The Brave Babes Battle Bus - New Year? So, Let's Go Up A Gear!

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Hello, tis me, Mouse (normally Mouseface but I'm wearing my festive name )

Welcome to the Brave Babes Battle Bus, to a place of solace, support and sanctuary, if that's what you seek of course. It's also a Bus full of bloomin' chatterboxes, waffling on about life, love and all things from school reports to laundry!

The journey into 2013 is going to be an ass kicking one as we're moving up a gear to give the WineWitch a bloody good slapping, and the BoozeBeast a kick in the bollo.............

Some of us drink in moderation, some of us drink. Some of us are sober, some of us are trying so very, very hard to be.

Some of us have been dry for days, weeks, months and some of us years...... some of us are just starting out and are scared of what stopping drinking means. It's not forever, it's just for today if that's what you want.

We have a saying on the Bus One Day At A Time. Or ODAAT

Take each moment, each day and each blip as it comes. The support on this Bus has kept me from ruining my life time and time again. The experiences of others shared here has helped me to change the way I see alcohol, the way I see what it does to me.

Although some Babes have been here a while and kind of 'know' each other, we all have different lives, different roles to play, different places to sit on the Bus, but we ALL have or have had abusive relationships with alcohol and we're here because we want that to change; for the better.

Everyone is welcome here so don't be afraid to just jump right in and say hi. Post as much or as little as you like!

So, come say hi, grab a seat, an eggnog (non alcoholic of course ) and a mince pie, or chocolate chip cookie, and meet some lovely, genuine people who are just like YOU.

Also, HERE IS THE PREVIOUS THREAD with a link in the OP to the first ever thread, and the reason why after more than two and a half years, this thread is still here, supporting those in need.

Can we get a red cross temporarily painted on the bus, plus 'blues and two's' and go and help Green?

Thank you so much purple and Koti I can't even stomach cold water at the moment, currently sipping a cup of hot water - have just taken some vitamins and I am back in bed with a pan next to me - Shameful what kind of way is this for a woman of my age to behave. Wish I could grow up!

Sorry for self indulgent posts today just need to get this all out as it keeps happening.

Welcome Silver and well done for posting - You sound similar to me I don't seem to have a stop button when I'm out and past the first three drinks - likewise I think I have to stop going out or abstain because it's just not acceptable and I am worth more than this.

I'm not feeling very inspiring today fortunately there are lots of other inspiring babes here though :)

Joey sorry to hear about your troubled sleep again - have you got your meds sorted now?

I said to DH I was worried I had alcohol poisoning he said no I just have an enormous hangover from being a nob

Green, thank you. I seem to be missing the 'off' switch. I don't have a problem with not drinking but I can't moderate it, so removing myself from those situations is the safest option. I hope you feel better, you're right, we're worth more than this.

welcome angel you will find loads of support and advice on the Bus. well done for making that first post!

green sorry, but your DH saying that made me laugh. hope you're feeling better soon. don't know if my meds are really sorted yet, I have cut the Prozac down to just twice a week, my mood is pretty stable, but I feel shattered and I wake up in the night with aching legs. perhaps it is because I've drunk quite a lot over Christmas.

welcome angel
is it ok if we call you angel rather than silver as we already have a silver on the bus and I foresee no end of confusion
green we've all been there. Next time you feel the wine witch calling, read back and it might help. or it might not...if only it were that easy.
Well, Day 1 of Dry January and it's getting to danger time - got to find something to occupy myself with for the next few hours.

Hi lovelies,

Can I sit next to green and purple for a bit? I drank last night and I honestly think that this is one of the worst hangovers I've ever had. My stomach is still churning.I had best part of a bottle and my body is letting me know that I'm too old for this malarky any more.

Small weak wave at new babes sliverangel you can say ANYTHING here and lots of us frequently do. That certainly wasn't waffle,welcome.

I had downloaded a list of local AA meetings but the SMART meetings look very exciting. I'm going to join the on line meetings thingy because there isn't a face to face one near me. Anyone one else up for that?

2013 thanks for mentioning it. What do you think of it? Has it helped? I can't see how much it costs, if it does cost.

Love the new name ma
Tactical chundering? Love it.
greyhound yeah the shame is one of the many worst bits. Dh doesn't always know how much I drink, not sure why. I try to tell him now and he is beginning to understand how big my problem is. By the way, you sound much more positive and ready to begin anew.

I've spent the whole day trying not to honk, my head hurts, my legs hurt, I've got fuck all done and I've been a crap mum. Tomorrow is another day- might make it through the mist one day.

Just a quick hello to angel and all the other babes and a happy new year to you all.

Sorry to hear you're under the weather green bet you're not the only one on planet earth today in bed with a hangover!

Take it an hour at a time Ma and you'll be just fine.

Lazy day for me today reading and relaxing feeling incredibly calm at the moment it's been a bit of a revelation getting through christmas and new year without a drink - but tis done and dusted now - so onwards. I spoke to my manager at work yesterday and will be going back to work next week after 3 months off - drunk and depressed. Funny how 3 weeks sober seems to have turned it all around for the best.

So here's to 2013 and I WILL NOT BE DRINKING TODAY.

Ma I'm rooting for you - can we hold hands as we walk into the mist - I want to see the other side of the rock!

purple and gugg thanks for keeping me warm - have just eaten some pizza and chocolate so hoping that will help. I am completely disgusted with myself today this has to be the end of it.

koala well done that's fantastic- you are turning your life around :)

Holds hands with green and tries not to look at the clock. Healthy dinner eaten and cleared up. Had bath.what to do now...
koala what you have done is bloody awesome. Totes amaze balls!
You must feel like a different woman.

No probs Pud. Sorry about the dribble on your shoulder!

Try to be less hard on yourself. You are here, trying to change - there are millions of people who won't see the need for change, won't see the fall-out they cause and selfishly couldn't give a damn about those around them - that's not you. You are making the effort - it just isn't easy. All with you, holding your hand. xxxxxx

ma are you in pjs and in bed - is that possible, not to sleep but just sit on your laptop on mumsnet or sommat - I find it a lot easier if I hide upstairs from the wine witch until she's gone.

purple can you stop wiggling now please, I may need one of those bags...

green Too right. I know that I need some kind of recovery program now and lots and lots of help.

kotinka are you going to do the smart thing? please, please I'm going to have a good look when ds has gone to bed but I think I will sign up to the online meetings.

koala you are one awesome woman. You don't even whinge about it, you've just got on with it and quit. Wow! Have you found it difficult or straightforward?

purple thank you < wipes away tear >

Gugg Can't help it! Those big pants Mouse gave me are bloody itchy! Bag at the ready, just in case! x

Green You'll get back there Hun, maybe not today but soon. You've done it before and you can do it again.

E nerving, yids me, Mouse
Welcome to Angel and welcome back to any previous posters returning for NY.

Whoever it was with a BMI of 21.6, that's the same as me and I'm not looking to lose more, just maintain really.

Happy New Year's Day Babes

Faire fantastic post! Ready helped me to visualise how I feel about us all and this thread. Just amazing.

I spent 3 hours stuck in bed this morning because of my back. I'm in so much pain today, all because of the car journey here and lack of sleep in a strange bed. We're just about to watch Up! And DD and DH are taking bets on how long it will be before I cry

Ma I hope DD was spouted, she is so super talented xxx

Lots of love to you all, hope you are safe and warm wherever you may be tonight. Sorry not to add any wise words but I'm done in. xx

God the sidecar is rowdy tonight.
Now I am travelling in the bus I can see from my superior position that the sidecar seems to be full of dribble, sick bags and big pants....

Phone posting is rubbish, sorry. Xx

No she wasn't spouted but she had a blast and really enjoyed the whole experience.her friend Mollie went with her for moral support and dd was worried that Mollie would be bored or left out. Finally met up with her after performance to find Mollie had wangled her way into VIP audience section and was merry as a fiddler's elbow on free champagne and having a blast. Dd was most put out lol

So sorry you are struggling Mouse Back pain is a total bitch! Hope you find some comfort soon Lovely. x

Hey Ma I can see right up your nose from here!!!