Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts, Patrick! I appreciate your presence (holding space and breath) through that experience with me (and all of us).
Wow. This immediately took me back to jr high and the relentless hyper-vigilance over periods: When's the next one? Am I leaking? Can you tell I'm wearing a pad?
Thank you for reading, Nicole. I found myself realizing how much of this play between hiding, shame, and power sticks around throughout the rest of womanhood, and how little has changed in our culture.
Amazing. Insightful. I held my breath for you. Love the pace. Great topic - for everyone. Thank you!
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts, Patrick! I appreciate your presence (holding space and breath) through that experience with me (and all of us).
Wow. This immediately took me back to jr high and the relentless hyper-vigilance over periods: When's the next one? Am I leaking? Can you tell I'm wearing a pad?
Yes, exactly! Glad you can relate to that relentlessness, Jazmine.
Such an intimate glimpse into culture and passage into womanhood.
Thank you for reading, Nicole. I found myself realizing how much of this play between hiding, shame, and power sticks around throughout the rest of womanhood, and how little has changed in our culture.
So sharp and tough and it makes me want to be there to comfort you both. Gorgeous writing Heather! ❤️🙏🏼
Thank you, Char! Writing it made me feel tender toward all the young ones making their way. If we're lucky, we do it together.
Damn, this is so good
Thank you, Aaron!