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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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I'm doing better than I've been in months thanks @Ant7. Like you I have my ups and downs, but I'm coping better than previously

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@Sans911 That’s good to hear I am happy for you ❤️

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So glad to read your update @Sans911 Are you doing voluntary work still? Any paid work options on the horizon?

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@Faith-and-Hope @Sam3 @Ant7 @Sans911 @BlueBay @TAB @Snowie @eth @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @MDT @Teej @CheerBear and all passing through...

As expected today was a VERY long day. The preps are certainly a handful - little energiser bunnies with no stop or pause button. Feeling so exhausted this afternoon and very much looking forward to the long weekend. The lessons I took with the kids went well though - it was rather cute watching them colour in Paddington bear - some decided that bears would be green or pink rather than brown even though they had the picture to copy off lol They had to also draw a rainbow and pictures for each of the things that Paddington collected in the book - it was all pretty nice to see really but tiring keeping some on task. I also had duty in the little kids area at lunchtime and then 2 classes playing together after lunch - so a prep overload for today. But I made it

Heading out soon to travel to my parents house to feed their dogs - will take Toby with me for company and then get dinner on the way home. It is just over an hour round trip which I honestly could have done without tonight but everyone else in the family are travelling together to the races at the other end of the state. I am not one bit interested in the races or the horses themselves so it is often me left behind to feed the dogs. It used to be much easier as I worked in the same area that my parents live - now I need to drive there specifically. I'll leave after I feed my own fur babies and think it will be an early night for me once I get home.

Hope you all have had a little good in yourday and that the night is okay for everyone. Catch up with everyone when I can. Hugs and hugs

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@Zoe7 Sounds like you had a good day if a bit tiring. I hope you are home soon and can relax.❤️

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Home for a little while longer before I have to leave again @Ant7 Going to be a long night - could really do without having to drive again but it is what it is and I can rest when I get home. How has your day been?

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@Zoe7 We are a bit short at work today so it has been pretty busy just having a little break now but it is looking like I am going to get out late.

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make a roadtrip out of it? @Zoe7 well, music, treats.. anyway be careful on the road after a busy day

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I will be glad to get there and back @TAB Having Toby with me will make it a little easier and he can play for a while while I am feeding the other dogs. He loves the large yard that he can run around in and gets on really well with one of their dogs.

@Ant7 at least it is busy. The day always goes quicker for me when it is full on. Hope you don't get out of there too late.

Better head off now so I can be back in daylight. Catch you both later

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Good idea re road-trip outlook @TAB 👍

Travel safely @Zoe7 . If you sleep well tonight then you know you need to look after the preps more often .... 😆

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