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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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@LFS Just a check in to see how you are travelling today?

@Former-Member You have been quiet a bit too Hon - a peek a boo when you can would be nice

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So glad today was a good day @Zoe7 with those feel good moments in them. Makes a huge difference when we are appreciated. If you can stay there all year then that would be fantastic. The paper mache group tomorrow sounds like fun!

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Hi @Zoe7 @Snowie 💕

So great to hear how it’s all

going @Zoe7 .... and I am so excited for your papier-mâché animals, and I am not even the one doing them .... lol 😂

I only had one class today .... a drawing studio .... but I am tired and stooging around a bit at uni before mustering the energy to wal home with D2. I want to walk home. Just not ready yet ....

The class was great, and I am okay, just physically tired.

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It has been a really big week for you @Faith-and-Hope - shouldering much of the responsibilities with the visitors, giving your baby dragons a gentle push in the right direction and doing your own uni stuff - all of that would be weighing you down and would be tiring. Get through tomorrow and then relax a bit on the weekend Hon - put your week up for a while and let the world happen around you - you deserve that break after all that you have done for everyone else this week

@Snowie It would be great to know I was there all year but need to just focus on the 2 terms for now so I am not disappointed. It would be really nice to have that certainty for this year at least and the school is wonderful. I feel so at ease there.

Just had my Mum visit and she mentioned that she knew I had a phone call from the old Principal. Apparently she was really sorry to my mum that she didn't farewell me properly - mum told her it wasn't her she had to apologise to. The principal told her she was going to get in contact with me and my mum stated that she didnt know what type of reception she would get - wish she hadn't said that but I know my mum was really hurt by it all too. It is a good thing that I was so pleasant to her in my email reply to her phone call - I really didn't want to talk to her and it helped that it was a long weekend so I decided to email instead to acknowledge that I had received the message. It actually makes me feel even better than I took the high moral ground - she stuffed up and has acknowledged that so I accept her apology but won't forget in a hurry either - it really was unforgiveable the way I was treated at the end of last year.

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Okay thank you. How are you today? @Zoe7

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I'm good @LFS Had a good day at work so that really helps.

Glad you are okay. Have you been up to much today?

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👋💕 @LFS

It sounds like you’re all starting to get some closure on last year @Zoe7 ..... and the principal was probably relieved she didn’t end up having to speak to you in person, because you were gracious enough to finalise the interactions via email ..... good for you in having done that by the way ..... that was high road too, and commendable ❣️ Leave them in your dust now Sweetheart ....

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Thank you for that I was asked today if I missed teaching when I was away and I had to be honest and say that it was not even something I thought too much about for most of that time because I was too sick.@Faith-and-Hope The person who asked me that also asked if I was okay now and I could answer that openly by saying I was getting there and I have had a lot of continued support. They thought that was great that I not only needed that help but sought it out - took a while to get here hey Hon and I think you are right that I can put last year, that principal and all that happened behind me now - onwards and upwards...

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My good day has been made even better by your great day. So nice to hear there's support and such beautiful feedback for you. You're really finding a place for yourself, and I hope somehow the principal can make it happen for you to stay there.

@Zoe7

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Thanks @Sans911 There may actually be some sad people there if I do have to leave after two terms - that in itself is hearywarming though - that I not only 'fit in' at this school but am appreciated - so lovely to feel all those feels. I am glad you have had a good day too - maybe things are really turning around for us both 💜💙💚🧡💛

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