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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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Sounds like a very tiring day @Zoe7 so it's no wonder you are exhausted.

Hope you get some rest and are able to do some school work tonight.

One week to go but I am sure it is a full on week for you hun.

Lots of love and cuddles 💜💜

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I am exhausted @Snowie. I usually would not have called in to my parents' after such an event but it was really important for my family to see me today - and Mum of course cannot go anywhere at the moment so we all met at their place. It was good that my sister came to us as well because that was one less stop I had to make 👍

One more week and then I can collapse on my couch for a couple of days before beginning the Christmas stuff. No doubt I will be going to see my sister next weekend too though as she will have her new kitten - that is something to look forward to. My Mum and sister gave me an 'IOU for one kitten' today - so when I am ready and find the right one they are going to get it for me. The breeder my sister is getting her kitten from is just about to have another litter so I will see what there is and if I fall in love with any of them. It will also depend on Cat and how she is going - she comes first.

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That was nice of you hun, calling into seeing your parents @Zoe7 and your sister.

Ohhh a new kitten sounds adorable, as long as Tobes and Cat are ok with it of course.

Yes one more week to go, you are almost there. Will probably feel like about 4 weeks all rolled into one however!

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I kinda had to call in @Snowie If it wasn't for the memorial I would have travelled to my parents' anyway today - a special celebration day in amongst all the grief and exhaustion.

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Not all tags are coming through @Zoe7 . I am finding I have to check the threads for replies .....

I am doing okay. Managed to get sunburnt in the shade today ...... reflected UV off walls and pavers ....... :face_with_rolling_eyes:😕

Wish I was there to help you get the gluing done.

Hi @Snowie 👋💕❄️

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Oh Hon I wish you were here too ...and not just for the gluing 💕

Look after that sunburn - going to be hot here tomorrow and Monday before rain for most of the rest of the week. We have our school BBQ on Thursday but it is supposed to rain so not sure what they do instead - suppose I'll find out later in the week.

Do you have one week left of isolation or can you go out already with the relaxed restrictions there now?

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@💙🙏 (((( @Zoe7 💙))))) thinking of you, hope you're being kind to yourself. And underneath it all I'd like to wish you a whisper quiet Happy Birthday 🍧

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Thank you for both sentiments @Former-Member - yes keeping that one very quiet ...don't feel like celebrating anything today as I could imagine you would understand so well 😥 It is an even harder day as my Mum lost her Mum a couple of weeks before the same b'day and with my Mum's recent operation it has very much been on my mind that could have been the case for me too. Makes me miss my Nan too as it is the anniversary this week ...so alot of grief still around me. Sending you some extra love and hugs too Hon - it is hard 💕😥

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Another week or so of self-quarantine @Zoe7 .

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Out for Christmas then Hon - that will be special @Faith-and-Hope

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