I remember hearing one of my sisters’ first period stories. The knowledge of what it was seemed already in my mind. I was always surrounded by women (my sisters, my cousins, and nieces) so I guess before it happened to my sister, it must have been something we discussed casually. Growing up in the midst of all these people was a great privilege as I learned a lot from them. They paved the way for me and that made me feel more at ease about all the changes I was going through as i metamorphosed into a woman.
I clearly remember getting my first period. I wasn't prepared, but I didn't think I necessarily needed preparation because I had already witnessed my sister going through it. I do recall that I was thirteen years old, and it happened in May. I was pretty ready for it to come, just not prepared as I didn't know how it will feel.Had a little stomach cramp occasionally and my skin became prone to acne even though my skin glowed whenever I was on my period, I remember talking to my friends about it, hoping to become "grown up" soon. When it happened, I told my mom, sister, and cousin. I didn't really care about them knowing. I wasn't ashamed.
My sister taught me to wear pads. I read the instructions in my bathroom, tried all of the different positions, and finally got it on. But I realised something was not right. I asked my sister a lot of silly questions. She told me to only use the cotton part. It was comfortable and eventually I got the hang of it.
After getting my period, I felt older because I had been told that getting your period is a sign of maturing; I was growing up. Getting my period was not exactly what I thought it would be. I had to learn to deal with it, and I have. Looking back, one thing about getting your period that I do admire is that it is a bridge from adolescence to womanhood, and that is vital to many young girls while growing up.
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Wow...very funny. The early stages was embrassing,I have sisters quite alright but discussing about it was a bit difficult...
ReplyDeleteI know dat feeling,we keep learning everyday, being a woman is amazing
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ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Waiting for the 'woman' to 'mother'!
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I can remember mine clearly too...it was such an experience
ReplyDeleteI love the way no matter what age you are, your period gives your mind and body that confirmation of adulthood. Every girls looks forward to that.
ReplyDeleteMyn was really frustrating though.cos I had problems opening up 2 pple so it was difficult 4 ♍ƺ n also cos it came with pains.buh later mumsie got 2 find out...we worked it out 2gether n am fyn :)
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