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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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Popping by to say good morning to all.

Hoping that the day goes well for you today @Zoe7

You've got this 💗

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@Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Sans911 @Teej @Former-Member and all passing through...

I had a pretty good day today - the morning and afternoon sessions went really well - the middle session was nt so great but I managed. A lot of the kids that where away last week needed to be caught up on the work and it made it a bit harder to get around to them all in Maths but it is what it is and I will change my approach for next week.

The principal even gave me some compliments today - the main one that sticks in my mind is she said I have a lovely way with the kids - that is something I never doubted myself but being allowed to be myself a bit more now has helped bring that out more too. She also said how well she thinks I am doing at taking criticism and all the feedback from her (like I have a choice lol).

At this stage I will be doing the usual Monday afternoon and all day Friday on the same classes I did this week and maybe a whole day on Thursday. We have our meeting with HR on Monday as she was unable to make it today as she had 2 funerals to attend (so I totally understand and feel for her). I am more confident going into this meeting than I was the last one.

The principal and I briefly spoke about next year and I told her I had spoken to HR and believed it was best I moved schools - the principal agreed with me but also said that if that was not possible then she would support me at this school next year (what a turnaround hey!!!) I still think it is best I leave though as I can't get past the lack of confidentiality by another teacher there and therefore the history between us. It would also be nice to be closer to home. I need to wait and see what happens there though.

All in all a good day with some positives including loving the job again today!

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This was such a great post to read @Zoe7! So happy to hear 🙂 Big go you! ❤

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Oh @Zoe7 I’m so so happy to read this post 😊 It’s great you had a better day tiday. Snd omg the principal has changed!!! Wow great she gave you some positive feedback as I’m sure you deserve it.

You sound like you’re in a good headspace st the moment. So happy that you’re loving your job again Such a huge positive. I’m sure next year will be a great year for you.

BB ❤️❤️

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She was also very complimentary about how I handle an incident in the playground and wondered what I said to one of the kids to get them to go where I wanted them to - I told her I told him to go there and he just did - maybe that is because I have known the kid since he was a baby (as I do with most of the kids) and he has always listened to me @BlueBay @CheerBear - must be just 'that way' I have with the kids - and the principal saw that very much today ...and it was good for me to be myself more again too.

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So glad for you @Zoe7

Maybe she was trying to test you out, but was quetly impressed inside by your maturity, maybe she was seeing whether you got the job cos of your mother and she wanted to really know that you were good at it on your own terms ... whatever ... it is great news.

Cheers forum buddy.

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Thanks @Appleblossom It has been a good day. She still won't leave me with the class by myself but I honestly don't care anymore - just doing what I do best and teaching the kids - and despite a few hiccups - that part is going much better.

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such a great post to read @Zoe7

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Thank you @Shaz51 let's hope there are more like that to come my sister.

How was your cleaning day? Was Smoky smoochy today?

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let's hope there are more like that to come-- fingers crossed for you sister @Zoe7

Was Smoky smoochy today? -- awwwww smoky , he was a darling today , and then he laid on the floor while I vacuumed around him and then he laid on the floor while i tried to mop the floor

The second house has a black cat called Narla and see loves being in the laundry with me

I met their 2 Labradors today , a white one and the other one is a chocolate colour -- awwww

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