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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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Awww thanks @Shaz51

I totally adore the meerkat and butterfly pic. Perfect. 💕

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I thought you @Former-Member and @Zoe7 would love the pictures

sending you hugs

i am off to bed xoxo

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Goodnight @Shaz51 I hope you sleep well my sister

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That was a pretty cool post to read @Zoe7 .

it made me smile and gave me hope. I so hope this year is a good one for you. 💜🤗

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I hope it is a better year for you too @Teej You deserve it Hon ...and I very much mean all that I said about how much you helped to hold me up and held out hope for me even when you didn't feel much of that yourself ...so now I hold that hope for you

That puppy image made me giggle - it looks just like Toby and he too buries himself in the rug or doona and pops his little head up occasionally ...very cute.

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Thought you might like it @Zoe7 😊. Possibly would have been better if I’d found a butterfly emerging but a purple flower blooming is always cool too. Thank you for your kind words. It seems such a long time ago but often it helped me helping you. I’ll always remember playing @Faith-and-Hope forum catchy. It was one of the few times at that stage I belly laughed out loud during that period, I could do with one of those again.

Life here has been pretty messy. I’m not sure what to say but I’m hoping it’s a better year for all of us. It hasn’t started out great for so many. Let’s hope it ends better.

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When I came to the forums @Zoe7 life was very, very different for you. Of course you don't need reminding of that time. Something about you struck me as extraordinary, and that was your resilience and determination. Even when you wanted to give up, you didn't. You struggled on, sometimes the tiniest bit, but you kept trying. You are in such a better position now, that much stronger. Yes, you get knocked down but not for too long.

I hope this a year that you continue to get stronger, your passions come alive again, and opportunities come to you because you deserve them.

It's a blessing knowing you, and so many others in this forum.

@Zoe7

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It is a really difficult time for so many @Teej both on here and around Australia ...but it is also community in all it's forms that can help each other .. only a tag away if you need Teej - repaying just a little of what you have given me would be my pleasure.

I do clearly remember playing 'forum catchy' with you and F&H - it also gave me a good laugh - and at a time that I didn't have many emotions at all so it was really special. Those are the times we can look back on also and realise how far we have both come.

I presume from your absence here that life has not been so good for you for a while but you have many people here that care about you and I for one admire your resilience and courage to keep going. Hugs Teej

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Hon it is a blessing knowing you too ...and I could say so many of the same things about you. There have been times that you have given up and not wanted to go on ...but you have @Sans911 and we are better for having you around. I am constantly amazed at how much you do, how much your organise for others, how much time you put into volunteering, your studies and groups you are involved with. TThis world is a better place with you in it and I am so grateful that you are here and I have met you

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Thanks @Zoe7 . My absence has had lots of me feeling very lost and confused and busy with big life things, and at times struggling. I’ve reinforced that I suck at multitasking and so being on here has had its challenges. It’s also been a time that I’ve been a little scared of losing my anonymity with things I could share and that sharing might fall into the wrong hands as I’ve been dealing with the property separation of my ex six years after we have separated.

The next few days are really big ones with huge life decisions to be made. They’re the kind of decisions that will impact my life in a big way. I can’t seem to find my big girl pants just now. I have an appointment with my therapist tomorrow and hope she can help me locate them :face_with_rolling_eyes:😳

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