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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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@utopia I'm finally back home. OMG what a big job - I could not possibly do it all today. I am totally exhausted and I still need to unpack the car and trailer. The car can wait but I do need to get things off the trailer so things don't get taken or ruined. There were some positives today also.

Hope you are having a good day

Zoe

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My day has been gentle @Zoe7. 3rd load of washing almost ready to hang up. Put away a heap of clothes, towels sheets etc that I just dumped on the dining table. Did a bit of weeding. Then struggled and swore at the whippersnipper. I hate it.
Now just relaxing and reading a book.
Well done getting so much done. Could your sister or bil come round and help you unpack the trailer? It's a big job to do on your own.
I would help - but I don't know where you live. Lol.

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You have already achieved a lot today @utopia

I live in a house in a street - shouldn't be too hard to find lol

I am wishing the trailer fairies will unpack it for me - don't like my chances but if I believe enough it may happen.

Both my sister and BIL are at work - so they are out for now. I can do a little bit at a time as long as I get it done before the night air sets in.

I'll get it done - haven't really got a choice lol

On the positive side my anxiety wasn't too bad going back there. I told my Principal what my psychologist said and her response was the same as it has been before - we'll just keep doing what we're doing until you are ready to come back. It is reassuring to keep hearing that.

I visited the class I will (hopefully) eventually have - they are a really gorgeous bunch of kids - much different from the other 3/4 class - I had to leave that class becasuse they were too 'full on' and very loud.

I did get a bit overwhelmed at recess time when all the kids were around - stayed for a little while then went inside to take a breath!

I have to go back either Thursday or Friday to finish collecting everything - I'll see how I am feeling and not make any definite plans just yet. I think I can feel every single muscle in my body - and I've got a cold also- can't take a trick hey!!

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Wow. Talk about a busy day @Zoe7. How cool to meet the class you may have when you go back. I bet all the kids at school wanted to talk to you at recess. Overwhelming and lovely at the same time - maybe?
It is frustrating that there are no trailer emptying fairies. Or fix the ***** bleeping ***** whipper snipper fairies. And anyway - the tooth fairy doesn't even visit me anymore. So I think I'm off fairies for now.
Just have to believe in ourselves and do fo ourselves. We've done it before. We can do it again.
I'm going to start cooking dinner now. Coz if I don't - I'll fall asleep and it will be another night of take away or frozen meals. Yuk.
If I get it cooked now. We can heat it up later. And my boys off to soccer training soon.

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well done @Zoe7 you did amazing today

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The new assistant principal was in the class and she asked the kids if they had any questions for me - that was really tough. What is wrong, when are you coming back, do you need to leave now etc, etc. - really put on the spot and had to be really general with my answers!

it was both overwhelming and lovely at the same time seeing all the kids - I did need to ask them to backoff a bit and give me some space. Some of the more perceptive kids did comment that I was sick so don't crowd around - really nice!

I don't think the trailer fairies are going to visit either - the bugger is I could fix your whipper snipper if i had it here and you could unpack the trailer while I did that - stupid virtual world lol

I hope you are cooking something nice - maybe send the leftovers my way - I won't have any energy left to cook tonight.

I am going to just rest for a little bit longer and then start on the trailer. You'll probably find me later asleep in the gutter because I couldn't make it back inside lol - just cover me over and leave me there @utopia

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Thanks @Former-Member

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Gutter trash is not a good look for you @Zoe7. You are far to classy for that. So make sure you drag your butt back inside the house.
Although the neighbour's might like it.
When's bin night? Just asking. Lol.
Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes. I'll leave you some. Butter chicken (but with pork). Lots of tiny diced carrots and peas and chick peas (my favorite). Added a bit of tumeric and chilli powder. Just to give it a kick. Having it with buttery mashed potatoes. Decided not to do rice.
I'm going to have a small bowl full soon and then nap time.
I always break whipper snippers. When I try to rethread them - nup - I bugger it up. I have no patience and a sweary mouth. Lol.
Just sitting down now to eat some dinner. Smells good.

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I might be able to get my butt inside the house but my legs and arms might stay in the gutter - very, very sore @utopia lol

My neighbour is about 80 and is a real sweetheart - I'm sure he'd cover me up if I needed it! Bin night is Thurs night so I'd have to sleep there for a while to be picked up Fri morning. Hope it doesn't rain and wash me down the storm water drain lol - I'd be swimming with the fishes then!!!

Butter pork with mashed potatoes will do me just fine thanks - send a bowl full my way...getting hungry just thiunking about it - yummy!!!

You better have a nap - 7pm ACA. Alene and Simon were on the Today show this morning - they are so cute!!!!!

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Hello @Zoe7, @utopia, @Former-Member, @Mazarita, @CheerBear

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