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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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The on-site painting I was doing is not the subject of this one @Zoe7 .... this one is based on a photo I took that day, but it is a breath-taking view .... so wish I could show you ....

Instead I will show you someone else's work that is done in my sort of style.

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@Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope . I can't be the only person who isn't a fan of Monet. There must be others. I love modern art. I love both of your styles - from what I have seen.
I just want an image to tell me a story. And I'm happy if my story is different from the artists.
And it goes without saying, I love a lot of Aboriginal Art. Both the old, the new & a mix ofthe two.

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That has made my day @utopia - and made me cry again at the same time I am so happy for you. They must be getting scared - that hopefully means that this shite may be sorted for you sooner than expected - I really hope so. You deserve a break my beautiful friend and this could not have come at a better time. I have read what has been happening for you but not been able to reply - and I knew you would get that. It has been breaking my heart to see you in so much pain and not being able to support you

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WTG @utopia .... ❣️

Sooo pleased for you .... the tide is turning ....

Hugs ... and happy tears from me too ....

❤️💕💐

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@Zoe7. My aim was not to make you cry. But I get it. I keeo a box of tissues close at the moment.
I don't expect you or anyone to respond to my posts. I just need to 'put it out there'.
I'm traveling really well tonight. My afternoons are tough, but my nights are okay.
Oh, I forgot to go to meditation class. Looked at the time and I'd missed it. Lol. Bloody great memory I have at the moment.
When I can't respond to you, or you to me - there is still love being sent. I know that. So I'm not worried, so long as you check in from timeto time.
And I HAVE MONEY. WOO HOO. Not a lot. But I HAVE MONEY.

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I do know that you wish you could show me - and I would so much love to see it - but it is what is is @Faith-and-Hope I get the feeling though that I may see it one day though - or maybe that is just a dream lol - whichever one it is it is kind of comforting and makes me feel more connected to you - if that makes any sense at all to you - it did in my head

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@Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7. You gals have to stop crying. Ohhh. Guess what. I can buy a new boxof tissues. Lol

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If we keep going like this @utopia we'll have to buy the whole bloody Kleenex company lol

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It does make sense @Zoe7 .... 😊

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@Faith-and-Hope My weekly question for you now Hon How are you doing?

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