The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Carry On Past The Brewery!

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Hello.

I'm Mouse and I've been on the bus for 2 months now and not fallen off it as yet. It's much more comfortable than The Wagon!

Anyway, this is thread number nine!

Everyone is welcome to join at any point of the journey, drinking or not, wanting to stop or just to cut down.

Jump on board, you won't be judged, just supported whatever you decide.

Here is the history of The Brave Babes if you want to have a read.

JWN's original thread

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Ma - Well done for getting rid last night.

Pre make your drinks. Get them made in advance and put them in the fridge for later. Tall glass, ice and even push the boat out and have a straw!!

You have done great so far.

Good for you Ma - feel totally hypocrytical after my total fuck up last night but well done -

three things

1. mini heatwave forcast for britian for the next week - i'm in france

2. been waiting to cut the grass for a month till dry enough - today is the day - i am going to france

3. now have to face spotty youth in BlockBusters - but then I will be in france and

WON'T GIVE A FLYING FUCK

yes mouse feeling like deep fried dog shit with bird poo sprinkles on top

I deserve it and it's a lesson learnt.

I'll miss you too - all of you - will text Mouse with updates to keep you informed of my progress.

JWN couldn't be arsed with legs but did do armpits - will do legs when I get there - promise!!!

Diabolik - well done on day one - doesn't it feel good the next day? - Bloody wish I felt like that!!

xx

I feel like deep fried dog shit and I didn't have anything to drink.

Think you'd feel if you HAD drunk something lasttime

DD2 driving me absolutely bonkers. Wheezing. Screaming, Squirming, Falling over constantly, not eating not sleeping, I WANT DH back why is it this weekend when she's ill?! Am losing patience because her screeching is so aggravating which is making me feel like a terrible mother because it's not her fault.

Forth I do too,think it's the withdrawals,am sweating like a pig here and feel quite neurotic.

I'm feeling overwhelmed today too

Hi christi - how old is DD2?
Rage and Forth - just treat yourself as if you have got flue - Cosy up on the sofa, - hot drinks and remind yourself that you will get better soon.
Take care
x

Rage - detox. Plenty of fluids to flush your kidneys out and get some sugary treats to stave off the cravings later.

Sorry you are feeling rubbish.

so just add a good dollop of humiliation onto the shame I take back the 'wrong' DVD and it si the same guy serving that I ranted at for 20 minutes last night. He GAVE me a copy of the film to keep and credited my account. Sheepish does not even come close! And i feel really sick - puke and planes lovely........xxxx

Thanks guys

Just sent dh out to town to get some tonic and some much needed carbs,usually the sweats ebb away after 3/4 days,gotta go through the pain to gain..

My stress levels are high as my wonderful children are bickering over nothing
Feel like I could do with a few days in some silent retreat somewhere.In my bloody dreams!

Well done for having the balls to go back to the dvd shop silver,I wouldn't of as I'm a great big coward and have a horrible habit of hiding away for days after I have embarrassed myself through being pissed,it's not often that I do but when I do,boy,I do it on a grand scale!

Lots of water on the plane will help you,don't dehydrate any further.Have a fab time!

Aww thanks Munky - that's really kind of you xxx

No probs Silver, hope you're feeling okay an have a FAB trip

Right Brave Babes this is me signing off for a week. You all take very good care and be nice to eachother! I will find out if you aren't!

Here's hoping I don't puke on the plane - that would just about round things off nicely

Au revoir mes amies

Hello Munky nice to see you.

Hiya Mouse, you too

I have been lurking for the past 3 weeks after I stumbled off the bus but have been a bit too to join in. Need to sort it out though 'cos I feel it is all spiralling out of control !

Anyhow, I'm determined to get a grip and despite the beer calling to me from the fridge.....today I will not be drinking!

....and a big hello to all the newcomers, hope you are finding what you need here in this thread, I know I do.

I'm Munky and I still don't want to admit it think I'm an alcoholic.

Munky - can I ask you something.... is the beer in the fridge yours?

afternoon all, afternoon especially all newcomers.
having horrid day, alraedyfighting the urge. wish that eveytingi've learned over the past few months had sunk in enough for me to not stillhave this battle. ridiculous. anyway, as ever sharing the 'puter means time is short, so have a lovely weekend all. laters.

Mouse I bought it on Fri (beer night....as opposed to wine!). I had 1 yesterday as did DH but I didn't enjoy it couldn't drink it as I felt too awful and threw half away.....so yes, it is mine but my wibble is over (for now), I really don't want it.

hi all!!, nice to have you back munky!, sorry you feel crap - you know the drill though, get your stocks of soft drinks in, be kind to yourself, remember why you want to be sober and just for today

WE WILL NOT BE DRINKING!!

off out in a bit, am making dh take me out for a meal to make up for his being a tit last night!, , god, sometimes i think he could kill the sober, oh so rightgous me!

see you after 'strickly' babes!!

lovely lovley, you're my favorites!!

Munky - try not to drink it or make sure DH has it.

I know it's hard. Christ do I know. One thing that I have found is that if there is loads of 'available' booze, chilled vino, ice cold beer, I struggle more not to neck the lot and get wasted.

So, there is no wine in the fridge or beer.

DH has both of an evening, more so at weekends.

Tonight however, I am X Factoring with DD so we have sweet treats lined up ready. I find planning the treats gives me something to look forward too, just as much as drink o'clock used to. Does that make sense?

I think the longer you are sober, the easier it gets but *and I know I bang on about this all of the time) YOU have to be completely ready to STOP.

YOU have to want to stop. If you aren't ready, you will fail.

And yes, it's easy to say 'I'll stop Monday,' so that you can have one last bender over the weekend.

Then when Monday comes, there is wine left that needs finishing from the weekend.

And on it goes.

I guess for me there was just no point in stopping until I really believed that I would and could stop.

hi everyone. Am sending a message from the kids a and e as poor dd2 has bronchiolitis. All a bit hectic. Will update when i can. DH out of range sailing. Managed to get friend to take dd1 for the night. Oh joys!

Feeling like terrible mother but at least am not drinking!

Christi - so sorry she is poorly, tis the start of the season for it so we are on lockdown here with Nemo.

I hope so isn't in pain. Poor little poppet.

Sorry I'm so far from you, can I do anything to help?? xx

JWN - God you are never at home woman!!! Great that you are punishing DH though for being a tit last night. Does he remember any of it?

Shall I set up the new thread in a bit?