Me and My Friend

One of my longest relationships, and I can’t wait for it to end

Heather Quinlan
Nov 2 · 3 min read
1984: The year of Mary Lou Retton and my first period, celebrated here

I had nine wonderful years without getting a period. Unfortunately, I was too young to remember most of them. And I’d only just found out what a period was before it happened. Thank God my Mom told me, or I probably would’ve thought I was dying. This was 1984. I’m ready for it to end now, thanks!

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