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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 31

Visibility isn’t enough—trans joy is a revolution.
Being seen doesn’t mean being safe. Beyond awareness, we need economic justice, legal protection, & space to thrive. Let’s make trans joy an everyday act of resistance. navaralilly.wordpress.com/2025/03/31/b...
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Beyond Visibility: How to Make Trans Joy a Daily Revolution

Visibility alone won’t save us. Every year, Trans Day of Visibility brings corporate slogans and political statements, but what happens the rest of the year? True liberation requires more than bein…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 27

New blog 💔
On the grief of parents who stepped back instead of stepping in—and what it means to heal that silent wound.
✨ Read here: navaralilly.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/t...
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The Silent Wound: What Happens When Parents Step Back

There’s a kind of grief that doesn’t scream—it whispers. It sits in the body and tells the story of the child who was never fought for. This is my reflection on that sacred, aching silence—and what…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 27

For years, my body felt like a stranger. Now, I’m learning to come home to it—softly, slowly, with love. 💗
New blog post ⬇️
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Learning to Love a Body That Felt Like a Stranger

For years, my body felt like a stranger — something I survived, not something I lived in. This blog post is a tender reflection on what it means to reconnect with a body shaped by dissonance, dysph…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 25

Just published: “Unlearning Survival.” A raw reflection on trauma, coping, and the quiet rebellion of self-love.
✨ Read it if you’ve ever felt like survival was your only option.
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#TransVoices #SelfLove #HealingIsMessy #YouAreBecoming #NavaraLillyProject

Unlearning Survival: My Journey Through Coping and Self-Neglect

For years, I thought I was surviving—but in truth, I was slowly disappearing. This is the story of how I unlearned the coping strategies that once protected me but eventually turned into self-negle…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 24

When blood ties broke, chosen family saved me. Love by choice. Care without condition. 🫂
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Chosen Family Saved My Life

When coming out cost me blood ties, I thought I’d be alone forever. But then something shifted—in a breakroom, in a text thread, in quiet moments of care. Chosen family saved my life. Not out of ob…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 23

Just published a piece from the heart 💜 A journey through trauma, healing, and becoming. Read if you need a spark of hope. ✨
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#SelfLove #Healing #TransVoices

Becoming Me: A Journey from Survival to Self-Love

After a lifetime of surviving—through trauma, identity struggles, and heartbreak—I’ve begun to uncover what it means to truly live. This is the story of how I stepped out of survival mode, found my…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 23

Self-care is an act of resistance. 🏳️‍⚧️💜 Set boundaries, seek joy, rest without guilt, and nurture your well-being. You deserve it! ✨ How do you practice self-care? #QueerSelfCare #NavaraLillyProject
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Self-Care as a Queer and Trans Person: Nurturing Yourself in a World That Tries to Break You

Self-care as a queer or trans person is not just about relaxation—it’s about survival. From setting boundaries and seeking affirming mental health support to engaging in creative expression and act…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 11

Being the only trans person in the room can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. 💜 Learn how to set boundaries, find support, and reclaim your power. 🌈 Read more: navaralilly.wordpress.com/2025/03/11/b... #TransVisibility #NavaraLillyProject

Being the Only Trans Person in the Room: How to Handle Isolation and Visibility

Walking into a room as the only trans person can be isolating, exhausting, and even overwhelming. The hyper-awareness, the pressure to educate, and the fear of discrimination can take a toll. But y…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 10

What’s one thing you wish people actually understood about being queer or trans? No filters—just real talk. Drop your thoughts below and let’s start a conversation. Comment, Share and Follow for more content!🔥🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

#QueerVoices #TransReality #RealTalk #LGBTQ2S #BlueskyConversations #NavaraLillyProject

Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 10

What’s a song that instantly makes you feel empowered in your identity? Drop your anthem! Comment, Share, and follow for more! 🌟 #TransJoy #QueerAnthems #LGBTQMusic #BeYourself #GenderEuphoria #MusicForTheRevolution #ProudAndLoud #TransVoices #QueerPower #NavaraLillyProject

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 10

🏳️‍⚧️ Parenting a trans child? Your love & support can change their world. Affirm their identity, advocate for their rights, and celebrate who they are. ❤️ #ProtectTransKids #ParentingWithPride
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Navigating Parenthood with a Transgender Child: Love, Support, and Advocacy

Parenting is a journey of love, learning, and growth. When your child comes out as transgender, you may feel uncertain about how to best support them—but what matters most is that they feel safe, l…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 10

What’s the funniest or weirdest way someone has ever tried to flirt with you?
#FlirtingFails #WeirdFlirting #FunnyFlirtStories #AwkwardRomance #FlirtGoneWrong #CringeFlirting #UnexpectedPickupLines #FlirtingDisasters #DatingFails #HilariousLove #FlirtingGoneWrong

Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 9

Queer & trans people deserve safe, equitable workplaces! 🚨 Discrimination, pay gaps, & harassment persist—it's time to fight back. Know your rights & demand change! ✊🏳️‍⚧️ #LGBTQWorkplaceRights #NavaraLillyProject
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Workplace Discrimination Against Queer and Trans Employees: Barriers, Realities, and How to Fight Back

Workplace discrimination against LGBTQ2S+ employees remains a persistent and systemic issue despite significant progress in queer and transgender rights. From hiring biases and wage disparities to …

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 9

Queer and trans dating—what’s the wildest, funniest, or most unexpected experience you’ve had? Spill the tea!
#QueerDatingChronicles #TransDatingStories #SpillTheTea #LGBTQDating #DatingWhileQueer #TransLove #QueerRomance #DatingFails #LoveAndChaos #WildDatingStories #QueerHumor #NavaraLillyProject

Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 8

If you could sit down with your younger self for five minutes, what’s the first thing you’d say?
#DearYoungerMe #IfICouldTalkToMyYoungerSelf #WordsToMyYoungerSelf #LifeAdvice #TransJoy #QueerWisdom #LGBTQ #SelfLove #Healing #KeepGoing #YouAreEnough #NavaraLillyProject

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 8

📢 The Devastating Impact of Healthcare Bans on LGBTQ2S+ Communities
A wave of legislation is targeting gender-affirming care.
Banning gender-affirming care is a human rights violation.
Stand in solidarity. Speak out. Take action.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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The Criminalization of Queer and Trans Lives: A Global Crisis

The criminalization of transgender and queer identities is a worldwide human rights crisis, reinforced by legal prohibitions, state violence, and societal oppression. Many nations continue to enfor…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 8

📢 The Devastating Impact of Healthcare Bans on LGBTQ2S+ Communities
A wave of legislation is targeting gender-affirming care.
Banning gender-affirming care is a human rights violation.
Stand in solidarity. Speak out. Take action.
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#TransRightsAreHumanRights

The Devastating Impact of Healthcare Bans on LGBTQ2S+ Communities

In a dangerous wave of legislation, gender-affirming healthcare is under attack, threatening the lives and dignity of transgender and queer individuals. These bans go beyond medical restrictions—th…

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Navara Lilly @navaralillyproject.bsky.social · Mar 3

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🌈 Queer & Trans Dating: Red Flags 🚩 vs. Green Flags ✅
💬 Dating can be complicated, but your safety, happiness, and respect should never be up for debate. Drop a ❤️ if you agree, and share your red & green flag experiences in the comments! 👇🏾🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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Red Flags & Green Flags in LGBTQ+ Dating: What to Look For

Navigating LGBTQ+ Dating: Recognizing Red & Green Flags Dating as a queer or transgender person comes with unique experiences, joys, and challenges. While finding a meaningful connection can be…

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