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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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@Zoe7 .... 💚💐💕

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Hey @Zoe7 .... how are you doing ?

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I hope you survived today @Zoe7. Was thinking of you.

Gentle hugs.

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@Faith-and-Hope @Teej and anyone passing through...

Today was an observation of the class I will have on Friday. I got to talk to the usual classroom teacher to sort out some of their normal routines and get an idea of the class. This is a much better way rather than just throwing me on a class and expecting me to know everything. I have quite a bit to organise for Friday but need some down time tonight before I get started. Knowing me I will have a look at the curriculum tonight anyway but I am feeling pretty tired so I don't think it will last too long tonight.

How have your days been?

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Sounds like it was an okay day @Zoe7 ..... 💐

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hugs @Zoe7

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It was a lot easier than last week but then I wasn't 'on display' with thousands of comments to come @Faith-and-Hope No doubt she will find some fault in something today but I just have to concentrate on getting Friday organised now.

Hi @Shaz51

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It sounds like it was ok @Zoe7. I’m glad you made it through. Was talking to my friend yesterday who was so surprised that you’d have to have the principal in class for the first time back and at the stuff she’s done without real support. I’m hoping that you kick butt on Friday and perhaps things might be a bit better going forward showing that support is much better than being thrown off the deep end.

My day has been slow. Not done much really. My son is home soon and I want him to help me moved some stuff and will cook tea for him (🤔 cook? 😳heat up ravioli and sauce - his favourite).

Hoping you get a good sleep tonight. 💜🤗

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lol I like your idea of cooking @Teej - I have chicken to heat up tonight - just deciding on vegetables or salad ...too many choices at this end of the day

I hope Friday goes much better than last Friday - the kids are doing learn to swim in the morning so I expect them to be a bit tired also - it cuts doen the teaching day but the walking there and back might be a lot for me too so I will need to make sure I have slept well the night before.

I think most people would think what has been happening is unreasonable but I have to deal with it the best way I can to get to the end of the year - that is my sole aim right now - do what I need to in order to get through it.

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Peek a boo 👀

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💜💖

Sorry I had to disappear without saying anything. 🌷

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