Halvar's Bridge
@halvarsbridge.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic • #ADHD • #AuDHD • Parent of autists • HS Math/SpEd teacher • Fat-finger typos • Trying, but burned out • Minneapolis area • He/Him
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A (pinned) reintroduction is in order now that The Third Exodus from Xitter seems to be total and lasting.
Hi All,
I chose Halvar as my internet moniker because a) disabled parent of disabled children & state employee and b) a single story passage meant so much to me.
Hi All,
I chose Halvar as my internet moniker because a) disabled parent of disabled children & state employee and b) a single story passage meant so much to me.
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Listen I know nothing we see anymore is normal but please do not become desensitized to how just absolutely fucked this
This was in response to veterans (who are elected officials) releasing a video telling active duty folks to remember they should not enact illegal orders...
This was in response to veterans (who are elected officials) releasing a video telling active duty folks to remember they should not enact illegal orders...
Trump posts again about Democrats, saying their behavior is “punishable by DEATH!”
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Listen I know nothing we see anymore is normal but please do not become desensitized to how just absolutely fucked this
This was in response to veterans (who are elected officials) releasing a video telling active duty folks to remember they should not enact illegal orders...
This was in response to veterans (who are elected officials) releasing a video telling active duty folks to remember they should not enact illegal orders...
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I really can't stress how important it is for progressive and leftists to contend for school, library, water, etc etc boards. Hyper local involvement in our communities where we can actually influence lives.
Following the recent election, leadership will be changing in many districts where conservative values previously dominated school board meetings and community actions.
epgn.com/2025/11/18/v...
epgn.com/2025/11/18/v...
Voters shift school boards toward LGBTQ+ inclusion across PA and N.J. - Philadelphia Gay News
School boards in PA and NJ are shifting fast—LGBTQ+ leaders are winning, conservatives are losing, and policy battles are heating up.
epgn.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I really can't stress how important it is for progressive and leftists to contend for school, library, water, etc etc boards. Hyper local involvement in our communities where we can actually influence lives.
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The attack marks the latest of nearly 400 Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza brings death toll since ceasefire to 280
The attack marks the latest of nearly 400 Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The attack marks the latest of nearly 400 Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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Why do the painfully introverted choose extremely public facing careers?
Asking for me. 😭💀
Asking for me. 😭💀
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Why do the painfully introverted choose extremely public facing careers?
Asking for me. 😭💀
Asking for me. 😭💀
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Our next bath of 3D printed whistles are in process, and we have requests to supply multiple large trainings over the next 2 weeks.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Our next bath of 3D printed whistles are in process, and we have requests to supply multiple large trainings over the next 2 weeks.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
I've wanted nothing but to teach since I was 12. The 1v1 work and connections give me joy and fuel me in a way that even my own kids can't match.
Something in me broke a few days ago. I can feel it. The hole. The missing sense of purpose. The reason to persevere.
And that terrifies me.
Something in me broke a few days ago. I can feel it. The hole. The missing sense of purpose. The reason to persevere.
And that terrifies me.
I was reminded today of 3 things.
1) I am thoroughly traumatized by my previous school administration, and will react accordingly the rest of my career.
2) I will face the same issues my whole career and life, primarily because of my communication style.
3) They will never understand or care to.
1) I am thoroughly traumatized by my previous school administration, and will react accordingly the rest of my career.
2) I will face the same issues my whole career and life, primarily because of my communication style.
3) They will never understand or care to.
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I've wanted nothing but to teach since I was 12. The 1v1 work and connections give me joy and fuel me in a way that even my own kids can't match.
Something in me broke a few days ago. I can feel it. The hole. The missing sense of purpose. The reason to persevere.
And that terrifies me.
Something in me broke a few days ago. I can feel it. The hole. The missing sense of purpose. The reason to persevere.
And that terrifies me.
I usually become very cynical around expressions of faith/religion, but folks like this remind me that my discontent, my utter revulsion, is not with faith, but with the dogma-turned-cult that faith often becomes, particularly American Christianity.
This is LIVING that faith.
Respect to you, Syr.
This is LIVING that faith.
Respect to you, Syr.
I would add only this: you are a masterpiece, too. God didn’t get it wrong.
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I usually become very cynical around expressions of faith/religion, but folks like this remind me that my discontent, my utter revulsion, is not with faith, but with the dogma-turned-cult that faith often becomes, particularly American Christianity.
This is LIVING that faith.
Respect to you, Syr.
This is LIVING that faith.
Respect to you, Syr.
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This video is 💯
I think non-Black people think they're being relatable? Even in text form on social media I treat it like a yellow flag because what are you DOING?
I think non-Black people think they're being relatable? Even in text form on social media I treat it like a yellow flag because what are you DOING?
November 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This video is 💯
I think non-Black people think they're being relatable? Even in text form on social media I treat it like a yellow flag because what are you DOING?
I think non-Black people think they're being relatable? Even in text form on social media I treat it like a yellow flag because what are you DOING?
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It took a month of off-and-on motivation to finish the last bits, but all #HalvarMtG is packed away after donating and condensing. Hopefully I'll feel the spark again some day.
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It took a month of off-and-on motivation to finish the last bits, but all #HalvarMtG is packed away after donating and condensing. Hopefully I'll feel the spark again some day.
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Being autistic and alone can be such a joy. Its just a break from the constant chore of being around other people, having to know when to make small talk and when not to, what to say when making small talk. Not worrying about what the other person or people are going to say. Everything is upto me.
November 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Being autistic and alone can be such a joy. Its just a break from the constant chore of being around other people, having to know when to make small talk and when not to, what to say when making small talk. Not worrying about what the other person or people are going to say. Everything is upto me.
It took a month of off-and-on motivation to finish the last bits, but all #HalvarMtG is packed away after donating and condensing. Hopefully I'll feel the spark again some day.
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It took a month of off-and-on motivation to finish the last bits, but all #HalvarMtG is packed away after donating and condensing. Hopefully I'll feel the spark again some day.
I was reminded today of 3 things.
1) I am thoroughly traumatized by my previous school administration, and will react accordingly the rest of my career.
2) I will face the same issues my whole career and life, primarily because of my communication style.
3) They will never understand or care to.
1) I am thoroughly traumatized by my previous school administration, and will react accordingly the rest of my career.
2) I will face the same issues my whole career and life, primarily because of my communication style.
3) They will never understand or care to.
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I was reminded today of 3 things.
1) I am thoroughly traumatized by my previous school administration, and will react accordingly the rest of my career.
2) I will face the same issues my whole career and life, primarily because of my communication style.
3) They will never understand or care to.
1) I am thoroughly traumatized by my previous school administration, and will react accordingly the rest of my career.
2) I will face the same issues my whole career and life, primarily because of my communication style.
3) They will never understand or care to.
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How many autistic kids (and adults) have been driven into meltdowns not because they did anything wrong, but because their echolalic communication needs were misunderstood? Here's to all of us trying harder and doing better. TY @jessdiaryofamom.bsky.social and crew.
www.facebook.com/thinkingpers...
www.facebook.com/thinkingpers...
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
Both heartbreaking and revelatory: How many autistic kids (and adults) have been punished not because they did anything wrong, but because their echolalic or scripting communication needs were...
www.facebook.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
How many autistic kids (and adults) have been driven into meltdowns not because they did anything wrong, but because their echolalic communication needs were misunderstood? Here's to all of us trying harder and doing better. TY @jessdiaryofamom.bsky.social and crew.
www.facebook.com/thinkingpers...
www.facebook.com/thinkingpers...
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It is kind of amazing to me that the hiring process does a good job of actively weeding out autistic people,
And then when autistic people actually get jobs they're like "wow direct and clear communication and a strong reliable work ethic, just what we're looking for!"
Could've fooled me..
And then when autistic people actually get jobs they're like "wow direct and clear communication and a strong reliable work ethic, just what we're looking for!"
Could've fooled me..
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 AM
It is kind of amazing to me that the hiring process does a good job of actively weeding out autistic people,
And then when autistic people actually get jobs they're like "wow direct and clear communication and a strong reliable work ethic, just what we're looking for!"
Could've fooled me..
And then when autistic people actually get jobs they're like "wow direct and clear communication and a strong reliable work ethic, just what we're looking for!"
Could've fooled me..
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New: Google has chosen a side in Trump's mass deportation campaign. Google is hosting a CBP facial recognition app to hunt immigrants; no indication Google will remove. At same time Google takes down apps for reporting ICE sightings
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
www.404media.co
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New: Google has chosen a side in Trump's mass deportation campaign. Google is hosting a CBP facial recognition app to hunt immigrants; no indication Google will remove. At same time Google takes down apps for reporting ICE sightings
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Former school retaliated because secured a mask mandate in 2020.
Hoooooboy, was I their nightmare for 3 years. Ableism called out in every meeting, parents coached on how to report them, PACER galore, & uncomfortable midwest white folks' racist crap called out in front of all.
T'was my mission.
Hoooooboy, was I their nightmare for 3 years. Ableism called out in every meeting, parents coached on how to report them, PACER galore, & uncomfortable midwest white folks' racist crap called out in front of all.
T'was my mission.
So to employers who are refusing their autistic employees' request for a note taking app: shut up and sign the form. You do not want to see what kind of shit your autistic employee stirs up, what convenient daily injustices they upend, writ large because they started small & you said no.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Former school retaliated because secured a mask mandate in 2020.
Hoooooboy, was I their nightmare for 3 years. Ableism called out in every meeting, parents coached on how to report them, PACER galore, & uncomfortable midwest white folks' racist crap called out in front of all.
T'was my mission.
Hoooooboy, was I their nightmare for 3 years. Ableism called out in every meeting, parents coached on how to report them, PACER galore, & uncomfortable midwest white folks' racist crap called out in front of all.
T'was my mission.
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Employers are always handwringing about autism accommodations in the workplace and I gotta tell you: ear defenders and quiet workstations are the least of your problems. What autistic people really need is *whispers* for other people to do their actual jobs.
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Employers are always handwringing about autism accommodations in the workplace and I gotta tell you: ear defenders and quiet workstations are the least of your problems. What autistic people really need is *whispers* for other people to do their actual jobs.
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Did you know that in Canada, if a budget doesn’t pass the government doesn’t shut down?
Federal workers aren’t furloughed.
Funding for social services doesn’t dry up.
Failure to pass a budget triggers an election.
It puts the politicians jobs on the line.
They get the budget passed.
Federal workers aren’t furloughed.
Funding for social services doesn’t dry up.
Failure to pass a budget triggers an election.
It puts the politicians jobs on the line.
They get the budget passed.
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Did you know that in Canada, if a budget doesn’t pass the government doesn’t shut down?
Federal workers aren’t furloughed.
Funding for social services doesn’t dry up.
Failure to pass a budget triggers an election.
It puts the politicians jobs on the line.
They get the budget passed.
Federal workers aren’t furloughed.
Funding for social services doesn’t dry up.
Failure to pass a budget triggers an election.
It puts the politicians jobs on the line.
They get the budget passed.
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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God, a thousand times this.
That's the thing with dopamine being tied to task initiation - there's a set of gears that won't - CAN'T - engage in my brain, but none of my problems are with analysis.
I can be fully aware of all the necessary steps, and stressing about starting, and just... not.
That's the thing with dopamine being tied to task initiation - there's a set of gears that won't - CAN'T - engage in my brain, but none of my problems are with analysis.
I can be fully aware of all the necessary steps, and stressing about starting, and just... not.
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
God, a thousand times this.
That's the thing with dopamine being tied to task initiation - there's a set of gears that won't - CAN'T - engage in my brain, but none of my problems are with analysis.
I can be fully aware of all the necessary steps, and stressing about starting, and just... not.
That's the thing with dopamine being tied to task initiation - there's a set of gears that won't - CAN'T - engage in my brain, but none of my problems are with analysis.
I can be fully aware of all the necessary steps, and stressing about starting, and just... not.
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open.substack.com/pub/faewolfe... - this might be helpful to some of you.
How do you know you're in perimenopause?
20 signs the change has begun.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
open.substack.com/pub/faewolfe... - this might be helpful to some of you.
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If you are a resident of Minneapolis with no kids, email the school board!
If you have kids in private or charter school you can still email the school board!
If you’re from outside the city and you believe a thriving Minneapolis is what’s best for MN, email the school board!
If you have kids in private or charter school you can still email the school board!
If you’re from outside the city and you believe a thriving Minneapolis is what’s best for MN, email the school board!
If you are a parent of a kid in Minneapolis public schools, please, please, PLEASE take 2 minutes to email the school board (SchoolBoard@mpls.k12.mn.us) and superintendent (mpssup@mpls.k12.mn.us) to tell them to settle with the educators' union and give them what they want. Your emails truly help!
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you are a resident of Minneapolis with no kids, email the school board!
If you have kids in private or charter school you can still email the school board!
If you’re from outside the city and you believe a thriving Minneapolis is what’s best for MN, email the school board!
If you have kids in private or charter school you can still email the school board!
If you’re from outside the city and you believe a thriving Minneapolis is what’s best for MN, email the school board!
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This is disability visibility.
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This is disability visibility.
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
Mamdani listened. He didn’t pander or talk over the disabled journalist.
He acknowledged his concerns and gave real responses about how he plans to fix them.
1 in 4 Americans has a disability, it’s a huge number of voters.
Don’t ignore us!
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This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.