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.
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?
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!
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?