Jamie F • Colorado • 29
I got my first period at the age of 12. I was in history class in middle school. During the lesson I felt something wet between my legs and when I looked it was blood and I automatically thought “omg I started my period.” I sat quietly at my desk until my teacher stopped talking, and I raised my hand and called her over to tell her I started my period.
She knew I was embarrassed and she knew what to do. She told me it’s okay and to go see the school nurse for pads. She grabbed paper towels and placed them on my chair and cleaned up quickly as soon as I got up so I wouldn’t be embarrassed.
