The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Kicking The *Wine Witch* Into Touch, Because Enough Is Enough!

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Hello, tis me, Mouse :)

This is a thread for those who are worried about their drinking habits towards alcohol, or/and drugs.

Even if you think that you are drinking more tonight than last night or this week than last, come and have a chat, find a seat, we don't bite!

We are a supportive Bus, full of very different posters, from various backgrounds. Some of us drink in moderation, allowing ourselves the odd glass or two as a treat, or just because we're in control of our drinking for that day.

One Day At A Time.

We have those who abstain completely, and those who wake every day to Day 1 and hope with all of their hearts that they can, and will, make it to Day 2.

If you've followed our journey to date, you'll know who most of us are by now :) and we kind of have two 'sayings', that sum up who we are -

1. • The Vulnerable Need Our Support, Not Our Judgement
2. • Alcohol Fosters Inertia

That said, we will not have any bashing of support groups, such as AA or Community Support Teams or even your own GP.

This Bus is a place for honesty, sanctuary and safety, something that has taken four years for a number of very special, very lovely, very honest and caring Babes to establish.

So, come find a seat, grab something warm from the supply cupboard at the back of the Bus as it's going to be cold tonight! Brrrr!

And, if you'd like to read back over some of our history, HERE IS THE LAST THREAD

And, HERE IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

We hope to meet you soon :) xxx

Ma - that's bollocks. I still drink, okay far less and not 'often' but don't forget the person you were when you did a number of dry days before, and more than once, you can do it again, if you want to.

You're certainly not alone in that sidecar though sweets, I can see Barry for a start!!!!

Seriously though.... we're here for you xxx

Mouse your a very inspiring lady and you have helped so many including me despite your life being difficult your like superwoman, supermum and superbus supporter all in one I don't know how you do it vodka was often my drink wen I was in my really bad stage take care lovely lady we are all here for you too xx

Thank you Isinde I need a bit of fluffy love tonight! No hot cox that's for sure!!

I think I'm not very wordly (great thing for a teacher!!!), and I should have stayed in the state where I only read one thread.

Anyway, on a different note, I had the most brilliant day, with Year 11's, de-constructing poems, complete bliss, and I wish I could do it all of the time.
Yes, my job is great, wish I could say the same about my relationship, at the moment!

Lots of love
xxx

worldly!

Have we been called 'fluffy' by the other addvice thread? Not once' once has anyone said anything but supporting things about other help threads. Why would they bash us? :(

'Advice' sorry.

thurso - sorry, I shouldn't of commented about the other thread, but if it's a thread that means ONE, just ONE poster gets sober then fantastic.

This - thank you so much for your support. So kind of you lovely..... I love you guys and feel safe here, to say what scares me, how I cope, how I want to help and be helped too some days.

Thank you, time for me to leave MN for the night.

Sleep well lovely babes, be safe, you're all so ace xxx

Hardly an 'epic fail' is it ma when you have achieved several days AF? Maybe you could try thinking about what you have managed to do - rather than what you haven't?

mouse sorry to hear that life has been extra hard. Wish there was something we could do to help.

I'm very knackered after a day at the chalk face followed by an aa meet,so I'm not going to name check just send best wishes to you all.

Hope it's ok but I'd like to post on here and t'other thread at times. The 'other' thread moved on fairly quickly with some very sensible and interesting advice. I'm not sure that bb is a fluffy thread- it's funny because we are dealing with a deadly,progressive illness and new posters need to see that life gets better when you stop or cut down. I couldn't have started reading or posting on a sobriety thread at first because I was in denial about my drinking habits. I really needed the gentle approach of the bus,and still do.

I think the threads need to run alongside each other and offer maximum support sounds like a bra ad to anyone with a drink problem.

Hi again babes, it's Monday and its been a struggle.
Party at a friends house and they were all at the coke I knew it, but because of my history they were doing it behind my back presumably to try to protect me but it felt worse.

It's like I have no friends anymore as everyone I know is from my old life.

Still trying to move forward.

God it's hard

Meh.
< cuddles up with Barrie>

I need some new friends that don't know old me.
What could I do?? A course?
Thanks for the support x

Thanks for the replies This and Thurso. Means alot, will try day one (again tomorrow), cant imagine it but will see! Did see something about another thread somewhere, is it the one for complete alcohol abstinence?! Not sure as haven't seen it since. I've always lurked on this one for support and found the advice really helpful, non-judgy and supportive of everyone's individual set-up & goals. Take care everyone xxx

I think it's bloody amazing that this bus has been trundling along for all this time. Years, I tell ya, fecking years. We are made of pretty persistent stuff

Mew the trouble with looking for rock bottom is that, when you get there, you might find it's just a ledge on the way down. How bad does it have to get, what are you prepared to lose?

Having one day AF, however, is a heck of a lot easier. It's just one day. Plan it. Read back over the threads and copy out all the advice and strategies for avoiding that first drink.

Or just come here and give a shout, there is usually someone around with some good advice x

Mouse sorry to hear life is particularly tough for you at the moment. You always offer such a lot of time and support to others, I hope you feel supported back. Be gentle on yourself.

Im spending all your spare cash is a good way to limit temptation, a bit like The Drill, but instead of making it physically difficult you are making it it financially difficult.

Mew it sounds like you are very sad in the cycle you are in. I would also encourage you to try for a 'day off', just to give yourself a much needed break. We would love to help if we can.

flumpy well done for getting through that party and not caving in. That sounded hard. Building some new friendships is a great plan and a course could be a good starting point. Nothing too New Age loony though

I see this bus as a supportive and forgiving environment where people can explore their issues with drinking. Long live fluffy Gerald and all who clamber aboard him!

I'd be lost without this bus (and all the others bus threads). Even if I don't post I read, reread and then read again. xx

Is the bus called Gerald??

That's made me smile this morning, Gerald!

Gerald!!!

It's not fluff, it's fur dahling.

Isinde you rock!