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Sparkly

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43. I know exactly what you mean.

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:18 PM

Jun 2025

I love the spirit of protest marches, and wanted to go just to put my body where my beliefs are and be counted! But my health is poor now (metastatic cancer - I'm in mid-chemo for the second time) and it's wreaked havoc on my spine and strength.

I loved seeing people older than me out there in years past, and I aim to be there again!!

Meanwhile, I'll be cheering on everyone who can go!!

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Still debating going to No Kings... I really wanna support, but scared to go alone, and I'm disabled.... [View all] FirstLight Jun 2025 OP

Sit it out for your personal safety. SheltieLover Jun 2025 #1

Right there with you. Feel so frustrated I can't help and be part of things. LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #22

I am with you on this SheltieLover Jun 2025 #23

What a wonderful idea! 😍😍😍 LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #24

I agree! And we aren't the only ones who are unable to go. SheltieLover Jun 2025 #30

Count me in! Mossfern Jun 2025 #35

We can have our own little party here while our community stands in for us SheltieLover Jun 2025 #47

I live in Naples, Florida and we had a bunch of seniors protesting with walkers. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #40

This. orangecrush Jun 2025 #44

Most articles I've seen recommend going with someone else. Can you find a ride with a local organization? erronis Jun 2025 #2

I posted at my friends on FB to see who might be going... FirstLight Jun 2025 #4

I am concerned about your safety. We saw what ICE did to Sen Padilla, a big strong man. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #3

god, it's so hard to think this way! FirstLight Jun 2025 #5

This is how we must think now. It is like a war. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #12

I have neuropathy and was pushed to the ground bedazzled Jun 2025 #29

Forgive, me but I am a hockey fan, so I'm curious about where this happened to you. Xavier Breath Jun 2025 #39

We used to have a bunch of unruly kids fighting at Univ. of Michigan. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #41

I've always wanted to attend a game at Yost. Xavier Breath Jun 2025 #45

Florida panthers. No great surprise bedazzled Jun 2025 #48

We plan to go. bamagal62 Jun 2025 #6

I'm feeling hesitant too Alice Kramden Jun 2025 #7

If I were Traildogbob Jun 2025 #8

awww...thank you! FirstLight Jun 2025 #9

Rock out!!. Traildogbob Jun 2025 #10

I can dig it! FirstLight Jun 2025 #13

Don't do anything that makes you unsafe. 1WorldHope Jun 2025 #11

I plan on doing this. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #42

I also am not going. ananda Jun 2025 #14

There are several virtual rallies you could join: WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #15

I would sit it out, you will still be there in your own way obamanut2012 Jun 2025 #16

I did a little extra. Sharing the karma. usonian Jun 2025 #17

I'm going by myself, and I'm not nervous. The person I went to the Hands Off march in April can't make it chia Jun 2025 #18

I'll drive by myself Marthe48 Jun 2025 #19

Go! Ms. Toad Jun 2025 #20

I went to the BLM stuff here... FirstLight Jun 2025 #25

I have gone to many, MANY protests... Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #28

ICE protests - yes. Ms. Toad Jun 2025 #37

You haven't seen the local FB groups. Sounds like MAGA are itching for a fight. Nt Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #49

We're in a marathon now. There will be other opportunities Arazi Jun 2025 #21

I don't think you should go. Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #26

Go with a buddy or two, or make friends there and ask for protection. Be on the edges, be like water Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2025 #27

River Park Square, Spokane EarthAbides Jun 2025 #31

It's not mandatory JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #32

At my Hands Off protest kacekwl Jun 2025 #33

In our group we are going to have an area dedicated for those with disabilities milestogo Jun 2025 #34

Yeah ..im staying here. FirstLight Jun 2025 #36

K&R UTUSN Jun 2025 #38

I know exactly what you mean. Sparkly Jun 2025 #43

I went alone to the last one Tree Lady Jun 2025 #46