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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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Wow @Zoe7 , some huge positives. I am glad you lasted with the chocolate bunny preps!! Such good news about your award. You deserve it hun.

This post just made me smile

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Well done on the award @Zoe7. It's great to be recognised for the good we do, and you totally deserved that award after the efforts you've made at this school. Wtg. I know things are still tough going for you but these small wins are so great.

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If I could put a smile on your face then my job here is done @Snowie

Such a positive day for me on the whole - and such a shift of focus from some of the negatives - that is progress hey!

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Thanks @Sans911 I really am trying to concetrate on the positives and give them as much headspace as I do the negatives - think I am beginning to win the fight there and that really does feel good. I think knowing I have 2 weeks after tomorrow to rest as well is helping - one more day to get through and then get more on track health wise again.

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WOW @Zoe7
Thats amazing. How good is that? I think this shows us all what are thoroughly good person you are (which we knew).

Well done. You make us proud 🙂

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Oh @Zoe7 ... thats fantastic! I think congratulations are definitely in order. As I read your post, it actually brought happy tears to my eyes too. I am so happy for you, and its all so plainly obvious that this recognition is well deserved.

I see there is some not-so-good news as well, but I think its very strong of you to concentrate on the numerous positives from the past couple of days. Happy to listen to the rest of your news whenever you are ready to talk about it, if you choose to. Oh and I dont think its a bad thing at all that you feel vindicated about the teacher and principal at the other school. Sounds like she got her come-upance.

Hello to everyone else here too. @Sans911 @Snowie @Former-Member @Maggie @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope

@Sam3 - are you still around? If you're reading - I hope you are doing well with all that you are contending with.

Sherry 🌺✅💕

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Thanks @Former-Member and @MDT It is lovely to be able to share some good news and updates with you all - you have all been such a valuable support for me in so many ways and I kind of feel like this award was a shared one with you all here - that is because I hold you all in such high regard and take strength from you all - the forum family is just that ...a family - and one I am very grateful for

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One step at a time, one day at a time.

@Zoe7

That was awesome to come home and read your post. I hope the good feels last a while. They are very deserved . Hugs 💜🤗


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What a great day you had @Zoe7

an award to a fantastic teacher snd person. You so deserve this as you put in so much. So happy for you ❤️😊

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@Teej @BlueBay It definitely feels pretty good to know what I am doing is so much appreciated by everyone at the school. Hope for all of us hey

You have both been part of that forum family that I so much appreciate too - you have been here throughout my whole journey over the past few years and this I share with you too - never underestimete how much you both mean to me

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