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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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🤗💕 ..... sing out if you need any help with that @Zoe7 ..... ❣️

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Can't even think about that atm @Faith-and-Hope I am hoping to do something with CB for Pebble's birthday (which we were going to have next Wed) but I am more than happy for you or anyone else to go ahead without me - really not sure if I'll be around.

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Let's wait and see @Zoe7 ...... we really love your hand in these things when you are feeling up to it .....

Hugs ..... 💜💕

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If we get to Monday evening and I am not here then maybe you could begin with CB - if you are able to @Faith-and-Hope. I need to log off again Hon. Enjoy your painting. I'll try to check in with you later tonight.

Love and hugs to you sweetheart...

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Love and hugs to you too Hon ..,.. 😘💕

@Zoe7

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Hi Hon. Sorry I had to go for a while - another minor 'meltdown'

Must be about fish and chips time for you @Faith-and-Hope! Hope you enjoy it

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Another daughter meltdown tonight @Zoe7 ..... but both girls ended up apologising later. Everyone is a bit frayed at the moment I think .....

Hugs .... 🦋💕

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Oh @Faith-and-Hope it really is tense at your place - I feel for you Hon

I am glad they both apologised - that is really positive - shows you they understand their behaviour(s) is affecting you - and they are not burying their heads in the sand. I know it doesn't 'fix' what is happening but it does provide hope for a way forward - even if that road is still a really long one!

This one is for you and your two daughter's sweetheart...

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That is so beautiful @Zoe7 .... it's begging to be painted .... 🌷

I am feeling very heavy over a friend in distress this morning, so I am going to get up and off to that coffee shop and remove the huge temptation to stay here and just cry .....

I have grabbed another magazine from a stack my sister left for me last time she was here (she does that) with its giant crossword .... and next is getting dressed .... it's 13deg but feels colder.

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I literally just turned on my computer and saw your post pop up @Faith-and-Hope - FC again Hon

Is your friend ok? Is there anything you can do? I knowyou prpbably can't talk here about what is happening so going to the coffee shop and doind a crossword sounds like the best idea for you to look after yourself sweetheart.

I am supposed to be going to an art exhibition with my mum and sister this morning. I really don't feel well enough to go out but I am going to try. I told my mum that she would need to expect me to not move around much and that I would have to sit down alot. I also told her that if I needed to come home then that is what will have to happen. She seemed to be ok with that so I am hoping it won't be too much for me and she doesn't try to push too much. I will let you know how it goes later.

I thought you would like that painting - matches the colours in your avatar (and mine) -and it is done in watercolours - your next adventure with painting

I will have my phone with me when I am out so I will check in with you throughout the day.

Sending you lots and lots of love and huge hugs this morning Hon - here for you

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