis again - been so long.

I am pretty happy with them winning - has made my day. Might even give me enough energy to get the kitchen cleaned up tonight now. I think the trip to my parents' place was good for me too - to get out of my jammies and actually go somewhere.

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Raiders won @Zoe7 😀

Then we both just sat down to dinner and my step daughter rang. Oh well ... it was great to hear from her.

I saw on the news that Barty/Stosur won the doubles to win the Fed Cup tie.

Sherry

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That they did @Former-Member in 3 sets. It was a great match to watch - some wonderful points played.

Well done your Raiders - now for my boys tomorrow

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Yes @Zoe7 it sounds like a great match, and Im sorry I missed it. If I was on my own I must admit I would have channel surfed between footy and tennis. But hubby was watching footy and does not like me changing channels. Its okay if he wants to though! Of course. 😠

I am now just settling in to watch MKR. Mistakenly said it was final tonight. But it's actually finals week. Three to be eliminated tonight, semis tomorrow, and final on Tues.

I have the TV controls now, but only have free to air on this second tele. No foxtel.

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