Today, I was reminded what poverty is like when I had to choose between buying food and buying pads. Now, I have to take constant bathroom breaks and wipe off my pad. I don't get paid until after my period ends. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, while sitting on the toilet, I noticed there was no toilet paper left, so I dug through my purse to use my one and only pad as a substitute. It clogged the toilet, and I started my period ten minutes later. FML
Today, I've been debating all day on whether I'm going to have to sell some of my video games to afford pads. FML
Today, I realized that every time I hear running water, I have less than a minute to find a toilet or I'll pee my pants. FML
Today, I woke up to realize I got my period a week early. The day of the after-wedding brunch. In a sort of remote area. Without pads or tampons. I need to be at the breakfast in a half-hour. FML
Today, I had to decide between buying medicine and buying food. FML
Today, I invested in some menstrual underwear to save money on sanitary products and for environmental reasons. I got to wear them only once before they were accidentally washed too hot and completely ruined. FML
Today, I got my period early. While traveling. For a funeral. I had to walk through two entire airport terminals to find a shop that had any period products, and the only option was an $18 box of tampons. Six tampons, to be precise. FML
Today, I ran to a public bathroom because of explosive diarrhea. In the middle of it, I noticed there was no more toilet paper nor paper towels remaining. The smallest bill in my wallet was a 5. I had to pay 10 dollars to wipe my own butt. FML
Today, I got a diaper rash from a pad. FML
Today, I came home to my boyfriend wearing one of my pads on his hand, because he didn't want to pay to go to the hospital for stitches. FML
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Welshite 40
Invest in a menstrual cup. The cups are reusable and pay for themselves over just a few months.
laurellkawes 31
You could always use toilet tissue as a pad or a cloth. Not the best option, but better than not eating
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RagnarLothbrok9 1
Why are you here then?
HumanPterodactyl 1
There are other things around you may be able to use instead of or at least on top of your pad. Toilet Paper Paper Towel Napkins Newspaper Cloths Socks Underwear from the day before (Blood does not stain fabric if you scrub well with soap under cold water. Scrub until the blood is gone.) Cleaning rags Before pads women used only cloths for pads, and some Eco-friendly women use cloths, socks, or period cups. Try adding something like that. If all else fails, ask a friend to borrow one or two. I'd give you some if I could. I've been there. Almost anything can help. I hope you have a great day. They have cheap ones at the dollar store if you have one. I hope you are okay.
Manual_Manoosy 21
Cool story bro
shannon.elizabeth 13
dollor stores & similar places do sell feminine hygiene products. if you legitimately have zero money ask people who go by if they can just spare a dollar. or walk around until you find 25 cents. I'm sure you can get the change from people after they purchase in the store, explaining to another female would absolutely get you what you need. people out there are compassionate if you try hard enough