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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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I do not have any shopping to do for christmas this year - my sister is going to do it all. She is keeping it simple though so not a lot to get. I hope it is not too busy out there for you and you can get it all done @Snowie

Have put away the washing and made the bed now too - more boxes ticked 👍 Got a couple of things to iron later when they are dry and then it is all done. Off to have a shower now and head out to do the shopping for Mum. Hope you get everything done you need to today Hon - catch you later

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Gosh I'm still in bed @Zoe7 , you are on fire!!!

Enjoy your day with your sister and new kitten...how exciting 🐈❣️

Finally on holidays xxxx

@Snowie 👋💞

@Faith-and-Hope 🤒😟🌷💞

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Have a good day @Zoe7

Will talk to you later.

Take care of you too 💜

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Morning @Zoe7 @Snowie @Anastasia .... anyone else around 👋💕. Heading for a shower.

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@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Anastasia @Maggie Kitten picked up and settling into his new home. He slept on my lap all the way back so it was hard to give him up He is absolutely adorable - loves pats, tickles and kisses and is very quiet. That may change as he gets used to his new home but that will take time. My sister looks very happy so I hope beyond hope that this little fella has a long and healthy life with them.

I of course am beyond tired now - 5 hours in the car today and I mowed the backyard when I came home. Looking forward now to a couple of days at home with my fur babies, LOTS of rest and planting myself in front of the tv/computer to watch what I like when I like 👍

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ohh @Zoe7 he does sound adorable. I am glad your sister has got him. Know doubt Aunty Zoe will spoil him too!!!

Resting and spending time with your fur babies does sound like a good idea hun. I hope you can get a few days rest without worrying about work. Perhaps even a pj day! 😊

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Planning on the next 2 days being jammies days @Snowie Then will go to Mum's on Wednesday( if it isn't raining) to start the gardening. I picked up dog food for her this morning but she doesn't need it in a hurry so if it is raining I can drop it off on Christmas day.

I need to find a picture frame for my dad's present this week but will do some online searching first to reduce the places I need to go. Got a birthday card for Mum this morning as well as the last of her present - now just waiting to see if my sister's turns up before christmas (very much doubting it will). Then I am done for christmas and can just enjoy the ay with family and new kitten 😺 I will of course have Toby with me so it will be interesting to see how he deals with kitten.

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Hoping the pj days are relaxing for you hun, you deserve the break after all you have done and been through.

Tobes might be jealous that he is not getting ALL the attention 😁😁

Sounds like you have christmas and birthdays close together which is always hard present wise.

I have H and sister in laws birthdays in January so just feel like I get over Chrissy and I have to go present shopping again 😒

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Mum's is very close to christmas but we try to spoil her just as much on that day so she doesn't miss out @Snowie This year will of course be very quiet as she is not well enough to go anywhere or do anything much at home. I think Christmas will take a lot out of her so very mindful to make her birthday special but quiet.

I have already set out my jammies for the next couple of days lol - but of course if Mum needs anything I will be there ...filled up the car, pumped up the tyres and checked oil and water today so good to go 👍 Was going to drive my sister today so she could have kitten on the way home but she wanted to drive - think she was nervous so was happy to let her because I got all the cuddles.

Tobes might be jealous but it will also be a good indication of how he would be with a kitten in our house too. The breeder is due 2 litters in the next couple of months and is going to send photos when they are born.

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Hopefully she enjoys both days hun and so do you @Zoe7

Jammie days sound good. Both kids have got dentist tomorrow so will have to get dressed!! Can't turn up to the dentist in pj's😁😁

Will be good to see how Tobes goes. A new kitten sounds adorable.

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