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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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We could take that as we are being boring @Pepsimax lol - but I know what you mean - sometimes it helps to connect with others for even a short time to help settle ourselves - happy we can help @Pepsimax

Goodmorning @Sans911 I hope you have plenty of light in your day today Hon - will be nice to have the house back to yourself hey

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Morning @Sans911 .... 👋💕 good to see you.

I see it as two problems for the Principal @Zoe7 .... placing you within the current structure for the rest of this year, then restructuring to give you a class (or extension work with small groups, as you said) for next year. Again, you may be able to put forward the suggestion and allow her to mull it over. It’s likely to be something she hasn’t considered, or hasn’t factored you into if she has, so it might fill a void for her as well, unexpectedly.

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You are never boring @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope@Sans911

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Next year won't be an issue @Faith-and-Hope - as the HR person said - I have a permanent place at that school and classes for next year will need to be organised with me as one of the teachers. I know someone that is there now will lose a place but that is not my problem - it is sad for them but it is time I need to think about myself - I have not done that in the past and I have had to give away things I have loved as a result.

The first few weeks will be the hardest and I expect to be very tired as a result but whatever my role I will know I am getting paid and for the remainder of this year that is my priority. The joy from teaching can come later - necessity before passion for now is the go!

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awww @Pepsimax That is sweet

What are your plans today - I am going to the pool and then to Bunnings.

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Wtg @Zoe7 ..... ❣️

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What are your plans today Hon? @Faith-and-Hope

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I have to go to the chemist to get my tablets and do the kitchen @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Sans911

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Oh the kitchen @Pepsimax I have to tidy mine too. I know I need a few things at the supermarket too but I will need to write a list - already forgotten what I need lol I have nothing on tomorrow so that may be my shopping day.

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Don’t know where to start with my kitchen ...... mr.f&h has been in it ..... and he is treating the place like it’s a dump ..... so I’m not ..... I’m going out on my usual walk by the river to the coffee shop, and I might see some dolphins.

I am meeting up with a girlfriend who has a carer in for her adult daughter today, so it’s much-needed time out for her too. I will run errands with her that are the start to getting us moved. Gonna take this head-on in whatever baby steps I can rather than sitting here (like a duck) waiting for it to overwhelm me.

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