In which the YA author showcases her teenage years in all their awkward wonder.
What, no one else goes cherry-picking in a fedora and sweater vest?
P.S. If anyone is curious, that is a cross I was wearing. (And it was made out of wood.)
Self-Deprecating Sunday (10)
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Jody Sparks Mugele spent her first career in marketing writing and leading teams of writers and editors. After her son came out as transgender in 2015, she dedicated herself to advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. For two years, she led the Indianapolis regional chapter of PFLAG, a nationally renowned LGBTQ+ advocacy group. She has given many conference talks about parenting trans kids, healthcare in the trans community, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth. And with GenderNexus, an Indianapolis-based advocacy organization, she created programming and led support groups to work with parents to help their children through all aspects of gender transition. She recently moved to Northeast Georgia where she is excited to develop opportunities to continue to strongly and proudly advocate for LGBTQ+ members of our society. She also LOVES kitschy Christmas crafting! View more posts
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actually, it’s the rolled up shorts that I think are too funny! And I wonder, was that cross made from cherry?
Be nice, or I’ll put you back in the picture! 🙂
hah! i think i had one of thos crosses & wore it *every* day. yuck! I admire your courage to post these pictures of yourself. I would just burn mine. 🙂