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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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Glad you have had a good day today @Zoe7 . Getting your timetable must have been a good relief so you knw what you are doing. Super proud of you

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Hi @Zoe7 Really happy to hear that things are settling for you at work now. Appreciate the updates when you're able to do them. I am fully aware that your time is severely limited for here, now that you are back at work. Especially in the initial settling in stages at any rate. Please know that I am one of many here who are cheering you on and feel great happiness in your successful return to work. It sounds as though you are enjoying it and also that you are receiving adequate support from other teaching staff there. I have no doubt whatsoever that staff are very happy to have you there to help out ... and the kids too for that matter ... in their own way.

I do not expect an individual response to my posts here. I am a bit intermittent with my responses anyway, for which I apologise. Being tagged in a group response is more than adequate. Will you try to relax this evening by watching Hurricanes vs Renegades T20 match? It may well have a bearing on the order of the top 4, and home semi's. My Sixers play their final match on Sunday I think.

Sherry 🌼⭐💕

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Thanks @Snowie and @Former-Member I know I have your support and that does mean a lot to me at present ...and always for that matter

@Former-Member I forgot to say that what you wrote the other night was wonderfully supportive and you did not upset me in any way. I felt bad that I wasnt in the right headspace to reply to you properly but I also knew you would understand as you are often in that same space and you know how hard it is to find the words when your head is all over the place.

Yes I will be watching the game tonight - it may be a bit harder with Failkner out and this new spinner is yet to be tested - so we will see what happens. I might not be able to stay up for the entire game but I will try.

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So proud of you @Zoe7 ..... and so good to hear that today has settled you a little more. I won’t go on to repeat what everyone else has said so well in the posts above mine, so will make it a simple “me too ❣️“

Hugs 🤗😘💋

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Thanks Hon I did get a couple of your messages through email today - read them quickly in my few spare minutes and they each gave me a heartlift - didn't have time to reply as my day is pretty packed with duties and classes. I am also waiting to get my school computer so I can load a shortcut to SANE onto it and be able to occasionally reply during the day - even just a quick check in when I am able to. Thursdays are my longer day with 2 duties so will have to wait until I get home.

How is the organising for D2 going - were you able to answer all the ladie's questions today?

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@Faith-and-Hope above message

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Haven’t heard back from that lady since answering f her question this morning @Zoe7 , and have had another two “no’s” this afternoon, so nothing yet .....

I have been catching up with folk who nurture me .... 👍💕

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Oh Hon I am so pleased to hear you have been around some nice people today and hope very much that that has helped you a lot.

Not such great news about the 'nos' from people @Faith-and-Hope Hoping very much that this other lady gets back to you and can help out. I wish I could do something to help you organise all this but knowing I can't all I can do is send you my love and support.

Say hi to Visual and D2 from me too

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I will @Zoe7, thank you ❤️

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💛🧡💚💙💜 lots of these to all of you @Faith-and-Hope and plenty more of these just for you 💐🌺🌸🌷🌹😍

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