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It Happened To Me: My Mom Met A Man At A Mixer For Widows. He Stole Her House, Her Savings And Our Inheritance
We didn't yet know that she had a neurological disease—but the man who wormed into her life did. And before she died, he abused and isolated her. How to…
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It Happened to Me: I Was Suicidal For Decades — Now I'm 30 And Have To Live A Future I Never Planned For
I was terrified of germs, couldn't get out of bed, didn't sleep or feed myself. Now I'm ready to stay alive but completely unprepared for these ages and…
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After My Dad Died, I Became An Avid Collector Of Vintage Trans Photographs
The first image of "the dynamic duo" was only the beginning. Once I started looking for proof that trans joy has existed forever, I couldn't stop.
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It Happened To Me: My Mother’s Heroin Dealer Handed Me A Persian Kitten When I Was Five To Keep Me Occupied
It set me up for a lifetime of deep bonding —even obsession— with Persian Cats.
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It Happened To Me: Thanks To My ADHD, The Best Money I Ever Made Was At A Strip Club
Plus: Get Paid (A Little Less But Still Money!) To Share Your Story Here Too!
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We Are All For Happiness and Celebration, But
I just saw this in my feed and was astonished that people with big platforms are encouraging celebrating the Fourth of July with not even a mention of…
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Jane's Phone: Two Truths And A Lie With James Frey
It seems particularly appropriate to play two truths and a lie to accompany this continuation of my conversation with James Frey where we talk about…
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When James Frey Saved My Life
Whatever other people still may say, I know what James Frey does for people out of the goodness of his heart.
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Jane's Phone: The Truth At The End Of The Day
Thank you, sweet Michael!
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Jane's Phone: The Most Recent (And Potentially Least Important) Indefensible Starbucks Infraction
Not only are they abusing their workers, they gave me green tea! Photographic evidence to support my rant from earlier today.
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It Happened To Me: I Dated A Guy Who Used The Little Blue Pills Without Telling Me. FYI, Our Combined Age Was 152.
Plus: Photo Evidence of Jane Caught In The Unscrupulous Act
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My Dad Had Issues. And I Think He Was Murdered. Happy Father's Day?
Even as I write this, I am finding new pieces of the puzzle that was my dad and what he did. Can you help me put him together?
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I Thought I Had Fallen Into A Deep Depression. It Took Me Months To Figure Out My Actual Mystery Illness
I slept 15 hours a day and couldn't even make it through a game of Clue with my kids. Turned out all I needed was one simple pill. (Hint: It wasn't an…
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Unpopular Opinion: People Who Get Up Early To Be Hyper Productive Aren't Better Than Me (Or Any Other Slow And Sleepy Types)
Nothing annoys me more than the smugness of early risers. I sleep late and I'm not going to feel bad about it.
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It Happened To Me: I Was Asked To Identify The Body Of A Suicide Victim
I examined the photo of a dead kid —aka "the body"— and I can tell you right now, what happens in real life is nothing like what happens on the TV…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Plus: Cheapest easiest way to get rid of mice. Sorry, mice!
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My Strange (Easter) Addiction
Every year, I become obsessed with seasonal jelly beans to the point that I stash bags throughout the apartment
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It Happened To Me: My Mom Met A Man At A Mixer For Widows. He Stole Her House, Her Savings And Our Inheritance
We didn't yet know that she had a neurological disease—but the man who wormed into her life did. And before she died, he abused and isolated her. How to…
9
It Happened To Me: My Mother’s Heroin Dealer Handed Me A Persian Kitten When I Was Five To Keep Me Occupied
It set me up for a lifetime of deep bonding —even obsession— with Persian Cats.
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It Happened To Me: Thanks To My ADHD, The Best Money I Ever Made Was At A Strip Club
Plus: Get Paid (A Little Less But Still Money!) To Share Your Story Here Too!
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NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Untouched By Lame-O Editing Hands "It Happened To Me"
We ran an It Happened To Me. The writer posted that it was “heavily edited” and that she wasn't happy. So in a Sassy/Jane/xoJane/AJPT first, we are…
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Personal Shit

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It Happened to Me: I Was Suicidal For Decades — Now I'm 30 And Have To Live A Future I Never Planned For
I was terrified of germs, couldn't get out of bed, didn't sleep or feed myself. Now I'm ready to stay alive but completely unprepared for these ages and…
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After My Dad Died, I Became An Avid Collector Of Vintage Trans Photographs
The first image of "the dynamic duo" was only the beginning. Once I started looking for proof that trans joy has existed forever, I couldn't stop.
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Now That I'm A Man, What Do I Do With This Painting Of Me As A Bride?
On the outside, I was a 19-year-old girl entering my first marriage under the Mormon Church. Inside, I was struggling with gender dysphoria. How have…
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I'm A 'Baiter' — I Text My Friends And Try To Convince Them To Cancel Plans
I used to be a flaker and a bailer. Now I have learned the power of asking people if they are really, really sure they want to hang out...? So far it's…
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Looks

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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…
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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…
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I Want To Smell Of Rotting Fruit, Burning Cities, Mud, Moss, And A Stoner's 1971 Denim Jacket This Summer — Join Me?
Meanwhile, Jane is raging against Starbucks if you want to join for that in the comments also.
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Fat Guy Fashion: I Guess I Wear Jeans Now
It's been so long I barely remember why I hated denim in the first place
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Mysticism

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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…
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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.
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I Dropped Thousands On A Highly-Rated Wellness Retreat To Heal My Trauma — What I Got Was The Disneyland Version Of The Wellness Industry
Plus: Jane's leaving for her High School reunion TODAY and she still hasn't packed yet and doesn't know what to wear. Or what do to once she gets there…
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What Your Tarot Card Reader Is Actually Thinking About You
I've done over 1000 tarot card readings and here are the 11 things I've never said but know for a fact about you.
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