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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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It has been a productive day for you @Zoe7 You must be tired hun from all this work. A teachers job is never done.

My day has been ok. Did some xmas shopping with H. Almost fiished the kids so just have to worry about others now.

Have to go pick up D from friends house soon, she had a sleepover last night. Just a shame she lives 40 minutes away so it's over an hour round trip. The joy of having kids!!

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D needs friends closer @Snowie lol I hope she had a good night

I haven't even began to think about christmas. I will have very little money as well with all Cat's ongoing expenses. I know everyone will understand though. No presents for Toby or Cat this year either but they are spoilt enough already so they will not care I made presents for everyone at school last year but this school is not the same - it is bigger and there are more recognisable divisions between grades so it will only be my team that I make anything for.

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@Faith-and-Hope @Anastasia @Snowie All spraying done and dry, fur babies fed, dinner eaten and kitchen cleaned up ✔✔✔✔

Now settling in to watch tv for a while and have Toby snuggles before I get back to work later. I am planning on an early night too so I can go into work early tomorrow. I am still very tired but buoyed by having done all that I have so far. Entering all the comments is a cut and paste job so no more thinking required 👍

@Bunniekins I am watching Midsomer Murders and thinking of you Hon

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Hope you enjoy the Toby snuggles hun @Zoe7

Have picked up D, now to cook tea

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@Zoe7 wrote:

Haven't had my kayak out for years @Anastasia Don't have the strength to lift it onto the car at the moment - yet another downside of becoming so ill - and my back is in no condition to try. When that improves I hope to get it out this summer - there is a lovely spot where I take Tobes to the beach which is ideal to get back into it.

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That sounds like something lovely to look forward to 💞

I hope you have a wonderful afternoon. Will catch you next time

We had a ball @Zoe7 not one issue with the boat which is amazing clause it was the first time in the water for it. Unlike the bigger one, always a challenge every time 👀:face_with_rolling_eyes:

My boy even sat in the driver's seat and had a huge smile from ear to ear. Pooped now and cooking an easy dinner. I hope you have managed some down time 💞


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@Zoe7Awww was hoping to catch it this weekend but abc has the sport on instead .....

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Fell sleep @Snowie - wasn't at all restful though so feeling quite unsettled now. I will shake it off but need a bit of time to do that Has put me back a bit now tonight so may not be the early night I hoped for

@Anastasia So glad to hear you all had a good time 👍😁

@Bunniekins Was watching it on Foxtel - missed my Saturday afternoon time for it too

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@Zoe7 How are you going sweetheart? been reading that you are super busy atm. Just wanted to see if life has been treating you otherwise kindly.

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Sorry to hear hun @Zoe7

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Been a really hard few months @Bunniekins - lots of ihealth issues and too much loss to deal with - but we have to keep swimming or we will drown.

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