It was not until my freshman year in high school, that I experienced my first menstrual cycle. As sharp menstrual cramps slowly began to creep up on me, I encountered the worst stomach pains ever. Skeptical as to why I was having these pains, I slowly eased to the restroom. As I quickly screamed, "Mom come here", the thought of womanhood began to overwhelm me. Just the thought of thinking that I could have kids, grossed me out. My mother explained to me what it meant to be of "womanhood". From there, came the "boy talk". She also gave a prep talk about having good hygiene, abstinence, contraceptions, and the risk associated with sex.
Although, I felt very akward and a bit embarrassed, my mother saw it as another transitioning phase of her daughter's life! So it was of no surprise when my mother called my aunts to tell them about my first puberty experience. Hearing my aunts scream with great enthusiam "Welcome to Womanhood!" brought about a different reality to life. I actually began to feel like I was somewhat of a "woman". And Although I knew that I had not endured anywhere near as much as a "woman", I knew that this was just the beginning of that road.
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My experience was so different. I was in 7th grade and I was training for track. I began to feel nauseated and dizzy. I told my coach how I felt and she just said to "suck it up". I had not idea what was wrong with me. All of a sudden I felt so dizzy I lost my balance and my body gave out on me. When my coach saw me she told me to get some water and take a break. I went to the restroom and saw it. I knew what it was, but I litterly thought "what the!". I did not want to go tell my coach so I just sat on the toilet untill practice was over. Finally, when my mom picked me up I was told her I had something to tell her and not to get all mushy on me. So once I told her she just stayed quiet and took me to buy some pads. As a matter of fact I didn't even get off. I was pretty angry that this was happening to me. My mother actually had not talk with me about it. I did't get my period on a monthly basis because I was very active. I too felt awkward and embarrased and mad on top of that.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great mom! like the comment above, my experience was also less than wonderful. I hope to create a possitive experience for my daughter, so I appreciate you sharing your story.
That is neat that your mom was excited for you. It makes one not feel quiet as embarrassed or like something bad has happened. Hopefully someday when a girl does hit "womanhood" they will feel comfortable talking with their mom or guardian and the parent will be willing to open them with open arms.
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