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

I'd like to hop on. I have stopped drinking secretly in the last week. It's even hard to write that! I have reasonably high hopes but not complacent. I feel that if I mess this up I really am in trouble. I have been drinking more than my DH knows for a year.... Sober now. But think about drink a lot.

Hi babes, checking in, been busy reading old threads from 2010 today. Massively helpful, day 1 almost done & dusted. Think I might be ready to admit to myself that this dipping my toe in business is doomed, still can't get my head around never drinking again. I won't be drinking today, that's for sure. ma, isinde, rural thanks for being here.

And OMG and potato, good to see you!

Ha, more survivors!
Welcome OMG" and potato*

Is it safe to come out , great to see you mama and welcome OMG and potato .

Hi Potato - welcome!

And hi to everyone else on the bus. WW came knocking a while back - must be feeling better. Had a 7up and a drink of "Laimon" that came free with my online shop the other week. It's lemony and minty. Quite nice.

Hope any poorly babes are feeling a bit better.

Welcome potato :)

I'm sat here with a glass of raspberry and rhubarb punch (non alcoholic). It tastes 'different'...will be in bed soon, can hardly keep my eyes open past nine

WW has claimed me tonight. Not that I put up a fight at all.

TA DAAA
I had a fuck it moment x

Thank you so much for the welcome

Saturday morning Roll call. Sargent Soc firing on all cylinders again. Puts on racing glasses and moves Gerald into racing gear.
I'm lying in bed thoroughly loving the fact that it's Saturday morning and I have NO hangover. NO guilt. NO remorse and NO fear. I was just checking Facebook and last night my friends were all having wine but this morning they're all bouncing around doing stuff. When I say having a wine it means I'm having probably two bottles of wine. Normal people have a laugh and say they're having a wine and I get jealous and assume they're having a great time but really they all stop at one or two. They are not waking up on Saturday morning carrying all that shit above with them. What this long winded drivel is about is that I need to realise everytime someone (even adverts) mention wine normal society doesn't see it as an excuse for a bender. They just think 'oh I'll have A glass of wine". So I'm not missing out on anything.
Lol. I'm not sure that makes any sense
I am sober I promise.
Day 3 (again) for me. I'm not drinking today.
Sorry to not nc. Am on my phone. But I'll be back to see where everyone is. Maybe they're all under mouses blanket.
Xxx

Not dead yet

Annie I think you've put your finger on why controlled drinking is hard for me. There is a lot of waiting for the 'right' day, and then feeling obliged to drink because otherwise it's wasted.

Duh.

Sounds like the sidecar tonight then ma and im theres always tomorrow.
potato well done on stopping drinking. Can really relate to thinking about it all the time. Doing so right now on day 2 af but at least Im not drinking it and I happy about that
You will find lots of support here. Take a seat and make yourself comfortable.

xposted joey good to see another survivor.
soc so relate, your drinking thinking sounds like mine.
Think the WW is quietening down at last. She has been a noisy, nagging' Persistent bitch today.

Kill her rural.

Hey babes just checking in. Escaped the WW tonight. Had a wobble earlier but changed into pjs and watched telly:)

Thank you rural - am feeling happy about joining in - it is like admitting it to myself... Very happy to be sober right now.

Hello potato and omg welcome. It's good here.

awesome obgri Friday night WW scuppered.

ma tomorrow's another day and I'll stock up on opal fruits for ya.

Well done obrigada she nearly got me but i am also now in pjs.
Soc I wish . Well done on day 3
potato That first post takes courage,well done. Stick with us. Together we'll get that WW once and for all.

Hey isinde hope you're ok.
xx

Hi isinde how are you lovely? FWIW I reckon you're "tough enough". In fact I reckon you're made of stronger stuff than most, to keep at this battle with your humour & compassion intact. Not to mention your poetic ability!

Nice work indie
Now, when the hangover has eased, please check in dearest.

Morning babes. "Isinde" hope all is ok with u this morning? Am hangover free today but energy levels low so no boing yet!

Morning 'Soc' 'Mama' and 'Ma';)