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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 I don't have words of wisdom, just cheering you on from the side line. I don't know if it will work out better than the other school, I just hope it does. Like you say, time will tell. Rest if you can, and try to be as kind with yourself as you are with others. Lots of these for you and walking with you when I can.💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

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Well done @Zoe7 for starting your new job so awesomely, a great achievement! That's terrific things are working out there for you. Hope you get a good night's rest

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No worries @Sam3 , any time.

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Hi @Zoe7 just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and all the thoughts and feelings you describe sound hard, but understandable. I hope you get an early night, and can prioritise sleep. You have a fair bit to process at the moment, and for me sleep is critical in my ability to cope with stress and change. Take care

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Found your check-in @Zoe7 , and yes, too much to try to repeat on any other thread .....

Wishing you rest and recovery, and some courage to face those self-doubts down tomorrow.

Hugs n hugs Hon ..... 💚💐💕💚💐💕💚

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Sending s and hugs @Zoe7 You will have several of us supporting you as you go through your day today. Sending strength and calm to you. And sure it can only be better than the last school.

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Thinking of you today @Zoe7

Hello @eth @Faith-and-Hope @frog @BryanaCamp I’m a bit wobbly but hope you have great (or at minimum do-able days). Really agreed with your comments @frog & @BryanaCamp .

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Morning everyone 👋💕

@Zoe7 I hope you have pulled up okay ..... I am around and thinking of you 😘💚💕

I didn’t hear back from the first carer I approached a couple of days ago until this morning, so I had messaged a second lady yesterday who responded last night to say that she could only work within school hours. I have kept her aside in my notes anyway as a backstop in case we have a need to extend D2’s care, or for absences with whoever her main carer turns out to be.

First lady has responded this morning with some questions.

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

It's really good to have you back - and sometime through your being away and the bad patch I went through late last year I have missed the cirumstances that have led to D2 needing a carer

I have forgotten how many children you have so I might be mixed up - I thought you had two sons and three daughters and D3 was the one having trouble with classes at school - so I have fallen short in what I know about your family at some stage

But one of your kids needing a carer sounds serious - is this perchance the twin who needed all the extra care when she was a baby -

You really do manage a lot Faith - such a great example to me as well - I hope it all works out with the carer - this can be difficult - people want holidays etc - it can be hard to plan things for oneself - for one's child - much more delicate

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The carer is for D2 @Owlunar @so D3, S2 and I can continue our studies. My mr. has seen fit to pull out of caring for her two days a week so he can fly across the country to stay with his mother ..... not on our class-free days, because that doesn’t suit him ..... and with very little warning. It’s all part of the mi he is not acknowledging and seeking treatment for.

Still looking for you @Zoe7 . I hope everything is okay for your start with the kids today ..... hoping it all goes really well, despite not seeming to be very organised on paper, and that you can relax a bit into the role you live so much, and are very good at, despite the self-confidence wobbles. You’ve got this Hon ..... I believe in you ❣️

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