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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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@Zoe7 It’s so good to read your progress. It’s hope for those of us who are dipping our toes in the water, testing, and wanting to step out of the darkness.

You have worked hard for this. You deserve every good thing that comes your way.

Art and anything related is a passion I share with you. Passing that on to children is a passport into their future.

I know there will be moment of doubt, but life is like that it seems. Nothing comes easy. Financially, once you are on top of that, it will relieve some pressure.

A few weeks left to rest and organise things in your life. I wish you all the very best for the year ahead @Zoe7 . Well done you. 💪💪💪💪💛💛💛

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@Zoe7 you have done grand. Hope it continues to be positive forward. We will be here.lol.

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@Zoe7

Yes. You can do it.

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I love hearing about your work with kids in the holidays @Maggie I hear your passion in how you talk about it and it is lovely to be able to do things we are passionate about. The financial pressure being lifted will hopefully outweigh the longer weeks - and then I can start saving again for things that need doing around the house ...and that will please me also.

Yes 3 weeks left after this week Hon so the more I can get done this week the longer I have to rest and do things I enjoy ...top of that list is the beach with Toby.

@Meowmy Getting there bit by bit Hon and I know I have the support from you guys here also - and that means a lot to me

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Thanks Apple @Appleblossom

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A very uplifting update @Zoe7 .. so good to hear. Thank you. 💕✔

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@Zoe7

Hey you!

Look at that hey. You are kicking goals evermore.

I like to see you motivated my friend @Zoe7 because it reminds me of where you were and where you are now and I see similarity between it and my own journey of the last year or so.

You are awesome! @Zoe7

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PS I wish I had you as a teacher as a kid @Zoe7

Young Hams would've enjoyed your classes

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Glad it gave you a little joy in your day @Former-Member

haha @MDT I think I would have liked having you in the class too - you have that lateral thinking that I like to work with with the kids.

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Yes. You can do it. @Zoe7

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