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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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Thankyou

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I use Kintsugi as a theme in some of my artwork @Former-Member ...... a reminder that we are perfectly imperfect ..... and "repair by gold" represents making "broken" things more beautiful through tender care and valuing them.

So glad you reached out Hon ..... I value knowing you ❣️

@Jynx @Snowie @Zoe7

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@Former-Member I hope you can get some rest tonight

@Faith-and-Hope

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Love and hugs to you both @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope 💞

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@Faith-and-Hope Just ordered my sister's Christmas present so all but Dad's present ordered now ...am going to have to move my sleep study appointment to save that money but I think it would be better later in the holidays when everything has died down anyway. Still no idea what to get Dad but will continue my search as and when I can.

I have also done a bit of the organising of the kids Art work - now just need time to put it all together but if I do 4 classes tonight and tomorrow then I can do 2 each evening this week and have them all done by Friday (that is the present plan anyway).

It is raining quite heavily tonight so I don't think I will be able to do much at my parents' place tomorrow so that will also give me more time. I will visit and do what I can to help inside - maybe vacuum, change the bed for Mum and make sure all the washing is done (can use their dryer0 and see if they need any shopping done. Dad is a really good cook so that is covered.

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...and to you too @Former-Member 💖💖💖

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How's that packing going @Faith-and-Hope ?

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Hugs @Former-Member ..... I am sorry h is not supporting you well. Sending gentle thoughts your way Hon ..... float when you are too tired to swim, and keep looking after you ❣️

Wishing you good rest tonight @Zoe7. You are getting though your gifts list, and I hope you manage your school commitments tomorrow ..... please conserve a little energy where you can in helping your parents ..... remember to "put on your own oxygen mask first" ....,

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Packing deferred until tomorrow @Zoe7. A friend who was going to visit can't make it, so I have all day. I have been piling things all week, so it's half done anyway 😏.

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Sorry your friend could not make it tomorrow but it does give you time to pack @Faith-and-Hope

I have nearly finished one class - 12 more to go 😮

I will do what I can tomorrow for Mum and Dad but will also not do more than I can ...just gotta keep swimming at present.

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