Kala coming to me with such a big issue warmed my heart. I had yet to go through getting a period with my own daughters, so doing it for Kala would be perfect practice and a great bonding experience. Our first interaction wasn’t the best, so I was honored that she came to me for something so important. Part of me felt bad that she couldn’t share the experience with her own mother, but she needed some there at that moment. I just happened to be that person.            I wasted no time heading to Walmart to pick up the necessary items needed for a young girl’s first period. I also got the items to make my