Brave Babes...braving the Autumn

[Mrsmimsy]

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I am sorry for your loss lala.
Do you feel like saying why you feel it is your fault? We might be able to reassure you?
And I get why you are having the wine. You will come through this.
Is Mr L supporting you?
Sorry if too many Qs just ignore if so.

elba sorry you have that at work that's a VERY tricky situation.
I don't think hypocritical though, if this person is actually drinking at work very hard to manage for all.
Hope everyone is okay

la I’m really sorry to hear you’re having a shit time, please look after yourself. Nothing is your fault sweetheart, I promise you. Don’t beat yourself up for drinking – you can deal with that later, for the moment you need to be kind to yourself.

elba it sounds like a very difficult situation but for what it’s worth, I think you are right. It may actually be a good thing, speaking from experience. I regularly took alcohol to school from age 11 and my friend telling someone was the best thing that ever happened. I got in trouble, and thought her a bitch at the time but looking back it was the best thing anyone could have done for me. It may have saved my life. It may be the wake up call your colleague needs, and I don’t think keeping quiet would help her in the long run.

Just checking in, I hope everyone is ok. la how are you? elba How are you keeping?

On an unrelated note, I'm doing well in Tesco People have said I'm very cheerful and chatty and smiley which is good. Only had to call supervisor over once today, and that was because my till freaked out an froze and was causing bloody mayhem, which although stressful for 20 minutes and embarassing, was not my fault. Am just eating chocolate and watching half hour f dvd before bed as need to be in bed soon as working tomorrow 10-4. I've also agreed to work Monday 9-7 which is a bit silly of me, but think of the money And no more jobcentre, which I am ecstatic about.

Well done maiden, glad all ok.
Iv had a little to drink tonight but I am handling it ok.
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Thanks guys. I don't really know what to say. Not like it was planned or anything... but it would have been ok. Guess I just feel guilty. Drinking too much. It's no lesstgsb I deserve...

Oh and mr l is keeping me going... thanks for all your kind thoughts and messages...

la you poor thing, sometimes it happens and it's shit and wrong and upsetting, but whatever it is, it is not the fault of the parents to be. Glad you are being looked after my lovely.

Hope everyone else is ok

Hi wry work was good, my back is aching a little but I enjoy chatting to the customers and everyone is really friendly and nice to me which is lovely. I'm really getting the hang of it and only called my supervisor over twice (once to show me how to scan giftcards and one to reset the card machine after an idiot customer knocked it off its holder) so none as a result of me mucking up. Had a bit of a urgh moment yesterday when my screen froze an it took half hour, 3 supervisors and an IT tech support fella, to sort but was ok in the end. I wouldn't like it to be a forever job but it's ok for a bit and I'm doing lots of overtime so more money in at 9 tomorrow for a 10 hour shift so I'm just thinking of the 70 quid, and the fact that it is a sitting down job!

Checking in again quickly; wry you do make me laugh!!! Hugs and cuddles for the terrorist xx

Hi, name changed but been around other boards for a while. I plan to stop drinking tomorrow but feeling anxious as I'm finally admitting my drinking has crept up to ridiculous amounts. I lost a friend to alcohol last year and instead of making me see sense, it has made me almost go into self destruct. I say tomorrow but actually not drinking tonight as try and pretend I'm in control by not drinking Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Managing that less and less. I'm sure I can feel my liver twinging when I drink and terrified I've damaged it beyond repair.
I'm ready for change. Wish me luck!

deil good luck on day 1.

Hello all, been on here a few times under different names (mumsnet stalkers made me have to change). I'm back though and have renewed energy for this, still have half a bottle of wine in the house so planning day 1 for tomorrow. Day 3 is always my hardest, wish me luck.

Thank you! And good luck Magnetic. Hopefully we will be able to report back with good news. I've just started working full-time recently so need to have a clearer head!

just checking in.
Going for Mon-Thurs AF again.
Drank a bottle a night Fri-Sun.
Had a nice aft with H on Saturday and a nice (tipsy) chat with him on phone last night.
KOKO babes

a bottle of wine, not vodka

Just wondering if anyone had an update they could share on Mouseface ?

Huge respect to all you brave babes - alcohol is shit to battle ,if we can't kill him we can at least injure him ,weaken his grip .

lala I'm so sorry my lovely. Hope you are recovering ok and mr l is looking after you well. Please try not to blame yourself. Huge hugs xxxx

wry sorry that the terrosrist is still struggling. Must be so frustrating for you both after everything. Well done on your control at the conference- very impressive!

made good to hear that work is going well!

Not doing brilliantly drinking wise at the moment; trying not to let it creep up too much. No huge binges though which is good I guess. I think I will just have to attempt to stop completely again, but not until the new year. Can't contemplate a sober Christmas

Still feeling guilty about the work thing- mainly as I have worked after too much the night before. Never at work or on call, but is there really a heiracy for these things?! I think, sadly, it is mainly a reflection of how bloody stressed and burnt out people are getting.

Found out today that my brothers girlfriend (they were together when he died) is engaged. She sent me a card to tell me before it was made public, which I appreciate. I'm pleased for her and of course it's good she's moved on. But it feels weird- they were together for ages, I always assumed they would get married. I'm trying to write a congratulations card but can't find the words. Missing him big time tonight.

Welcome diel. Sorry not around much due to pressures of work and stuff,but AF tonight! In bed with a cup of tea to foil the WW.
Mouse is still around but has been very poorly with one thing and another and trying to cope with a lot of stuff.
Wry how about we arrange to meet up the Neuk and look for sea glass? I know where the pretties are.....

Thank you demented .I'm sorry I didn't mean to pry or be insensitive .

I remember Mouse from the start of these threads when I posted a little . I know about her lovely boy Nemo ,the terrible car/landrover +trailer incident and then saw she'd unsuprisingly had a breakdown .

But not really something to talk too much about to someone who has just suddenly popped up out of the blue like me .I'm sorry .

Relieved to hear that she's still around .

Wishing you all strength and love ,this is an inspiring thread .

ginger you weren't prying at all! Sorry, did I sound abrupt? I didn't mean to, just knackered. She will be touched that Babes on the thread are asking after her. I just don't want to share her stuff if she doesn't want it shared, if you get my drift.

Thankyou Demented! Day 2 afand glad of it. Could easily be 2/3 bottles gone, feeling guilty, getting fatter and not a great time had. Not sure what my long term aim is but plan to be af for a clear 2 weeks to rest and consider.

Hello babes. Can I come and sit with you?

Of course azira. you are very welcome.
Wont be around today as need to get up for work now and won't be home u til after 10 but I'm sure the other babes will be along soon.
Well done on 2 days diel