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Brave Babes are boinging into Spring..Join us here!

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dementedma · 05/03/2017 17:52

We are a bus load of Babes all battling alcohol and trying to resist, reduce and get our lives back under control. Whatever you have to say, we will have heard it before and no-one will judge you. This is a warm, friendly,supportive place with tough love when needed ( slap round the face with a wet squid called Barrie). Join us here.

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Mouseface · 18/04/2017 21:50

Don't worry lovelies, I'll be ready for the next stop Smile xx

Mouseface · 19/04/2017 01:00

HERE IS THE NEW THREAD

As required, here is the new thread :) xxx

venusandmars · 19/04/2017 07:06

Well done mouse I've missed your opening posts...

I was first to post on the new thread too Smile - well actually technology beat me and I was first AND second to post... with almost identical posts... Blush

Anyway babes, keep filling up this thread so there are no empty spaces and we don't lose anyone.... and don't forget to keep linking to the new one so that everyone can find us.

Todayisanewday75 · 19/04/2017 07:24

Kids are back at school today after a very very stressful easter holidays. Today I will not be drinking.

dementedma · 19/04/2017 08:13

Hungover after wine last night. Got to stop this shit.

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LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 08:39

Thanks for the new thread Mouse hope you are resting?
Good to see Venus x
Hope everyone else is Ok. Cold here, feels like Winter has returned.

madein1995 · 19/04/2017 08:53

Hello everyone, all is good here. Gym didn't happen yesterday, but am going to a class after work tonight (something called synergy). Will see you tonight

AbetterME2017 · 19/04/2017 08:59

Just checking in - a bit confused which thread to post on so i posted on both Grin.
Yesderday was another AF day - a did have a wobble last night but managd to save myself with - ridiculously - an oxo cube drink. Very random but i guess it worked as it broke a chain/changed my habit/routine?

Just looking around me and i realise what a tip my house is - housework hasnt been a priority - ive usually been so exhausted in the mornings that i can barely get off my arse to do anything but the barest minimum. So i am going to open all windows and busy busy myself this morning.

Resolving to be AF tonight - might be tricky as meeting up with family tonight - i just want to be a hermit and not go out in the evenings but i feel i need to do this ........

LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 09:20

Keep posting hereBetter until the thread is full, then hopefully we won't lose anyone along the way.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/2907025-The-Brave-Babes-Battle-Bus-Swinging-Into-Sobriety?watched=1

Hopefully the link to the new thread works for anyone just joining/wanting to post.

Mouseface · 19/04/2017 10:04

Morning, 'tis me Mouse.

(pushes the breakfast trolley along the Bus with a variety of everything you'd love for a pre lunch top up) Smile

Better - Drinking Oxo isn't unusual really, it's rather a strong and acquired taste, much like wine when you're in your teen years and you try something new for the first time.

Subconsciously, your head was searching for that same strange 'taste' as your first drink as a distraction.

I'm one for brushing my teeth because I HATE mint with wine! Wink xx

venus - It was lovely to see your posts! Grinxx

I had a dreadful attack of insomnia last night, which in turn affected my mental health and I ended up self harming........ something I've not done since last Autumn/Winter when I was very poorly mentally. Sad

This isn't the place for my MH, but it's a trigger for drinking and the same applies if I drink so I absolutely shouldn't drink.

I hope you all understand, I'm going to try to keep my MH off the threads unless I've been drinking, in which case, I'll be posting about my trigger/s.

I hope I can get to know all of the newer Babes soon. I've missed this Bus so very much!

Happy Humpday to all.Shock

Mouse xx BrewCake xx

LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 10:17

Oh Mouse you do go through it lovely Flowers it's good to have you here. Any sausage sarnies on your trolley? That and a strong coffee would sort me out! I do hope you get some rest today.

I'm in a cleaning frenzy today, moving house soon All the fridge shelves and drawers are in the dishwasher, need to scrub the oven out and clean the floors - all the big dirty jobs.

AbetterME2017 · 19/04/2017 10:27

[Flowers] for Mouse - oh any chance of a tea and bacon sarnie at all? The only thing i have with me this mirning is a hairy banana from the depths of my handbag ... not very appetizing at all. I wont even insult Barrie by offering it to him.

LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 10:38

12 more posts until the thread is full, I love joining the shiny new one!
Keep an eye out for any stragglers everyone

dementedma · 19/04/2017 15:14

mouse are you ok?
Stop that self harming shit right now! MH and alcohol are so intertwined that they affect each other horrendously. Take care of yourself!

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OkPedro · 19/04/2017 15:56

Afternoon everyone!

Nice to meet you mouse
I had awful insomnia on Monday night after two days AF. Awful thoughts going through my head so yesterday I bought wine and made a pig of myself last night. I slept but have the usual anxiety today Sad My dc pick up on my anxiety and it really affects their mood.. Fuck sake!
Sorry to hear you are struggling Flowers

lux I've started a big clean up/clear out. I really let the house go to shit. I didn't care just wanted to get through the day until I could drink..

No wine tonight, I want to hold out until the weekend

OkPedro · 19/04/2017 15:59

Better Sorry I didn't see your post Blush
Good luck staying AF tonight.. You can do it

AbetterME2017 · 19/04/2017 16:18

Thanks Pedro 😀
Im finding busy hands help at my witching hour - which is any time from 6.30pm til around 8pm - over an hour but thats my usual window
I have a challenging few days when i know famiky members will try and jolly me in to have a drink and "not be so boring" .... i need tp focus on them drinking is the boring bit - not me as i am mahoosively engaging amd naturally entertaining. Yes me! Yup, thats right 😉😉🤣🤣🤣
Zzzzzzzzzz

dementedma · 19/04/2017 16:22

nearly at the end of the thread...
well, with no transport I am having to stay overnight in work (well, in nearby cheapo hotel) and I forgot to bring a book to read so that sucks. Hope the wifi lets me log in with my tablet - sometimes it just doesn't work in hotels for some reason.

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Todayisanewday75 · 19/04/2017 17:34

Still early but I think my mind is in the right place to be af tonight.
How is everyone else getting on?

dementedma · 19/04/2017 18:15

Room for a few more posts...

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LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 18:21

See you on the new thread guys

dementedma · 19/04/2017 18:24

Are we done?

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LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 18:36

Almost

LuxuryWoman2017 · 19/04/2017 18:37

Don't get left behind babes, new thread is open

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