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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 .... hearing you, and I think that's wise, parking things up cos you're on overload. So glad to hear that Cat's situation is treatable ongoing and Tobes came through today okay. Hugs Hon 💞🐾🐾

Good to see you @Former-Member 💖. I have been thinking of you ....,

Hi @Shaz51. I hope you are finding some down-time in all that chaos you have got happening 🌺

@Anastasia .... feet up yet ? My youngest two are up and down at the moment, but it's a distraction for me too, with everything else that's going on.

@Emelia8 - thinking of you too Hon. I have been so glad to see so many forum friends who are supporting you on the other thread, with shared life experiences in your current challenge.

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I missed ONE episode of Friends when it was intially on @Faith-and-Hope but have the entire set on DVD. It was certainly my favourite tv show for many, many years. Enjoy catching up

Just vacuumed and cleaned the carpet where Tobes was sick. The poor little mite looks really tired but I expected that. He certainly enjoyed his roast chicken for dinner - will have that for the next couple of days while his little gums heal. No biscuits allowed so chicken for breakfast, dinner and night time snack. Cat had some too - can't leave her out. She is doing really well - back to her old self already but the op site is still healing so restricting her outside time as well.

Been chilling out in front of the tv for most of the evening - was actually hoping I would be asleep by now but stupid meds not kicking in yet ...not going to worry about it though - they will work when they do.

What do you have on tomorrow? How are the baby dragons and Nelly?

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I have an unexpected legal meeting in the morning @Zoe7 which will mean missing my business class ..... oh well ..... 🤷‍♀️

I am feeling drained and have to switch off from the latest s2bx :pile_of_poo: that is a real shocker ..... but I am also praying that it will be his undoing, as long as I do the work I need to to expose it as the lie it is.

Watching Friends has been a great way to switch off for a while.

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@Zoe7 Sending some ❣️❣️❣️

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Oh @Faith-and-Hope It is lie upon lie from him. I do hope this is the straw that broke the camle's back and you can uncover the lie in the legals. Will very much be thinking of you this morning and hoping this is the beginning of showing him for who he really is. Stay strong my angel - you got this

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Thank you @Maggie - all love gratefully accepted and returned to you in spades 💕

Dear Maggie - I am very aware of how difficult it is for you on here at present and want to extend an open invitation to check in here in the mornings if you would like. I do also know it is not the same for you here presently and you would very much be missing your friend ...but you are not alone Hon.

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Wishing you all the best for today @Faith-and-Hope kicking s2bx ar$e, I'll be thinking of you🤞🤞🤞

@Maggie I'm sorry I am not aware of what's happened. You don't need to be support on thoughts if you can't hun. Please let me know xxx

Quiet night last night was nice so some rest and now back to the office today. Wishing you well for today and I'll be thinking of you. Hoping that little Tobes slept through. Smiling as I think of him and Cat with their special brekkie ❣️ @Zoe7

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Sweet @Zoe7

I'm so glad that the prognosis for you, cat and Tobes is looking hopeful. What a relief!
Try not to overdo things while your hand is still healing, as hard as it will be. It does sound as going back to work next week (starting with a short week) will be ideal for you though.

Hoping your sister is coping best she can, &'your parents too.
Hugs 💕💕

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Tobes did sleep through the night @Anastasia but had me up super early for his breakfast. He still seems to be a little quiet but otherwise back to his normal self. I have no doubt his mouth is tender but he ate his breakfast okay. I am taking him with me to the dentist - it is a cold day so he can sleep in the car. It usually only takes about half an hour so he will be fine.Then we will call into my parents' and he can have a run around with one of their dogs who he loves.

My hand is really itchy today - a sign maybe it is healing but annoying. Need to get ready to leave now but hoping it is a less hectic day for you at work

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Just about to get ready to leave for the dentist @WIP My sister is doing okay - she has her moments and much like the rest of us cannot believe her baby is gone. I will hopefully see her this morning after the dentist as she is helping my Dad with the horses so should be at my parents' place when I get there.

Will check in sometime this afternoon but hope your day is filled with light Hon

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