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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Sweet, Summer Sobriety!

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Mouseface · 13/06/2017 19:20

Hey, I'm Mouse Smile

Welcome to the Battle Bus! We're a group of travelling drinkers of varying levels, those who are teetotal, and those who have tried so many times to stop, those are 'controlled' drinkers, but we NEVER give up and keep coming back for the support we share, and trying to get some kind of control over the Wicked Wine Bitch Witch!

It's not easy, boy, it's so not easy to stop or cut down some days. There are days when even the Bravest Babes fall into the Sidecar. And do you know what? That's okay. Smile

There is NO judgey pants worn on this Bus and you don't have to be anyone other than YOU to join us Smile

So, come and grab a seat, some Opal fruits, (it'll make sense eventually!)) and meet the rest of the Babes. Remember, you're not on your own, ever with us, you'll always have a Babe you can relate to.

Here's the last thread for you to catch up on if you like Smile

And here's where the entire journey began. Smile

Mouse xxx

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MintToBee · 13/07/2017 05:05

stilllearnin
Ohhh I like those and what a beautiful view.

Saywhen · 13/07/2017 07:15

Still learning that's beautiful running tomorrow and can't wait!

Day 4 af. This is my 3rd attempt to stop it's seems to be easier now but my last fall off was pretty bad. Anyway I've said I want to do 100 days af this time.

MintToBee · 13/07/2017 08:03

I've still got my bad back. I want to start running again. Damn those blackcurrant bushes injuring me like this!
Last night was pretty shit. I had to stop myself from drinking a bottle of Bacardi I knew was left over from New Year's! I think I'm going to pour it away today.

Day 4 af. This is my 3rd attempt to stop it's seems to be easier now but my last fall off was pretty bad. Anyway I've said I want to do 100 days af this time.
We'll be here behind you all the way.
I managed 80 days before I spectaculy crashed. I used the Dry January app. It helped as I liked seeing the little thumbs up on the screen. When I had a thumbs down I kind of felt I'd let it down if that makes sense.

dementedma · 13/07/2017 08:42

mint that made me laugh and I shall also keep my succulents well hidden. Fnar, fnar
Didnt sleep well, needless to say but todays the big day. Please send collective Babe vibes at 3pm....

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 08:52

Good luck ma go smash it!

blueskyinmarch · 13/07/2017 09:12

Is there room for another on the bus?

I am currently on holiday with DH for a week and on two of the 5 nights we have been here we have both managed to get very drunk. I am so hung over this morning and am lying in bed mentally beating myself up. This is supposed to be a relaxing holiday not a drink fest. DH is doing a race in in September and wants to get in shape for it so we have agreed to cut down or maybe even completely stop drinking (eeeek!). I will need help with this.

I've been on the bus before but only managed three weeks AF before succumbing. What are your top tips for coping with not drinking? I have loads of social events coming up. How do I manage this?

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 09:51

Hop on Bluesky welcome.

For me I had to visualise how my life would be without wine. How much better in would feel and look and how much richer I'd be. It took a while to get there.
I found it vital to keep hydrated too, nothing like being thirsty to set off the cravings. Keeping busy too at wine o clock until it passed.

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 09:52

Oh and finding adult soft drinks helps, delicious mocktails, Rose Lemonade, Cranberry lime and soda - not just boring coke or juice helped.

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 10:07

Good morning everybody. I've lurked for a while but have finally plucked up the courage to ask if there is a spare seat on the bus for me, please? I think I'm ready to join you inspirational lot.

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 10:09

Of course Hogarthian hop on and join in, we sometimes get deep, sometimes a bit daft but we're always here ☺

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 10:12

Thank you! I shall settle in then. Deep and Daft will be the name of my new band...

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 10:19

Can I be in your band? Newly and thrillingly single I fancy bashing a tambourine and meeting a hunky rock singer ☺

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 10:21

Congratulations on your new life! We do need a tambourinist. I'm on descant recorder.

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 10:28

Thank you Hogarthian I am very happy for the first time in many a long year.
What's you poison? Mine was always white wine, I can control anything else but not Pinot Grigio.

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 10:34

White wine here too. A frightening amount and it must stop. I am similar to you in that I don't drink other poisons to excess. I can take or leave gin, cider, beer etc.

I'm 36 and I am a functioning alcoholic.

Thank you for having me here.

Saywhen · 13/07/2017 11:12

Mint your comment actually made me cry in a good way.
I've not really told anyone about this. Sort of dh but not the extent. So to have someone say that is so kind. Thank you x

Welcome Bluesky and Hogarthian you're in good company. I am new too day 4 af.

dementedma · 13/07/2017 11:18

ooh a band! I have been known to arrange for the Salvation Army band to join the bus at Christmas and get my triangle out......

Any excuse to play with my triangle.

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 11:25

Now you've got me sniggering on the bus!

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 11:25

Er, an actual bus, I mean!

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 11:27

Very best of luck for today too, dementedma (I'll learn how to bold in due course)!

(Sorry for multiple posts. I didn't realise that you couldn't edit).

LuxuryWoman2017 · 13/07/2017 11:40

Post what you like Hogarthian and to bold just put an asterisk before and after the word or line you wish to bold

Hogarthian · 13/07/2017 11:41

Ah thank you Luxurywoman

theansweris42 · 13/07/2017 11:54

ma lol!!

myusernamewhichisthis · 13/07/2017 12:10

can i hop aboard please?

i found you from the addiction support board. i need to stop drinking. im' all or nothing' and i need to be nothing because 'all' is having a terrible effect on me and my relationship.

id say im verging on functioning alcoholic. people now comment on my drinking. im drunk every night and the last few times ive been out i cant even remember.

dp is getting so upset - he is a light drinker and my drinking is putting him off so much he is stopping all together.

i stopped smoking just by choosing to. i need to do the same with wine. i know its habit. i can go without and do go without when im working evenings or nights but i can sink a bottle of wine easily and im sick of feeling ashamed and making excuses.
i dont go out much so thats not an issue and dp can happily take it or leave it so i dont have to worry about doing it alone.

i just dont know how to stop.

dementedma · 13/07/2017 12:28

Welcome username. We need to get you a user name!!! You will get tons of help here.
hogarthian what to you mean an actual bus? Do you think Gerald is the figment of our imagination? Honestly! You'll be saying Barrie the squid doesn't really exist either....I might have to unleash Horrid Baby Doll to prove a point.