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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻

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Author of Neuroqueer: a neurodivergent guide to love, sex and everything in between & the Notts Queer History Archive 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Queer non binary journalist with adhd 🇵🇸

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Oct 20

I wrote a book! 🗞️📚 My book - Neuroqueer: a neurodivergent guide to love, sex and everything in between is on queer ADHD relationships.

I’m so proud of this thing 🤍
www.amazon.co.uk/NeuroQueer-N... #adhd #authors #books

NeuroQueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between eBook : DeBarra, CJ: Amaz...

NeuroQueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between eBook : DeBarra, CJ: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · 21d

@bsky.app - why is there a content warning on these images?? There is nothing rude in them? I’m wearing a suit, in public and it’s close ups of a book?

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · 21d

The Queer Nottingham 1960-1990 book launch happened last night and it was INCREDIBLE.

I cannot get over seeing so many wonderful LGBTQ+ people in one room celebrating our history. It was gorgeous.

Roll on book launch - Queer Nottingham 1990-2020 in Feb!

So overwhelmed in the best possible way

Cj a blue haired non binary person is standing delivering a talk at a microphone

A big crowd of people seated facing the windows of the library. There are speakers in front of the window in the distance

A row of Queer Nottingham books at the Five Leaves pop up stall

A close up of some people seated laughing and smiling. They are watching something in the distance

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you so much for coming to the event - I’m so glad you won the book too!!! Hope you enjoy it 🩷🏳️‍⚧️🌈

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Natalie O'Regan @natalieoregan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Why isn't Naloxone, a life saving tool not more widely available in Ireland

#SpeirGorm
#DrugSky

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Surviving a drug overdose: report

Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter

www.rte.ie

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Aug 31

I am delighted to announce that the Queer Nottingham Book launch will happen at Central Library on Sep 18th

Therer will be author Q&A, slideshows, quiz, displays, stalls from Sparrows Nest and Notts Queer History Project, DJ and a bookshop!

Ticket- fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/queer...

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Aug 13

Took a break this month to finally have my wedding reception back home in Cork….

I cannot wait to get the photos back but it was such an incredible day. To have our friends and family around us was everything. Not to mention, on the 10th anniversary of Marriage Equality in Ireland

Two non binary people in wedding outfit are kissing on a beach.

Two non binary people in wedding outfits are raising their hands in a congratulatory gesture after getting married in a garden

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Jun 28

Had a blast talking about historical trans life at Deptford Lounge last night 🏳️‍⚧️

It was a brand new talk which I was so excited to do. It also raised £150 for trans charities too which is awesome. 🩷🩵🤍

A tall NB person wearing a black tshirt with white writing that’s says notts queer history archive is standing against a tv in a grey room

A tall NB person wearing a black tshirt with white writing that’s says notts queer history archive is standing in a beer garden

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Jun 14

Look at this lovely display!

A big thank you to One More Chapter for having me today 🩷 I had a blast speaking with everyone and doing a reading! I’m always nervous reading from a book with a LOT of naughty words but today felt really fun 📚

A blue and white cover of a book. There are six books on the counter along with a sign that announces a local author - Cj DeBarra. The book is Neuroqueer: a neurodivergent guide to love, sex and everything in between

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Jun 12

Love that film!!

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Jun 3

I had a complete blast at Mayo Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️🌈 It was lovely to celebrate love and resistance - while running a really fun writing workshop!

This is seriously one of the best Prides I have been to in years. My soul needed that 🩷

#PrideMonth

A person with blue hair holding a book. They are wearing a black tshirt that says Bród on it. They are standing outside a bright yellow bookshop in Mayo

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · May 22

Ten entire years since Marriage equality in Ireland

Good lord how times have flown. I never thought I would get married let alone be legally able.

So ten years later I proposed in Ireland and will have my wedding reception at home in West Cork. 🩷🏳️‍⚧️🌈🍸

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · May 4

🥹 absolutely fuming

A small tortoise shell cat is sitting in the green garden

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · May 4

No one is enjoying the garden or bank holiday more than this tiny cat right now…..

A small tortoise shell cat is sitting in the grass in the sun

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Arthur Webber 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · May 3

Parliament is going to have a debate on self-ID on 19th May.

If your MP is supportive of trans rights, it’s really important that you write to them to ask them to be there.

The transphobes will turn out in force - we need to make sure allies do too.

A screenshot of an email that says:

Dear Arthur Webber,

Parliament is going to debate the petition you signed – “Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.”.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701159

The debate is scheduled for 19 May 2025.

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Sam Kurd but SPOOPY (he/him) @samkurd.bsky.social · May 3

Filmmaker friends! Beeston Film Festival is open for submissions again! Super Early Bird prices until June 30th!

Submit your shorts here!

filmfreeway.com/BeestonFilmF...

Beeston Film Festival

The biggest international Top 100 Best Reviewed 5-star short film festival in the Midlands! Now entering our 12th year, we pride ourselves on championing...

filmfreeway.com

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 28

I had a blast being on the panel with so many lovely people @vaginamuseum.bsky.social this Sat.

Thank you so much to @lucywebster.bsky.social for having me. It was a joy to talk disabilty, s3x and more! More events like this please!

#QueerJoy

A panel event in a cozy, industrial-style space. Five speakers sit in a row in front of a seated audience. From left to right on the panel: a person in a power wheelchair wearing a white shirt and green pants; a person with purple hair and glasses in a sleeveless black top; a person with curly black hair in a black dress; a person with short blue hair in a green velvet suit, speaking into a microphone; and a person with curly blonde hair wearing a black top and green trousers. In the audience, people sit closely together on chairs and cushions. One person is kneeling, playing with a dog. The room is warmly lit with fairy lights and a small table with a vase of dried flowers. The background features a blue metal shutter and an emergency exit door.

A group of six people standing together, smiling at the camera against a dark background with a white panel behind them. From left to right: a person with short hair wearing a patterned shirt and jeans; a person using a power wheelchair, wearing a white shirt, green pants, pink shoes, and a pink crossbody bag; a person with purple hair, glasses, and a sleeveless black top; a person with curly black hair wearing a sheer black dress, holding a black cane and handbag; a person with short blue hair wearing a green velvet suit and a white T-shirt; and a person with curly blonde hair, glasses, a black top, and green trousers. The atmosphere feels joyful and proud.

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NottsLGBT+ Network - 50th Anniversary @nottslgbt.bsky.social · Apr 16

We are here for you, if you need us. Our phone lines are open every week. Reach out for support.

Tel: 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri - 7pm to 9pm) or Text to chat: 07481 344040 or Email us: [email protected] or check out our website: www.nottslgbt.com

#Trans ##transgender #transrights ##nonbinary

Reach out. Trans flag heart shaped with you are loved text in the middle. Call us: 0115 934 8485. Mon to Fri - 7pm to 9pm. Nottslgbt+ Network Since 1975. www.nottslgbt.com

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 16

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Trans rights are human rights
Trans women are women
Trans men are men
Non binary people exist
Solidarity with everyone feeling today’s ruling.

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · Apr 16

if you are a cis person it costs you nothing to just say today that you see & hear your trans sisters & brothers & others over in the UK today -- and around the world, too, knowing that rulings like today's ripple out in ugly ways.

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Hedge Wizardly @hedgewizardly.bsky.social · Apr 16

JKR funded the campaign group behind all this btw. This is why we beg you to stop engaging with Harry Potter media.

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · Apr 16

The UK Supreme Court has unanimously decided that the definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010 refers solely to biological sex, and does not include people with a Gender Recognition Certificate.

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thank you! I’m so excited to get started 🩷📚🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍸

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy of Neuroqueer (obviously it’s remaining on sale!) , stocked it and those who come to the events. It’s been lovely to meet everyone who has come to chat about their Neuroqueerness.

#Lgbt #Neurodiversity

A purple haired person holding a copy of Neuroqueer and pulling another silly face. They are wearing a blue suit and a white tshirt that says world peace.

👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 13

Some personal news 🥹

I’m delighted to announce that a small while ago- Jessica Kingsley publishers approached to me to produce a book on Neuroqueer relationships and dating…..and I’ve said yes! 💍

Cj is a purple haired person hiding behind a copy of their book - Neuroqueer. They are in a bookshop

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 8

I’ve had an influx of lovely Neuroqueer folk in the past few hours which is amazing!

I’m a NQ NB queer author who wrote a book on ADHD, s3x and relationships!

Neuroqueer: a neurodivergent guide to love, s3x and everything in between is available in shops and online

amzn.eu/d/eciUKF2 #neuroqueer

NeuroQueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between: Amazon.co.uk: DeBarra, CJ: 9781911227236: Books

Buy NeuroQueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between by DeBarra, CJ (ISBN: 9781911227236) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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👽☄️CJ De Barra 💀👻 @cjdebarra.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you!