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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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Popped back to send more love @Zoe7 for you and Cat xxx

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@Zoe7 ❤️🦋🌹

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Hello dear @Zoe7

I have you and Cat in my thoughts. Sending you love and support. I'm there with you in spirit holding your hand 💛💙💜💚❤️

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Hi @Zoe7 ive just caught up on the news about Cat. You are very much in my thoughts and it sounds like the community here feel the same way. I hope you're able to do whatever helps to ease your distress if possible or allow it as necessary with surrounding support. Sending love and comfort 🍁

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I hope today is kinder to you dear @Zoe7

💙🙏🦋🙏💙

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Thinking of you today @Zoe7

Emelia

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Sending you my support and love today @Zoe7

I'll be thinking of you and Cat all day, and of course overnight. I really do hope all works out well. I know exactly what you are going through.

Look after yourself, as well as Cat. And Tobes, he'll be wondering where Cat is tonight when she's in hospital.

WIP xx ❤️

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Goodmorning @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Anastasia @Sam3 @Eve7 @Sans911 @Snowie @outlander @Owlunar @Pippi @Meowmy @TheVorticon @Adge @Lee82 @Angels333 @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Schitzo @Bunniekins @Emelia8 @Maggie @WIP

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and being here for me and Cat. Very little sleep last night but of course Cat slept right through. I haven't been able to feed her this morning but after some talking to me she has taken herself back to her bed and is fast asleep again. Only a few hours now before my little sweetheart goes back to the vet for her operation. It will be strange not having her around tonight but will try to keep busy to get through it. Thank goodness I have Tobes with me to both keep me company and keep me going.

I am trying to hold onto hope for my little girl but it is not easy because of her history. I have also been trying to work out a budget for the next couple of months as it is going to be around $4000 with both Cat's operation and Toby's on Monday - certainly did not expect this for the holidays (the ops for both my fur babies and the cost). I was just starting to find my feet again financially and able to save a little but my fur babies are so important to me that I would pay anything for them to be okay. I have everything crossed for a better outcome for Cat than we expect but also know realistically that it may be the worst possible news. It is hard to be positive and hopeful when the vet themselves suspects the worst - then again, that was the case last year also and Cat was miraculously given the all clear so very much hoping that is the case again.

It is going to be a long day and night worrying about my little girl then all week waiting for the results. My holidays certainly have taken a turn that I did not expect but I still need to try to push through and get things done (distraction is my friend right now). I also still have to view the funeral and as strange as it may seem I may do that this afternoon because quite honestly I do not think I could feel any worse than I presently do. Life just is not fair sometimes - lost my dear friend and may lose my beautiful girl 😢😢😢😢😢

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@WIP Toby will be wondering where Cat is tonight. They are not the best of friends but he is super protective of her. If there is ever another cat in our backyard he chases it off and gets on between it and Cat. He also likes to annoy her but then follows her to her room. They have a very much love-hate relationship. Tobes won't let me cuddle Cat without him getting jealous so Cat cuddles often happen in her room where he can't go. But they co-exist happily together most of the time. I do miss my little girl sleeping on the bed with me but she is happiest in her room where it is bright, sunny and warm (and Tobes can't get in).

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Beautiful image @Emelia8

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