The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Wading Through Winter Blues Without The Booze!

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I'm Mouse, nice to meet YOU.

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, it's all up to you. And of course all addictions, so if you are taking drugs of any kind, prescription or otherwise, you're very welcome here too!

You know your limits, you know what is required, it's all in YOUR hands.

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

There will be talk of drinking quite often and those who fall off the Bus will post about it, so if that is going to jeopardise your chances of complete sobriety, then maybe the DRY threads would suit you better, as they are complete abstainers, but EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE :)

There are two sayings that we rather like here -

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

For those of you who'd like some history, here is the very first thread and the reason that we're all here now. FIRST EVER THREAD

And the most recent so you can work your way back through time IS JUST HERE

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

Mouse xxx

mouse your mum lives on in you and you are the daughter I aspire to be. This thread lives and breathes because of your dedication, who knows how many souls you have saved, you showed me such kindness when I came here, if you are your mums legacy, what a woman she must have been, love and cuddles xx

mouse what baby said

indie how are you? Long time no speak.
When are you next headed this way?

ma and isindie how are you my lovely buddies??? Come on, get your collective backsides in gear, I don't like to shout, but I will if I have to. I know you, I've met you, and each of you are worth everything you want in your life. But guess what? It is so much easier to get that when you're sober. Whether it is a positive life with your partner, or a sanctuary of your own - I swear that it all comes closer (physically, financially and emotionally) when you're not wasting money, time and energy on booze.

Do you want to join my venuscamp? (PS Your local wineshop might regret it)

mouse I feel so much for you. My Mum was much older than yours when she died last year, but some of what you say resonates. My Mum had decided that her ashes would not be given to us but would be 'dispersed' in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium.

I understand her wishes, but FOR ME that hasn't worked well - I don't know where she is, I don't have a grave I can tend, I don't have a favourite place I can visit. So where is she? Well, the energy of her character and personality and talents is in me, or my sister, or the grandchildren; her sense of humour, sarcasm, and wit will always be with me, and the memory of her is written on my heart. That means that wherever I am, she is too.

Checking in ....,,

The 'Im' found the ' alcohol' or let the wine see the glass or some bollocks like that, actaly smashed glass everywhere how imachure is that

Stay strong sisters

Are you OK I'm?. Is everyone safe?

im are you ok? You sound upset!! Tell us more. venus can I join "venus camp"? Xxx

Morning babes

I'm hope you're ok. We care about you sober or drunk so check back in here.......

Day 7 for me and feeling good.

Venuscamp sounds a bit intriguing if not scary.

Hey indie how about you and me buddying up for this one? Have no motivation at all for exercise,diet,booze or anything else.
Day 1 here again I suppose.
At least the sun is shining.......

Morning all

Am also intrigued by 'camp venus', do tell us more about it. It's not a ruse to get us all to bootcamp is it?

Mouse glad you got it all sorted with your dad and that you can go after all. I hope the journey isn't too painful for you. Take us with you, it will be a great chance to catch up with everyone. How long is the journey?

Ooops, that should be venus camp, not camp venus. That's a whole other type of camp

Oh dear god. This bus cracks me up. Another sober week-end done. Something I couldn't imagine being able to do 6 months ago. Now I knock them off fairly regularly. In fact things are good. Just occasionally I seem to dive into that side car. It's almost like I want to trip myself up. Hope you're all having a fab Sunday. Good night mad babes x

Hi all,

I rode in the sidecar last night but back on the bus today.

Im I am a bit worried about you, hope you are ok. Fancy sitting next to me today?

Have a good day everyone xx

Morning all, as most of you know it's taken me months to get my iPhone screen fixed and the pleasure of seeing an Uncracked screen thrilled more than it should (I have no life), anyway dd2 dropped it and you guessed it, it's bloody cracked again. This incident is fairly representative of my life.... Tomorrow I'm starting my new regime, nice clean eating, 2l water per day and 45min excercise and most importantly nae booze. I reckon going at it as part of a positive, productive project will keep me focused. Hope your all having a great day, sunshine always helps xx

If you had to name one absolute best bit about not drinking, what would it be? There are so many, I know, but you can only choose one.

Mine is waking up in the morning feeling fine. Not necessarily wide awake or full of energy, just a good, calm, 'I didn't drink last night', fine.

You can't beat that feeling. It sets me up for the day. It's better than any temporary high alcohol gives me.

I can do anything. I can drive without worrying I'm still over the limit, I can bend and reach normally without feeling like I'm going to fall over, I can taste my food properly without a mouth like the bottom of a birdcage, I can speak to people without breathing hangover fumes on them, I can get all my to do's done without feeling lethargic and I can get a proper restful night's sleep ready to face the next day. I never, ever regret not drinking the night before. That's the best bit!

faire fantastic post and so so true I love that split second when you remember you didn't drink the night before and you just know your gonna have a productive day, it's the best and it starts from the word go, breakfast goes more smoothly, packed lunches less laborious, your glad you had time to moisturise and wear pyjamas that actually match and the day stretches out ahead of you, and as you sip your coffee and watch your daughters giggling and cuddling on the couch (14+3) and just in that little moment life feels good..... Xx

Getting into bed sober can be really good too. Lying down in the fresh sheets, smelling the faint smell of washing, feeling your body relax and enjoy being horizontal and then daydream/read and drift off.... Drunk tends to be more of an aim, collapse and pass out!

Move up beaches thanks honey x's hold be in side car are we in the side car?

Hey babe , well I am aiming to stay on the bus today. How about you? I did have a few last night and after a phonecall with my martyr mother, I can feel the pull of the sidecar. Maybe we could encourage each other to tell that saggy titted witch where to go?

hey all,

Just checking and glad you are all here.

Job still sucks- another weekend of non stop work and anxiety but i am down to my last few days and have started a file of all the jobs and courses I could in a different universe try.

Had some sad news today. my lovely but very alcoholic uncle is reaching the end of his life. He is the kind of alkie who has bothered no one but simply dropped quietly out of life to persue more drinking opportunities.He will be terrified,I know.My mother is 'a difficult woman' at the very best of times and has spent a long time on the phone telling me how hard it is: fOR HER!!! LOL.

I don't mean to sound miserable my mum can't help being unstable any more than my uncle can help being an alcoholic. I wish I could show people what happens when drinking just goes on and on and how it happens to very ordinary,nice,intelligent people.

So today I will not be drinking and I am grateful for bus and aa because this recovering alcoholic has had the opportunity to stop before the car crash happened.

Oh Guggs, how sad for your uncle (and you). It is a good reminder though so thank you so much for posting.

guggs I'm so sorry your uncle is scared and poorly, we sometimes forget how powerful a drug alcohol is and where it can take us, There by the grace of god and all that. Thank you for sharing and I too am so glad of this bus and you lovely babes who make me feel part of something special. Xx