Transgender people in Bulgaria: Targets of moral panic

Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026

Mediapool

Nonbinary identity brought loneliness and confusion, making self-discovery a difficult journey outside societal norms.

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Robin Zlatarov describes a life marked by loneliness and confusion due to being nonbinary, noting that not following societal norms meant she lacked a clear path for a long time, making it difficult to discover and navigate her trans identity. The remainder of the text is a call to action for readers to register or log in to support Mediapool.bg’s independent journalism and access its archive.

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