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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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Go us @Zoe7 @Sam3!

I reached out to that old contact and they were happy to network. So that's a bit of progress today.

Hope your arvo is good!

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That is positive @MDT and even if nothing comes out of it you have had the confidence to approach this person and that is progress

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Hi @Zoe7

I'm glad you had a good day and you have lovely people supporting you. Tomorrow is my surgery day, I'll be thinking of you. I'm a bit nervous but also excited....

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All the very best for your surgery @oceangirl I hope it delivers the outcome you want & that it goes smoothly. Is it a day procedure? Hope you can be as comfortable as possible as you recover

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@oceangirl

Hope it goes well.

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Work update @Faith-and-Hope @Appleblossom @Sam3 @MDT @BryanaCamp @Snowie @Sans911 @CheerBear @Teej @Shaz51 @TAB @eth @Former-Member @Former-Member @Maggie @Former-Member @Owlunar and anyone else following along...

I was sitting at my computer looking at a new program that I am trying to familiarise myself with after work when the Assistant Principal came past. She stopped and asked me about my day - which was super nice. She then talked about the couple of gaps I have in my timetable and said use them for planning - to which I stated I had been visiting classes in that time to get to know some of the kids better. Her reaction was that shows initiative and is a great idea. Then she followed by saying I have been hearing some wonderful things about you. I was a bit shocked but in a pleasant way. She went on to say that people have been saying that I am always smiling and have a lively way with the kids and staff and that I have fitted in really well. I thanked her for saying that to me and also stated that it is a lovely school and everyone has made me feel so welcome. So it has been a really good day to dispell some of those self-doubts I have been having. I also helped another teacher find some things for her planning and that made me feel useful also - she has been so lovely to me and it was actually fun for me to do some planning stuff.

There is actually some planning I can do for a coupe of students will have every week and even though it is pretty basic it will be something I am looking forward to getting organised. A lot of my work is aimed at the lower levels and whilst that hasn't been what I am used to it is something I am learning - and I do love watching the kids progress when they finally get something - I had one of those moments today with a student and it was gold!

Going to get dinner organised and then settle in tonight to watch my Hurricanes play. I hope it is a good game but I also do hope we win - I know @Former-Member will be watching and backing our boys tonight too. (Not so confident myself tonight Sherry but will have my fingers crossed).

Love and hugs to all those who would like them

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Hi @Zoe7 I'm really happy for you that things are going so well at your new school. Enjoy your evening x

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What a wonderful update @Zoe7 ❤️🦋

All the best with your surgery @oceangirl ..... I hope it goes really well.

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Thanks @eth @Faith-and-Hope It has given me a real lift today

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Thats really nice to hear @Zoe7 . That sort of feedback should give you a real lift, and I'm so pleased that it did.

Yes .. I will be watching the Hurricanes vs Stars match tonight, and definitely barracking for your 'Canes.

Hi everyone else here too.

Sherry 🌸

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