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Aaron's avatar

Damn, this is so good

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Heather Hawk's avatar

Thank you, Aaron!

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Patrick Gutierrez's avatar

Amazing. Insightful. I held my breath for you. Love the pace. Great topic - for everyone. Thank you!

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Heather Hawk's avatar

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).

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Jazmine Becerra Green's avatar

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?

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Heather Hawk's avatar

Yes, exactly! Glad you can relate to that relentlessness, Jazmine.

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Nicole's avatar

Such an intimate glimpse into culture and passage into womanhood.

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Heather Hawk's avatar

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.

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Char Breshgold Words/Pictures's avatar

So sharp and tough and it makes me want to be there to comfort you both. Gorgeous writing Heather! ❤️🙏🏼

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Heather Hawk's avatar

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.

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