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writes: ok so i know most of you have heard about this situation before but i really do need help on this one. Getting to the point.....I started my periods a while back and i never told my mam coz i just cudnt get the words out, i managed fine as she had already stocked up for me ages ago. I promised myself that i would tell her when i started again, today i went to the toilet to find out i have started my periods again, but i still cant find the words to just say 'Mam I just started my periods' Its guna sound awful, then she will be rushin around all over i dont really want any of that i can cope by myself i did before. But she is my mum and she should really be told, i just cant bring myself to tell her ... any advice or suggestions or just basic help would be incredibly useful! thanks for your time and comments x
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reader, iGirly  +, writes (17 June 2008):
 When I told my mom she had a minor freak out, but trust me you'd rather have her know than sneaking around. Ya know?? Your period is natural, she has to know eventually.
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reader, JTalbott +, writes (17 June 2008):
 A strong mother-daughter communication bond is a important. Your mom remembers well the feeling she had at her first period and can sympathize with what you are experiencing.
Remember it's your body and it's your choice whether or not you want to talk about it.
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reader, Sophia_Sweetheart  +, writes (17 June 2008):
 Believe it or not, she'll probably be expecting it! You're the right age (judging from your age bracket) to be starting sweetheart so she won't be shocked. Every girl goes through it, and she'll be thinking of you as more of a woman! It's the start of some amazing changes, and you'll grow and develop so much. You're going from a girl to a woman, so it's nothing to be ashamed of!
When I started mine, oh it was so awkward! My mum was lying on the sofa and I just walked through the door (avoiding her eyes!) and mumbled "I got my period" and she smiled. Not the most wonderful experience, but it's so much better getting it off your chest!
Honestly honey, just go for it. She'll understand.
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 June 2008): Try not to worry about it so much... It won't sound awful at all... Every young lady has to do it at some point in their life.
If you feel akward telling her directly you could leave her a note as Trisha suggested or you could just say... "mum... I need some more pads, I've run out." This way she will know that you've had it for a while and that you've managed perfectly fine by yourself this far.
Good luck.x
Let us know how you get on.
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reader, SPORTSMADGIRL +, writes (17 June 2008):
just tell your mum..there is nothing wrong with starting your period every woman has to go through it. there is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. The longer you leave it the harder it will get to tell her.
i have been through what your going through and im 12.
or if you dont want to tell your mum straight away then tell someone else like a friend or sister someone that you can trust.
its perfectly notmal.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (17 June 2008):
 Leave a thank you note on the supplies she bought for you. I expect she already knows about you having started, if you've been using them. Mention in the note, that you don't want to make a big deal out of this, but that you thought she should know you've started your periods.
We all have gone through this, yes, it's a bit embarassing, but this too shall pass. The longer you leave it, the more it's going to bother you, so you might as well write the note today.
Good luck and welcome to your new womanhood.
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 June 2008): Just say you've started your periods, and so you'll be needing her to keep you stocked up. She started them too, she'll know what it's like.
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