Sheelagh Cabalda is a partner, mama and educator, who has worked extensively in youth development, cultural studies, multicultural counseling, cancer support, higher education, events administration and non-profit management. Redefining success is a combination of positive & changing self-concept, inner directedness and a balance of priorities. It is personal empowerment -- taking charge over what we can control & accepting what we cannot. Every day is an attempt to do just that.
14.3.07
TamPontificate! The Paper Bag
I'm ten and a half years old.
Mom has been preparing me for the day that I would bleed.
(Pediatrician warned that I would develop early.)
Mom has shown me how to peel off the paper and stick the pad on my underwear.
(I thought the sticky part went on my pubic hair!)
Trauma.
Breasts.
AND Bleeding.
I'm not a girly girl.
I'm not into trendy bags.
Mom offered to buy me any kind of purse I wanted -- to hold my pads when I go to school.
A purse?
I don't want to carry a purse!
In school.
Time to change my pad.
May I be excused?
I carry the brown paper bag with me.
Trauma.
Breasts.
AND I'm bleeding.
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