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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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One load of washing to do then that is done @Faith-and-Hope Dinner eaten and I really enjoyed it - baked potatoes and carrots, steamed beans and broccoli and pork with rosemary gravy, with a sprinkle of mint sauce 😋

Also just ordered a jigsaw puzzle for Mum for Christmas - so I have nearly finished shopping for her for Christmas and her birthday ...just have the rest of the family to go and no idea what I am getting for any of them

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Sounds yum @Zoe7 . Just starting to cook my dinner here - D2 ate while she was out. SalmonTikka with garlic rice tonight 😋

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It's finally Friday @Zoe7 hope you can put your feet up a little this weekend 💞

Hugs to Cat and Tobes too x

@Faith-and-Hope 👋💞

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@Anastasia 👋💕

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Oh that sounds yummy too @Faith-and-Hope ...making me hungry again - might have to have tomorrow's meal tonight lol

Got the last load of washing on and need to clean up the kitchen. I don't think I am going to get much work done tonight - just too tired but if I can get the housework done then will have the rest of the weekend to do the rest.

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Unfortunately think my feet are going to continue to be running for most of the weekend @Anastasia It is going to be like that until the term is over then I will have a couple of days to sleep before I tackle Christmas. I have ordered most of Mum's presents for both Christmas and her birthday so just need to work out what to get everyone else - hate that part because everyone is so hard to buy for and I am on a very tight budget this year

How are you?

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Is there outlet shopping anywhere near you @Zoe7 ?

Another idea is to offer homemade vouchers eg for a neck and shoulders massage, making the recipient's favourite desert just for them, washing their car, doing a basket of ironing, 2 hours of weeding .....

I am packing this weekend Hon ..... going to visit some baby dragons I know ......

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No outlet shopping here @Faith-and-Hope Funny you should suggest homemade vouchers as that is what we did in the class with the kids for Father's Day. I have been doing some internet searching tonight for ideas but haven't come up with anything yet - not that I could afford right now anyway. I will have a chat to Mum and my sister tomorrow about what to get Dad and my sister's partner then I'll head to the market next week before the memorial and see what I can find.

The most exciting news I have heard though is that you are going to see your baby dragons - that has put the biggest smile on my face and really lifted me up tonight ...I am sooooooooooooooo happy for you ...and you will finally meet the new little one 🤸‍♀️🎉✨💕

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😏 @Zoe7 .....

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@Faith-and-Hope Very little sleep but have to get on with it Sending you so much love and happy packing vibes ....cannot wait to hear how your baby dragons and bd junior are - that is going to be a very happy day for you all when you arrive... ✈😍

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@Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope hoping both of your days go well

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