The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Here's To STAYING On A Sober Holiday!

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Hello, I'm Mouse

I have an abusive and volatile relationship with alcohol.

This is the Brave Babes Bus, it's filled with sober, drinking and somewhere in between Babes who are all here for the journey ahead, whatever that may entail.

EVERYONE is welcome on this Bus. No-one will judge what you are going through, what you drink, what you don't or what you do.

Come take a seat.

Take a peek at the journeys so far (including the thread by JWN that started this whole journey off) HERE

. It did occur to me that approval by the sisters might be involved!

Evening ladies.

can i please sneek in and join you please
i sitting here downing my 5th malibu and coke and crying my eyes out about i dont know how i can go on :(

i just cant see that way at the moment isndebetterplace

Missy what made you drink today? Do you usually drink every day? If you can share a little with us, we can help you. Any chance you could have a big drink of water and go to bed now? Hope to speak to you again soon.

i drink most days but in the past 2 weeks my world seams 2 have colapsed around me my xedp when back to his ex after them bein split up over 2 years my son has special needs and is getting worse by the day (adhd dispraxia tic disorder and damp and autisum) my dd5 is going to hospital for an op on friday and my toxic mum blames me for every thing and any thing

Missy I am around for the next 15 mins. Can you put the drink down for now. Has anything particular happened today?

As Faire says, can you put down the drink? Brush your teeth and get into bed so you don't drink any more?

i dont sleep very well msgee to be honest so thats not an option really

You have an awful lot on your plate today Missy and children who need you to be strong for them. Drinking isn't going to help you do that. If your mum is of no help to you, do you have other family members or friends you can rely on to help you over the next few days?

no i havent fairenuff and that is making me feel worse i have just finally realised how alone i am :(

As long as you keep posting here Missy you are not alone. Have you been following some of the thread before today?

Ok, your sleep is probably in a vicious cycle because of the drinking, it really disturbs your sleep and if you stop now it might take a few days before you notice any improvement in your sleep (even if its still not great).

Faire is right, your children are doing to need you to be strong for them. There is so much for you to deal with, can you pick one or two things to just focus on this week and 'park' the rest till you get through DD's op?

Will ex continue to help with DC?

hi missy you are welcome here. What prompted you to post today?
isindie well done on fighting the demon. I have lost yet again

yes i have been fairenuff i have been lurking for a while

i have been trying to msgee its just when they go to bed its hits me four walls and thats it my ex wants nothing to do with us and wont relply to either me or my ds :(

i just feel so alone dementedma and i have realised that i have been drinking far far to much lately

One thing at a time Missy. What can you do right now to make yourself feel better. How about damage limitation for tomorrow's hangover. How about stopping the alcohol for today and having a cup of tea. Put the kettle on and come back here. We can help you work out the next step.

ok fairenuff i will do that now

I think I'll join you. Mine's a peppermint tea. Back in a mo.

How about you ma? Ready for a cuppa?

im here with a

Great. Can I ask Missy about your usual drinking habits? I used to drink a bottle of wine most nights, starting from about 6pm. Sometimes more. Since June I have been trying to not drink habitually but only if I plan to on a special occasion. I have had mixed results so far but do feel like I am more in control.