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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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Just popping past to say that I *may* have created a forum birthday inspired secret pinterest board @Zoe7 😉

Big exhausting night here but looking forward to playing parties with you (whenever it is) over the next bit.

I'm hoping for a super early night tonight so if I don't see you before I crash, I hope you have a good night (or at least a better than the last few nights, night).

💗

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A 'secret' pinterest board does not surprise me at all @CheerBear. I am completely exhausted tonight and am hoping I can not only sleep but sleep early. Last night certainly wasn't a 'good' night. I managed to have my meds before it got dark and 'hide away' for a little while - there were a few tears!!! Not too bad atm - hanging on for now

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Is it your birthday @Zoe7? Or someone elses?
The plumbing products (toilets) better be plumbed in & not just display models. Just saying

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Not my birthday @utopia - Shaz, F&H and Little Turtle - all in the same week!!

yes the toilets better be plumbed in - arghhhh - or @Shaz51 may have a BIG cleaning job lol

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PEEK-A-BOO!!!!! Giggle...it feels like you and @CheerBear need to create a secret party-planning thread @Zoe7. I'm super pleased that my birthday (and that of @Faith-and-Hope and @Shaz51) can be something for you to focus on. If you do create a party-planning thread, I promise not to peek.

Between your party planning and my plans with (A), I am feeling more ok about my upcoming 40th birthday. I had a virtual party on the uni online forum for my 30th birthday and it really helped me to make a memory.

I am struggling with the fact that I'm moving into middle age without having had the typical experiences of young adulthood (e.g. romantic relationship, career, kids). I guess there may be some others here who can relate??? Anyway, super big thank you @Zoe7 for making this difficult time a bit less difficult.

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or @Shaz51 may have a BIG cleaning job lol --- ha ha my sister @Zoe7, i am not cleaning on my and @Faith-and-Hope garden and dolphine birthday

hello @Phoenix_Rising xx

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I was thinking of a secret party thread too and how great it would be in a public forum @Phoenix_Rising 😂

@Zoe7 - I've been struggling with sleep stuff a bit, and really do feel for people, like yourself, who struggle so much with it. You're so loved here, and I hope in your times of darkness it helps to know that 💛

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Hi @Shaz51 I am excited that your birthday is near mine. Together with @Faith-and-Hope we seem to be turning Forum Land into party central...simply by virtue of having been born. Now that takes talent.

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Happy Birthday this week to @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope & @Phoenix_Rising

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when is your birthday @Shaz51 and@Phoenix_Risingand @Faith-and-Hope ??

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