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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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👍 @Zoe7

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope hugs back 💞and hugs to you too @Zoe7 💞

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Nighty night to you all. 💞

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@Zoe7 hoping today goes ok for you hun. I know you have got so much on your plate at the moment. Hoping you can get some 'me' time in today.

@Faith-and-Hope 💜💜💜

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wonderful news @Zoe7

Have only just logged back on today.

Am so very happy for you.

You absolutely love what you do and have a great passion for your work with children. such a vital area.

A reminder of not giving up on your dreams despite obstacles that life throws at you.

Cheers

Sophia 💚

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Hey girlfriend, is today your birthday @Zoe7

Happy Birthday if it is and if not, Happy Birthday anyway!!

lots of love

💜🤗💜

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@Sophia1 I was asked several years ago what my dream job was - my answer was simple - if i could teach Art everyday then I would be more than happy ....and now that is what I will be mostly doing so yes dreams can come true despite all the obstacles we are faced with. I am looking forward to working on the program and the things we can do next year - introducing the ids to various styles and works and then hopefully an exhibition towards the end of the year and also if the Principal agrees (and it goes ahead) - participation in the Christmas Pageant. I did that at my old school for 7 years and the kids absolutely loved it. It is a lot of hard work but well worth it to see how happy it makes the kids

@Snowie I have slept most of the day - not well at all. I couldn't go to see Mum because I could not riisk exposing her to whatever it is that is going on with me. Don't know if it is just my body saying enough or a virus but whatever it is it has certainly stopped me in my tracks. We have chickenpox going around school but whilst I don't think it is that I am still being cautious.

@Eve7 No not my birthday Hon - it is next week but I won't be doing anything for it as it is also the day of my friend's memorial. I was going to have a get together but cancelled that because of the memorial - that is more important to me.

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@Faith-and-Hope /\ /\ /\ above

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You must have needed the sleep @Zoe7

I'm sorry you couldn't go see your mum today but I am sure you don't want to pass anything onto her either.

You are going through so much at the moment, it could easily be your body saying enough is enough.

Two weeks and counting hon.

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Yes Hon - 2 weeks and counting @Snowie I hope I am okay enough to go to work tomorrow as we have things to finish in our Art classes. This week (and next week) is all planned for Art but haven't done what I need for the class as yet - can't focus on that right now though - can only do what I can.

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