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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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What they did to you from the start was unethical @Adge You deserve so much better and the counsellor was right - you are better off without them and it really is their loss 👍 I didn't tag you in my update a couple of days ago because I felt it would be insensitive to do so after you had lost your job but I really do appreciate your kind thoughts ...that is what we know our little finch for and I so wish you could find a job that values you as we do

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That's what the Coping Box is about @Adge .... a box of self-care items as a go-to when needed most .....

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And I agree with what @Zoe7 just said @Adge ^^^^ ❤️

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Floors washed and fur babies fed their night biscuits @Faith-and-Hope @Adge Think I might have a shower and then settle in for the evening with Tobes on the couch in front of the tv.

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Sounds like a plan @Zoe7 ...... 👍

I am trying to muster the energy to get up from the couch and cook something.

@Snowie @Adge

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I can't be bothered cooking tonight either @Faith-and-Hope but had a sandwich this afternoon so not hungry. What are you thinking of cooking?

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A vego linguine @Zoe7 ...,, all the ingredients are sitting on the kitchen bench waiting for me. Think I will grab a bowl and do the chopping here on the couch. Haven't done that for a while ..... 😏. Might manage to get the water boiling while I am up too.

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There you are @Faith-and-Hope - you got it sorted. I am going to have that shower while you get dinner going then watch the rest of Sister Act 👍

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Hey @Zoe7 I saw your news about permanency and just want to offer you my congratulations and agree with others that you so deserve this appointment.

I don’t always comment on your posts but I’ve read how diligent you are with the preparation and I think that any child fortunate enough to be in your class will really benefit with such a gifted teacher.

I’ll follow you next year with anticipation as your confidence and skill increase.

Well done!

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Thank you @Zoe7 Thanks for calling a Spade a Spade.

Thanks also @Faith-and-Hope

Unethical is exactly Right.

I'm fed up with hearing people telling me: "Oh but that's the new work practice, that's how they do business" - No, it's still unethical, regardless of the fact that they get away with it.

If this is the "New Normal" as I'm told, with businesses & employers using Covid as an excuse - Then it's just plain wrong.

I have a Sub-Major in Ethics (by the way), & a Major in Philosophy....

Yep, I still have to Work on my Coping Box @Faith-and-Hope I don't have much that helps, in my Coping Box (very little).

Adge

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