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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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Thank you @Zoe7 ❤️🦋

Means so much ....

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I am glad it means so much to you - you know how much you mean to me

Going to head off now and watch the cricket and clean up a bit @Faith-and-Hope but will check in with you later before I head to bed. Love ya Hon

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@Zoe7 Go you. Good to read things are feeling better. I loved @CheerBear sane squad behind you. So very true.💜💕🐾🐾🐾

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Thank you also @Maggie Lots of these for you too Hon. Hope you are going okay and little Mags is keeing you company

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how are you tonight @Zoe7 ?

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Hey @MDT I headed to bed early last night - didn't even make it through the 20/20 Hurricanes game. It was a good thing that I did because Toby woke me arounf 3am needing to go out. He has been feeling sick all day - came home to a mess near the back door and he is very listless still. I hope he is better by tomorrow and if not I will need to take him to the vet. Had to give him a bath when I came home to clean him up so now he is laying down on his bed drying off. The poor little cherub looks so sad

I had another good day today - all teachers that had me in their class were super nice and very appreciative having me helping out. I actually worked with a small group today in one class and despite them being a bit noisey it was good to do some actual work with them.

Fridays are going to be great - I am working for a whole block with a grade 6 class and the teacher wants me to make papier mache native animals with a group of kids so I will be doing something I love. Then I have preps for the afternoon where all classes play outside together so it is more a supervisory role but a nice way to end the day.

The classroom teacher that I was with this morning actually thanked me for being such a wonderful help - she said she couldn't have done what she was doing without my help so that made me feel bith useful and wanted.

I know there is still a lot to be ironed out and it will be difficult for the next few weeks but I can already feel that love of the job coming back again. It is nowhere near the same as having my own class but I will make it work - and there isn't the same level of pressure so I think that is a good thing for me too.

Monday is a public holiday here so next week will be a 3 day working week for me - that will be great to get back into it more gradually for another week.

I hope everyone has had some light in their day and the weekend is restful.

Love and hugs to everyone

@Faith-and-Hope @Maggie @Former-Member @Snowie @Sans911 @Adge @TheVorticon @Shaz51 @Owlunar @Teej @CheerBear @eth and all passing through or following my journey...

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damn @Zoe7 Toby sounds unwell. I hope the vet can resolve it tomorrow. Good idea to go as soon as you are.

Sounds like a good school. Nice work on your improvements. I am proud 🙂

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Big hugs for Toby @Zoe7 🙁 Hope he feels better soon.

👍 for another good day and for your Fridays sounding like a great way to end the week. Love that the love of your job is returning. That's so nice to hear 😊

Hope you enjoy the end of the week feelings ❤

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So pleased for you @Zoe7 ❤️🦋

Hope Toby will be better soon.

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@Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @MDT

Toby is snuggled next to me again but not wanting his usual cuddles so I am keeping a close eye on him. Have to wash his bedding and clean the floor over the next couple of days so a lot to get done. I have done some of the washing already and put the mat outside to hose down - not very pleasant to come home to but more worried about my little buddy than all the cleaning up. Hoping he will begin to feel better over the night - he did eat his dinner so tht is a good sign.

Going to try to sort out some of the stuff laying around the house over the weekend if Toby is better tomorrow but he is my prioirty - the housework and sorting can wait.

How has everyone else's day been?

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