Something is Happening to my Body

Something is Happening to my Body is a Practical Guide and Journal on Menstruation for Young Girls ages 8 to 12.

The onset of menstruation is a challenging time for young girls despite being a natural event in their lives. Many parents and grandparents find it extremely difficult to have this conversation and prepare them for their first period. This book was written simply for this reason after being approached about the correct way to introduce the subject matter. Many young girls were interviewed seeking the kind of information they would like in such a book to make the transition easier for them.

The guide and journal address ten (10) areas:

Your body is a temple – Understanding your worth and uniqueness and the reason you should not let your body be violated.

Menstruation – Everything you need to know about its cycle.

Preparing for your first period – All the things you need to know leading up to, during and after your first period.

Changes during Puberty - The stages of development your body will go through and the challenges associated with such.

Female Reproductive Organs and their functions – This helps you to understand your body and its functions more carefully.

Menstruation around the world – A look into how and what young girls around the world endure during this period.

Grand Ma’s Home Remedy – My childhood experience of having a first period while living with a grandmother in the Caribbean.

Your Personal Period Journal – A section where you can express your challenges and fears as well a journal your first week of the period. A keepsake for your own daughter in years to come.

Ways to Empower Yourself – Things you can do to make you feel better and seek advice from parents.

Final Thoughts and Glossary of Terms - My way of saying how much I enjoyed preparing this book.

The book is engaging and relatable for both girls and parents and sets the stage for further open discussions, the illustrations are in full colour and child friendly. The journal is interactive, age appropriate and easy to fill out.