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I’m Sick Of Watching The Things I Love Die

On our first anniversary, I look at the reasons I wanted to be a part of Another Jane Pratt Thing

Sep 26 •

Charlie Connell

I Was Close With My Cousin — Until Her New Husband Tried To Rape Me And We Never Spoke Again

I found out he had done the same to other family members, but they then decided to protect him by denying what happened to them - and to me.

Sep 25

Letter From The Editor Who Hates My Work Currently

Here is the highly anticipated, highly annoying, unsolicited AJPT critique I received from another editor the other day. Now help me with a comeback!

Sep 24 •

It Happened To Me: I Had A Post-Divorce Rebound With My College Boyfriend

28 years ago, Drew was a virgin until we first had sex. When I found him a few weeks after my (Barbie-movie-inspired) divorce, being with him felt like…

Sep 22

Unpopular Opinion: Don't Ever Mention Senior Discounts To A Woman My Age

Even if you think you are being helpful. Anyone who qualifies for a discount will make themselves known. (AKA I don't need a reminder!)

Sep 18

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It Happened To Me: I Deliberately Ruined My Nasty Co-Worker's Wedding Video

After my "friend" stole my date right there at the bar, I had no qualms about getting revenge. And making a complete spectacle of myself.

Sep 16

Editing Christina Kelly

And a bonus picture of a star from her latest AJPT story....

Sep 15 •

When I'm 64, By Christina Kelly

"I’m super old now, but I weirdly don’t mind."

Sep 11 •

Christina Kelly

It Happened To Me: I'm A 76-Year-Old Pole Dancer

"Are you stripping?” my daughter asked. "So what if I am?” I shot back. I'm old enough now to do whatever I want with my life.

Sep 8

Unpopular Opinion: Parents, You Need To Make Your Brat Children Behave in Public

PLUS: Jane reinvites you over to her house!

Sep 5

It Happened To Me: I Announced I Was On My Period To My State's Right-Wing Health Director When I Saw Him At A Diner

How to terrify and mortify an Anti-Choice Bureaucrat: A guide!

Sep 4

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I’m Sick Of Watching The Things I Love Die

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Letter From The Editor Who Hates My Work Currently

Corynne Steindler Cirilli

The AJPT Controversial Books Only Club Starts Now!

Ben Pratt

Hi! I'm Jane's Brother And I'm Here To Help: Quick Tricks To Get Your Fan, Mower, Squeaky Doors Working Smoothly Again Now That Winter Is…

Ani Ferlise

Fuck It, I’m Wearing It: Vintage Lingerie No Matter The Weather Or Occasion

Esther Haynes

Jane and I Worked With a Sex Criminal Who Terrorized 2 of Our Colleagues in the Creepiest Ways

Right Now

It's Jane Pratt's First Ever Book Club — And You're Invited!

Your long-awaited pick for the first AJPT Controversial Books Only Book Club is here! We'll be gathering in-person (or video if you can't) at Jane's…

Aug 12

The AJPT Controversial Books Only Club Starts Now!

Open to all - paid or unpaid subscribers. As long as you have an interest in oddball books that are not on other book club lists and want to read them…

Aug 1 •

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Corynne Steindler Cirilli

I Refuse To Let Fear Dictate My Parenting

Black boy joy is essential and I allow my son to express his loudly. If wearing mismatched sneakers makes him happy, I don't care who looks at me…

Jun 17

Mormon Underwear Is Finally Going Sleeveless — It's Actually A Huge Deal, But Not For The Reasons The Mainstream Press Is Saying

I wore the uncomfortable female undergarments growing up in Utah ... but when I left the church and came out as trans, I didn't expect it would be hard…

Jun 13

Personal Shit

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Fat-ish Guy Fashion: Fatphobia, Punchable Faces, And Clingy T-Shirts

PLUS: Jane on Conor McGregor's penis and Perimenopause Awareness Month. And so much more!

Sep 10 •

Charlie Connell

I'm Flaunting My Deformed Body In Teeny-Tiny Rompers For The Rest Of The Summer

Sorry not sorry if my confusing shape makes you uncomfortable. It makes me uncomfortable too, but I refuse to let that (or you) stop me. So I even took…

Jul 29

Stop Covering Your Summer Sweat And Make It Work For You With These Five Crazy Tricks

Here are some not-too-pricey products that will make you look like you drink the recommended daily amount of water. (Or like Farrah Fawcett, emerging…

Jun 5

It Happened To Me: I Had The Fat Sucked Out Of My Chin And Became An Entirely Different Person

You can judge me or think I'm vain, but my only regret about getting submentoplasty is that I didn't do it sooner. Check out my before and after photos…

Jun 1

Mysticism

The Autistic Astrologer Says: Let All Your Bullshit Go At The Start Of This 10-Year Eclipse*

Virgo season means it's time to say 'no more'. (I should know—the last time we had a Virgo eclipse my fiancè called off our wedding at the last minute.)

Aug 23

The Autistic Astrologer: This Month Will Suck Just A Little Less Than Usual Thanks To (Some) Leos

Plus: Jane wants you to come over to her house again. When is good for you?

Jul 24

It Happened To Me: My Autism Became The Gift That Made Me A Completely Unique And Accurate Astrologer

I was always the best matchmaker, I saw things my siblings didn't, and after my closest friend died, I tapped into the powers I inherited from my mom…

Jun 22

Sacred Plant Medicine Helped Me Find Commitment. It wasn't easy.

My boyfriend Ricky agreed to go on this journey with me and now we really have our work (even more than anticipated!) cut out for us.

Jun 8

Oh, Politics

It Happened To Me: I Announced I Was On My Period To My State's Right-Wing Health Director When I Saw Him At A Diner

How to terrify and mortify an Anti-Choice Bureaucrat: A guide!

Sep 4

Unpopular Opinion: "I Love The American Flag, But I've Never Been So Inspired To Burn One"

On this patriotic holiday weekend, let's talk about flag burning. And whatever you're ranting about now, and whether you are sick of the word…

Aug 30

Don't Use Our Immigrant Military Kids To Enforce Deportation

Politicians using the military for immigration enforcement, fear-mongering, or photo ops betrays every service family. Marines like my son serve the…

Aug 18

I’m Trans — And JK Rowling Saved My Life

I was gutted recently when the Harry Potter author successfully obliterated more rights for people like me. She was the key to my survival when I came…

Apr 28

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