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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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PS interview is Tuesday @Zoe7

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Thanks @CheerBear @MDT Very nervous but also excited - I can expect the nerves to increase as I get closer to work but hoping once there and I get started it will help. Have everything printed out I need so ready to go. Just wasting some time before I get ready to go a bit later on. Will leave just after 11 to give myself plenty of time to photocopy things I need when I get there. Will definitely let you know how it goes when I get home.

@MDT Tomorrow will be a big day for you if you have your interview and the rest of the TESOL modules to complete - goodluck with it all buddy.

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❤️🦋💚💐💕 ....: go @Zoe7 🎉

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All organised now @Faith-and-Hope Just need to have a shower and get ready to leave.

Toby is outside in the sun but no doubt will be back in as soon as I jump in the shower.

Will check in with you as soon as I can this afternoon - hope you have a great day at uni Hon

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I’m so sorry @Zoe7. I meant to drop off a good luck for today. I hope that it’s all going ok and that it feels a bit like riding a bike after a long time, it might be a bit wobbly but you surprise yourself that you’ve got this 💜.

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@Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Teej @MDT @outlander @Sans911 @Snowie @Owlunar @Former-Member @Bunniekins @Former-Member @Appleblossom @Former-Member and anyone else I have missed - sorry a bit tired and my memory isn't great this afternoon...

First afternoon back at work done

It could have gone better but it was the first day back in so long that I will excuse myself for that. The principal was there the whole time - apparently she needs to supervise this introduction back into work - it was a bit disconcerting but I got over it. The class is a nice class and I remember most of the kids - there were a couple of new faces but I expected that. There behaviour wasn't great but that is something I need to work on as I have them more. Today was really a 'look and see' kind of day and I spoke to the usual classroom teacher about his expectations of the class so I have more of an idea now. Next time I will be making sure I set the boundaries before we start the actual teaching part.

I am feeling pretty tired but I expected that - also a bit relieved that it is over. The next day should be easier as I have them for longer and can enforce some of those boundaries - especially as I get to know their names and who is who.

The Principal is going to send me her notes on today (I expect there will be a lot lol) but that is ok - any feedback is good - just hope it isn't too bad!!!!

Off to sort out dinner now - catch you all a bit later

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Well done @Zoe7 .... ❣️

I hope the Principal’s notes are encouraging and helpful.

So glad that @Former-Member and @Teej have both been here for you with their experience ..... 😊💕

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WTG @Zoe7 😀😀😀

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Go YOU @Zoe7

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@Zoe7 I am so proud of you Zoe7 🙂 coping with your first day with the principal looking on .... how daunting is that and yet you did it 😄 Well done. Ahh the lil munchins were naughty hehehe! gives you something to work on lol and to be expected lol.

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