The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Springing Into Spring Like Super Spingy Springs On A Springy Day!

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Hello everyone, I'm Mouse :)

Welcome to the Bus, Gerald. Of course it's an imaginary Bus, and we're all aware of that, but we've been on this Bus for a bloomin' long time now so this place kinda feels like home.

See, the thing is, we're a mix of drinkers, non drinkers, total abstainers, and also posters that are or have been, somewhere in between, around the block and back again!

There are no hard and fast rules here, just No judging, No bitching about others and most certainly No expectations of YOURSELF.

No-one can say what will or will not happen whilst you're posting here. You just have to take the ride, One Day At A Time.

There are two sayings that we have painted down either side of the Bus :-

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

You've started to read this thread for a reason, and you'll either carry on and maybe Name Change (or not) and post, walk away, or realise that this is all about YOU, cry for a bit, and then come and take a seat :)

For those who would like a bit of our almost 4 year history, have a read of THIS TRULY INSPIRING THREAD

- AND THIS IS OUR PREVIOUS THREAD TO THIS ONE

We're not a quiche or a clicky group, four years is a long time and longer when you're pissed for some of it, so whilst the threads may look 'clicky', I can promise you, it's just that we all 'know' one another because we've been here for a bit but you'll soon get to know us all, who loves what (CHEEEEEEEESE), but we were all 'new posters' at one time, weren't we? :)

Scarflady make sure you eat before 5.30 if you can. Hunger can trigger the urge to drink. I was really surprised to find that when I thought I wanted wine, I actually just wanted sugar.

My clever old brain, having experienced all the sugar in wine, was just directing me to a quick and easy source. Get if from your food instead. Even chocolate if you have to.

Ma you can get those small tins of ready mixed g&t which are just 4% alcohol if you want to limit your intake. They are 250ml a can so even if you have three (the same ml as a bottle of wine) you will have about a third less alcohol (and calorie) content.

Thanks for letting us know about Mouse, poor wee thing. Please pass on our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

scarflady lovely to have you with us, its great to have new babes as your posts will encourage others to post also and we need each other to succeed, we need success stories, we need the stories of babes still drinking, those still trying and those who aren't succeeding because its the wonderful knowledge that we are not alone that unites us so keep posting and well done tonight. im on day 8 and I can honestly say its definitely more habit than anything else, each night without pushes the bottle further from my mind, for now anyway.. Also don't underestimate the withdrawal from sugar, quite often we think we crave wine but it can often be the massive sugar withdrawal which affects us physically. have lots of sweet treats and take plenty of vitamins, getting the right powerful nutrients into our bodies is really helpful, ive found b1 (thiamine) especially helpful in reducing my cravings, apparently this is often used to help people medically detox. Its hard to know what really helps us succeed or if its will power alone but for now I believe in throwing everything I can into the cauldron and hoping for the spell that will kill that wine witch for good, big hugs and my love to all xxx

Ha, baby we have both been there with the old sugar cravings I see

Oh, and for a blog, or something amazing to read, you can't go wrong with the very first post from JWN which started this whole bus journey.

Keep following the links and follow the story.

It's an inspirational read

Please send my love to mouse xx

Evening all, still not had time to read through thread so sorry for not being up to speed. Hope everyone is well on the bus and in the sidecar.

It's dd's birthday tomorrow, she'll be 4, it all very exciting here.

I have decided that I have been drinking more and more recently as I am in such a rut, so, there's only one thing for it, the rut is going to end.

I'm going to ask to go p/t at work so I can actually see dd sometimes, I've applied for college in September to retrain so that will take up one day there and then I can use my wine time as study time

I am only on day one but I have a plan this time. Hope I get there.

Sleep well babes x

fated a plan sounds fab, I too am stuck in a rut and intend to apply to college, you sound very upbeat, happy birthday to your lovely dd.

ma can you tell mouse I hope she feels better soon, hugs from all of us here xxx

Day 9 here, who knew

purple koala lonnika pink jesus are you out there, come back, we need you xxx

Poor mouse we miss her. Come back soon when you are feeling better. Hope they are really looking after our mouse

fated and baby those college plans sound brilliant,I am well gel And getting out of a rut,changing the patterns will move you further away from the WW. exciting.

Dh doesn't comment about my drinking (what would be the point- no one can stop you when you've decided to drink) but i can tell that he is pleased that I've stayed sober and cheered up over the past few days.

I agree with the snacking at 4-5 ish,it makes a huge difference to cravings.

ma keep on working at it- good luck

Day 2

Day 9 is awesome babyjane! Well done

Day 2 for me now, I'm really excited about college, it should open up an actual career path for me rather than the dead end jobs I'm used to.

Hope you are all well today.

Day 2 for me too.

College sounds good fated, have you got a particular course in mind?

Feeling a bit flat here but love all the positive posts. Welcome to new posters, love to poorly mouses and waves to all other babes

Evening All

I'm at about 3 and a half weeks. Feeling good.

here's my mantra:

I SoberSocFish accept and enjoy that I am a non drinker

I'm trying to get my head around that fact that I'm a non drinker.

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. oh fuck.

But I shall not drink today. Or tomorrow. Or the day after. So on that note. Good night.

xxx
PS think I've overdosed on chocolate. Tis a mad sugar rush down under.

Hey babes. Just checking in before I head into the courtroom in a few minutes. It is always a lonely time, but I never fail to remember the kindness, love and support this wonderful bus has given me through even the darkest of all these months. Nothing special will happen today, so dont get excited. Just another kicking of the can down the road. Just wanted to let you all know that I feel your love and support when I need it most, and I am most grateful. 9 months sober, by my own iron will.

Sending huge love and hugs why. Sorry you're still going through that shit. But you're amazingly strong. Xx

sober your doing great, you've inspired me soooo much!!!

why I feel so frustrated for you, i admire your patience and dignity so much, you are coping with an impossible situation with so much courage, I absolutely truly believe this will all be worth it in the end... and I think ive got problems, reality check for me here today, stay strong, I am sending you all the good karma I can cunjer up, you so deserve your boy back, huge squishy hug from Bonnie Scotland xxxx

And just when you give up all hope...

The judge just told us all, over the objections of child services, that the family is to be reunited with immediate effect. Its over. Its all fucking over. I am going to collect my DS with my husband from the creche and we are all going for lunch.

I wanted to share this with you all first, because I couldnt have done it without you all.

And now Im going to pick my boy up without explanation or supervision and cry for a bit. More to follow later. Xo

Oh why, what AMAZING news!!! I am so so happy for you. Family reunited! You have made my day xxxxxx.

Why, I could cry with happiness for you .... happy fricking days xxxx

Yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay

Best news I've heard all day

No, all year

Why what a relief to have that behind you now. I know you still have difficulties to face and that it will take you a long, long time to come to terms with everything that you have been put through.

But you did it, you amazing woman. You stayed sober and showed everyone how lucky your boy is to have you in his corner. We are still here for you, my lovely. You go and enjoy your son and let us know all about it when you have time. Much love xxxx

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Fabtastic!!!! I'm off for a run round topless on the high street to celebrate.

Am blown away by that news- so well deserved.

Now who do we sue for putting you through all that shit? Miracles happen.xx

Havent caught up in a while but the above sounds brilliant news - congratulations!

I finally went to the Dr about all the physical and mental things I have going on.
He put me on Amytriptiline for some pain I have. It says not to drink. Research leads me to believe that on a low dose you can drink a bit. Im going to use this as a chance to NOT drink. Im on them for 4 weeks.
I cant forsee any big events that will get in my way. A friend is visiting from abroad and we are catching up at an event but she will have her newborn with her and other friend coming is pregnant, so I will happily drive.
After all, I can drink when the 28 days are up right? If I want to. Im just hoping I dont. I dont even know if I can do a weekend let alone 4 of them :( but got to start somewhere.
I asked DP if he fancied giving up with me for the month and he laughed and said no. Most of the time he drinks because Ive suggested to it so I expect he will cut down a lot without noticing.

Im shitting it.

Why I cried with your joy such good news. I hope you've had a lovely lunch and have squeezed your boy so many times. Such good, good news

Beaches peanut Day 2 is better than no Days AF (as I am currently)
I just can't seem to get it together. Tinterweb connection is seriously shit

I've started new job as an activites co-ordinator at a residential home for the elderly and I love it! This is week 3, it is a slightly Fawlty Towers set up which is right up my street and the residents are well cared for, thank god. Today I had a blind lady painting a picture of trees (they were awesome) and she really enjoyed it. This job's going to be hard work but so well worth it, and the stories are fascinating. So what do I do, I feel like I need a reward for A) getting the job and B) for all things that I have managed to do to brighten their day [hmmm]

Anyway, that was a ramble, yes cider has been consumed (only 2)

Love to all of you lovely Brave Babes xxx

Oh why so very very happy for you!
Have just yelled out loud, to a room full of bewildered family, " OMG, why got her baby back!"
You did it. You only fucking did it! I hope your Ds gets to see these threads one day and know what you went through to get him back and how very very loved he is. Am actually in tears here for a stranger, but a sister in arms!
Brilliant!

spanna your job sounds awesome.

Wow the support on this thread is amazing :). - Fantastic news Why - before I posted I lurked so I have followed your story and you have been amazing :)

Always good to get some good news :)