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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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It would be good to get that done when you go back @Zoe7.

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Different people in charge now @Faith-and-Hope so don't think that will be possible - but was a good idea at the time.

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Are those kids still there @Zoe7 ? You could mention to them “in passing” that you have their butterflies, but you (all) will need to seek new permission to have them put around the school ..... and they might do the asking.

If the request is declined, can they get to take them home ?

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No those kids have all left a couple of years ago @Faith-and-Hope We did them several years before I got sick so I have had them stored for a while. Maybe we could do somthing with them when I go back but it is still up in the air where I will be - I won't know that until I can officially be allowed to return to work - the whole system is so hard to negotiate - all I need is a yes I will be back at the same school or no it will be somewhere else - it is so hard to think of for me right now.

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I understand @Zoe7 ...., maybe think about the joy you all had in making you hem, and the thought of making them again with another group of kids 💕

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It would be great to make more with different kids - then maybe we could put them all together somewhere in the school @Faith-and-Hope

I have a design for a mosaic table that I want to do one day - I have the table but need a lot more tiles than I currently have and can't afford to buy any at the moment - that may be another project for me to do when I am back at work and have some money coming in.

How is your art going this afternoon? Have you got much done?

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I would love to make a mosaic table one day @Zoe7 .... it’s on my to-do list.

i have been chugging along with this project .... there is a long-ish process involved, so it’s step-by-step. There will be another stage to do tomorrow when this part of the work is dry.

I have a report to write, but I am too tired to do it now ... will have to revisit it. Then there is visual diary catch-up, which is a pleasure. but I might need a nap soon. Starting to doze off.

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Sounds like it may be another late-ish night for you then @Faith-and-Hope if you need a nap and then going to get into your work again tonight. At least it is something pleasurable that is keeping you occupied Hon - that is the wonderful thing about this course for you - it has gotten you back into your art in a big way and been so motivating for you ...and continues to be a pleasure for me to hear all about - makes me smile everytime your words light up the screen with how much you are enjoying it all

Mosaics are so much fun to do - it is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle

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Well I am hooked on the concept of mosaics @Zoe7. I am going to continue making “mosaiced” papier-mâché stuff now .... lol

I have all sorts of things in mind to do with it.

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Yet again I wish I was there doing it with you - could you imagine the fun we would have and the things we would make @Faith-and-Hope

I am going to try to make some soup tonight - I have plenty of veggies and need something for the next few days that is easy to grab and heat up. I am not very motivated just yet but if I don't get it done tonight I will put it on my list for tomorrow

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