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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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A stressful work day today @Zoe7 With work phoning me whilst driving (at 100km/hr) trying to change things (8.20am this morning) - then rude staff, & an even ruder train inspector.

I have now defrosted my semi-numb toes & fingers with some hot spicy food.

I'm finally warm & toasty...

How is your herb garden (pots) progressing?

Adge

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That's a sucky way to begin the day @Adge

Glad you have looked after yourself tonight with some nice food and are slowly defrosting!

The seedlings are going well. I haven't had any new shoots from the seeds I planted yet but it has been pretty cold with little real sunlight - hoping they come up soon though. Can't wait to post a photo here of their little heads popping out of the soil

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Yes please @Zoe7 It's very exciting when new seedlings pop up, especially when you've been waiting for them.

I've germinated some very interesting seeds (seedlings) over the years - including an Oak tree, palm trees, Silk trees, & other things.

Adge

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I had so many Basil plants one year that I had to give more than half away @Adge lol

Hoping my Basil begins to grow soon - I use a lot of Basil - especially in Summer in salads. ...I bought some Tomato seeds also to get started - Basil and Tomato are a match made in heaven!

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Yep I agree @Zoe7 Basil & Tomatoes - yum, yum (especially cherry tomatoes).

The server booted me off the site (disconnected).

I'm not sure whether it's Firefox (browser) or the forum doing it.

It took me ages to get back on (just now), then it will probably disconnect again.

Adge

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The site went down temporarily for me a while ago too @Adge - but came back on quite quickly - hopefully it is sorted for you now too.

I love cherry tomaotes - actually any tomatoes ....those and carrots I could eat all the time.

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Up, showered, dressed and ready to leave - going to go to school to see if I can see the Principal.

@Faith-and-Hope I have 2 proposals in my mind to put forward to the Principal - hoping she goes for proposal 1 which involves doing lots of papier mache with the kids - but proposal 2 would mean I was still working with the kids but not doing any art/.craft necessarily.

There is always the chance of neither proposal being accepted and I am back to square one again - but I will deal with that if it happens then.

I am planning on going to the pool afterwards - will need to judge how much I can do as I do it as I suspect this morning will take a lt out of me.

Hello @Adge @Shaz51 @Owlunar @BlueBay @Snowie @Sans911 and all who pass through

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All the best today for you @Zoe7. I will be thinking of you and hoping for a workable outcome. Hugsxx

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Thanks @Sans911 I am hoping for a good outcome but know whatever happens I will need to deal with it in some way - whether that be a completely different plan or organising for what I want to do to get done. I am definitely hoping that I can do some art/craft with some kids - that is my preferred outcome - fingers, toes and paws crossed!

Will keep you updated as and when I can

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Good luck @Zoe7 will be thinking of you. Seeing my psychologist this morning. Then doctor this afternoon with hubby. Xx

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