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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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Yesss meerkats are cute! That’s also soooo cute that your dog does that @Former-Member!

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I do love Meerkats too @Former-Member The babies are especially cute - speaking of babies - we need to visit the Baby Animals thread. @Boonana you would love this one too - you can find it here

@Former-Member SO much been happening that really is not sitting well with me either but it will be sorted out - needs time and communication though.

As always I will check out your latest update when you post Hon

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Ha ha @Boonana ... yes agreed ... my Holly is pretty cute. She is a mini foxie crossed with a bit of chihuahua in her. Loads of personality, plenty of cheek, more courage than is good for her, super loyal, loving, and cute as a button. She's also super bright, intuitive and very well behaved. Wouldnt be without her. Sadly she is 10 years old now, and I feel sad sometimes, knowing she wont be here forever. But I guess I will deal with that when the time comes. But I transgress .... I hadnt intended getting all sad. But there again, the thread is all about 'not coping', so at least its on topic. @Zoe7

Sherry

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I feel the same when I think about my fur babies @Former-Member So living in every moment and cherishing what I do have is super important. Cat is 10 also and my previous cat was 14 when she passed away so I am very conscious of the limited time frame I may have left with her too. Thankfully she is a healthy, happy cat but I also know at this age that can change quickly. I also could not cope with anything happening to Toby - they really are a our little security blankets and so integral to any happiness we have in our lives. Very much sit with you on this one - could not bare to lose any of our fur babies

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Your holly sounds very lovely @Former-Member ❤️ I sometimes have those thoughts too.. my Eddie is 10 this year and it’s sad that they don’t have long lives. I don’t know what I’d do without him.
But holly is so lucky to have you! You are both perfect for each other! Such a loving owner of a loving dog.
❤️❤️

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@Former-Member hugs 🤗

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Awwww ..... do I have to pick just one ?? How about my top 100 favourite animals @Boonana ?

Hearing you @Zoe7 @Former-Member

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Haha @Faith-and-Hope 😛
(Can’t see the pictures yet)

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You are like the rest us here today @Faith-and-Hope loooove animals - me more than people - animals never disappoint - they just are and that is so heartwarming.

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What a lovely post @Zoe7 ❤️
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