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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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sure will my sister @Zoe7 xx

how`s your day been xx

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Good @Shaz51 A rest day for me and lots of snuggles with Toby.

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awwwwww snuggles with Toby., sounds soo good my sister @Zoe7

love to have my Tara here at the moment xoxo

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Oh @Shaz51 I bet you would You can share in some virtual Toby snuggles with me - more than happy to share with my sister

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thank you my sister xxx @Zoe7

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sounds like a busy day for you @Shaz51

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sure was @MDT , a bit aching now

got a load of washing on and cooking dinner

how has your day been

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That's good you got some stuff done @Shaz51
I haven't done much. I sent an application for something. But that's novel.
Just waiting for dinner atm. Pretty hungry tonight lol.

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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Snowie @Shaz51 @MDT @Teej @CheerBear @Sans911 @Adge @BlueBay @Appleblossom @eth @Bunniekins and all following along...

Today was a good day - very busy and a lot going on at work. The teacher on one of the 1/2s was away so we had a relief teacher - she did not have much control over the class so I hung around in my time off to help out. I tried to do some testing with a few kids but only got a couple done. The assistant principal came in and was happy to see me there helping out. I finished the day helping as well and trying to get them into some kind of order - it really was mayhem - kids throwing things and making a mess everywhere. We finally got the kids to clean up a little and the relief teacher thanked me for helping. The class really was very naughty! To her credit she did not lose her cool with them and spoke in a lovely manner to the kids but she really had lost complete control by the afternoon. Again the ass principal thanked me for helping at the end of the day and said she felt much better knowing I had been there - that was super nice and made me feel valuable. It is those little things that continue to make me feel like I am part of the school and doing a good job.

Took Toby back to the vet after work and his ear is much better. I have to keep my eye on it over the next couple of weeks and if it seems like it is not completely healed then I have to call the vet and get a special ear wash to wash his ear every couple of days - he won't like that but hoping it won't be needed.

I have a bit or paperwork to get organised for work over the weekend but will probably leave that until Sunday - have a complete rest day tomorrow apart from housework. There is of course footy on over the weekend that I will watch - probably snuggle in with the doona and Toby as it is supposed to be a cold weekend.

Hope everyone has had a little light in their day and can have a relaxing weekend

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glad Toby is a lot better my sister @Zoe7 and glad today was a good day xoxo

smoky`s owners are away for the weekend , he was sooooo adorable and loving this morning , he is soo lovable xx

while we were cleaning , smoky was hissing like crazy , looked outside and there was a cassowary

smoky was so unsettled until I saw his breakfast in the the bag in the sink , so I feed him and then he purrrreeeedddd and purred so loudly and followed me everywhere

Mr shaz had a play with him with his favourite toy ,, shhhhhh don`t tell the owners

Hello @MDT , @Snowie , @Former-Member , @Faith-and-Hope , @Sam3

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