Chapter Nineteen
New Week, New Life
I rushed out the door, plugged against leakage. My Tampon was not uncomfortable, but I never forgot it was in. As I drove to work and waited at lights, I considered that 1 of 4 women in cars were all dealing with the inconvenience and discomfort of their own monthly complaint. It never occurred to me before that a monthly period burdens so many women. How brave and strong they must be to never mention or complain while enduring the very issues I will never experience. A strange feeling of inclusion and camaraderie came over me. I was now joining in the female struggle. Waves of love flowed through me as I realized the length’s Alexa would go to teach me to appreciate her and women. I was glad for my period and bore it with great pride!
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