The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Staying Springy In Their Quest For Sobriety.

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Hello, I'm Mouse I have an shockingly abusive relationship with alcohol, mainly vodka.

This Bus is full of drinkers, non-drinkers, thinkers and Babes, all trying to find their way to a happy, sober life.

Some are there, some are almost there and some are not. It really doesn't matter, we're all in this together.

Why not find a seat? Everyone is welcome, drinking or drunk, come and say hello.

HERE is the previous thread, with a link to all of the other wonderful journeys so far............

I poured a glass of white, had 4 sips and poured it back in the bottle. It didn't taste as wonderful as I imagined it would.

Alias I will be drinking tomorrow and over the weekend. That is partly what is keeping me going...

quick check in. An amazing day 4 here apart from two glasses last night when mum came round for dinner.
Jogged two miles tonight - Race for Life only 4 weeks away.
Hey to all, newbies and oldies.
ginger you CAN do this!

Well done mia for stopping. Can you eat something sweet then brush your teeth?

alias why are you not eating? Sorry if I've missed it.

God, well done mia, talk about a test of will power.

Was it difficult to stop or did you just think "nah, it's not that nice & I don't want it". ?

Ginger I love the way you can say you're 57% through a book. How very modern .

< goes off to google kindle prices >

Mia blimey you like to sail very close to the wind don't you . Well done for pouring it back in the bottle. Do you think you could pour it down the sink? I can't remember, are you trying to stop completely, or what? I think the umming and ahhing about it is just fuelling the craving. Can you remember your original reasons for coming on the bus, your goals, etc. Might be good to go back and 'reset' yourself. What d'you think?

< climbs into bed with Proud >

Well done Greyhound [smiles]

< budges over to make room for Greyhound in Proud's big bed >

Hello Angel and welcome.

Ginger yay, go you. How fab that you have found some clarity. It's so much easier to not drink when you know you're not going to drink. Just take it one day at a time x

Well done ma, am impressed with the running. I'm having a day off exercise today but haven't done bad so far this week.

Kindles are fabulous! If you haven't read the book I thoroughly recommend it, it isn't the magic cure but definitely helped me find perspective.

angel - have you looked at aa? i've just started going and reading your post made me think it would be good for you. you'll find people there who understand both your drinking problem and what it's like to have/lose parents who are alcoholics. i just really think you'd find a lot of shared understanding there. welcome to the thread.

greyhound and mia - well done for coming back from the edge. made me really sad when i read you both intending to drink. from the outside looking in it looks so self harm-ish you know? as in right, that's it, i've decided to hurt myself, i've decided i don't believe i can change or want to after all, i've given up thinking i'm worth doing this for etc. sad to see and very glad you turned it around.

scoffing chocolate here. for a change like day 9 coming to a close.

Did anyone hear? I said I'm on DAY FOUR!!!

why is everyone getting into bed with each other? why has no-one asked me, what with me being on DAY FOUR an all!

ma's on day 4

Swallowedafly. Thank You :)

I know this sounds stupidly ridiculus but Im going to say it anyway....

I never thought I would fit in at an aa meeting

I have to go for now but will be back tomorrow, Thank You everyone for your support, If I knew you guys were here a few months/years ago I would have been here with You :)

you said you drank last night ma!

dementedma WELL DONE! I'm hoping I can one day say that, be proud of yourself x

nor did i angel and i'm actually enjoying going

Haha c'mon ma get into Proud's big bed with the rest of us not drinking today. We weren't invited either, in fact we were positively told to stay away but it's so big and comfy with big fluffy pillows we couldn't resist. We will have to hook it to the bus bumper so that we can be towed along .

Can I climb into the bed? Have been ever so good, even when tormented by demon DS this afternoon!

We can make like the grandparents from Charlie and The Choc Factory

Hi am new and on day 4 today. I have wobbled a bit tonight but was saved by cooking a lovely tea and drinking nice fruit juice mixed with fizzy water, from my favourite wine glass.

Im starting to feel much better, the fog is clearing. I do feel more tired than I normally would as I can't sit still. If I do sit still my mind wonders off to the wine debate.... Shall I just try a glass tonight.... Shall I try a glass with added soda and lots of ice.. Shall I drink weekends only.. I would be fine with a little glass tonight.. Just a small one to prove am cured etc etc..

Instead ive walked dogs till they are knackered and can't walk any more. Done some gardening jobs. Sorted bags out for the charity shop and not stopped.

Today is nearly over. I'm outta the woods for today. Fridays are always tough but I don't want to waste this weekend hungover.

I have been reading for awhile now and I think you are all great.

I'm off for soak in the bath and an early night. I wish everyone a sober evening.

Fight off the urge..!

It will be worth it tomorrow to wake up fresh and clear headed ready for a new day.

Good night babes it's great to be at last with you all on this bus.

ma

BLOODY WELL DONE - I know what this means to you lovely xxxx

Yeah I did Saf, but only a glass or two(small ones at that) so I'm counting it as Day 4 of my new "almost nothing" regime.. A quarter of a bottle in 4 days is good enough for me!

Wooop! Day 2 is going well, mum offered me a glass of white wine.... I DECLINED! Unheard of. :)

Thanks indie. Ma me and you are both on day 5 tomorrow. Are you drinking at the weekend..?

I will not be drinking.. Im getting back my sparkle and I want to keep it. Happy days.. X