The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Carry On Past The Christmas Party (part 1)

[TheMousefaceBeforeChristMouse]

Hello.

Welcome to The Brave Babes Bus. I'm Mouseface and I used to abuse alcohol and to be honest, there is always a risk that I'll do it again.

This is a bus journey for those who drink too much, or drink now and then, not at all, or actually aren't quite sure what their drinking means to them.

Come and meet the other Brave Babes, everyone is welcome.

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JWN's original thread

Allelujah.

Congrats BBB:) Morning everyone:):)

morning everyone!!

had a good nights sleep - waiting for the backlash now, i have no doubt that fil will call dh today and tell him what a nasty person i am - i dont care!, dh knows the truth of it all and is 100% behind me - i love him even more for it too!

must get ready for work - see you later lovley babes!!

Hello,

Can I creep back onto the bus please? I was here in October but hit a bump in the road.

Welcome back LRD we've saved a seat for you. No matter what happens just stick around!

And good morning to everyone else too!

Hi Red!

Hello Rowdy,

do you want to tell us anything about your drinking? Or what has prompted you to get back on? No probs if you don't, but plenty of encouragement and understanding if you want to tell us anything.

Hi redmoomin, still having a happy life?

MOrning all.

Hi to Rowdy
Still excited about my tattoo - I'm like a child really.
Good on you Jesus for speaking your mind, sounds like you have a lovely DH who is behind you.
In a dilema as to whether to contact neighbour to see if he wants to do something as his DD's ar with him this weekend

Hi venus! Typing v. slowly here as keyboard is broken.

I managed 18 days on the bus before - it felt fantastic and was a big breakthrough for me. My excuse for drinking again was I had I chapter to finish, deadline was looming. I've done it now (and it was a hell of a struggle! ). Now I really need to be back here. I'll kill myself if I carry on - depressing to put it like that I know, but it's true.

I'm looking forward to a new year and I want it to be one when I don't drink.

zany - ooh, what/where is it?

venus Still very, very happy thank you !

LRD well done for coming back!

zany is your tattoo still causing you pain?? Yeah, contact the neighbour!!

Do you think it's wise for Zany to contact her neighbour Red, she is interested in him but the fact that he left his wife in Feb for another woman, do you think it's wise that she starts a relationship with him. Do rebound relationships work?

I definately don't want to be a rebound relationship but would like to remain as friends (and he said the same) and then I can get to know him better to see what he is like seen as he did leave his wife for someone else, don't know yet if thats in his character or a one off mistake if you see what I mean.

My tattoo is on my lower back and its of the family crest but with my DC's names instead of the family motto. As I said I'm not posh just have a scottish family . It feels fine today not painful at all. Already planning my next one. He he

desire and zany SORRY I must have missed that part when I tried to catch up with the thread. That puts a whole other slant on the matter. Yes, get to know him as a friend and maybe take it from there. Important to know if that was out of character.

(My rebound relationship is going OK though!)

Red you were unhappy in your marriage and as I said before I think that your ex was too controlling and I am really happy that your new relationship is going well and I genuinely mean that:)
Zany I can understand that you want to be friends with your neighbour and I don't judge him for leaving his wife for another woman but reading between the lines it seems important for you to have a man in your life and I feel that it is the same for your neighbour.
Am probably going to get slated for this post but it's coming from the heart and not intended to hurt anyone.

desire thank you ! Yes, my marriage was not good.

Everyone in early sobriety is vulnerable. Take care of your hearts. I know that in AA, they advise not to have a relationship with a fellow aa for a year. Not sure if that also means a new relationship with anyone.

On the other hand...

Noteven, or anyone, what does, 'NT' stand for?

Course you won't get slated Desire I appreciate your honesty. You are probably right in a way that I don't want to be on my own. I am very independent, sort the car out myself, finances, DIY etc etc but miss cuddling up to someone on the sofa and having someone who cares about whether I have had a crap day. I shouldn't moan as I have brilliant family and friends for this. Also occasionally feel very broody and at 36 don't want to leave it too long.

I understand completely what you are saying Zany
Is the NT you are talking about Waiting nothing and tonic??

No, Fortheverylasttime attempted to have a Christmas name and have now dropped it. NT was on another thread, about sn, and Noteven was on it, so I thought I would ask her over here, instead of displaying my ignorance.

Stop the bus......I'm getting back on!

Morning Babes!

Handbreak turn for anda, driver.

Ooops sorry Forthe:):)
Welcome back on board anda:)