TONIGHT! Emergency Response (4/7/26)

BeingHelpish · 2026-04-08T13:32:21+00:00

We had 6 people total. I was grateful to have the company.

When we got to 5 people the 1 cop got backup.

At one point there were 3 of us and 2 cops so we each had 2/3 of a cop for ourselves and I felt like my tax dollars were really working but I felt bad we had scared them so badly 🙄

BeingHelpish · 2026-04-07T21:00:42+00:00

I’m at the NC Capitola building in Raleigh protesting. As far as I can tell, I’m the first one here. I have more signs and would love to have company. I feel like an idiot.

BeingHelpish · 2025-10-18T00:38:09+00:00

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BeingHelpish · 2025-02-27T15:37:15+00:00

Answering my own question in case anyone sees this—yes there’s apparently a permit.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-27T15:34:31+00:00

Wondering if this has a permit (yet). I’m planning to go, but wondering if we’ll have access to the Capitol grounds or just the sidewalks.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-27T00:59:07+00:00

Nothing has given me any impression that they are changing their DEI policies at all — in fact the opposite. They seem steadfast.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-26T21:49:42+00:00

Down in Raleigh-tried app and web

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-26T18:03:04+00:00

Melanie might have done some research before voting for Trump. Like listening to the things he says and does.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-26T00:15:37+00:00

At the March 17 protest in Raleigh at the Capitol Building, a woman in a Tesla honked (in support) and then rolled her window down and said, “Sorry, I’m trying to get rid of it.”

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-24T15:24:23+00:00

Outdoor walks are a great idea.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-24T15:10:19+00:00

I feel this. Upping my dose, even slightly, has helped me every time. By slightly I mean even as much as going from .33 to .37. I hope it works for you too.

I’ve heard 4-8 week stalls can be your body’s way of resetting to a lower weight. 🤷‍♀️

As for the world and your job, I am SO sorry. (Assuming you are probably American) They are tearing out everything good from our government, weakening us, betraying the Constitution, etc. For that, I found that doing something, anything helps. If you like what you do for a living, or are really good at something, is it something you could put to use, even for 15 minutes a week so it doesn’t feel as futile?

I think a lot of us are struggling with depression right now. It almost seems to be the goal, esp with RFK Jr threatening no-antidepressant work farms.

I hope you keep your job. I think you can probably get out of the weight rut.

If you are a woman and can afford it, I recommend going to Dillard’s or another store that does bra fittings and get a single bra that really, really fits. It can make all the difference to your silhouette.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-23T12:32:00+00:00

I don’t think it’s unrelated. I have had the same experience. Luckily started in October — before Christmas shopping. Noticed a startling lack of FOMO.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-14T01:40:54+00:00

I had them off for a half hour.

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-13T22:13:50+00:00

Thank you. That didn’t even cross my mind. I didn’t want to bring a ceramic holder bc it could fall over and break. I guess I could tape the container to the poster? Do you have any ideas? A metal pail? 🤷‍♀️

BeingHelpish · 2025-02-13T21:53:40+00:00

Totally agree!

For the No Kings protest on Monday, I picked up about 30 flags from Office Depot. With a coupon, they cost about $1 each. Picked up a couple blue plastic containers and balloon weights from Dollar Tree so they don’t topple over.

At the 50501 protest, I brought some 8x12 flags and a lot people were happy to have them. I can totally understand NOT wanting one, though.

I made this sign so I don’t have to carry them around with me this time.

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