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Thought She Was Abnormal When First Period Finally Came

Reader Stories: Getting Your First Period

From Shelby

Updated July 26, 2010

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When Did You Get Your First Period?

I was 14 1/2 when I got my first period!

Where Were You When Your First Period Started?

I thought I was some freak who would never have her period. I was so scared that I was abnormal. One day though, during the summer I was in the bathroom and I pulled down my pants. There was brown discharge and sure enough, the next day I got my period! I was at my house during the summer before my freshman year at high school.

Lessons Learned

  • Cramps can hurt really badly!
  • Make sure you always have extra pads/tampons.

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