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We’re going to hear about how everyone loved Dolly, and that feels true. But it’s good to remember, and to her credit, that she was attacked for her AIDS activism, her vaccine advocacy, her LGBTQ+ support and even, more recently, for her reading initiatives. She ALWAYS stood firm when it mattered.

So proudof all of my boys, including my husband (I know he's rolling his eyes seeing this.) @cupidschorus.bsky.social is in year two of university. Isaac is back for year two in college with a work placement. @thatidiotmonro.bsky.social is our strength, and our support & we're lucky to have you.

Mark Monro | He/Him 🌈@thatidiotmonro.bsky.social · 2w ago

Fingers crossed, tomorrow should be the last time I ever have to bless CAMHS with my presence. The last six years have been fucking rough, but I'm blessed and proud that both kids have come through to be the brilliant young men they are.

So unbelievably proud of youngest son on his first year of T-level in Computing A in the practical and B in theory. He's incredible and I'm so happy for him, he's going to shine in year two.

Had my first virtual appointment towards my gender affirming care. 1 and 1/2 hours of information going in and I'm mentally exhausted but that’s the journey actually started. Thank you to @thatidiotmonro.bsky.social and my little family for all their support. One day, I will hopefully be me.

Last Now Next reads. ♡ Last: Blood of Silver by Allie Nguyen ♡ Now: The Demon and His Viper by Ben Alderson ♡ Next: The Last Vampire by Romina Garber

It’s the birthday girl Nelly our two year old donkey with Kate

A personal message to @andyburnham.bsky.social from the patron of your favourite football team’s LGBT supporters group, @rainbowtoffees.bsky.social ✌️🏳️‍⚧️

I realised in the last few days how my grief over my Daddy is turning 'days from' into 'days to' & it feels like I'm still trapped in the evening of the 6th Sept 2025. Today, a month to the day my step mother came to bring me some of his ashes. I am stuck in the I want them》

And this morning I can update that I'm bruising and my back is swollen. I hurt even more than usual and am hoping the man sleeps forever on hot pillows and has nails in his bed.

Mark Monro | He/Him 🌈@thatidiotmonro.bsky.social · 4w ago

Just nearly had a full on fight in Hanover Street Tesco with some Mick Miller lookalike who went barging through my wife, muttering "beep beep" at them. The red mist proper came down...

Date day for Moulin Rouge with @thatidiotmonro.bsky.social has to begin at Paulos for lunch. Best caprese salad I've ever had.

Three years on from my referral to a Gender Clinic and it all feels very real this morning with emails for my first appointment. This is a long long journey sadly but I hope to feel my true self fully at some point.

Campaigner Kerri Douglas has been credited with helping to end the Vagrancy Act after she was arrested while rough sleeping.

How one woman's arrest helped decriminalise rough sleeping

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Ahead of the game tonight, if / as needed.

news.sky.com/liveblog-web... This is awful news...

World Cup news latest: Footballer who played at tournament dies aged 25; England prepare for quarter-final clash with Norway

South Africa footballer Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died, it has been announced. Follow the latest.

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Dear UK Heatwave. Fuck off I beg you... Menopause and Fibro cannot handle the temperature and humidity.

Pengu Pudgy: Too Hot for a Penguin!

ALT: Pengu Pudgy: Too Hot for a Penguin!

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Oh what a shame that Ronaldo lost. Fucking creeping cunty bastard can hopefully fuck right off and disappear. (Until one of the many, many cases actually sticks) Again.... hate that cunt.

So excited! I finally have my first appointment with the Gender Clinic in August. • 3 years on a wait list. • 22 years of knowing something wasn't right. • 36 years of trying to find my identity. I'm 47 years of age, never too late to be heard. Thank you to my little family for supporting me.

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election. I'm glad he beat reform etc because that's important but he's still a dick. Feels like no matter who will be in No. 10 (apart from Larry) will be against the rights I need. We shall have to see what happens I guess.. Burnham is a flip flop after all.

Cramlington crash police officer, 19, dies in hospital

Cramlington crash police officer, 19, dies in hospital

Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

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Stupidly excited to have my first new walker that will let me potentially stop shuffling or being hunched over to be comfortable. Small things these days bring joy and not being in my wheelchair every rare time I go out is wonderful. (Plus it closes down almost like a pram so storing it better).

For more reasons on why MPs should sign the Early Day Motion rejecting the revised Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice please have a look at our new website link: rtie.org/2026/05/31/e...

EHRC Statutory Code of Practice – write to your MPs and MSPs

The new EHRC Code of Practice was placed before the UK Parliament by the Minister for Women and Equalities on the 21st May 2026. It automatically comes into force after 40 days unless a specific mo…

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Bah humbug. I wanted to see if I could join more libraries in the UK that my local one (because it's 💩). I have one for Liverpool and they're better, but I was hoping to maybe join Manchester's one because it's supposed to be so good. I just want to access more LGBTQ+ audiobooks.

New bag charms are now up in my Ko-Fi shop! (Link below) I have ones based on Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham, Adam Raki and just some cute pastel pink themed ones Shares appreciated! 💕 #Hannibal #HEU ko-fi.com/felixfern/shop

Do you want to read about an ex-vangelical and his drag queen boyfriend solving a m*rder in space? Of course you do. Pre-order M*rder at Donut Station now. whitehartfiction.co.uk/donuts #exvangelical #booksky #queerbooks

Nine year on, we remember the 22 people who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing. Our thoughts go out to their loved ones, as well as the countless people hurt physically and psychologically by the attack 🐝 #ACityUnited

Absolutely ashamed by Celtic fans. Disgusting behaviour putting the team you support and Hearts players in danger then. Hate to say it but massive fine should come Celtic's way.

@thatidiotmonro.bsky.social supporting Hearts in one room... Me supporting Celtic in the other. What a game this has been. Celtic for the win for my Daddy please #CelticHoM

Don't even be afraid to reach out for help. There should be no stigma in regards to mental health - talk to someone if you need it. It truly helps if you can f9nd someone.

I hope to God he's found and finds himself locked up with the nightmares he deserves.

Wirral Globe@wirralglobe.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Teenage girl sexually assaulted 'several times' after night out in Liverpool