The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Carry On Past The Vineyard.

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Welcome to the Bus!

I'm Mouse and you'll find me snuggled sat at the back where it's warmest!

If you're sober, drinking, or somewhere between the two, you are more than welcome on board.

No judging, no cliquey groups and no closed minds here, oh no! Chances are, no matter how bad you may be feeling right now, one of the Brave Babes will have been there too!

So, come say hi.

And, to read the last thread and other journeys so far, follow this link

zany no worries!

mouse please don't ever apologise for being honest.

welcome onthe - some of us are a bit fraught today with real life stuff, but you are very welcome.Tell us your story when and if you want to

Where is everyone?!

I am leaving at 3 today so get your chat in now while you can !

I'm here, just one handed as Nemo is on my lap.

Sounds nice to have Nemo snuggled up with you.

Has anyone heard from algee recently by the way? Been thinking about her.

Please don't barf on the computer sweetie!

Apologies if my outburst last night brought the mood of the thread down!!

Red - she was here last week I think?

Ma - that make me really chuckle, thank you xx

desire - didn't bring the thread down. We all have days where we have to let it out. See pg 32!!!

Love to you all - am off! Catch you tomorrow x

Bye lovely Red xx

Mouse you are such a huge figure of support for so many of us on this thread that you by all means should have as many outbursts as you want. I cannot comprehend just how hard it must be for you every day and your "I want" list just reflects that.

Not that I'm particularly godly but if I were I'd be praying for you - that sounds really sanctimonious and patronizing and frankly a bit wierd, but you know my sentiments

hi onthe and welcome

Not much else to add today. No moaning from this corner for once!

Hello onthebackseat and welcome. Whenever you want to post, just you go right ahead, let us know whether you're planning to drink nothing today, or whether you are cutting down, or whether you are just thinking about it.

desire glad to see you around today - this should always be a place where you can post exactly what you're feeling - and that is what you were feeling yesterday when you posted. I like this thread because it is anonymous, and because I can post a string of swear words or a self-indulgent diatribe about meditation and no-one tells me to get lost.

biancacb - thank you so much. My beuatiful daughter asked me what I'd like for ChristMouse on Saturday.

I gave her a more gentle version of that 'I want' list. That's all any mother wants isn't it?

For their child/ren to be as well as they can be, to be safe, and happy?

You guys and this thread keep me going, you really do. For very selfish reasons in all honesty. Every time I read a post that one of us has got pissed/shit faced etc..... I think 'I'm so very glad I don't feel like that poster right now'.

I know that I can not do both. I can't be a drinker and a carer to Nemo. I can't be a drinker and the best mother I can be to my children.

I can't be a drinker and the wife I want to be. I can't be a drinker and anything else actually.

Drinking is a very time consuming hobby. You have to be really committed to be a full time drinker and do it properly. None of this half hearted rubbish!

And, this thread has given me such strength in times of major wobbles. I know that no matter what, I can post on here. Like with the Pinot wobble.

I knew that I could come here and not be judged.

That's what makes these thread the success story that they really are. xx

Wasindie - You needed that slap. That's the only reason you got it.

Glad you've had a nice lunch and walk with your girls. I used to find it helped to clear my hungover head. Always a toss up between sofa dwelling or fresh air!

Mouse have pm'd you!

JWN have also pm'd you!

desire - PM'd you back.

Oh please someone PM me... please

Dear Venus,
I have just pm'd you. Did it about 20 mins ago. xx

Thanks thurso I just saw it x

Hey guys,

I pm'd Venus in desperation, as I didn't want to bring down the mood, and I know that Venus has children away from home like me.

As ever Venus has wise words to say, and also said that I should post however I'm feeling so here goes.

I've got back from a long drive, taking DC1 to the station to go back to uni, I just feel devastated, it never gets any better. I was crying, and just really, really wanted a drink. The cake sherry was shouting to me in a big way, and I didn't know what to do. I don't want the sherry, but am still on the verge of going up to the shops, I want to so much.

Mouse my heart breaks for your situation, but know that Nemo feels loved and cherished, and that is the best thing any child can ever know. xx