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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Soaking Up The Warm Sunshine, Instead Of The Warm White Wine!

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Mouseface · 07/07/2015 18:56

Hi, I'm Mouse :)

Welcome to The Brave Babes Battle Bus.

A place for pouring out your heart without being judged, mostly because a lot of us have been exactly where you are right now, or somewhere similar.

We've been around for a while, so there's not much that we've not seen..... or heard.... or been through ourselves. Sad

Some of the Babes are newer to the Bus, some of the Babes have been here on dear old "Gerald" (The name this Bus was given by one of the Babes, I forget who now!I suspect IsinDe or Silver) for a little while longer!

EVERYONE is welcome here. Drinkers, those who are complete non drinkers, and those who are somewhere in the middle of all of the above. :)

Some Babes are in control of their drinking, some not so much. It's dreadfully hard some days, days when there is nothing going around your head except thinking that you MUST have a drink and you sit there trying to work out when, what time you can have that first mouthful of ice cold poison.

Whatever your goal here, or why you're here, we'll all help you along the way, YOUR WAY.

There will be one of us on here that can relate to your life story as if it were a mirror they were looking at, someone to hold your hand if you want it, catch you if you fall, which you may or may not. Positive thinking, just One Day At A Time.

No one Babe is better than any other, we've all been addicts. We've all suffered, yes some more than others but it's not a competition (and no-one gets turned away) but if you rack up shed loads of sober days, you will be a winner on the thread!! Grin

So, if you want somewhere safe to sit and enjoy the warming summer sun, come find a seat, have a chat or just sit and listen to the rest of us yakking on!! Grin

Nice to meet you :) all.

Also, here is the latest thread -

THE LATEST THREAD WE'VE SHARED OUR STORIES AND EXPERIENCES ON

And this is the very first thread -

AND THIS THREAD, THIS THREAD IS EXTREMELY SPECIAL BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE THE JOURNEY STARTED, AND HAS SINCE EVOLVED OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS

Hope to chat soon, Mousey x

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dementedma · 19/07/2015 18:25

I'm back after a day out on Loch Katrine. amiok are you OK?

The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Soaking Up The Warm Sunshine, Instead Of The Warm White Wine!
Nomoreshame · 19/07/2015 18:26

Amiok I hope you're feeling a bit better and you got some sleep and something to eat. I've no advice really, I'm trying to find the way through too but I'm sending you support and the belief that we can change this.
I'm on Day 2, taking time to work out what I need to do long term but trying not to fall into my usual trap of drinking while I make my mind up. Thought about drinking quite a bit today, head still sore from Fri night but had to fight off thoughts of wine tonight. I'm not out of the woods yet. Routinely tricky day today - squabbling children, elderly unwell family members, shopping, long car journey. I did actually notice that puts me in the mood for a glass of wine! Instead I've taken myself off and had a 20min nap. I'm hoping that has fortified me for the evening ahead. Thanks for the support here. It really makes a difference. I'm not going to drink today.

aliasjoey · 19/07/2015 21:08

MA that looks lovely ma, hope you had a nice day.

I was planning not to drink but after last night I have succumbed. We were having a great evening at a concert, DD sang a beautiful solo. So proud of her. And then it was ruined by my parents having a stupid argument with with DHs parents.

Unfortunately we do have to be nice to everyone, so it feels like we are stuck in the middle. They were all being so childish! It has made me think I don't want to be beholden to the in-laws for money, and we may have to make some financial cutbacks so we don't depend on them for money. Although I don't think we can cut back anywhere! We've already sold everything except the dog and the children...

spanna41 · 20/07/2015 07:53

Good Morning everyone Smile

Ma that photo looks absolutely beautiful, how peaceful and uplifting. I hope all improves on the work front for you this week x

Joey I hope you're feeling better today and the calm has resumed at home Smile

Welcome Amiok I hope you're ok babe Flowers

Best friends Wedding done, tick. Lovely day, saw loads of friends of old and had a good day. My DDs are amazing, I have 'daughter appreciation' going on and am a proud lioness Smile My first ever sober wedding, at times it was tricky but the moments passed and as guests got more and more pissed they became repetitive, over amorous, loud, competitive and very emotional. I so so don't miss those feelings and I really enjoyed my clear head on Sunday Smile

Have a good day all, tis raining here which always makes it easier to get up and go to work Smile

babyjane1 · 20/07/2015 10:39

Morning babes,

spanna very very well done on a your sober wedding, that's an almost impossible task. So proud of you and so glad you and your girls are getting on so well, I just know your a fab, fun, foxy mum. You've been an amazing support to me and I feel super chuffed at how far you've come.

joey how's things at your end? Sounds very stressful indeed xxx

amiok please let us know your ok, been so worried for you!!! Xxx

Be back later xxx

obrigada · 20/07/2015 12:26

Morning babes, got way too drunk on Saturday night and spent yesterday hating myself, tried to be as productive as possible but have to accept that I am a binge drinker and the only way around that is to stop drinking completely.
Am seriously considering AA as an option!

NoAprilFool · 20/07/2015 12:48

amiok, how are you today babe? Hope you're starting to feel a bit better and shaking off The Doom.

joey, they sound hard work. Glad your DD sang so beautifully. Did you cry? I'm quite sure I would!

spanna - wow! Sober wedding! Go you!

obrigada, I hear you. I really do.

ma, beautiful picture, I love Loch Katrine and that while area.

khalisi where are yoooooooou? I need someone to kick my arse into running.

baby how are you doing? Getting over the holiday?

Hello and apologies to anyone I've not NC. On my phone in Pizza Express. On my own. On my 2nd glass.

I'm in the sidecar but am so sick of myself right now. I need to stop this shit. And I will. Tomorrow is another day and all that.

lookingforhope · 20/07/2015 13:23

Back from birthday weekend, knackered but happy. On bus now till my holidays .... On phone at work so will post later ....

obrigada · 20/07/2015 15:14

Belated Happy Birthday Looking, delighted to hear you had a good weekend x

How are you now April*?

obrigada · 20/07/2015 19:50

How is everyone doing this evening?

amiok · 20/07/2015 19:53

Hello,

Thank you to everyone who asked after me. Doing much better today and mostly importantly I am sober. xxx

NoAprilFool · 20/07/2015 20:17

Excellent work amiok

Glad you had a good birthday hope

I'm doing ok obrigada, how are you? Have you thought any more about AA?

When I say ok, I'm gloomy, self loathing etc., etc. but sober (assuming lunchtimes 2 glasses have exited my system) and making plans for the next few days so that I'm prepared to beat off the witch.

dementedma · 20/07/2015 20:26

Well, police officers and bomb disposal experts tonight was probably a rather drastic way of staying off the booze but if that's what it takes....GrinShock

aliasjoey · 20/07/2015 20:38

spanna thanks for asking. Okay at home fortunately, DH and I are are mostly on the same page... I'm further down the page, but he'll catch up eventually. But my family and his family are so different-it's like they're not on the same page, in fact they're not even reading the same book. Mine are reading The joy of sex And his are reading the Daily Mail bumper book of crosswords Grin

aliasjoey · 20/07/2015 20:41

spanna well done on getting through that wedding. I bet you felt a lot better than most of the other guests the next morning.

Looking hope you had a good birthday and a good holiday new sentence

Ma what??!?!

dementedma · 20/07/2015 20:42

Yup. Takes soldier ogling to a whole new height...

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dementedma · 20/07/2015 21:23

I have, however had my first AF day in ages.

Nomoreshame · 20/07/2015 21:44

On day 3 here. Could so easily give in! DH drank bottle of wine last night and I was fine. Tonight is a bit trickier. Am eating a mountain of chocolate and drinking soda water and lime. I'm in awe of an alcohol free wedding!
Bomb disposal unit????!!!!!!!

lookingforhope · 20/07/2015 22:42

Ma who's he? Is he my birthday present? Can I keep him ? Grin

aliasjoey · 20/07/2015 23:29

Hey it was my birthday too!

aliasjoey · 20/07/2015 23:46

Technically it was last week, but I didn't even get any birthday cake (sorry, been reading a thread about birthday cake on mumsnet!) So I think I deserve a soldier or two Grin

dementedma · 21/07/2015 07:58

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obrigada · 21/07/2015 09:35

Morning babes, Day 3 for me as well and today I will not be drinking. Was seriously considering AA yesterday but while some of the self-loathing has abated with every passing hour, I have decided that if I ever overindulge like I did last Saturday night then I will have no option but to rethink AA.

Nomoreshame · 21/07/2015 18:32

Right, day 4 today. Have had to arrange to collect my son's friend later to make sure I don't fall off the wagon - or should I say jump. I am eating constantly but I'm trying not to get too het up about it, better that than the wine I reckon. Headache seems to have finally gone. Was sitting in work today reminding myself how hungover I felt this time last week. Bleeurgh! obrigada I hope Day 3 is going well for you. I can absolutely recognise the binge drinking. I'm honestly not sure if I can do control. Time will tell I suppose

dementedma · 21/07/2015 20:24

Didn't make day 2, needless to say.
Anyone heard from faire?

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