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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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Hi @Former-Member yes I’m still around and I’m doing well at present. How are you getting on?

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You make me cry happy tears @Zoe7

Haha

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Hi there @Sam3 , lovely to see you. Its been ages since I've spotted you. I guess you're on other threads and I just havent seen you. Good to hear you are still around though, and even better that you are doing well.

I'm okay I guess, though nothing much ever seems to change.

Heading off to bed now after a long and emotionally tiring day.

Good night everyone @Zoe7 @MDT @Faith-and-Hope @Maggie @Shaz51 and others coming through.

Sherry 😴💤

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Night @Former-Member

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Night @Former-Member 😘💕

Hope you’re sleeping soundly @Zoe7 ..... 💚💐💤

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Morning all 😀

@Zoe7 I spotted you around a while ago. Hope you had a good sleep and that the headache is improving. Last day of work before the school holiday break. Yay. Hope its a good day and goes quickly.

Sherry 💜

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I went to bed super early again @Former-Member and so have been up super early as well. My headsche is better todsy though so tht is a good thing. I am still feeling quite lethargic and achy but I can handle that. Certainly feeling better than I have done for the majority of this week though - and it is the last day before school holidays so that will help too.

Hope you have a little light in your day Hon - and just wanted to let you know that I really love having you around - you do inspire me with all you deal with and the wonderful and heartfelt support you bring to the forum - it is indeed a pleasure to have you here

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Congratulations from me too @Zoe7 - Such a major moment in your life over the last couple of years (or what I know of it) - to be lauded by your fellow staff members must be a real game changer for you. I'm so happy for you.

Will be here to support you if/when you are ready to share the other stuff that's going on.

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Still in haste @Zoe7 ..... late for class after assignment issues last night, but I did it ❣️

So glad the headache has passed - does sound like it was a virus, and weather-change time of year is when they are most known for .....

I hope you have a great day, especially in light of yesterday, and I will catch up with you later.

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Giant Hugz and Congratulations.

@Zoe7

Glad you managed preps for whole day. Glad you were cited amongst peers and some felt strongly enoughto express tears. Recognition is very important. It has been a long path.

There are many pockets of toxic cultures in many workplaces. Glad you dont have to battle that any more. You do have a lot to offer and everybody thrives in a better environment. More Hugz. I had a good sing last night.

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