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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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Thats good you taped House Rules @Zoe7 . Only a one hour episode though. Grand final of MKR is on now.

Of course I am 12 years older than you Zoe, so Heather McKay may not have been in the news as much for you. She was undefeated in world squash between 1962 and 1977. She was also a top class field hockey player. She was awarded Australian sportsman of the year award in 1967 and inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985.

Andy Campbell played for Canberra Cannons from mid to late 1980s. He also was selected to play for Aust basketball team for the 1976 and 1984 olympics. He was very very tall and very thin and fragile looking. Not robust like players nowadays.

Forgot to mention I also met one of my cricketing heros. Doug Walters. That was a real thrill too, and I have his autograph. Please dont tell me you dont know Doug!

I too lost interest in basketball when the Cannons became defunct in 2003.

I'm sorry to hear that 1996 was a bad year for you Zoe. It was for me too. 😢 I tend to think of pre 1996 and post 1996 these days. That year changed me and definitely changed the course of my life.

I have to go now.

Good night everyone.

Sherry

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Yes I do know of Doug Walters @Former-Member a legendary cricketer

I suspect I know the 1996 stuff Hon and sorry if the mention of that year triggered you

Goodnight Sherry, I really hope you get that call from the hospital tomorrow and you can get some answers for your hubby. Also hope you can get some sleep tonight. Goodnight sweetheart

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Morning @Zoe7 - wishing you a pleasant day back at work today. Hope everything goes smoothly 🍎An apple for the teacher.

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Thank you so much for your message this morning @Sans911 I did get it in a break at work and it very much made me smile Hon. Loved the apple - very cool Had a reasonable day today and actually glad to be back at work - also happy to be home now with my babies. I do miss them during the day - especially Toby who has been my shadow again for the past 2 weeks.

I hope you have been able to do a bit more of your assignment today - still cheering you along from the sidelines 💐❤

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Hey @Zoe7 , I thought I would share the good news, I secured a Phone Interview tomorrow!

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That is awesome news @Jezabell89 Well done you. You will smash the interview and hopefully from there get the job - so happy for you ...woohoo 🎉❤

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That is good news @Jezabell89 and thank you for sharing with us all. Wishing you the best of luck for tomorrow's interview.

Afternoon everyone .......... @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Sans911 @Boonana and others who are calling in.

Sherry

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Thank you @Zoe7 ! You are so kind! It's people like you that make the World a better place. I hope you have a beautiful day!

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Thank you @Former-Member , I am so excited . I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

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awww thanks @Jezabell89 There are a lot of people here that would love to hear this news - it is always good to share our successes here as well as our not so good times - helps give everyone a little lift.

What else have you been up to today?

Hi @Former-Member Any news from the hospital yet Hon?

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