The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Swinging Into Sobriety!

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Hello there,

I'm Mouse, one of the Brave Babes travelling far and wide, stopping off here and there to collect lovely folk, just like you, for a natter all about booze and the blues that come with being a drinker of whatever quantity.

We don't wear or sell judgey pants here, although a G-string or two (Oooh Matron!) has been known to sort the fan belt out on the Bus as we've been driving for such a long time now!!

In short, we've regular posters here, lurkers, those who have managed to keep their drinking to 'social' occasions, some who are really struggling on an hourly basis and some who are completely dry!

Whatever your drinking 'status', you're welcome here in the new bigger Battle Bus, (as requested) whilst we head far and wide, listening to one another, as we face each day that comes our way, whether it be good, bad or downright ugly, we really have seen it all and don't mind one bit. Lurk or chat, it's up to you but one thing you will always find, is a warm welcome, Opal Fruit wrappers (Looks at Ma bosom push up! ) and of course, in complete confidentiality.

So, if you'd like to look what happened on the last thread (a bit like catch up TV) you can look at this link which will take you there - JUST HERE

And, if you would like to see where we started driving this wonderful Bus, over seven years ago, you can have a look at this very honest thread - RIGHT HERE

Hope to see you soon,

Mouse xx

Hi Ma, yep, I'm ok. Thank you! I've popped open some olives and houmous for us and am ready for the film. A bit tetchy and a bit jumpy (ok, grumpy) but wine-free.

Made - hope you're ok. Dubh - I've a way back to read to catch up with all your doings.. but... I really hope you are ok.

Well done small

ma I'm getting it for migraines. He was showing me today where my injections will go.

I am determined to make him put a whole syringe in my angry 11s while he's at it. See if it will make my resting bitch face less bitch. He won't though.

Smaaaaaaaaaall!!!!! It is good to see ye! (((((((((((bosieswithgusto))))))))))))))) I'm fine, just complications due to my autoimmune diseases. My new glasses are brilliant, I can see again so I'm making the most of it

Hi chutney I swear by chocolate malted horlicks. Some of the relaxation apps are quite good, x

42 haud gaun quine, tomorrow will be all shiny new, what are you up to tonight? x

things that was a beauty of a start you made on it today, sometimes saying it out loud is the best way forward. My lovely GP gives me a wee phone every 6 weeks or so to make sure I'm not going under again. She called again today, she sounded so proud of me. I almost wept. She is a good sort.

Shoves bastardy thievy spoon up dubhs bahooky!!
Day one of diet and don't look any thinner yet. How long do I have to do this for?

Another hour* ma. The results are nigh on miraculous.

*disclaimer: might be a few weeks to add on to that hour. Antimalarials help. A lot. I don't even get a rumbly belly any more when it goes past lunchtime. I don't notice.

You are a disgusting auld baggage!! I'll never look an olive in the eye again

Evening all. Lovely to see a positive Monday evening for most. I think my liver is actually trying to claw its way out of my body to run away after the weekend I had. Back on the bus and determined to be AF during this week and give the poor thing a wee rest.

Hi broken
Here, have an olive?

Hi small how are you? Mmm hummus sounds lovely
Jayne well done on not drinking Saturday, how are you doing?
Chutney I know all about the hiding bottles, I used to hide mine in the wardrobe and washing basket. Hope you’re ok and that the bath has relaxed you
Hello broken
Hope everyone is ok
My ankle isn’t broken Wasn’t long at a and e – only 2 hours. The nurse I saw seemed quite unimpressed as I was walking ok, but when I got my sock off she became quite sympathetic – pointing out bruising I’d not noticed, and that although it’s fine when left alone, the slightest touch hurt a lot. Said it was good I’d come down and that it was quite bad. A x ray showed that it’s a bad sprain, so told to rest it completely, it won’t be better for at least a week , but to keep taking painkillers. Glad I went if only for peace of mind

I'm relieved I'm not the only one who's hidden bottles! Had done glass at 4, then nothing.
Bath was brilliant and have done some relaxation type app.
Have high hopes for tonight.

Glad the ankle isn't broken, what a relief that must be!

On another note I've had shit loads of Botox on my forehead and genuinely don't care I can't frown! People say it removes expression and yes it does, I bloody love it!!

Ma - olives all gone. In my tummy. With houmous, pitta, carrot and the odd crisp or seven. Oh, I forgot how hungry I get when not drinking! And tired, off to bed now. Hope everyone sleeps ok.

Snackwise I have some m and ms if anyone wants them (not quite so healthy day today but have decided today will be a calorie counted day and back on slimming world tomorrow)

made glad that you'll be sound again in a week or so, must feel better knowing there's nothing on your x-rays, must be a weight off your mind my dear.

chutney going by the areas he was pressing on my head, the botox isn't going anywhere near my forehead. Which is a pity, as all the squinting I did when I couldn't see very well has given me the most god awful crow's feet and bunny lines. And my angry 11s are furious.

Sometimes I wish I could be more expressionless, my face doesn't fib and at the moment it looks old and cross. Granted, I am, but less cross would be nice. Hope you get a fine sleep tonight, x

small night night, see you in the morning x Sorry about your olives...

broken threaten that liver of yours with some onion and a frying pan to let it know the grass ain't greener. Good to have you back on board x

faire it's been a few weeks now, and it seems to be getting easier. No boiing yet as I've been under the weather, but I'm hopeful. A full night's sleep still eludes me, but at least I usually drop off within 5 mins of lying down. Like you say, it's so nice to wake up and not feel muzzy on my rare days off. Hope you are keeping fine quine, x

Right, that's me off to bed, early start tomorrow. Night night all Babes, keep shining, xx

dubh you've made me laugh out loud on this sad morning in my city.
Piles in the olives .
Well my 2 silly lads up half the night with bad dreams and wees so am shattered but NOT hungover. Good.
AF again today.
Sending best to all babes.
lux am sorry you're so poorly. Healing vibes

Got to say, today was first school run I've done in months that I haven't struggled through, normally I console myself with coming back to bed for an hour.
Today I walked the dog and put some washing out.
Scarily normal activities.

Just watched the news on last night, there really aren't any words, so so sad.

Those poor families.

Morning babes, hope all babes are ok this morning. So sad, and shocking. A girl I went to uni with was there in the concert - she's ok luckily but it's shaken me how real it all is and I despair what the world is coming to

Ankle is ok this morning, still bit sore but I've nothing to complain about. Working tonight 5 until 12 too. Feeling so lucky and sad all in one today

The news today...they were just kids. We get so hardened to what's on the news but this. I can't remember the last time we were all so upset at work.

Heartbreaking. Their poor families.

42 sending you a bosie. X

Hello dearest Babes

As a Manchester lass, I'm deeply saddened to hear of the terrorist attack last night at The Manchester Arena, somewhere I've been to, with friends that I went to school with and their children.

So far, everyone I know was there is ok but my blood runs cold as I was in Manchester in 1996 when the Arndale Shopping Centre was blown apart.

I hope with all of my heart that there are no more fatalities and that the wonderful people, hotels, taxis etc, who all selflessly gave people food, beds for the night and lifts home for free, know just how grateful those unable to help (like me) are.

I LOVE MANCHESTER

hope's daughter was there but is ok, thankfully!
Got home tonight at 8.30to find no dishes done and bin bag outside door because no one could be bothered to take it the few steps to the bin. Am in bed, AF, and seriously pissed off!

Thanks for your good vibes 42 on the mend. Thought I was ok at the weekend and pushed myself too much but getting there now.

made your poor foot.

Hi to everyone else, the news from Manchester is just devastating and I can't get those excited kids on their big night out off my mind

Love to all.

Just checking in. Am really fed up with myself because I haven't had an af night in ages. That stops now. I'm not even enjoying drinking. Rest of the bottle goes down the sink, bugger the cost.

I haven't visited the bus in ages so I have no idea how you all are, probably still bonkers : )
This evening I'm going to sit down and read the thread instead of pouring that first glass. Fukkit.

Chuck it guggs and have a good day

Don't worry guggs bonkers is about right.

I too am struggling but I have AF plans right through til Sunday now. I cried at yoga last night. The enormity of my problems with contact with dc is hitting me.

Have a good day everyone. I am buying a season ticket to the bus. Lemon sherbet anyone?