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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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Home and onto it @Zoe7, and feeling the best I have all day .....

I hope you sleep quickly and well Hon, and I wish you all the very best with your new start tomorrow.

💚🌷💕💤

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Nah hostel is for DC @Zoe7 because it was cheap and a good location. Plus mixed dorms so not a gross disgusting males only haha. NYC will be a hotel. Warsaw apartment.

Turns out I actually haven't competed TESOL. There were 3 modules left. Dunno how I made that mistake. Puts pressure eon me to get them done. But they are bloody simple for me. Can power through it on Tuesday I think. I'm feeling exhausted tonight. Catching up with mate for lunch tomorrow.

I'm getting a bit angst about all of this travel stuff this year and living OS next year. Guessthat is normal

How are you feeling re tomorrow @Zoe7?

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Ah I see you are in bed already @Zoe7
Good luck tomorrow. You'll kick it out of the park I know 🙂

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I am pleased your day ended better than it started @Faith-and-Hope

@MDT It seems like you are on top of the accommodation and have your trip sorted - can't wait to hear all about it. It' a bugger about the TESOL modules but I have no doubt you will power through what is left buddy What day is you interview this week?

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Good luck today @Zoe7 - today is bound to be exhausting - though probably nothing to do with the kids, they're the easy part! Be as kind and patient with you as you are iwth your littlies over the settling in period!

PS 2's are lots of fun! I havent had quite that young as classroom tch for a few years but am in upper middle.

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Thank you @Former-Member It means so much to have your support here Hon.

I have everything planned so that will help. I am hoping I remember some of the kids - I would have had some as preps and grade 1s for Art a couple of years ago so that should make it a little easier. The class is supposed to be a really settled class so I am expecting them to be pretty well behaved overall. I am confident I can handle the behaviour if that becomes an issue - that has never been a problem for me - and the subject material is some I am familair with ...it is grade 3 curriculum so very familiar with that. I have never had a grade to in the classroom apart from Art - I have always been a middle to upper primary teacher so having the younger ones is fairly new. I did like having them to teach them Art though so it shouldn't be much different. I am actually beginning to look forward to it - very nervous but that is to be exoected.

I'll let you know how the afternon goes

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Good luck for today 😊😊 @Zoe7

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Thanks @outlander

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Another calling by to wish you the best today @Zoe7. Looking forward to hearing about it later. Huge go you! You've shown enormous determination and strength in getting here.

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All the bets today @Zoe7
You'll do well. Just enjoy it as it comes my friend
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