Reposted by KyrstinBrent Butt @brentbutt.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Stephen Colbert had Democrat James Talarico (running for Senate in Texas) on The LateShow. Trump's FCC goon called CBS and told them they couldn't air that interview. CBS pulled the interview out of fear/fealty. So Colbert put the whole interview up on Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...youtube.comRep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas LegislatureYouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 7321125
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 23/06/2025maybe you’re still performing. even when you swear you’re not. I was. new piece on identity, neurodivergence, and choosing to do nothing (on purpose): open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comStop Performing. Start Choosing.Unmasking didn’t look like I thought it would. It looked like letting the laundry sit, drinking a glass of wine, and trusting that I’m still enough. 010
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 09/06/2025We can’t just stand by as the marines are being deployed in LA, right? This has got to be a final straw, right? Protesting is a right, our military shouldn’t be deployed against citizens who are practicing their rights. This is unconstitutional. This is wrong. 000
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025I’m tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. New piece up on Half Wild, Fully Real: This Is What Stuck Feels Like On autism, burnout, executive dysfunction, and not knowing how to snap out of it. If your brain’s screaming and your body’s frozen—same. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comThis Is What Stuck Feels LikeOn autism, burnout, and the days that feel impossible for no good reason. 020
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Yea I hope recognizing the patterns and self diagnosing will help me understand and accept myself more. I still don’t think a lot of people will really understand me. 010
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 30/05/2025I found out I’m likely autistic last week. No, I didn’t see it coming. This post is about unmasking, spiraling, and making sense of who I’ve always been. If you’ve ever felt like the weird one — the too much, too intense, too sensitive one — I wrote this for you. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comThe Diagnosis I Never Saw ComingUnraveling the quiet signs of autism I missed for over 30 years, and learning to see myself clearly. 220
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 28/05/2025I used to think stay-at-home moms faded into the background. Then my daughter whispered “I’m brave, I can do this” before jumping off a play structure. Maybe she got that from me. This time is not a detour. It’s part of the damn road. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comI Never Wanted to Be This Kind of Mom. But Maybe She’s Exactly What My Kids Needed.Unraveling the shame of staying home—and finding pride in what I built instead. 000
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 12/05/2025I got in shape without a gym, a trainer, or giving up wine. I’m proud of my body. I shouldn’t have to whisper that. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comI’m in the Best Shape of My Life. And I’m Done Being Quiet About It.We say “no shame”—but only for some bodies. 000
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 06/05/2025They’re skipping due process. Deporting people with legal status. Testing the Constitution to see if anyone notices. If you’ve been feeling helpless, angry, or numb—you’re not alone. New post: open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comThey’re Testing the Edges of the Constitution. We Can’t Let Them Win.What starts as immigration policy becomes a test run for authoritarianism. 000
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 03/05/2025I used to think adults knew what they were doing. Now I’m the adult — with kids, a degree, and a whole lot of questions. I wrote about still feeling unfinished. Still searching. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comWhat Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Asking for a 32-Year-Old Mom of Two.Why do we all pretend we know what we are doing? 000
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I’ve given birth twice. Once unmedicated. Once via planned C-section. This isn’t an advice post. It’s just the truth, written down, in case someone else is trying to make peace with how their story unfolded. I hope it meets you where you are. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comTwo Births, Two Battles: What Unmedicated Labor and a Planned C-Section Taught Me About StrengthWhat unmedicated labor and a planned C-section taught me about strength, grief, and trusting my body. 010
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 27/04/2025New post: From Doomscrolling to Doing. If you’ve ever been too pissed off to stay frozen, this one’s for you. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comFrom Doomscrolling to DoingHow I stopped feeling helpless and started fighting back — one stubborn act at a time. 000
Reposted by KyrstinTris @trisresists.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Crimes against humanity! I am sickened to my core! This must be stopped! 570113284451
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025At the park. The sun is out. The kids are calm. For once, it’s peaceful inside too. I know it can all go sideways in a minute. But right now? This is nice. For now. More randomness from me — the ups, the downs, the chaos and calm: halfwildfullyreal.substack.com 000
Reposted by KyrstinChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/04/2025What folks love about @repjasmine.bsky.social is simple—she keeps it real. No sugarcoating, no political gymnastics. She says what the rest of us are thinking but don’t have the mic to say out loud. She’s right—this is a “nightmare”. And we need more voices like hers, calling it out—no apologies! 270103082781
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Just posted a new blog. My daughter’s been sick, I’ve had 4 hours of sleep a night, and capitalism made me buy melatonin out of pure delusion. This is me unraveling in real time. Half Wild, Fully Real. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comThis Is What Running on 4 Hours of Sleep Does to My BrainParenting advice says stay calm. My toddler says “I will destroy you.” Guess who’s winning? 000
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Just posted my first blog. I’m not sure where this is going - but I know I need a place to be heard, without softening the edges. I love my life. And I’m trying to find myself inside it. If you’re in the same place, come find me there. Half Wild, Fully Real. open.substack.com/pub/halfwild...open.substack.comWelcome to Half Wild, Fully RealI’m not here to impress you. I’m here to be honest. 000
Reposted by KyrstinTristan Snell @tristansnell.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Forcing people to pay $130 for a passport in order to vote is just a Jim Crow poll tax by another name. It is blatantly unconstitutional. 14474797712725
Reposted by KyrstinChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 09/04/2025We found the government “waste, fraud, and abuse”. 7713464212766
Reposted by KyrstinHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married? Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote. Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal... 14393435716888
Reposted by KyrstinGreat LakesQ @qglpolicywonk.bsky.social · 07/04/2025This week's assignment: Contact your member of Congress and urge them to vote NO on the SAVE Act!!!! Phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121 210053
Reposted by Kyrstingodlessbitch.bsky.social @godlessbitch.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Don’t like abortions⁉️ 714427
Reposted by KyrstinBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Wisconsin! Judge Susan Crawford will work to protect your rights and freedoms. So get out there and vote today by 8pm. You can find your polling place at wisdems.org/vote. If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.wisdems.orgFind Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection TeamThis searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up! 467277478822
Reposted by KyrstinNoelle @finallynoelle.bsky.social · 26/03/2025media.tenor.coma little girl in a pink sweater is dancing with her arms in the air .ALT: a little girl in a pink sweater is dancing with her arms in the air . 311620
Reposted by Kyrstin#BlueStormComin1🌪️🦋🇺🇸 #Resistance 🦋🙌🏻 #Blues @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Any day would be nice! Who agrees 👋 Repost 34574202
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 19/03/2025I’ve been writing postcards to voters in key elections for @gayforcongress.bsky.social and Judge Susan Crawford, you can too! postcardstovoters.orgpostcardstovoters.orgPostcards To VotersJoin People Across The United States Writing Postcards To Voters 000
Reposted by Kyrstin(Un)Elected Official @time2act-now.bsky.social · 11/03/2025@generalstrikeus.bsky.social Be sure to sign the pledge on their website generalstrikeus.com Keep our efforts coordinated, and powerful!!generalstrikeus.comThe General StrikeThe General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today. 099
Reposted by KyrstinOrange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Stay focused 419234426861
Reposted by KyrstinACLU @aclu.org · 10/03/2025ICE illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, for his political advocacy. Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.action.aclu.orgFree Mahmoud KhalilThe Trump administration has illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil in direct retaliation for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights. This egregious, unprecedented, and illegal abuse of... 271487504
Reposted by Kyrstin#BlueStormComin1🌪️🦋🇺🇸 #Resistance 🦋🙌🏻 #Blues @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social · 07/03/2025 448194955206
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Looks like this is from 2018, still funny though 😂 130
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025media.tenor.coma man in a suit and tie says " gentlemen it has been a privilege and an honor "ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " gentlemen it has been a privilege and an honor " 051
Reposted by KyrstinJust Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 03/03/2025The markets are crashing, we can't afford eggs anymore, the economy is shrinking, our allies are abandoning us... But we'll always have the Gulf of America. 1330313467324
Kyrstin @halfwildfullyreal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025I thought he was the one fighting for the freedom of speech 🤔🙄 000
Reposted by Kyrstin𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 04/03/2025He’s threatening the constitutional rights of Americans. He’ll eventually get to the 2nd one… 2268156005314
Reposted by Kyrstin California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025And now this…👇 Angry yet?! This. Once. Great. Country. Is. Weeping. ✨ 2301187368106
Reposted by KyrstinI Scare You Like Sound Dog @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 26/02/2025“Typically as you move further from tragedy, it grows further from the mind, but I’m encouraged people still care and people continue to come out and show support...Ahmaud’s life still means something to people.” www.ajc.com/news/atlanta...ajc.comHundreds run 2.23 miles on Beltline five years after Ahmaud Arbery’s murderWhen news of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing spread nationwide, J.R. Hughes, a member of the South Fulton Running Partners, decided to run 2.23 miles in May 2020 with 10 others in solidarity. 6784681440
Reposted by KyrstinChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 24/02/20252016, 2020, 2024—and they still don’t realize they’re on the menu… 358179694720