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

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Mouseface · 04/04/2014 19:06

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. Grin

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 :-

    • The Vulnerable Need Our Support, Not Our Judgement
    • 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? :)

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Fairenuff · 10/04/2014 12:01

Oh Im that is great news Smile

You are safe! Smile Smile Smile

What's the accommodation like (without giving anything away), is it alright? How much stuff did you take with you?

Thank you so much for letting us know x

Anneisnotmyname · 10/04/2014 12:19

Fantastic news I'm x

Anneisnotmyname · 10/04/2014 12:20

Day 4, hoping to stay af till Saturday

lookingforhope · 10/04/2014 12:26

I'm that is fantastic news lovely. Have been worried about you. So happy you are safe my darling. How is the refuge? How are you and dc's? Lots of love and a massive well done!

whydidthishappen · 10/04/2014 13:08

Oh im Im so proud of you! Good for you, and the kids!
Bit teary eyed with pride actually.

guggenheim · 10/04/2014 13:46

Wow- great news I'm start of a whole new life. You are am awesome babe who has managed to escape a revolting bully- you've done us proud.

venusandmars · 10/04/2014 13:54

I'm - I am so glad for you. You and your dc are so worth it.

beachestoexplore · 10/04/2014 16:28

Oh Im thank you for posting, have been thinking about you babe.

Brave you. I so admire you.
I hope the place is ok and the children and you are coping with everything. Sending lots of love and luck to you xxx

Imdoingthis · 10/04/2014 17:42

Arrr thankyou so much luffs you brave bunch

It's ok in here its a self contained flat dc have a safe garden to play in, I took some clothes, DVDs few toys and their own bedding plus my paperwork, have met some lovly women in here too.
Dc's have made friends, where safe and I can breath at last x

SoberSocFish · 10/04/2014 20:48

im best news ever. Well done. That's so brave. X

Imdoingthis · 10/04/2014 21:06

Thanks soc means loads been waiting for this for so long I love the distance between him x
Told you I'd take you all with me xx

ruralreynard · 10/04/2014 23:47

Fantastic news Im bloody well done. xx
why everything crossed for you for next week.xx
Day 2 done here.
VERY tired
Goodnight brave babes xx

whydidthishappen · 11/04/2014 03:43

Court already cancelled as child services are dicks. Another 2 week delay.

Fairenuff · 11/04/2014 10:37

D'argh!! Hang in there why. Two more weeks. What a flipping nightmare of a system!!

guggenheim · 11/04/2014 10:46

why they just do what they feel like really don't they? They should show some empathy and attempt to help people. FFS!

I'm fantastic news- think I can hear you taking deep,calm breaths again.

Mouseface · 11/04/2014 15:24

Afternoon, tis me, Mouse

I'm - that is the best news I have had in days. Well done. Sending you all much love. When I managed to get into a hostel, we were safe, we had security gates, buzzers and door codes etc, no male visitors unless it was family, had to be on your list of 'allowed' named visitors...............

Very safe place to be for me and DD to be. I do hope that you can get some sleep and rest now. xxx

Now for some very sad Sad news. My best friend's daughter died in the early hours of yesterday (thursday) morning. She was just 3 years old.

I'm not going to be around so much because I just don't feel chatty, or very positive on the drink front, sorry. If anyone needs me however, and I don't mean to sound big headed, please PM me. I'm not going to to be around on MN much.

Lots of love xxx

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Fairenuff · 11/04/2014 17:15

So sorry Mouse, your poor, poor friend. Completely understand that you need some time away right now and thanks for letting us know. Will be thinking of you, come back when you feel up to it, no pressure x

beachestoexplore · 11/04/2014 18:25

Oh Mouse what sad news Sad. Your poor friend, what a devastating thing to happen. Her poor little girl, such a short life. It doesn't make any sense. Sending strength to you xx

Spanna that has reminded me of your friends too Sad. Hope you are ok babe.

why I really don't know where you muster your strength from either. Just reading what you are going through is so frustrating, I marvel at your resillience I really do.

Take care out there babes xxx

dementedma · 11/04/2014 20:37

So happy for you I'm and so very very proud.
why dear god! Don't give up. You can do this and you will get your baby soon
mouse so very sorry for your friend. How awful

Anneisnotmyname · 12/04/2014 09:39

So sorry for your friend mouse xx

Mouseface · 12/04/2014 22:06

Thank you all for your kind words and loving thoughts xxx

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guggenheim · 13/04/2014 08:03

mouse that is terrible news,I'm so sorry. Will light a candle and say a prayer for the poor family.

spanna41 · 13/04/2014 10:38

I'm I am so pleased for you Grin You Brave Babe. That must have been the best birthday present ever. Well done so very proud of you. It must be such a relief. Brilliant to hear that the DCs are settling in and making friends. Onward and upward for you babe, nothing to hold you back, total control of your own destiny, at last - just rubbing my eyes a little xxx

Mouse devastating news Sad a parents worse nightmare. I'm sending you love and strength xxx

Beaches all good here babe, how are you doing? how did valuation go?

silverring · 13/04/2014 10:45

That is very sad, Mouse, I hope your poor friend has a lot of support.

I am on Day 11 AF. Getting quite bad headaches at times but otherwise feeling quite well. Next weekend is a big family social event. I may have one glass of champagne or white wine (no red wine as that would be likely to pull me in. I don't really like white wine!). Otherwise committed to staying off at the moment.