The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Stepping Into Christmas With Sobriety On Their Minds.

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Hello, tis me, Mouse

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

Even if you think your intake has gone up more today than the last or this week than last, come and join us on Gerald, the amazing, always room for more, fully stocked with glorious treats and donned in his Christmas Decorations, Bus!

We are a supportive thread, 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 smile 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 Addiction Support Teams, or even other support threads, posts like that will be reported if the need arises, so 'Orange Paper supporters' don't waste your time please :)

This Bus is a place for honesty, sanctuary and safety, something that has taken almost 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, it's filled with (non alcoholic or narcotic) delicious, luxury treats and HUGE fluffy quilts, plus anything else you might need to help YOU get through YOUR day a minute, or an hour at a time.

And, if you'd like to see where this all began - This Is The Reason We're All Here, The Original JWN Thread

And This Is Our Previous Thread, With Links To Those Over The Past Few Years

We hope to meet you soon :) x

That's because you are really really old! They do seem to make it all look so easy though, my too are wrapped up in minecraft a lot of the time too 'getting new servers' and the like. I nod knowingly

Thank you Im it means a lot x

spanna sounds like your doing verry well tbh not sure i could have a thimble full it shows strength in Ims world xx

Your welcome beaches

I'm it was all that was left in the bottle what I really wanted to do was sprint down the road and buy another bottle but I didn't I've not done very well this week WW has got me most days

Evening Babes thinking of you I'm and hope you feel safer tonight.

Well I managed the week, have had a couple of glasses of wine tonight but am dead chuffed that I survived the week without succumbing sooner. Actually it wasn't so hard because I knew that having a drink would have made me feel ill, as I was so tired.

(And if there's one thing I hate, it's wasting alcohol ) one annoying thing is after working all these extra hours, will not see the result in my pay-packet until after Christmas.

Dammit I just finished the last of the wine - it doesn't last long, does it? I always want more, but have learnt my lesson the hard way - never buy more than 500ml at a time.

I forget who was talking (sorry) about the 3 for 2 on the mini-bottles - that used to get me too. Now I just ignore the offer (it has taken a couple of years to get to this stage!) It's still the same price - but I know my limits. It's ridiculous because three mini-bottles is actually the same amount as 1 ordinary bottle (yes, I have worked it out)

FIF glad I could be of help. I wish I would listen to my own bloody advise!

Anyway, firmly back on the bus. When the WW gets me I'm still doing that stupid thing of 'only drink once a week' or 'just a couple'. Absolutely doesn't work with me. Ever. It's all or nothing and that once a week slides so rapidly to 2 or 3 nights a week and then a desperate effort to not drink the 4th night. My drinking actually alarms me. Especially how quickly it sinks to bad levels.

I really can't drink in any kind of moderation. So I can't drink.

I'm now practicing my mantra of "I don't drink". I want to just stop the arguments in my head or constant worrying about Christmas/New Year/Birthdays/Fridays/Mondays/Wednesdays..... Because I actually just don't want to drink.

I'm driving the bus tonight and we're picking everyone up. Stand by Babes.... WW is going to be scared out of her fucking mind.
xx

soc I totally relate to your posts, my life without wine is uncomplicated, I feel better, I look better, I'm a better mum and wife and when I do drink, there's no off switch, looking for the hidden bottles the next day really struck a chord, I'm so weary of this cycle and want to be fabulous at 42 enjoying my life and my dd's, not an old lush, bloated and crepey, I'm upfront with you on the bus today if that's ok?? Xxxx

Day one, feeling ropey and my get up and go has got upand gone! So annannoyed with myself as I was ill to start with and I've made myself worse with alcohol. I know can not drink, I know I can sit with h whilst he drinks, so I have no excuses for being so stupid :(

Soc I completely understand the no 'OFF' button you are starting to know what you can/cannot do and that can only be a good thing I'm glad you're driving the bus again Please don't beat yourself up, you're doing really well

Baby everything you said Glad you're up at the front with Soc

Anne be kind to yourself today (have you got any icecream?)

I'm how are you today babe?

Ma are you ok?

Beaches how's that snow doing? Brrrrr

Have a good Saturday (Sunday Soc) all of you lovely Brave Babes

No ice cream spanna but I'm feeling better now I'm getting on with things. Just annoyed with myself and frustrated that I haven't been able to get on with decorating as I've been ill. And pissed off that h hasn't lifted a finger to help. We both work part time so you'd think all the domestic stuff would be shared but it isn't. Oh well, rant over.
Hope all babes have a happy sober Saturday, some how Saturday seems harder when you're not drinking

annie day 1 feeling crap too, I have a heavy cold and instead of looking after myself, in my miserable state I decided wine would be a good idea, WRONG. spanna love your posts, soc you surviving sat night? Xx

spanna thanks for asking. Fine, just mad busy. Sorry to read and run but am off to London shortly for a few days so will catch up with you all then.

Glad to hear from you Ma - is this the 4 days away from DH and DC? have a really lovely time x

Ditto baby I got a cold and felt sorry for myself. Had wine as for some stupid reason I kid myself that it helps with the cold symptoms...

Hi everyone.

It is my one week anniversary of deciding not to drink anymore and have managed the whole week without a single drop! This time last week I was nursing a massive hangover and feeling very sorry for myself. I feel much clearer headed and lighter for not having had a drink.

I thought I would give up smoking as well but giving up 2 vices in one week proved to be a bit too ambitious - lasted just under 3 days without fags until I finally caved. I will try another time.

Glad so many are doing so well. beaches I am in awe, keep going. Like the "waste not want not" quote you really know us country bumpkins
Fanta well done to you too
im really hope you can find a safe place for you and DC's soon and start moving on with your life.
joey sounds like you are keeping the ww under control, well done . Sorry not to nc everyone but all are in my thoughtsx
Soc totally relate to your slippery slope post. Once I pick up one day it escalates to every day very quickly With you baby anne on the bus today. Day one no alcohol in the house scaaary x
Love to all.

dancer your doing brilliantly, a week is hard going but you must be seeing and feeling the benefits, I'm going to try for a week as of today xxx

Hello all
Iv not cort up properly and read back yet
I will not be drinking today as I have £0 funds today [bluss]
I will catch up and read back later
X

Yes it is. Am a happy bunny, if a cold one. No heating on train!
dancer well done

Hoping all are well and safe. Saturday night can feel tough when you're not drinking but for anyone who is teetering on the edge I can vouch for the wonderful feeling on Sunday. You'll wake up slowly and lazily feeling fine - no thirst, no shakes, no heavy head, no guilt (well at least not from drinking ).

Missed you earlier well done dancer lovely post venus and sooo true.
Fighting the WW on day 1. So far so good.
ma have a lovely time
mouse always in my thoughts.
Babysitting total of 6 tonight so might not be back.
LOVE TO ALL

B