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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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@Zoe7I hope you feel better soon.

Adge

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Happy Easter @utopia

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@Adge I can't take any credit for describing the forum as a family - that credit goes to @Faith-and-Hope but it is a nice uplifting thought - especially when you are feeling alone - that you have a 'virtual' family that you can reach out to and know that with such a large 'family' someone will be there for you. So @Adge - let me officially welcome you to The Family

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Yes @Adge - let me officially welcome you to The Family too

@Zoe7, @oceangirl, @utopia

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@Zoe7 @Shaz51 @oceangirl @Adge
Had a beautiful long soak in the bath. Warmed up my cold bones.
Just finished reading 'Abandoned Women'. Was a brilliantly researched and written book on those Scottish women transported to Tasmania. Really enjoyed reading about Margaret Alexander (who became Margaret Boothman) & lived on Hope Island down in the Huon Valley - my favorite area of Tasmania. You should look her up @Zoe7. Fascinating.
I'm sure you will be asleep by now and hope that tomorrow is a good day.
Sending hugs ♥♥♥

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Morning @utopia - hope your cold bones were warmed up enough last night to get some sleep

I did look up Margaret Alexander briefly - will have a better look later when I have more 'headspace' to really read and take more in.

The Huon Valley is such a beautiful part of our State - we are extrememly lucky to be blessed with some amazingly beautiful natural environments down here - so far untouched - let's hopw they stay that way!!!

Any plans for today?

Zoe

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Good morning @Faith-and-Hope and @Former-Member.

Hope you both find some light in your days today

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@Zoe7 @Shaz51 Nice one - family, thanks.

Family (in whatever form) is one of my favourite visions or aspirations.

To be part of a new family - rather than looking back to the past one that wasn't.

Adge

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@Zoe7 You've got me thinking of Tasmania now...

I haven't been there in about 30 years

Yes it's beautiful.

Adge

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@Zoe7. 26 years ago I did a month long trip to Tasmania. Only managed the east and south coasts. Went to the southern most tip of Tasmania - right next to the beautiful and wild Natural Forest of Southern Tassie. Was stunning. You could imagine here the early pioneering feeling of the early settlers and convicts - in such a wild landscape.
And the Huon Valley - wow. Always imagined living there one day. I still regularly look up properties for sale in the area & dream.
I'm off to get some groceries, bourbon and smokes and buy my tatts ticket. You've got to be in it to win it.
Will be washing the dogs beds today & maybe the dogs. Will be looking after mums dog as well - so back to 4 dogs in the house. Crazy.
Tomorrow I'm going to my best friends for an afternoon bbq. So that could be nice.
Started a new book last night. A novel this time.
Any plans for Easter? Did you buy yourself some easter eggs?
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