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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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Wow ..... @ohanais .... that has left me speechless .... 💐💕

My art is not very "alternative", but some of my baby dragons have more of that style. I love Impressionism that borders realism.

Will have to look up Alexandra Levasseur. I am not familiar with her work.

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I love that idea @Zoe7 ....

Once our situation is out in the open I would love to contribute a piece to something like that.

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@Zoe7 They are quite wonderful - although I do not know them all very well unfortunately. I have crossed NikNik at times - planned to steal nutella a lot also.

@Faith-and-Hope
I would definitely check her out! Her art has often left me speechless also, just enchanting and breath-taking beauty. It is so beautiful with art showing along the lines of realism - what an amazing art movement.

I would love to see more of your work 💜💕

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Lemon pistachio gelato to be exact @CheerBear Knew that would get ytour attention lol

@ohanais awww you're a sweetie aren't you Oh The Octagonal Room has a long history - it started out as a single corner where @Phoenix_Rising could hide away and feel safe - then it developed into a place where anyone could have a corner of their own. We even have a cat corner. The funny thing is though - with all the people that have a corner - I have never made one just for me!!

@Faith-and-Hope we could get around that easily by inviting 'artists' in the wider community to donate a piece of work as well and then the anonymity of forum members would be maintained - what ya think about that Hon !!!!!!!!

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WOAH @Faith-and-Hope

Your painting just came through here and let's say - I am a massive fan. That is absolutely stunning

Also @Zoe7 how did you grow your hair out that long? Please tell me your ways.. I have curly brown/golden hair -- only gets a past my shoulders by not much!

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You know me well @Zoe7 - I could almost smell that out from anywhere 😛 😄

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@Zoe7 I wouldn't mind the cat corner - unless if I am in any way, attacked or have my eyes scratched out.. or basically anything like how feisty my cat can get towards people. However he is beautiful to just cuddle at times.

What a beautiful history though and I feel privileged to learn more about it x

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@ohanais I don't cut my hair lol lol easy to grow long then Mine is curly as well !

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...and we have the bestest neighbour ever @ohanais ... @CheerBear in her nest

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Did someone say nutella.....?
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