Periods have been stigmatized for all of modern history, and only recently have things started to slide back into the 'hey this normal and has been happening for as long as we've been a species' mindset.
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Heck, even commercials for period products still feature some weird mystery blue fluid in them, because showing even a hint of blood makes many uncomfortable. I mean imagine if they were done this way instead:
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Today, when little girls become big girls, they usually get a talk and go shopping for overpriced feminine hygiene products.
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#3
One family took a different approach.
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For Brooke, crossing into womanhood came with cake. Because her big sister posted it online ..
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#5
and because this is the internet, it became hugely popular with the masses, to no one's surprise.
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Plenty of folks are warning her of what's to come, but for now, Brooke seems to be enjoying the temporary internet fame.
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#7
Congratulations Brooke's parents. You've just set the bar.
