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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Getting Ready For The Golden Sights Of Autumn In Search Of Sobriety.

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Mouseface · 03/09/2014 20:38

Hello everyone, I'm Mouse :) and this is the Bus I've been on a while now!

It's filled with a variety of drinkers. Those that do, those that don't, and those who are desperate to STOP but hide it, or embrace it and get the help they NEED.

'Help' in whatever form works for them, your friend or you. Be it AA, a Local Community Alcohol Counselling Group, your GP, your family/friends, this thread or even a combination of all of the above!

You have to want to stop drinking more than wanting to breathe.

I know that right now, that may sound like a ridiculous goal.

They got sober, One Day At A Time then came here during the process to chat about it, discuss their feelings, but more than anything else, their experiences HELPED OTHERS TO BELIEVE that they too could get dry.

They might not get dry and stay dry, sometimes they'll be lying about their consumption, fooling themselves as well as others

BUT when the posters do get dry for good, come back and post to help others with their tricks of the trade or just to say 'I did it!!' my heart jumps for joy because that person, poster, Brave Babe has gone through hell and back, lived to tell the tale and now wants to share that with the rest of the Bus to see if one simple trick or technique will put them on the track to recovery, sobriety, to the life that they want to lead :)

There's two saying that have appeared to stick with us -

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

We all have our own reasons for starting to drink 'too much', we all have an excuse don't we.... we all have a "but....."

Well, as I say to Nemo (who you will get to hear about Grin) - goats butt!

And for those of you who want to know a bit more -

HERE IS THE MOST RECENT THREAD

AND THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, OVER FOUR YEARS AGO!!!

See you soon x

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dementedma · 06/10/2014 21:23

wry that looks like a sair wan!
mouse bloody well done on day 1. You know you can do this. You KNOW it!
nanvery welcome
alias distracted chap..... I have a meeting with him. Tomorrow. Alone. In his office. And then he is going overseas. Temporarily at first to set things up, and then probably forever. I know its for the best. For everyone. But still..........

guggenheim · 06/10/2014 21:32

Day 3 done

Just checking in because I'm knackered.

baby your kind words gave me some hope and strength,thank you.

High fives mouse ODAAT babe.

Mouseface · 06/10/2014 22:07

Thank you all. I know that my post was very 'selfish' but it's out there now. Today, I didn't drink and I am very proud of myself...... ODAAT is really going to apply to me, we have some sad anniversaries coming up, but then again, there's always something that society accepts as your reason for drinking.

Day one, NAILED.

Be safe Babes, no matter whether you're drinking or not.

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MaryMungoAndMidgies · 06/10/2014 22:15

So many Lovely Babes having a tough ole time... Sad

ma I am crossing my fingers that the contract gods will save your fingernails. Lotus flower napkins...that made me smile, your son sounds like a wee darling and no mistake. am I a bad person for wanting you to have a last hurrah before Monsieur Distracted buggers off abroad? xx

hope oh sweetheart, I flaming well am so climbing under the blanket to give you a right big bosie. I wish I knew what to say to make you and ma feel better, but know that I am thinking positive thoughts for you both. Darling, if a glass o red got you through a shitty day, so be it. I'll be holding your hand on Day 1, I promise. xx

Mouse It breaks my heart you feel so in despair. You can do this, lovely Mouse, you can. Darling, you will never forget losing your mam, as I've said before, it shows just how much you loved her. Hold on to that love, and draw strength from the fact she would be so, so proud of her wee girl, keeping on, keeping on. And know that we are willing you on, every step of the way, shoulder to shoulder, xx

phrase and crabby my lovely techy pals, thank you so, so much for your help, it seems so clear and has given me faith that I can do it. Obviously spies aren't great at being incognito when they are hobbling on a fat leg, but will be donning my fedora and shades again afore too long! I feel a bit like lovely crabby, one big claw and a little one. Twins! Grin Phrase how did things go today my lass? Have I got the right day? xx

guggs well done on day 3 my lass, you're kicking her ass/erse/arse/bum/bottom/bahookie/heinie (hopes has covered all areas, county and country) into next week, stay strong O Fabulous One! xx

Hello Val and Nance looking forward to getting to know you, this is the place to be, for love and support, xx

joey you smell divine darling, like sunshine and flowers mate, like sunshine and flowers. xx

Faire I wondered what the eligibility criteria would be for the tablet. £3 though... that's a fair amount for one tablet. xx

emo, how's things going? Did you have a good weekend after kicking saggy's arse all week? xx

eccles bugger me, a stone and a lb off your target?!? Fecking amazing, and no mistake. You are going to be so shiny, we will need shades! xx

how's everything going inde*? You okay flower? xx

baby You? A bitch? My fat erse you are! Never. Never ever ever! xx

beaches hello lovey, how the devil are you? Have your house guests arrived? I second lots of loooooong dog walks, they will be your salvation. Stay strong petal, clean the lav, (have you seen the clip of the woman licking her lavvy seat?? Some cleaning programme? Shock ) do some deadheading, bake us all cakes, anything. You are doing great, damn proud of ye! xx

How are you doing soc? I'm feart to scroll back in case I lose this shiting epic but I know you're in the driving seat sweetheart, xx

venus, how are you?

spanna darling, fat leg or no, I'm counting to ten and I'm coming to get you. Are you under the quilt at the back? Miss you, xx

And that is aboot me for noo, or I'll have fat fingers to match. Flaming hell, I've missed you. Every single one o ye, and I'm sorry if I've missed anybody, Blush

xxx

dementedma · 06/10/2014 22:20

Bloody hell wry how do you remember everyone. I struggle to remember my own name....
Aye, I might just have to snog his face off the morra and hope tae feck his PA disnae come in. Need to get him out from under my skin somehow.... slim,charming,mischievous blue-eyed dreamboat stupid man!

dementedma · 06/10/2014 22:21

Epic score out fail Grin am away tae ma bed.

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 06/10/2014 22:26

A door wedge, ma, take a door wedge. I'm getting visions o The Godfather where Sonny has an afternoon assignation against the door with the bridesmaid....

Up there for thinking, doon there for dancing...

Well mebbes nae dancing, but ye ken fit I mean! Door wedge.

Nancery · 06/10/2014 22:53

Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone! I confess I ended up having a small, really, glass of beer this eve as DH had some we 'had to use up' in the fridge. It really was little though, and I'm glad to say it did not make me want to have any more. Am feeling quite positive at the moment.
I won't go through names individually as I don't 'know' anyone yet but I will say good luck wishes for tomorrow for those who need it x

YesIcan · 06/10/2014 23:01

Right Guggs. I'm off to bed now post bottle of wine. And I was thrilled to feel rested when babies woke at 6.30am.
Nancy & Hona, ikwym.
Mouse. I'm sorry things aren't better for you.

valrhona · 07/10/2014 00:00

Night everyone. Tomorrow is a new day.

beachestoexplore · 07/10/2014 01:38

night Vairhona Smile

hope don't blame you for drinking, am certain I would have after that day. A 90 minute commute is the reason we moved this year and would be a terrible option for anyone. New day with some better news for you I hope xx

wry LICKING A TOILET SEAT Shock nnnoooooooooo! Your foot is a little puffed up there isn't it? Glad you are being well looked after but also glad for the babes that you have got your laptop back. Love your posts Smile

Ma don't forget your door wedge today Grin

joey ah yes, anti-histamines Grin

Mouse day 1 done Flowers Seems like you have some big motivation to turn things around. You can do it babe.

Phrase just hi Smile

Welcome Nancery

Day 3 done guggs, on a roll Smile

isinde glad you are still lurking, hope your dt's have settled into reception. X

I am about to go to bed on day 9 sober, loving waking every morning with a clear head. My guests arent coming until Saturday.

That's goodnight from me Smile

beachestoexplore · 07/10/2014 01:44

Grrrr, don't you hate it when you list lots of names and then suddenly remember a few more. So blowing a big raspberry to you baby and eccles. And you too *soc, as you are likely to be the only one awake. Hope you are going strong down there love x

dementedma · 07/10/2014 09:35

Grin at door wedge. why didn't I think of that?
I'll let you know how it goes.......

lookingforhope · 07/10/2014 10:16

Mouse, big hugs to you and well done on Day 1. You can do this!!!!

Day 1 again for me. Ate crap all day yesterday and drank wine. Let's hope nothing else derails me today. (I know I derail myself really, but you know what I mean). Sigh!!!!

Nancery · 07/10/2014 11:45

I'm feeling positive today and loved waking up feeling relatively fresh.

aliasjoey · 07/10/2014 12:20

am I the only one who thinks vairhona is actually valrhona ie. chocolate heaven? (clearly I spend too much time thinking about chocolate!)

phrase good luck today sweetheart

ma I just... have no words. At least, I do, but they're the wrong words.

wry luv ya

beaches have your house guests from hell dear family arrived yet?

babyjane1 · 07/10/2014 13:27

Yo babes, well aren't we all a bit more perky today, (mood not boobs too late for them).

wry your calf looks nearly as big as mine do normally!!!!! looks so sore babe, hope your resting, has WB been over to see you? Love ya girl xxx

nancery keep posting the positives, it's great to have all the good bits recorded do you can read back and it keeps you motivated, god job girl xxx

hope how are you today? Not too stressed I hope xx

phrase please check In, I'm ever so worried about you,

ma put distracted chap down, show your stubble rash, did he run his hands through your thistle??! (Newbies that's ma's purple hair), hope your having fun xxx

Day 23 AF
Day 2 SW

PhraseAndFable · 07/10/2014 14:50

Hi baby, beaches, alias, wry, thanks for asking after me. Hi to everyone else on the Bus and welcome to valhrona and nancery.

We had our scan on Monday and it's good news Smile

There was a little blob there with a good strong heartbeat, measuring exactly the right dates Smile

We're so very happy. None of our scans have ever been 'normal' before, so we have real hope that this one is going to be OK.

Phrase: 8 weeks pregnant, 43 days AF Shock

aliasjoey · 07/10/2014 14:53

OMG we have a Bus Baby!!

Congratulations, I have all my fingers and toes crossed that everything continues well Smile

beachestoexplore · 07/10/2014 15:33

Phrase I am SUPERDOOPA pleased for you Grin. Thanks for letting us know babe, think we all may be bustling aunties! That probably should be bus-ling Hmm yes, bus-ling aunties Smile

babyjane1 · 07/10/2014 15:48

phrase well I should blooming well hope so I've been talking to the sky and the bloody cosmos more than my own family willing you good news. I'm honestly super duper thrilled, no I'm not crying it's just a bit of dust, made my day babe, I'm ecstatic xxxxx

Nancery · 07/10/2014 15:54

congratulations phrase!

PhraseAndFable · 07/10/2014 17:12

Thanks everyone, it really is lovely to know you've all been thinking of me Smile Flowers

I'm still not calling it Gerald(ine) though Wink

beachestoexplore · 07/10/2014 17:25

Barry the squid would be very honoured to become a namesake. Barry the beautiful baby, has a ring to it don't you think? Possibly Barryetta or barryina? Can't imagine you need to think any further Grin

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 07/10/2014 17:54

I love all the bus baby names so far, Phrase, Barryina, that's a right good Scottish way of thinking that, stick an 'ina' on the end. Grin

Phrase my lovely, I'm shedding proper fat (slightly hormonal, almost full moonish) tears of happy for you, little Barryina has a whole busload of guardian angels watching over her.