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Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · 14d

Just donated to NEST to help them get up and running 🙏🪺🙏
If you are able to support too, go here: www.gofundme.com/f/nest-paren...

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks Lee. Appreciate it. 🙌

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Mams4TransNI @mams4transni.bsky.social · 17d

Mams NEVER ask anyone for funding and we will continue with this, BUT this project (N.E.S.T) we are taking on with some Prides desperately needs funds to get established. Please help us get started. families really need support. 🙏
Thank you, every little bit will help.
#bettertogether
❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️

Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · 18d

Donate to help establish N.E.S.T a vital new support group for LGBTQ+ parents & parents of LGBTQ+ young people.

I cannot stress enough how needed this is.

@causewaypride.bsky.social @meapride.bsky.social @imamammie.bsky.social @mams4transni.bsky.social & Foyle Pride. X

gofund.me/d8d376e2a

Donate to N.E.S.T Parents support group, organized by Riley McCahon

Parenting an LGBTQIA+ child can bring questions, challenges, and emotions you might not ha… Riley McCahon needs your support for N.E.S.T Parents support group

gofund.me

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I'm a mammie @imamammie.bsky.social · 17d

Please help us get our support group off the ground, we need to pay to rent spaces to hold our meetings etc. Every little helps, please and thank you ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · 18d

Donate to help establish N.E.S.T a vital new support group for LGBTQ+ parents & parents of LGBTQ+ young people.

I cannot stress enough how needed this is.

@causewaypride.bsky.social @meapride.bsky.social @imamammie.bsky.social @mams4transni.bsky.social & Foyle Pride. X

gofund.me/d8d376e2a

Donate to N.E.S.T Parents support group, organized by Riley McCahon

Parenting an LGBTQIA+ child can bring questions, challenges, and emotions you might not ha… Riley McCahon needs your support for N.E.S.T Parents support group

gofund.me

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 18d

I vouch for this group and everyone involved and would encourage you to support them in any way you can as anti-LGBTQ+ hate ramps up in NI and the DUP/TUV target trans kids.

Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · 18d

Donate to help establish N.E.S.T a vital new support group for LGBTQ+ parents & parents of LGBTQ+ young people.

I cannot stress enough how needed this is.

@causewaypride.bsky.social @meapride.bsky.social @imamammie.bsky.social @mams4transni.bsky.social & Foyle Pride. X

gofund.me/d8d376e2a

Donate to N.E.S.T Parents support group, organized by Riley McCahon

Parenting an LGBTQIA+ child can bring questions, challenges, and emotions you might not ha… Riley McCahon needs your support for N.E.S.T Parents support group

gofund.me

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Claire's Trans Talks @clairestranstalks.bsky.social · 19d

If youre in Northern Ireland and a parent of an LGBTQ+ young person this new group may be of interest / help.

bsky.app/profile/nest...

bsky.app

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · 18d

Donate to help establish N.E.S.T a vital new support group for LGBTQ+ parents & parents of LGBTQ+ young people.

I cannot stress enough how needed this is.

@causewaypride.bsky.social @meapride.bsky.social @imamammie.bsky.social @mams4transni.bsky.social & Foyle Pride. X

gofund.me/d8d376e2a

Donate to N.E.S.T Parents support group, organized by Riley McCahon

Parenting an LGBTQIA+ child can bring questions, challenges, and emotions you might not ha… Riley McCahon needs your support for N.E.S.T Parents support group

gofund.me

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NEST Parents Group @nestparentsgroup.bsky.social · 18d

gofund.me/50d4e7134

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Mid & East Antrim Pride @meapride.bsky.social · Sep 2

Delighted to play my part in bringing this to fruition.

- @curtislee.bsky.social 🫶🏻

Causeway Pride @causewaypride.bsky.social · Sep 1

@meapride.bsky.social @mams4transni.bsky.social
Foyle pride and ourselves have something new to announce 😁

💜 Parents of LGBTQIA+ kids – you don’t have to do this alone. 💜

Right now, in Northern Ireland, too many families are left without support when their child comes out. It can feel isolating, confusing, or even overwhelming, and that’s not fair on parents or on our young people.

That’s why we’re starting something new: NEST

A peer-led network of parents who understand, who care, and who are ready to walk this road together.

From Foyle to the Causeway Coast, through Ballymena, Mid & East Antrim, Newtownabbey, and Carrickfergus – NEST will bring parents together for local meet-ups, cups of tea, honest chats, and solidarity.

If you’re a parent or carer and want to be part of this new community, drop us an email, and we’ll get you linked in.
Because every young person deserves a family that feels supportive, and every parent deserves a nest to land in.

n.e.s.t.parentsgroup@gmail.com

Jason Dunne (Chair Foyle Pride)
Curtis Lee (Chair MEA Pride)
Gwen Montgomery (Mams4TransNI)
Riley McCahon (Chair Causeway Pride)

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Causeway Pride @causewaypride.bsky.social · Sep 1

@meapride.bsky.social @mams4transni.bsky.social
Foyle pride and ourselves have something new to announce 😁

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Aug 29

Life recently.

Green Party ni ✅
More prides ✅
Nights out ✅

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Aug 29

@zackpolanski.bsky.social my fingers & everything else are crossed for you, solidarity from this @greenpartyni.org member. 🫡

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · Aug 19

Ballymena, it’s time for something new.

Join us for the Green Party’s first ever public meeting in the town:
📍 Adair Arms Hotel – Kells Suite
📅 Thursday 21 August, 7.30pm

Meet local members, hear what we stand for, and share your ideas for a fairer, greener Ballymena.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · Aug 19

Everyone’s welcome – bring a friend and be part of the change.

👉 Register: greenpartyni.org/townhall_bal...

#Ballymena #TownHallMeeting

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Aug 14

Delighted to be part of something new, something greener and something brighter as we embark on a new chapter for Ballymena. 💚

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Aug 6

I have to keep myself busy to keep myself sane, but I end up overdoing it to the point I have no energy left to do anything else. It’s been a vicious cycle. 😭

Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Aug 6

My antidepressants were upped recently, and I’m not doing well ✨

I’ve been on the sick from work for over 4 weeks, I never used to be one to nap during the day but I’m oversleeping to the point of exhaustion. Appetite is all over the show & my mood swings are brutal, 😭

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 30

MEA Pride will be marching this Saturday with our siblings up at @causewaypride.bsky.social 🫶🏻 hope to see as many of you there as possible 🙌🙌

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 21

TikTok: curtisleex💚

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 19

2x awards for @meapride.bsky.social at last night’s #belfastpride awards 2025! 🫶🏻

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 17

I can’t recommend Demi Laverty enough, check out her TikTok (Demima.Marie) PHENOMENAL.

Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 17

Your new Ballymena Green Party reps💚

Myself & Demi Laverty, standing together outside on a sunny day.

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 11

Don’t ask me why I had shades on inside, I had about 20 seconds to prepare for this interview… 🤣😭😭

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Curtis @curtislee.bsky.social · Jul 11

Youth Pride in Dundalk yesterday at the outcomers centre, started the day with a radio interview and #slurrygate was even a talking point in Dundalk. 🤣

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Mid & East Antrim Pride @meapride.bsky.social · Jul 9

Delighted to introduce our new permanent logo/visual identity designed by the incredible @pansysoup (on insta) 🫶🏻

Bonus points to anyone who can spot the 3 famous MEA landmarks. 😌

#MEAPride

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