I was well prepared for my first period. I don’t mean in school, although I was a good student as well. I mean that first time you menstruate. I had had sex education in fifth grade; I knew the parts and what they were supposed to do. I just had to wait until it happened. As luck would have it, I was wearing white shorts when it started. I wasn’t worried though, I was excited. I was a woman. I had supplies with me so there was just a rush to get them in place.
When I got home that day I called my mom to tell her the momentous news. Was she as excited as I was? I couldn’t really tell.
I was brought back to earth the next time we went shopping as a family. I was shocked to hear my dad asking if my mom would have to buy more pads since I had started my period. I had no conception that my news would be shared with him.
By Christine M.
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