The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Walking In A Winter Sober Land!

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Hello Brave Babes, I'm Mouse :)

Welcome to the 'Bus Of Fun' (now you've come of age!)

This is a thread for those who want to give up drink completely, or are maybe thinking about doing controlled drinking, or cutting down slowly, with a view to quitting or not... it's up to you.

You know your limits, you know what is required, it's in your hands. And only you can make it happen.

Whatever your goal, you'll find support here. Always.

There will be talk of drinking and those who fall off the Bus (arse over tit) will post about it, so if that is going to jeopardise your chances of complete sobriety, then maybe the DRY thread would suit you better, as they are complete abstainers. :)

That said, this Bus is happy to have you no matter what, as long as you can cope with chat of drinking, nights out/in, failures, cyclical drinkers, etc......

Everyone has always been welcome here and shall remain to be.

No-one is ever turned away. EVER.

There are no hard and fast rules, other than the support here is unconditional, it may be in the form of tough love at times, but it's always meant with the very best of intentions.

There are two sayings that we like here -

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

The rest kind of happens as the posts appear.

I hope that's okay with you all.

You'll find the last thread HERE, THAT WILL LEAD TO THREADS BEFORE IT, SOME HISTORY

And the original and real, truly heartfelt reason that we are here in the first place is HERE. A VERY SOBERING READ

The Bus may be 'mythical', but the support is real, honest and will help you to achieve what it is that you seek, as long as you are honest with us, but mostly, YOURSELF

See you soon. x

Well done I'm that sounds like the best thing to do. Sometimes life just feels shitty, so what better than to curl up in bed. Tomorrow is another day.

Happy birthday why hope you have a lovely day x

Try and get a good night's sleep I'm, think how much better you will feel in the morning knowing you didn't drink x

I told a few people at work today I was doing dry january and there were no raised eye brows or questions. It seems like it's more acceptable this time of year to go AF, no one trying to convince you not to.

I'm hoping I'll lose a bit of weight as well. I'm about half a stone heavier than I'd like. I used faires calculator and I only need 1404 cals to maintain so I've really got to be strict. I'd better get a boing soon so I can get back exercising!

I too am in bed but feeling quite chipper (must be the night owl in me!)
Day 5 done, had a lovely shower and now relaxing. I have noticed that my teeth are quite white. I was given an electric toothbrush for Christmas (something I have wanted for years and never got- this year I got two :o) so not sure if it's that, new toothpaste or the new healthy me. Perhaps it just that I am spending longer killing time in the bathroom so I've actually noticed?!
Also (TMI alert for anybody eating) I have had a bit of an clearout and now I feel quite light and healthy. So tomorrow I fully expect to feel full of boingyness and will feel quite cheated if I don't

Happy birthday Why!
And for the record, I said I would be laid regally across the back seats. As in laid down. Fully clothed. Doing nothing. At all.

All tucked up in bed too spanna, perfect teeth honey
My tuna was yummy only took half hour in the oven x

I think your right venus and dc back to school too in morning so I'm sure it will be easier day.

With that in mind anne its lights out for me night lovely x

Morning babes
Fresh, bright eyed and frisky Monday Morning Soc here.

Hope you're all surviving and being tough and strong because we are tough and strong and very determined. Just say NO..... (so easy to be sanctimonious in the morning. ) But seriously don't do it. It's not worth it. It will taste like shite. You'll feel great for 5 seconds then the regret and guilt will kick in almost immediately. And then you'll drink more because 'may as well as I've caved' and then that will result in going to bed drunk, not sleeping well, waking up feeling awful and then having to deal with wrath of Barrie.

I'm taking my kids to a play area today (school holidays here). I distinctly remember the last time we went to this place. I was hungover as all hell and it was a horrible time. I was irritable, short with them, hating myself, hating everything. Today I am Mother Of The Year.....just kidding, but what a pleasure it is to be feeling fine. I'm taking my kindle and will sit there are read and not have to worry about throwing up and wondering if I can sneak a wine in. etc. What a dreadful way to live.

Stay strong precious people. xx

Happy Monday Soc you bright eyed Babe Have a lovely day, stay strong and enjoy those DCs oh and don't forget to drive the bus tonight, where are we going Soc ? Great words of encouragement, thank you!
Good night Babe x

Great motivation soc. You are doing brilliantly.
Happy birthday to why. Will you see your baby soon. What's happening there? It seems all the best people have birthdays in January.
I know a *mouse" who does. Wonder if we can tempt her out.
Day 5 done. In bed and safe. Have also lost one pound in weight and saved about 25 quid in money . Also, I can't stop farting!

ma that might keep dh at a distance

He's on a night shift tonight so the bed is mine,all mine I tell you! No snoring to contend with so I can snuggle in and listen to the rain.
Night night babes. Drive gently socfish

holy mf. Storms up and down the aisle of Gerald furiously spraying air freshener.... ma you'll be in a side car all of your own if this behaviour continues.

Why happy birthday to you lovely. I hope this year is your best yet and that you and your ds get to spend it together. End id

Sorry, on phone - was going to say end of day 2 here and thanks to all the babes for helping me kick the ww, not easy this weekend. Would type more but who knows what I would end up saying with this bonkers predictive text. Goodnight lovely babes x

Dont be nervous im youve got a big week ahead. Game face, girl, and lots of it. Get some sleep.

Hello why I'm trying to sleep its not happening much, I'm ready for it though see what SW and hv say this week too, I'm ready to kick ass this week hes not gonna mark me again bruises gone and its staying like that,
X

Thats my girl!

Good luck with SW this week I'm. Heading into the dreaded work now to see what horrors 2014 brings from our evil management. At least I have q clear head, despite suddenly developing insomnia! Have a good Monday all...

Good morning super duper babes, first day back at school for dd so I was making smoothies and lunches at 7 this morning, 2 coffees later I'm getting dd2 ready to go crèche while I swim. In Scotland it's pitch black, pouring down and freezing BUT I don't have a hangover and I'm rocking day 4!!! When I get back I'm making a healthy wholesome dinner to be eaten this evening at the table, it's almost the bloody Walton's here, makes a change from the usual Shameless!!! Have a great day y'all and happy birthday why xxxx

Good morning all and happy birthday why :)
So day 6 here as a little of the mythical boingyness has appeared :)
I am still in bed but wide awake and have been for a couple of hours (I start another run of nights later so it's allowed :o) I have Grand Plans for the day with my new found energy and vigour and best if all, I woke up without a headache!!
So to work, it's just me and the dogs now as DS has just gone to school and DH is at work. The temptation is to snuggle back under the duvet but I won't for long

Day 6 and the tiredness seems to have eased. Just got dds off to school and now off to town to do a few errands then a mountain of housework - normality reigns!

Day 6 here as well:) And today I will not be drinking!
Happy Birthday Why:)

babyj well done you, Day 4!

Hello isindie good to see ya will be around later to hand hold lovely x

Happy birthday why x

Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes, babes. Dinner and a movie tonight, but no DS.

Those of you hoping to shed a few lbs - dont worry if you need candy the first week or two to help with booze cravings. Weight fell off me after the first 6 weeks. My sister bought me a very outrageous leather dress for Christmas. I will be wearing it tonight. Size 10!!!