Getting one's first period is a big deal. I know that I woke up that day and felt different. Though there was drama (and thus trauma) to follow. My mom didn't welcome it, there is a great big, "Oh GREAT!" and it was disheartening. I was the first in my peer group to get, so I sort of became the person that all my friends and friends of friends came to for advice.
I believe that a ritual would have been something to make that transition easier. Also, it would have better armed me with good information to pass on, and and given me a solid background for support.
Lastly, I do have some worry that each cycle may bring pregnancy, as a result, my period is a welcomed visitor. Cramps really are no big thing. I am no more bitchy than usual. It's no more a mess than taking care of any other bodily function.
I deeply love this phase of life, which is different than where I was a child, and is different than where I will be as a crone. I can't change it- so why not embrace it?
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Date: 2005-08-06 03:12 am (UTC)I believe that a ritual would have been something to make that transition easier. Also, it would have better armed me with good information to pass on, and and given me a solid background for support.
Lastly, I do have some worry that each cycle may bring pregnancy, as a result, my period is a welcomed visitor. Cramps really are no big thing. I am no more bitchy than usual. It's no more a mess than taking care of any other bodily function.
I deeply love this phase of life, which is different than where I was a child, and is different than where I will be as a crone. I can't change it- so why not embrace it?