Can’t stand women who perpetuate the stereotypical “I need chocolate I’m on my period somebody help me” it’s debasing and completely undermines any kind of efforts woman have been making for years to normalise periods and normalise female reproductive issues. Grow the fuck up for once in your sad sorry pathetic life and just get a fucking grip. You are pathetic.
This, this, 100% this!
Right, rant coming...
I’ve said many times on these threads that I suffer badly with endometriosis which has a major affect on my periods and general day to day life. I’ve had periods that have lasted for 30 days, I’ve had periods where I’ve had to change a pad every 30 minutes because of how heavy I’ve bled, I’ve had periods where I haven’t been able to move a muscle for 24 hours, I’ve even been hospitalised because of how intense a period has become! What I haven’t done is sit on my arse and demand my husband brings me chocolate because of how bad it is. Things I’ve text my husband (when he’s not physically in the house to actually speak to!) to bring me whilst on my period have included; sanitary products, pain killers, toilet roll and heat patches - and that’s only when I’ve been so incapacitated with pain that I can’t go out and get them myself!
Emma is a fucking mess who thrives on the “woe is me, I’m such a weak little girl” act and it’s fucking pathetic. I’m a week out of surgery and I’m still not texting my husband to bring me chocolate and help me get dressed - I’m a fucking grown up who can take care of myself! Today I’ve had some pain and discomfort in my surgery site as well as some dizziness and nausea but I’ve still managed to do some washing and light housework, wrap some Christmas presents and go out for a 20 minute walk by myself to keep my legs moving so I’m not just sat on my arse feeling sorry for myself. And you know what Emma, all that moving has made me feel loads better! Yes I had to have a nap this afternoon because I’m fucking exhausted by it all but I’ve kept moving and kept busy to help my family and help myself get better - not cos I’m a fucking lazy arse!
So please Emma, stop whinging about your period and “need” for chocolate and get in the real world! The one where I spend hours educating people about the importance of more understanding of menstruation issues - and none of these include a “need” for chocolate!
Rant over...and breathe....