It was a shivering cold morning of December, 2007. Generally I woke up early in the morning to get ready for school, but that morning I was listless. I felt my whole body was paining. I thought common cold fever had caught me. So I decided to bunk the school. Anyhow I managed to get up and did all my household chores. After finishing all chores, I thought of taking rest. Meanwhile I felt wetness near my private body parts and thigh area. I ignored. Later lower back pain and abdominal pain clinched me. I broke into tears as the pain was unbearable. Several thoughts took my breath for a while. I started missing my sister and mom as I used to stay with my elder brother. I was completely unaware of the changes I was facing. I couldn’t explain the reason behind my tears to my brother despite of his frequent interrogation. I used an old piece of cloth to stop the bleeding. Anyhow I passed the day lying on the bed and running to restroom.
Next morning, I used another piece of cloth and dared to go to the school. Before assembly, I rushed to my bestie, clinged on her and asked her about thechanges in one breath. She consoled and congratulated me. I was shocked by her behaviour. Then she explained everything to me. She bought me a packet of pads and suggested to use that instead of clothes.
Since then, I am fearless now. Today I am bold enough to face it every month. I can talk about periods in public. Iam not ashamed to buy pads now. I am fearless to explain periods to the male dominated society. This is a journey which begins with shyness to stand boldly.