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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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fergus.oolong.co.uk
So I chaired a panel at Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair yesterday, about #WeirdPride and unruliness, with two fantastic queer, neurodivergent, nonbinary writers and activists: @acaciathorns.bsky.social and @cjdebarra.bsky.social.

I loved hearing their thoughts on this.
www.youtube.com/live/vTW_j-H...
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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fergus.oolong.co.uk
This year's Edinburgh Radical Book Fair has started!

On Saturday at 4pm, I'm chairing 'Divergent: Weird pride, unruliness & outsider wisdom' with @cjdebarra.bsky.social and @acaciathorns.bsky.social (frank r. jagoe can't attend in person, unfortunately).

#WeirdPride
@lighthousebks.bsky.social
Flyer-style image for the event, 'Divergent: Weird pride, unruliness & outsider wisdom', party of Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair. Date: Saturday 8th November Venue: Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU Time: 4.30-5.30pm. The flyer shows the covers of of CJ De Barra's 'Neuroqueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything In Between' and 'Significant Others, a collection of texts by Frank Jagoe'. The background shows leaves of gingko, perhaps the weirdest of all trees, and an image of hands cupping a source of ornate smoke.
November 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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fergus.oolong.co.uk
I'll be chairing this event in a couple of weeks! Very exciting.

I've always loved the Radical Book Fair, and it's great to see a #WeirdPride event I didn't organise myself! 😁

Just digging into the books now. Not sure why or how I didn't come across @cjdebarra.bsky.social's book sooner!
Flyer-style image for the event, 'Divergent: Weird pride, unruliness & outsider wisdom', party of Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair. Date: Saturday 8th November Venue: Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU Time: 4.30-5.30pm. The flyer shows the covers of of CJ De Barra's 'Neuroqueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything In Between' and 'Significant Others, a collection of texts by Frank Jagoe'. The background shows leaves of gingko, perhaps the weirdest of all trees, and an image of hands cupping a source of ornate smoke.
October 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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
September 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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natalieoregan.bsky.social
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
September 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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...
August 31, 2025 at 6:17 AM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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
August 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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
June 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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
June 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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
June 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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. 🩷🏳️‍⚧️🌈🍸
May 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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 A small tortoise shell cat is sitting in the grass in the sun
May 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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bernietranders.bsky.social
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.
May 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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samkurd.bsky.social
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...
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May 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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.
April 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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nottslgbt.bsky.social
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: info@nottslgbt.com 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
April 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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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.
April 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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themountaingoats.bsky.social
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.
April 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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hedgewizardly.bsky.social
JKR funded the campaign group behind all this btw. This is why we beg you to stop engaging with Harry Potter media.
jessothomson.co.uk 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.
April 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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
April 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
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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April 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
Love wins.

In spite of it all…..🏳️‍⚧️🌈🥹 Don’t let them ever tell you otherwise

#Neuroqueer
A non binary person wearing a long dark green gown outside an archive in wales. This person is raising their arms in pure joy Two gender fluid people are standing together celebrating their wedding. One had long purple hair and the other short brown hair. Both are wearing dark green clothing. They are outside an archive
April 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
cjdebarra.bsky.social
I can’t quite believe I’m getting married tomorrow…..It doesn’t feel real if I’m honest! In a good way.

Dress sorted
Hair…okayish
Make up packed
Shoes not broken in yet 🥴

Incredibly- I’m getting married in an archive!!! #lgbt
April 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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ryanmarino.bsky.social
Dear media, please stop saying AI is “training” on copyrighted works. AI is “stealing” copyrighted works. It is “plagiarizing” copyrighted works. It is “breaking multiple laws.”
March 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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sidhepress.bsky.social
We are still open for submissions until 10th March, the theme is GRIEF. Please read the submission guidelines here: sidhe-press.eu/submissions/ We are looking forward to reading your work! #Poetry #CNF #Anthology
a woman is reading a book while sitting on a bed in a black and white photo .
Alt: a woman is reading a book while sitting on a bed in a black and white photo .
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March 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM