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

999 replies

Mouseface · 16/11/2013 13:41

Hello, tis me, Mouse Smile

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 -

    • The Vulnerable Need Our Support, Not Our Judgement
    • 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

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SocFish · 12/12/2013 19:31

why best news ever. So happy for you xx

dementedma · 12/12/2013 19:38

why I just yelled "yes!" and punched the air! Brilliant brilliant news. You must be so very proud of yourself. So happy for you

venusandmars · 12/12/2013 19:38

why - so delighted for you x

TossedSaladsAndScrambledEggs · 12/12/2013 19:54

Why that's wonderful news! Smile

Fairenuff · 12/12/2013 20:01

Why just came back and saw all these messages to you. Even before I opened the thread, I could see it's great news Smile

Whatever conditions there are, they will be a piece of cake compared to what you've done already. So, so proud of you and so thrilled for you. Your boy is a very lucky boy indeed to have you as his mum Smile Smile Smile

and one more huge Smile

chopin33 · 12/12/2013 20:12

Well done why fabulous news

whydidthishappen · 12/12/2013 21:20

Thank you all so much for the support and good wishes. I'll update later on in detail.

lookingforhope · 12/12/2013 22:34

why so happy for you, was scared to open the thread cos I was so hoping it was good news. What a wonderful Christmas present (lets off streamers and starts blowing up balloons for a huge 'hooray for why and ds party'). Best news I have had all week Smile Grin

venusandmars · 13/12/2013 10:01

If someone here was a Christmas angel, then thank you, thank you, thank you. I am touched and humbled x

guggenheim · 13/12/2013 10:40

why might have something in my eyes..

I sincerely hope tat next year is really boring for you (IYKWIM)- just the dull stuff of life, taking care of ds,doing the shopping etc etc. Hope that all these vile times are behind you. Suspect that you are going to be an inspiration for babes and potential babes from now on.

Xmas Smile
Mouseface · 13/12/2013 13:17

Afternoon, tis me, Mouse

Why -I am absolutely thrilled for you, you are the bravest, strongest Babe ever! Look at how far you've come from your first posts.... look at yourself, look at your life, look at your boy.

I think you are truly amazing and I'm honoured to 'know' you.

I hope that you have the best Christmas, what better gift could you have asked for?

Lots of love to you sweetheart xxx

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spanna41 · 13/12/2013 14:07

Why that is such good news xxx

beachestoexplore · 13/12/2013 16:09

Now we need the delay on your new home to disappear Spanna Xmas Wink

And an impenetrable force field encasing Im which repels wankbadgers.

Actually, a little magic all round would be nice Xmas Smile

Hope you are nuzzling you little boy why and thinking of you too mouse xx

rural would you like to come out of the dressing up box now? Xmas Grin

Going to wrap up and take the dog for a snowy walk now. Take care babes x

dementedma · 13/12/2013 19:51

I sent lovely boss an email today calling him an ungrateful wee bastard. Is that a sacking offence?
I went to great lengths to celebrate his 60rh birthday last week with balloons and a moonpig card with his photo on and stuff. Turns out he is only 59.Blush. He told everyone about it today at our Christmas lunch to much general amusement and pisstaking......

beachestoexplore · 13/12/2013 20:15

Xmas GrinXmas Grin Good job boss is not sensitive about his age!

Anneisnotmyname · 13/12/2013 21:10

If he has turned 59 he has entered his 60th year!

dementedma · 13/12/2013 21:36

Ooh Anne wish I had thought of that one!

He's a sweetie really. Responded to my email with a smiley saying how much he appreciated everything I did.

dementedma · 13/12/2013 21:55

Watching Lord of the Rings - again!
Aragorn......mmm HMM!

Mouseface · 13/12/2013 22:15

Ma - brilliant! Good job he knows you well! Grin xx

My family are ill AND coughing like mad.

I'm going to bed, DH is in the cabin (office/guest quarters) because his cough is so loud. LOUD!!!!

Night babes xxx

I'm - thinking of you xxx

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SocFish · 14/12/2013 01:01

Morning babes
Just checking in. I love this bus. I'm in the side car, but doing ok. Can't remember who wrote further up that they haven't hated themselves for 3 years or something like that. I've been finding that, and it's bloody amazing. I don't wake up every morning hating myself, and what a difference its made. It's incredible. So even though I'm in the side car, life is so much better.
Hope you're all having a good Friday night.
Soc xx

Imdoingthis · 14/12/2013 01:15

why happy thoughts from me to you tonight x

Feeling disheartend very low confidence is nil I'm down some place I don't want to be
Lovely ladies of this bus your all fantastic x

SocFish · 14/12/2013 01:37

hello I'm. Sorry you're having such a tough time. Big hugs. Look after yourself. xx

guggenheim · 14/12/2013 08:33

Morning gorgeous babes,

why give that boy a big squeeze from the babes please.
I'm the bus is just the right place to begin building up that confidence. We all think you are ace x

ma lotr is a contemporary literary classic,in no way are there delicious young men in tight trousers with long hair. Deary,me no. I'd hardly noticed such a thing, despite repeated viewings. May need to check one more time.Xmas Grin

Can I just say hi to all in place of a big nc?

dementedma · 14/12/2013 08:51

Lol guggs
Well, a busy day ahead so I'd best get cracking. Dds back home today plus dniece and all roiund to mums tonight for first Christmas with bro and sil and Richard.
Then tomorrow is dd1s birthday. No way am I old enough to have a 23 year old child!