Brianne Benness
@bennessb.bsky.social
currently: sick / haunted in Western Mass, host of No End In Sight - a podcast about life with chronic illness, creator of #NEISVoid | previously: Stories We Don’t Tell in Toronto | she / her
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Brianne Benness
@bennessb.bsky.social
· Jun 16
What We’ve Been Up To At NEIS | Brianne Benness
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I’ve been pretty quiet across the internet this year, so I wanted to share a not-so-brief update about everything that’s been happening behind the scenes at No End In Sight.
(lots of thinking about sustainable work practices, and hopefully soon a new podcast season!)
(lots of thinking about sustainable work practices, and hopefully soon a new podcast season!)
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Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
I received some mylar balloons last weekend that I have festively tied to my ipad stand and my dog Charlie does NOT approve. he is *extremely* disturbed by their ominous floating presence.
October 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I received some mylar balloons last weekend that I have festively tied to my ipad stand and my dog Charlie does NOT approve. he is *extremely* disturbed by their ominous floating presence.
I just keep thinking about how there are actual existing orgs working to rehabilitate nazis & white right wing men, and they are focused on teaching accountability & compassion not condemning purity tests & further enabling / normalizing extremism.
www.lifeafterhate.org
www.lifeafterhate.org
Life After Hate
We are a non-profit organization committed to helping people leave hate-fueled violence to connect with humanity and lead compassionate lives.
www.lifeafterhate.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I just keep thinking about how there are actual existing orgs working to rehabilitate nazis & white right wing men, and they are focused on teaching accountability & compassion not condemning purity tests & further enabling / normalizing extremism.
www.lifeafterhate.org
www.lifeafterhate.org
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It's so cold in my house that my hands are stiff and I can't even knit. My whole body hurts from the cold. I've been layering up like I was back at the shelter, but it's not enough. This is terrifying. Please, if you can help or boost, it would mean everything.
tamilove21 on Cash App Venmo & Paypal
tamilove21 on Cash App Venmo & Paypal
October 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It's so cold in my house that my hands are stiff and I can't even knit. My whole body hurts from the cold. I've been layering up like I was back at the shelter, but it's not enough. This is terrifying. Please, if you can help or boost, it would mean everything.
tamilove21 on Cash App Venmo & Paypal
tamilove21 on Cash App Venmo & Paypal
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just an update, I had hoped to pay this down by now but we've finally reached the home stretch dropping under $1000 to go
So I mostly wanted to say thanks for everyone who has shared and for ever donation this far. I appreciate you 💸💕 www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexa...
So I mostly wanted to say thanks for everyone who has shared and for ever donation this far. I appreciate you 💸💕 www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexa...
Donate to Help Alexandra Get Emergency Housing Repairs Covered, organized by Alexandra Tomlinson
Hello! My name is Alexandra Tomlinson and this year I r… Alexandra Tomlinson needs your support for Help Alexandra Get Emergency Housing Repairs Covered
www.gofundme.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
just an update, I had hoped to pay this down by now but we've finally reached the home stretch dropping under $1000 to go
So I mostly wanted to say thanks for everyone who has shared and for ever donation this far. I appreciate you 💸💕 www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexa...
So I mostly wanted to say thanks for everyone who has shared and for ever donation this far. I appreciate you 💸💕 www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexa...
I was able to go to a local No Kings rally this weekend and I’m glad I went because the energy really is contagious and the opposite of doom scrolling. we wore N95s.
next time I want to buy & bring these cards to start connecting with other masked folks.
www.mollymcleod.com/shop/p/mask-...
next time I want to buy & bring these cards to start connecting with other masked folks.
www.mollymcleod.com/shop/p/mask-...
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I was able to go to a local No Kings rally this weekend and I’m glad I went because the energy really is contagious and the opposite of doom scrolling. we wore N95s.
next time I want to buy & bring these cards to start connecting with other masked folks.
www.mollymcleod.com/shop/p/mask-...
next time I want to buy & bring these cards to start connecting with other masked folks.
www.mollymcleod.com/shop/p/mask-...
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REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER:
If you are protesting, wear a mask. If you are organizing a protest, encourage attendees to mask. Disable people are among those most at risk from these fascist fuckers & they deserve your inclusion & consideration.
And use alt text on your digital flyers!
If you are protesting, wear a mask. If you are organizing a protest, encourage attendees to mask. Disable people are among those most at risk from these fascist fuckers & they deserve your inclusion & consideration.
And use alt text on your digital flyers!
October 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER:
If you are protesting, wear a mask. If you are organizing a protest, encourage attendees to mask. Disable people are among those most at risk from these fascist fuckers & they deserve your inclusion & consideration.
And use alt text on your digital flyers!
If you are protesting, wear a mask. If you are organizing a protest, encourage attendees to mask. Disable people are among those most at risk from these fascist fuckers & they deserve your inclusion & consideration.
And use alt text on your digital flyers!
I think this is a generally good article but there is no discussion at all about prevention or the fact that most kids are getting sick *at school* in the first place.
like yes we need to talk about accommodations & absenteeism, but we also really really need to talk about clean air standards.
like yes we need to talk about accommodations & absenteeism, but we also really really need to talk about clean air standards.
Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
October 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I think this is a generally good article but there is no discussion at all about prevention or the fact that most kids are getting sick *at school* in the first place.
like yes we need to talk about accommodations & absenteeism, but we also really really need to talk about clean air standards.
like yes we need to talk about accommodations & absenteeism, but we also really really need to talk about clean air standards.
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Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
Feature: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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If you gave up masking long ago, you can start anytime. “But none of my friends do.” Think back: did some of your friends “just disappear” in 2021 and stop planning hang outs with you?
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If you gave up masking long ago, you can start anytime. “But none of my friends do.” Think back: did some of your friends “just disappear” in 2021 and stop planning hang outs with you?
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All I can add to the “we reject universal masking” discourse is that it’s not about masks. You aren’t rejecting universal masking, which never happened; you’re rejecting having to think about wearing a mask, and maybe feeling badly about thinking about masks. Can’t help you there.
October 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
All I can add to the “we reject universal masking” discourse is that it’s not about masks. You aren’t rejecting universal masking, which never happened; you’re rejecting having to think about wearing a mask, and maybe feeling badly about thinking about masks. Can’t help you there.
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due to incredible work behind the scenes by our local salesperson, we're able to get the accessories for an unheard of 25% off (usually it's 10% max), so we're actually only $97 away from getting almost our whole wishlist
can you help us make $97
please share & donate if you can, thank you so much
can you help us make $97
please share & donate if you can, thank you so much
got the GFM set up for a new mobility scooter, please share it around, and donate if you can spare it, thank you so much
gofund.me/6a7931d9d
gofund.me/6a7931d9d
October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
due to incredible work behind the scenes by our local salesperson, we're able to get the accessories for an unheard of 25% off (usually it's 10% max), so we're actually only $97 away from getting almost our whole wishlist
can you help us make $97
please share & donate if you can, thank you so much
can you help us make $97
please share & donate if you can, thank you so much
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Sharing a few things before getting to work..
Join us TODAY at 6 pm virtually for a discussion of how to build real power around public libraries this Banned Books Week. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us TODAY at 6 pm virtually for a discussion of how to build real power around public libraries this Banned Books Week. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Banned Books Week: I Did It, You Can Too!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This Banned Books Week, join For The People: A Leftist Library Project to explore how YOU can take real, specific, and immediate actions in your own community to strengthen and expand public libraries...
us02web.zoom.us
October 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Sharing a few things before getting to work..
Join us TODAY at 6 pm virtually for a discussion of how to build real power around public libraries this Banned Books Week. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us TODAY at 6 pm virtually for a discussion of how to build real power around public libraries this Banned Books Week. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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a 2 months ago, my PayPal was unexpectedly closed and its fucked up my money flow since I was getting paid mostly through it.
need help with $300 to pay bills like email, internet, and phoe until I sort this out. any help appreciated ❤️
venmo.com/wagatwe
cash.app/$wagatwe
ko-fi.com/wagatwe
need help with $300 to pay bills like email, internet, and phoe until I sort this out. any help appreciated ❤️
venmo.com/wagatwe
cash.app/$wagatwe
ko-fi.com/wagatwe
October 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
a 2 months ago, my PayPal was unexpectedly closed and its fucked up my money flow since I was getting paid mostly through it.
need help with $300 to pay bills like email, internet, and phoe until I sort this out. any help appreciated ❤️
venmo.com/wagatwe
cash.app/$wagatwe
ko-fi.com/wagatwe
need help with $300 to pay bills like email, internet, and phoe until I sort this out. any help appreciated ❤️
venmo.com/wagatwe
cash.app/$wagatwe
ko-fi.com/wagatwe
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Hi all.
I’m at the point in my disability check cycle where I still have bills to pay but am out of funds until my next check comes.
I’m looking for help putting together $100 I need to pay my township for winter plowing plus some groceries and gas.
V: colocha_rachel
$: ColochaRachel
I’m at the point in my disability check cycle where I still have bills to pay but am out of funds until my next check comes.
I’m looking for help putting together $100 I need to pay my township for winter plowing plus some groceries and gas.
V: colocha_rachel
$: ColochaRachel
October 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hi all.
I’m at the point in my disability check cycle where I still have bills to pay but am out of funds until my next check comes.
I’m looking for help putting together $100 I need to pay my township for winter plowing plus some groceries and gas.
V: colocha_rachel
$: ColochaRachel
I’m at the point in my disability check cycle where I still have bills to pay but am out of funds until my next check comes.
I’m looking for help putting together $100 I need to pay my township for winter plowing plus some groceries and gas.
V: colocha_rachel
$: ColochaRachel
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Someone needs to explain to normies that the plan to “Make America Healthy Again” works by killing the sick people.
October 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Someone needs to explain to normies that the plan to “Make America Healthy Again” works by killing the sick people.
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pretty art for your pretty bad day anyone
September 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
pretty art for your pretty bad day anyone
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Getting more of my care transferred back to the U (my Lynch Syndrome specialist is at Holden Cancer Center) after that biopsy result + gotta pay off the biopsy!
Donations = tax deductible. I can't even TOUCH the funds w/out a medical receipt! HHl = 501c3.
helphopelive.org/campaign/159...
Donations = tax deductible. I can't even TOUCH the funds w/out a medical receipt! HHl = 501c3.
helphopelive.org/campaign/159...
Donate to Midwest/West Catastrophic Illness Fund in honor of Karrie Higgins
Help Karrie Higgins's friends and family raise money for medical expenses associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Catastrophic Illness. Donate today.
helphopelive.org
September 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Getting more of my care transferred back to the U (my Lynch Syndrome specialist is at Holden Cancer Center) after that biopsy result + gotta pay off the biopsy!
Donations = tax deductible. I can't even TOUCH the funds w/out a medical receipt! HHl = 501c3.
helphopelive.org/campaign/159...
Donations = tax deductible. I can't even TOUCH the funds w/out a medical receipt! HHl = 501c3.
helphopelive.org/campaign/159...
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new pinned post to wrap up the year ✨
I am now booking for Oct-Nov, check out my thread below for details on commissions and design projects. Space is limited and I would love to work with you!
I am now booking for Oct-Nov, check out my thread below for details on commissions and design projects. Space is limited and I would love to work with you!
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
new pinned post to wrap up the year ✨
I am now booking for Oct-Nov, check out my thread below for details on commissions and design projects. Space is limited and I would love to work with you!
I am now booking for Oct-Nov, check out my thread below for details on commissions and design projects. Space is limited and I would love to work with you!
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hey friends, I've got a big ask, but I really need this
I've got an opportunity to get a mobility aid that would work so much better for my living circumstances than most
for hundreds of dollars cheaper than usual
but it means I need to make $3960 by the end of the month
please help if you can 💙
I've got an opportunity to get a mobility aid that would work so much better for my living circumstances than most
for hundreds of dollars cheaper than usual
but it means I need to make $3960 by the end of the month
please help if you can 💙
I'm queer, visibly trans, invisibly disabled, largely unable to work, trying to get by on less than $50\mo, & not succeeding, please help me
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Get more from Soup Gargoyle on Patreon
creating thought for food
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September 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
hey friends, I've got a big ask, but I really need this
I've got an opportunity to get a mobility aid that would work so much better for my living circumstances than most
for hundreds of dollars cheaper than usual
but it means I need to make $3960 by the end of the month
please help if you can 💙
I've got an opportunity to get a mobility aid that would work so much better for my living circumstances than most
for hundreds of dollars cheaper than usual
but it means I need to make $3960 by the end of the month
please help if you can 💙
got my flu vaccine today, still extremely hoping that novavax shows up in my region. 💉💪🏻
September 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
got my flu vaccine today, still extremely hoping that novavax shows up in my region. 💉💪🏻
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If you are considering or planning to seek appointment or run for your local library board, FTP is here to support you. You can complete this form and we'll be in touch soon re: applying to join our next candidates' cohort kicking off in early 2026: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
FTP Library Elections & Appointments Training Cohort
Hello! You're filling out this form because you've expressed interest in running for or seeking appointment to a local library board seat in your community (or because you're a serving trustee who'd l...
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September 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
If you are considering or planning to seek appointment or run for your local library board, FTP is here to support you. You can complete this form and we'll be in touch soon re: applying to join our next candidates' cohort kicking off in early 2026: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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this will be my only post this month on the subject, there's about $1500 left to go but only $70 this month
help this month and next will mean I can more comfortably focus on paying for the dental care I need. thanks for your consideration #DisabilityCrowdfund #MutualAid 💸💕 gofund.me/ca77ae1b2
help this month and next will mean I can more comfortably focus on paying for the dental care I need. thanks for your consideration #DisabilityCrowdfund #MutualAid 💸💕 gofund.me/ca77ae1b2
Donate to Help Alexandra Get Emergency Housing Repairs Covered, organized by Alexandra Tomlinson
Hello! My name is Alexandra Tomlinson and this year I r… Alexandra Tomlinson needs your support for Help Alexandra Get Emergency Housing Repairs Covered
gofund.me
September 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
this will be my only post this month on the subject, there's about $1500 left to go but only $70 this month
help this month and next will mean I can more comfortably focus on paying for the dental care I need. thanks for your consideration #DisabilityCrowdfund #MutualAid 💸💕 gofund.me/ca77ae1b2
help this month and next will mean I can more comfortably focus on paying for the dental care I need. thanks for your consideration #DisabilityCrowdfund #MutualAid 💸💕 gofund.me/ca77ae1b2