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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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@Zoe7 I hope you got a little rest last night. And are things any better today? You made amazing progress in the last few weeks. Hang in there. I believe in you and you have more courage and strength then you know.

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@Sans911 I did finally get some sleep today. Still not feeling good but a little better than last night.

@Faith-and-Hope Toby is now EVERYWHERE - even in a cup lol Thought it was a bear when I first saw it with half opened eyes then it looked like Toby the more I opened my eyes - maybe I just see him everywhere because he IS everywhere with me lol

I think I have finally chosen the cream colour. My sister just called around with her dog (he is a nutter!!!) and she chose the colour I was leaning towards - so decision made (finally)!!!

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Yay @Zoe7 ..... on both counts .,,,, ❣️

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It is called Whisper Cream - kind of seems appropriate considering I still have little voice LOL @Faith-and-Hope

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@Faith-and-Hope Bulldogs playing West Coast - Toby not happy - Bulldogs behind so he has gone to sleep (not the most loyal supporter is little Toblerone!!)

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I love Toblerone as a name .... ❣️

I guess that's one way to zone out when you don't like the football score @Zoe7 .... lol .... 😊😴

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He gets alot of names - depending on how I am feeling (and what he is up to ) - Tobes, little buddy, my baby boy, little rabbit (when he is running around like an energiser bunny), licky boy (when he wants lots of kisses), and of course Toby (which is his name lol).

He used to go for the Giants until the grand final last year when he 'switched' - his cousin is a bulldog so of course he goes for the Bulldogs. Right now he doesn't care who is playing he just wants to sleep!!!! I thought you might like the score more than he does LOL @Faith-and-Hope

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Lol @Zoe7 ... I am probably more with Toby on this .... I enjoy going to live games, but don't manage so well with games on TV .... think it's sorta like theatre when it's live.

I'm outside in the cold and wet painting at the moment .... undercover .... and well rugged up.

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You wouldn't believe this @Faith-and-Hope - the Bulldogs are coming back and Toby has actually woken up

I used to love live games - but now much prefer watching it on tv - don't deal well with the crowds!! Used to go to Melbourne at least once a year (usually with my Mum) to go to live games - and then again for the Australian Open but haven't been for just over 8 years. My trip to Sydney was my first away for a long time. Coincidetally I hadn't been 'away' since Cat was one - and I started doing alot of 'extra' things around the school and the kids. I was just too 'busy', too tired and didn't want to leave Cat. Now with Toby as well - it is a wonder I even go outside of my house at all LOL

It was so cold this morning that my air conditioner/heater kept stopping as the outside part of the untit was too icy. The backyard was pure white - very pretty but freezing - the thermometer was below zero!!!!. I have been on the couch with my doona and another blanket keeping us both warm all night and all day - and the heater is working well now

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Lol ... that is hilarious, Toby waking up for the turn-around ..... ❣️

Glad you're warm now @Zoe7 ....

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