Brave Babes Battle Bus is Racing Along.....

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Our lovely mouseface usually starts these threads but I've just noticed that the previous one is almost full, so I'm facing technology and get the next one set up.

Anyone, absolutely anyone, who feels they have a problem with drink is welcome here. Whether you're trying to stop, or cut down a little, whether you've been sober for years, or even if you're too scared even to contemplate what is happening. If you think it will help you to post, or lurk, then please do.

There's often a lot of nonsense and banter, but lots of good sound advice.

And there is always lots of support and care and no judgement.

This is the link to the previous thread, if you want to read what's been going on so far The Previous Thread

And this is the link to JesusWhatNext 's original thread started 6 years ago The Original Thread

Morning babes, hangover free Monday today, toyed with the idea of having a drink yesterday evening but then went for a walk instead, was still very warm so the only liquid I consumed when I got home was a bottle of water

Waves to all babes xx

Well done obri x I also toyed with the idea of having wine in garden today but I am going to force myself to buy some pineapple juice instead (heard that's good for you lol) xx not sure about you other babes but I find this weather really hard not to drink in some
Of my best days have been drunken days on the sun! Followed by shame and embarrassment the next day mind you but still ... You soon forget about it x

Morning all. Sorry haven't read back thoroughly yet but yes sunshine makes af days harder for me too. However day 1 here.

Feeling quite blue. Bloody anxiety.

I can't bloody believe I have t drank today this would be my ultimate perfect day for it on my garden. And I resisted. Took the wee one to see My gran n pap then went to visit a friend and say out with a cup of TEA! Soooo proud as I went to shop for fags and didn't even look at the booze aisle - high five babes xxx

Haha thanks ma

Sorry no time to name check, off to work....One night down, two to go then the rest of the week off. Had six hours of unbroken sleep today which never happens when I'm on nights, so feeling ready to face the day (night)!

Hope everyone's ok x

Proud of you both Halle, Elba Great posts. Have had wine taking tour of regional folks round Liverpool. Trying to resist extra glass of wine in sun and get train home now. Catch up later xxx

Been stuck in an office so no chance of boozing in the sun!

Has the bus crashed? Where IS everyone?
I am on a train to London. Meetings all afternoon with potential funders...gulp

Yeah it's awful quiet in here now I need people to talk to so I don't drink on this beautiful day xx

Hang in there Halle. Hope the other babes are along soon

Hi! I'm here just plodding along...

halle can you distract yourself? Take the little one out somewhere where you can't drink?

ma hope it goes ok

Best of luck today Ma .

Good advice from Claret Halle, can you do something to distract yourself?

Hey babes. It has been quiet on here! I had a lovely AF evening last night, but off work for a hospital appointment tomorrow so my subconscious is telling me I have free rein to drink this eve.

ma hope it went well this afternoon, make sure you update!

halle not sure whereabouts in the country you are, but it has been raining like nobody's business here all day.

claret, elba, will, baby and everyone else... How are you?

I caved. Im such a let down. Sorry xx

How did your meeting go ma ?

So ashamed 😢 shower and bed for me

Chin up Halle. Struggling too tonight. Let's both get to bed soon with a tea xxxx

Just checking in, already in bed,am an early riser so makes sense to hit the bed early , not a great sleeper though.
Night babes x

halle* you are not alone. I am feeling annoyed with myself and generally fed up (thanks, bottle of wine). At least you have your little one, give her a snuggle/

elba* where are you? I have had three quarters of a bottle of wine and I need your words of wisdom.

Ok. I am seriously fed up, depressed, drunk, whatever. I am so cross with life in general.had enough. I want my puppy. But she will probably just wee in my bed or worse. Story of my life.

Morning babes, today is a new day and today I will not be drinking, decision made

Morning babes, hope everyone is ok who struggled yesterday - as obrigada says, today is a new day. Dust yourself down and pick yourself up..if that's easier said than done this morning here's some and . Hugs.

Day 3 here and today I won't be drinking.

Morning All Brave Babes

Ma I hope your trip to london was a success. When will you find out?

Rural so good to read about your achievement - So Well Done I'm finding life in general much easier to cope with Sober Once all the emotional trauma of facing life, emotions, generally stuff that I'd been masking/hiding from through the booze - it all gets a bit simpler and REAL, if that makes sense?

BEACHES are you and your family ok? I've been reading about the terrible fires in Canada and I've been meaning to post. Please let me know that you're ok. Hugs to you lovely

Baby hunny bunny how's it going? Is little minxy getting to sleep any earlier?

Hope sending you hugs lovely. My DD1 was 17 last Thursday, she's not in a great place at the moment - it's so shocking how quick time flies Both my DDs had a massive fight last week a proper punch up, scared the shit out of me but I am so so glad that I am sober and able to see things/situations more clearly. My fear is that they'll never get on with each other, I so so hope they do. Try not to work too hard babe, remember to find some 'you' time x

Nuff just

Joey sending you cyber hugs, hope all ok x

Isinde hugs to you lovely one. Sounds like you have tough times ahead of you. Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you. Good luck with everything xxx

Fox you ok honey? Sweet come and say hello!

Orbrigada always good to see that you're still around Today I will not be drinking either x

Margie I hope you're still lurking, fancy a sober Wednesday?

Love to everyone and I'm sorry not to name call you all x

407 Days sober for me today (just looked at my app) Alcohol is a near on impossible habit to break, it really helps if you can change your routine, it has been a truly life changing experience for me. I have had so many cringe memories of my dangerous drunken foolishness, awful, awful BUT I've done it, through sweat and tears. Determination and 'watching the film through to the end' and this bus is what has got me to where i am today and I thank you all for that x

Have a good day everyone x

Morning Claret and Spanna .

Spanna 407 days, wow, just wow .

Claret , Day 2 for me today

spanna so proud I could cry, you are a truly inspirational woman and I'm proud to call you my friend xxx