The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Travelling Far And Wide, With Sobriety In Mind.

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Welcome to the Bus one and all! I'm Mouse, one of the Brave Babes :)

We have a new line that we're taking with us on every journey, thanks to one of our wonderful Babes, Curry -

Alcohol Fosters Inertia.

So when you're drinking excessively, nothing changes, or improves, the sharp edges of our lives just becomes that little bit less in focus, blurred and all you feel is numb. Then like shit (emotionally, as well as physically) if you're honest! Who wants that?

You are only ever better/pacified/happy whilst the alcohol is in your system. And that doesn't last........... it's not a cure, it's a quick fix. A sticking plaster.

So, if you think you're drinking too much, and want some friendly advice, or just to come and have a chat, get to know others who are just like you, who won't judge or criticise you, then hop on board! :)

We're a really mixed bunch and all at different stages of our journey to find sobriety or certainly drinking in a more controlled, less dangerous way.

And, if you'd like to see where we've been so far, have a look at the links below :)

LAST THREAD

THE STARTING POINT AND WHY WE'RE ALL HERE

Feeling crap and very sorry for myself- not been drinking-I did lots of sharing at the meeting last night and I'm CRAP with feelings and emotions.

I need to share and get the horrible stuff out there but I've had 43 years of keeping it all tucked away.

I'll be fine & better than fine later on today but right now I could use a Squidding. Would you do the necessary,please ma?

Ta love.

Morning babes :)
Day five and feel like a new woman. Still got the same set of worries etc but am living with a sane , clear and focused mind ! Danger point for me is day 12 ish .
indi go you girl ! Bet you feel fantastic. Ashamed to say I always drink at social events except when pregnant... It's an aim of mine..
Will check in again later xx

'I could use a Squidding'

Isinde and

Double well done, one for not getting plastered natch and another one for actually taking the bus into the loo with you. We recommend that and I've always wondered if anyone ever did it. You rock!!

Morning all day to still feeling wobbly and tablets zonking me out but feel better Than this time yesterday well done to everyone with making another day happy Saturday x

Good morning everyone, thank you babes for being so kind about silly old empty nest thingy, I'll be ok in a couple of days, it's just that she's my only one and we're very close.

Thisis so glad you are getting some help, I really hope you are starting to feel better.

Why Thank you for being so sweet, especially at the moment

Soc I'm trying not to be nice so ... erm ... errr... ya know!

Indie My curly-haired, Floyd-loving, poo-monitor friend, I know exactly what you mean, did my first ever sober party last Sat nite. Amazing feeling isn't it? Got home and looked the same as when I left (and drove too - all smug like) here have some and NOT as hangover food!!!!

Baby morning sweetheart, your posts are so lovely at the moment, so full of life and love. I shall be walking around with tum in and boobs out today though not too far out as will fall over from shift in gravity

Mouse Hi lovely girl x

All babes have a good day today and look after yourselves. It's sunny here today so I will be rootling round the ol' veg patch, who knows what delights might be in there?

Have good days too everyone!

I am on Citalopram and it definitely helps my anxiety. I also suffer from depression - was that the cause or effect? That never ending chicken/egg question!

I actually look forward to my meetings now and the stories you hear are, mostly, inspirational. Yes, you get a few people droning on and on but they too need to share!

Don't be scared to go, and give it at least 10 meetings I would say to make your mind up.

I tried controlled drinking and it drove me as bonkers as alcoholism does! It really twisted my mind, you know the search for the 'magic pill' to make everything OK.

I went out the other night with some other mums. Everyone just had a couple of glasses of wine or none!! A bottle for me would not have even touched the sides.

Alcohol can touch anyone, rich or poor, black or white and so on. And when it gets you, it really gets you.

Yes it can seem unfair. But cancer is unfair. It's life and we have to accept it.

For me, it's all or nothing. It's the only thing that works.

I have out on a stone though! The sugar cravings! But that is my next goal, to lose the excess stone.

Time to yourself is important, time to think, time to rest, time to ponder. Also time to feed your soul, not just your body.

I don't think anybody can explain AA intellectually. Except that it works.

Xx

Thanks crabby, I'm not sure h does have any redeeming qualities!!! I seem to be noticing that more and more. Like last night dd2 was whining in the back of the car and he was reaching to smack her legs like that is really going to help Then he was writing a birthday card with them - wow I did actually get a card - and dd1 acted up and he lost his tempter and smacked her I think she probably was being irritating but I don't think she deserved to be hit.

I used to be able to say that despite his flaws - gambling, financial disasters, irresponsiblity, selfishness, etc all very chicken and egg - he was a good father. Now certainly not; he loves them but only when they are cute and cuddly

Well done isinde I'd be happy to just drink like that - moderately on special occasions, it's daily drinking at home that for me is the problem. Of course if I had more of a social life maybe I'd find that my drinking out of the house was problematic afterall.....

Guggen hope your feeling better soon, and Jango glad to hear you sounding so much possitive x

Well just got to get this wretched 40th birthday over with and I will hopefully get back on the af track. Not been drinking excessively but tonight will be my third night of drinking and probably the worst.

Wishing all babes have a good weekend :)

Morning campers hi de hi, (always wanted to say that) I have just enough time to say annie happy birthday lovely, try and enjoy tonight and you can use this birthday as a launching pad to the "new you" . purps a big hug and I'm actually nervous and excited for you, hope today is everything you hope for!! Lastly my babe rock guggs as I tell my toddler when she does a bottom burp, BETTER OUT THAN IN. Your past hurts lead you right Into the Ww's scrawny clutches and in releasing it, the past will lose it's power and give it all back to you, you have been so good to me, your a great lady , let yourself be happy!!! Right back to sat am carnage on a dull grey day here, hugs to all babes everywhere xxxx

Happy 40th Birthday Annie!!

Got woken up today by my excited 8 year old, he climbed into the bed with a bunch of drawings chattering about a book he wanted to write with these characters. Anyway, normally on a Saturday morning I would have grunted and moaned but today I was able to open my eyes, listen and enjoy his excitement. It has got to be good. Day 6 and feeling strong

Afternoon, tis me, Mouse

Welcome Bill - great post and how very true..... as with all addictions, once they are/it is there and in your life, it's there.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNIE Enjoy your night lovely lady. Take is an hour at a time sweetheart, a minute if needed, just relax and don't feel pressurised xxx

I need to go varnish my oak gate whilst DH has Nemo out so will come back and read the rest of the posts in a while.

To those in need of a reason not to drink today - how about 'just because'? :)

Lots of hugs to you all xxx

Happy Birthday Annie!

Gosh trying to catch up so behind, can't name check but just popped on to say purple thinking of you today, brave babe.

And guggs a hug for you, you are doing so well and being very courageous.

Hope everyone has a nice evening x

Quick post before H gets home. Thankyou all for the birthday wishes and the supportive posts. It's amazing how much the kindness of 'strangers' means

Was day 6 its got me I feel so rubbish now

All this squidding. I'll put a dropmof soothing skin oil in Barry's tank.
Missing thurso and Venus and rural and edinbugger - are you OK babes?
Had a very busy morning so gave myself the luxury of an afternoon return to bed for a snooze. Such decadence and ya boo to those of you with little ones! Seems there are some advantages to the Dcs being older
Eep, I take I back.....anyone help on the thinking of Descartes? Dd2 just starting out on philosophy degree......

tango don't feel rubbish. Day 6 is great.
Enjoy/get through today and then begin again tomorrow. Same scenario here.
By the way, forgot to say a bloody big well done to jango

demen I feel physically rubbish like sick got greedy with the wine bring on tommorow x

Lots of water tango
Are you up to a slice of toast?

inside I'm so embarrassed I've misread your title all this time, feel thick as mince!!! Truly sorry!!! Xxx

inside I'm mortified!!!! Xxx