Brave Babes Battle Bus: Sunshine, Roses and Mocktails All Round

[SweetLathyrus]

Hi, I'm SweetLathyrus, Sweet for short, and I've been on and off Gerald the Brave Babes Battle Bus since 2014. Over the years, lots of us have maintained the thread, most of all the lovely Mouse, who has been here since the early days, and still scurries onboard when she can.

The bus is a place of support, safety and occasional silliness for those of us struggling with our relationship with alcohol. Some of us are sober, some are trying to be, some are moderating and aren't ready to give up alcohol just yet.

So whatever your reason for questioning the whys and WTFs of your drinking, hop on board, make yourselves comfortable and join in. Driers and Triers, all welcome.

Summer offers all kinds of challenges for those of us trying to change our relationship to alcohol, pub gardens, summer holidays, school holidays, and apparently there's a big football tournament too. If you want to read where the bus has been so far this year here's the link to the
last thread

And in case you want to know how it all started, here is the link to JWN's original, inspiring thread

The Bus is a bit of a Mumsnet institution, but it has an open door policy, no cliques, no judgement, and the welcome is always warm. So hop on and join us.

[thebabessavedme]

please tell me how the wonderful nemo is? and his exceptional mummy? not forgetting nemos sister and daddy xxx

a wedding ma! ohhhh lovely xxxx

[Mouseface]

Hello Babes

I thought that I'd better post the new thread link now, in case I don't get the chance over the next day or so.......

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!

Be safe, have fun, and remember that no matter what, you're not alone!

Make sure to finish this thread first before jumping into the new one so that we don't leave anyone behind

Much love xxxxx

The-Brave-Babes-Battle-Bus-Step-Into-Our-Christmas-Thread

[Margie32]

Thanks for the new thread Mouse. Thought I’d fill this one up with wise words from Belle, aka Tired of Thinking about Drinking lady:

“it's not all sunshine. there will be illness and temper tantrums. there will be burned food. there will be grief as you celebrate without someone. all these emotions exist. you don't pour alcohol on them. you're having a sober christmas this year. even if. even if all the things happen.”

Merry Christmas Babes xxx.

[Saywhen]

Is this one full?

[Saywhen]

Not not quite!!! Oops I've posted on the new one.... I hope this fills this up!!

[beachestoexplore]

Happy Christmas Brave Babes

[Duchessgummybuns]

Happy Christmas Babes, thanks for letting me sound off to you this last couple months

Hope you have a lovely relaxing day xx

[Slingsanderrors]

Ooh let’s fill this thread up before we jump over to the new one

[Slingsanderrors]

I’m planning to do dry January (again)!

[Slingsanderrors]

How’s everyone doing?
I’ve been drinking, but nowhere as much as in the past.

[dementedma]

are we full up? been a lovely day. have had some fizz and some red wine but sitting with a glass of water just now.
Hope all Babes are having a good day

[dementedma]

are we full?

[dementedma]

nope.....

[dementedma]

need to fill this one so no Babes left behind.

[Slingsanderrors]

We need 12 more messages on this thread before we can jump over t9 the new one

[Slingsanderrors]

Or 11.........

[Slingsanderrors]

8 now .......

[Slingsanderrors]

My maths is so bad.......

[dementedma]

here's another one

[dementedma]

5 to go

[Slingsanderrors]

And another......

[Slingsanderrors]

Your turn Ma.......

[dementedma]

penultimate post...

[dementedma]

and the last one!!!!!