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Hm, if you really don't want to tell her, go buy the pads that you need yourself...

Or if you want to break it to her with a different approach...

Maybe you could just ask her casually to pick up some pads when you need it.

-Shrugs-

Either way, she'll probably find out...and if you ned suport then it's probably better the sooner she knows.

Good luck.

You used the word "confront" about your mom. This wouldn't be a confrontation.
Why are you freaked about this? Just tell your mom you started your period, but you'd like her to not tell your dad or whoever, to keep it your little secret, and ask her to pick up some pads for you.

It's really not that tough, seriously. It's not like she's going to get mad at you. It's a naturally occurring thing that your mom had to go through too.

There is no reason to be ashamed to tell your mother. It's something every woman goes through and any parent who freaks out or something because you started your period is just weird.

Well, you're not telling her your pregnant, just that you're growing into a more mature woman.

I'm not sure how she could take it in anything but a happy or informational thing.

But, if you're too scared to actually say it(I was when I started xP she came up and asked me), just go shopping with her and grab a package of pads or tampons and toss them in with the other stuff you're buying.

Good luck, hon. It won't be that scary!

I told my mum straight away.
just remember, she's been through the same, and knows
best what to do.
i'd advise you to tell, but it's really your desicion.
^ . ^ our mums are ment to help us through situations like this,
and although it may seem embarrassing, every woman
starts her period sometimes ( unless ofcorse a condition or something )
so your mum is bound to ask/find out/wonder at some point.

also, xD if you tell your mum, you wont have to buy your own pads, so you get to keep your money, not that they're too expensive anyway ^ . ^

...I think she would be more concerned if you never told her you have your period. xp

Not a woman in the world gets away without it. There's no need to keep it a secret from your mom.

You may be interested in getting a Diva Cup or other reusable period cups. They are comfortable and you only have to boil them once per period to keep them sterile.

However, I do think that you should probably sit your mom down and talk to her about it calmly. She may actually take it better than if you just mention it one day.

I think that the best thing is to come up with a list of things that you need, and what you know how to do, and let her know that you want her support, not a freak-out session, or for her to go around telling other people.

Usually, if you're very specific, moms tend to understand.