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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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Good morning and all the best with it @Zoe7 ...., look forward to hearing about it later today.

My mr. left on his FIFO earlier this morning, and I have committed to going I the pool when he is away ..., so that is where I am headed shortly.

🦋💕

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope Heading off for a shower shortly and then to work. Have had some cuddle time with Toby this morning - he must know I am going to leave him today as he curled up on my lap early I am determined to get to the pool myself today but to be able to do that I need to get moving. I will check in when I can and keep you updated across the day. Hugs Hon

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@Zoe7hope all goes well with everything today. Will be thinking of you hun

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Hi @Snowie @Sans911 @Former-Member .... 👋💕

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Visit to school - done

Paperwork - done

Met Principal - done

Bunnings to get Marjoram - done

Hydrotherapy - done

Resting - underway lol

@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie

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Woo-hoo @Zoe7 .... well done you ❣️

Youre sounding like it went okay ?

I have been painting and crafting, and now heading into getting these problem nails seen to again .....

Hope you’re resting well now.

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I have signed up for the pool so I can go on my own now - and there is no excuse not to. I am planning on going at least Tuesdays and Thursdays and if I can get myself up and about maybe Sundays as well @Faith-and-Hope

I met the Principal but didn't get a chance to speak to her as I needed to leave to get to hydrotherapy but said I would call in another time to see her - that is progress.

I had lots of staff and kids asking if I was coming back and although that was nice it was not something I could tell them - so I answered 'I hope so' and left it at that.

I managed to sort out some computer issues while I was there, print off a couple of things I needed as well as doing the paperwork for my leave and dropped off some school stuff that I found in all my stuff - so that is all done now and I do feel better about it all.

Next job today is to plant our Marjoram and then we can watch our little potted herb garden grow

I am quite tired from doing all of that but it does show that I can at least get through a whole morning (and a little bit more) and still be kinda ok - methinks that is huge progress

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Huge progress @Zoe7 .... 🎉

And I hope that new Principal of yours hears everyone asking about whether you are coming back, from the kids and the teachers, so she appreciates how much you are both loved and missed as a great teacher, and as an asset to the school.

Yay for Marjoram .... 😊

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I doubt that anyone would say anything to the Principal @Faith-and-Hope but it is nice to hear it from those who I saw. I am going to aim for 2 weeks time to go back - that will get me into a routine at the pool and allow me to sort out some more of my school stuff to see if there is anything more that I need to take in. Baby steps but important steps

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Great progress @Zoe7 you’ve done a lot today. Yes baby steps lovely 😊❤️❤️

Thinking if you xxx

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