I went through my first menstrual cycle when I was in the sixth grade (probably 12 or so). It was a pretty frightening time because my parents were separated at the time. I was living with my dad in my hometown and my mom was living in another town at least 45 minutes away. It does not seem very far but it is when you are a young girl going through huge life changes without your mother. Don’t get me wrong she was a great mother, just not there the day I needed her. My sister, that is 5 years older than me was extremely busy with her own life. I remember that I noticed the change early in the morning and had to wait in my room until my sister got home from her basketball game. I started to cry and told her what was happening. I was not really scared just confused a little. My sister had to be the one that told my dad what was going on. My mom later confessed that she thought there would be more time for her to have “the talk”. So I would not say that it was a positive or negative experience. I do believe that mothers, father, or any other legal guardians should be sure and speak with young girls about this moment in life. You learn very little and inaccurate information from your peers. It can be a scary time for young girls, so we should make it an easier process.
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