THE AGONY THAT ONLY THOSE WHO KNOW WILL KNOW

 Hi, hi, guys!

I hope you're all doing amazingly. As for me, I’m doing okay—though not great—which leads us to today’s topic.

Tell me, why do girls have to suffer so much in their lives? I mean, every single month, we’re granted a week of pain. Today started with that struggle, and honestly, it sucks. Picture this: I’m sitting in the office, and it feels like my world is being torn into a thousand pieces. It’s as if someone is literally slicing my womb with a knife. The pain is unreal.

I know guys don’t understand this experience—some even act like we’re lazy or making it up—but trust me, if you had to endure this, you wouldn’t even get out of bed. Yet society expects us to act normal, competent, and productive, matching or even surpassing our male counterparts who don’t deal with cramps. And after all that effort, men still have the audacity to claim that we’re not strong. Let me tell you something: we are strong.

That’s exactly why women deserve respect and care. We go through so much, much of which is left unspoken. Why is it, though, that periods are treated as this taboo topic no one is supposed to talk about? So many women feel ashamed when they leak through their clothes. Ladies, listen up: there is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s normal. Periods are as natural as coughing when you’re sick—so why is there embarrassment around something we can’t control?

We, as the younger generation, need to change this narrative. Let’s teach our younger sisters that it’s okay to speak up about period-related issues. Let’s normalize conversations about periods and all the struggles that come with them.

Speaking of struggles, why do so many of us feel like we shouldn’t take pain medications for cramps? Growing up, many of us were told to just endure the pain and “tough it out.” But why? Why should we sit there for an entire week, in agony, pretending everything is fine? If you need medication, take it! Taking care of yourself doesn’t make you weak—it makes you smart.

Another thing: Why isn’t there more education about how hormones affect women throughout the month? We’re not “moody,” as some like to call us—we’re human. Our moods and behaviors are often influenced by our hormonal cycles, and people need to understand that.

In fact, I think every man—whether it’s your brother, coworker, or friend—should have some awareness of the menstrual cycle. Imagine if the men around us had a calendar to track our cycles. Maybe then they’d understand when we’re feeling off and stop calling us “moody” or worse. It’s not us—it’s the hormones!

To my lovely ladies: Stay strong. You are tougher than you think, and you can conquer anything. And to the men who care for us and try to understand us no matter what—we appreciate you. You’re the real kings!

Today’s pictures:
I’ve got three snapshots to share with you.

1. My arm, my pen, and my computer—all from a moment in the office when I was feeling drained.
   
   
   
2. A close-up of my pen, again in the office.
   
   
   
3. My eyeglasses, because honestly, that’s all I could manage to capture.
   
   
   

That’s it for today. I hope you had a better day than I did! Sending hugs and lots of love to all the ladies who’ve been through this or are going through it right now. Remember, we are strong, and we are capable.

Byeee, love you all!