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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Swinging Into Sobriety!

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Mouseface · 19/04/2017 00:57

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!! Grin

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. Smile

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

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Rubyredlips · 24/04/2017 21:58

Hi Broken is that what we call you? Doesn't sound right to me Grin Anyway I too drink to escape the shit, it's like respite except it isn't is it? I find life on an emotional level really hard, I am terrible at dealing with conflict.... I could go on. It used to take me all my strength to get through a week -or day- and then I could drink to make all those horrible things go away. However one day after getting slaughtered, the usual story of not knowing how I got home etc etc I thought 'I have had enough of this, I am going to sort this' and that's what I'm trying to do. I have to say that the shit is still there (it's called life I have to realise that life's a rollercoaster) but I am not as anxious and feel a lot better without the alcohol.

dementedma · 24/04/2017 22:00

Very cold with snow flurries dubh but not too bad.
Only you could wish shelter for the blossom on my tree. You have the soul of a poet and are full of light,my friend.

Pawsbutton · 24/04/2017 22:36

Well done Elba!

That is amazing!

AbetterME2017 · 25/04/2017 02:26

Hi everyone - its 2am and yet i am wide awake mulling life over in my head.
I had a good eeek last week was my first AF week in a good long while - despite unusual challenges in time away with cousins who are heavy drinkers i didnt falter and stuck resolutely to not drinking ssying its tge simplest change i can make to kick start my weight loss - which of course is true.
However all of yesterday i struggled with the fukkits who sit on my shoulder and whisper im my ear when time gets challenging (when i usually say oh fukkit i might as well have a glass) I ignored them but it took all my energy to do that i i felt that i physically clawed my way through yesterday. I had a totally unexpected outcome from a routine dentist appt yesterday in tgat they are referring me to hospital to check out a lump inside my lip (which i had assumed was a cold sore but has been there a couple of months now and i had just become used to it and forgotten it was there). So now i am paniking and want to hide in a bottle of wine. I want to but i am choosing not to fir now.

theansweris42 · 25/04/2017 06:21

Fell off Sad
Spot of self sabotage as have job interview today. Not v keen on the job but need to move from current.
Drank a bottle of cava (why do I buy it "for the weekend"?! Never works.)
I don't feel hugely hungover but kind of sad.
I hate booze sometimes.
Sigh.
Onwards.
Hope all are ok today. Snow??! Brew

theansweris42 · 25/04/2017 06:29

better try not to worry. I hope it's soon sorted Flowers

I'll come back and post properly later.

MintToBee · 25/04/2017 09:09

Morning. I will actually have time to catch up on the thread now as I'm off work

MintToBee · 25/04/2017 09:10

Posted to soon!
Off with bacterial tonsillitis. It's like chewing broken glass. Great diet though!

TooLateAlready · 25/04/2017 09:11

Hello....a flying visit and will be back later, but I have to report that from Friday onwards was an epic fail. Sad A new day today is all I can think. Totally annoyed with myself (understatement). Back later but for now - epic elba ; and better : it is normal to panic really. Keep going, you are doing great.

TooLateAlready · 25/04/2017 09:13

Ho Ho! My mn advert on screen is for booze Angry

MintToBee · 25/04/2017 09:37

Mine is flights to Canada! I'm bloody cold enough as it is!

UnwiseOldElf · 25/04/2017 11:01

Poor mint. Tonsillitis is rubbish! Am just going to whisper ice cream and leave...

Good luck with your interview, 42. "I don't feel hugely hungover but kind of sad."

UnwiseOldElf · 25/04/2017 11:04

TooLate sorry to miss you out there - I share your mordant laugh at the advert selections on here. I used to get loads of Gin ones. Can't think why. Try not to be too hard on yourself for the weekend. What's done is done. It's what you do today that counts.

UnwiseOldElf · 25/04/2017 11:06

Adverts!!! Shock mine today is for...

VAGISIL

How old do they think I am???! I need to stop knitting antimacassars and wearing elasticated slacks I think. Blimey.

ThoroughlyModernFlora · 25/04/2017 11:17

Hello, new thread!
After promising to check in more often, I have been away so long it's not even the same thread . . .

Just a quick one: AF Sat and yesterday, doing OK. DH and I are starting trying for DC2 next month which I now feel ready to do. So some serious sobriety beckons. Not too worried about it, I managed in with DD so anticipate managing it again.

Toodle-pip and sorry not to NC everyone. Sending you all best wishes!

AbetterME2017 · 25/04/2017 11:30

Mint have you tried those fizxy vitamin c tablets? Might help boost your system to attack the tonsilitus bug?

unwise, thanks - the fukkits sit on my right shoulder but generally only take position after 7pm and then bugger off when the damage has been done! They're not here right now so maybe they are getting the message?

AbetterME2017 · 25/04/2017 11:31

I often wonder what the fukkits actually look like --

Pellmellons · 25/04/2017 11:56

My fukkits ( love it!) keep flicking through a pile of photos of a thin, sophisticated girl holding a glass of champagne and laughing in a sparkly way in a pretty dress. Not the reality of a forty-something slumped in front of a 'Grey's Anatomy' re-run after her bedtime, having forgotten to sort out the kids' school stuff, and with a kitchen full of shite. They are fantasy fukkits.

Brokenbutbreathing · 25/04/2017 13:27

Pell haha the fantasy fukkits! I have them too! Mine tempt with images of life being perfect and sparkly and fresh and fun, and no grief or worries or stress or guilt or unresolved childhood issues! But only until the morning....

Thank you dubh and Ruby, the thought of choosing epilating rather than drinking made me giggle but I like it and I need all the tips I can get!

Better hope you get seen and answers very soon, and Mint recover quickly.

AF last night after lots on Sunday and feel great today. Going to try and get to the weekend AF now.

LuxuryWoman2017 · 25/04/2017 14:12

Just running in to throw out general hugs and pats on the back as appropriate. Never been more stressed as I am right now. Hope to catch up properly soon.
I'm seeing adverts for flights to Greece, sorely tempted.
Have a good day all, am reading in between palpitations and mini breakdowns.

(All is fine, just having a busy/frantic time - no biggie)

theansweris42 · 25/04/2017 14:30

Thanks elf, it is so helpful to know others have/have had the same experiences/feelings.
Just back, went OK.
Would've been better without the tiredness. Argh.
Hope everyone's Tuesday is going well.

CuileanDubh · 25/04/2017 15:10

My fantasy fukkits are a slim, sheeny version of me, all Olivia Newton John in my jodhs, having a glass of Pimms at the horse trials looking gorge.

Reality sees a dumpy, late 40s, hiding fat legs, cankles and a gut in a sheep onesie, hugging a Lab under an old duvet watching Real Housewives of Everywhere, wishing she was a sheeny fukkit.

Mine speaks with the voice of Mrs Doyle from Father Ted.

Ah g'wan. Just the one. G'wan. G'wan. G'WAN!!
Back later, on my break. Got a pat on the back today for doing something which was 'perfect' for one of the surgeons. High praise from him. Still floating Grin xx

CuileanDubh · 25/04/2017 15:15

Olivia Newton John borrowing my fantasy fukkit's arse.

I could put half a cheek into her jodhs and I'd still burst the seams. Grin

CuileanDubh · 25/04/2017 15:18

Arse.

OkPedro · 25/04/2017 15:58

Hi Everyone!
I've not been posting the last week but I've been reading and cheering you all on.

I fell into to a wine abyss last Wednesday. I'm still struggling to find my way out today. I've told myself I'll be af today and tmw and then treat myself hollow laugh to a few drinks Thursday night
I'm really low today.. Fuck sake I need to stop this 😥

Sorry not to make check
I'll be back later