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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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Thankyou @soul for that story - it actually made me smile. I am going keep that story and re-read it over the next couple of months when I need a little pick-me-up. Tough times ahead for both F&H and I - not sure how either of us will deal with it - I can only speak for myself but I am sure F&H feels much the same way. Distance may separate us but in our hearts we will remain connected.

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👋💕 .... @Zoe7

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💕🌹😍 @Faith-and-Hope

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I have been following both your stories @Zoe7 and @Faith-and-Hope.

Sometimes it feels a bit intrusive of me but the way you two are supportive of each other is a beautiful thing. To me it seems like you are like close sisters.

Wishing you both the best as you take on new challenges. @Zoe7 with your work and @Faith-and-Hope on your travels.

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It feels just like that from my end too @soul but you are never intruding - one thing that this thread should be about (as with the rest of the forum) is inclusivity - so please post, comment or just vent anytime you need

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I am really glad your plan for today went well. @Zoe7

Sorry you dont think the school will put you on next year.

I can understand not being impressed with principal.

I wondered if it might be worth talking through with a disability employment service. Surely they get other teachers and then have to find them work. They might be able to assist with what things help in your situation.

It might be a dumb idea, but thought I'd share it.

Sorry its put a bummer on your sense of next year.

Take Care

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I am permanent within the department @Appleblossom but I don't know how much the recommendations from the principal will weigh upon that for next year. I won't know anything until I talk to the HR person and hopefully I can do that tomorrow.

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Good Luck with it @Zoe7

It seems there is luck involved as you have done your due diligence.

Not sure if they will share the principals full statement, but just the outcome.

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Isn't this a treasure @soul.i just saw the other day too.

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Hi everybody ..... 👋💕

Love that you’re travelling with us @soul ❤️❤️❤️ .... please do speak up with whatever you feel ..... we are many sisters and brothers here ..... everyone matters .... everyone counts ..... there is room for everyone ❣️

Hugs @Zoe7 ..... just keep swimming Hon ..... just keep

going ..... something will

ecwntuate, and perseverance speaks its own truth. You’ve got this .....

❤️ @Sans911 ..... 🤗

❤️ @Appleblossom .... 👋

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