Hi I just wanted some advice really when I started my periods at 11 my mum threw a pack of towels on the bed then told me I would have to buy them in the future. I remember hanging around a chemist for ages til it was empty to go in feeling really nervous. Some months my mum wouldn't give me any money so I stole some from her purse to buy them then she threatened to report me to the police. She hid hers so I use to have to use toilet roll. When I look back at my periods I just feel gross and anxious. I don't want the same from my daughter but I don't know what is normal. Did you talk to your mum about periods? Did you tell her every month when you started? Did your mum buy tampons/towels for you and if so how long for, did you need to ask her or did she just buy them for you? Did you choose what you wanted to use or just accept what were given? If you brought your own how did you feel did your mum guide you or left it to you? Did you like buying them yourself or would you prefer your mum to buy them. I'm sorry for all the questions I just don't want my daughter to feel the same as I did and need any advice to prevent it. Thank you