Getting your first period can be an overwhelming experience, especially without proper guidance. But what happens when your father reacts insensitively to the news? A 16-year-old girl shares her story of how her dad's hurtful comment triggered long-lasting resentment towards him. Despite her father's attempts to justify his behavior, she still feels hurt and wonders if she's in the wrong for holding a grudge. Read on to find out more about this emotional family drama.
Teen girl asks if she's the a**hole for resenting dad's reaction to her first period

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Teen girl shares embarrassing 'Carrie' moment after getting her first period

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Teen girl's dad insults her for getting her first period 😞

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Dad dismisses daughter's first period reaction. Teen seeks validation 👩👧

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Teen girl questions dad's reaction to her first period 🤔
Getting your first period can be a confusing and emotional experience, especially if your parents haven't talked to you about it beforehand. This 16-year-old girl had a difficult time telling both her mom and dad, but was met with a hurtful response from her father. Now, years later, she's still holding onto the hurt and wonders if she's in the wrong. In this post, we'll explore the complexities of parent-child communication and how it can impact a young person's self-esteem and relationship with their family. Keep reading to find out what others have to say about this situation and share your own thoughts in the comments below.
Father shames daughter for her first period? Not the a**hole.

Somerandomedude1q2w | Somerandomedude1q2w
Dad's period ignorance gets called out - NTA wins

cellophanehouse | cellophanehouse
Calling out misogynistic behavior #GirlPower 👊🏼

MelodyRaine | MelodyRaine
Period shaming, lack of access to pads, and misogyny. NTA.

Environmental-Song16 | Environmental-Song16
Remembering facts is not holding a grudge 🧠

Longjumping_Cream_45 | Longjumping_Cream_45
NTA. Dad's reaction to daughter's period is misogynistic and unacceptable.

usernamesarestewpid | usernamesarestewpid
Validating OP's feelings and the need for a genuine apology 💯

ohnosandpeople | ohnosandpeople
Commenter calls out parents, supports OP for standing up

procrastinating_b | procrastinating_b
Dad's period reaction is weird. NTA for resenting it. 🩸

ShadowCoon | ShadowCoon
Join the discussion on toxic parents and narcissistic tendencies 🤔

Myay-4111 | Myay-4111
Not the a**hole for resenting parents. 💁♀️

Aggravating_Pitch968 | Aggravating_Pitch968
NTA for resenting parents' lack of education and insulting reaction 💪🩸

lightofdarkness42 | lightofdarkness42
Father's misogynistic comment causes heartache for daughter. #NTA

Groundbreaking_Mess3 | Groundbreaking_Mess3
Hold him accountable! 🙅♀️👨👧👦

janewilson90 | janewilson90
Puberty education lacking in US schools, leaving children unprepared 😳

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Commenter supports OP's stance on dad's inappropriate behavior.

ianmerry | ianmerry
Father's toxic reaction to daughter's period sparks concern and outrage.

Friendly_Spare_3788 | Friendly_Spare_3788
Communication is key 🔑 NTA explains how to address dad

LucyLovesApples | LucyLovesApples
Dad's bad joke backfires, daughter not the a**hole for resenting

ilikeweirdshit7 | ilikeweirdshit7
Dad's insensitive reaction to daughter's period: NTA for feeling upset 😔

weird-at-parties | weird-at-parties
Dealing with a difficult parent? Try the Grey Rock technique.

DogtasticLife | DogtasticLife
Daughter not at fault, dad's misogynistic behavior exposed. 🚨

Underworld_Denizen | Underworld_Denizen
Commenter defends OP and calls out inappropriate behavior. NTA 👍

Fiebre | Fiebre
NTA for resenting dad's reaction to period. Traumatic childhood experience shared.

Jay-Em-Bee | Jay-Em-Bee
Parents' childish logic makes OP not the a**hole for resentment 😒

RealDeluminous | RealDeluminous
Daughter gets shamed for her first period by her dad. NTA

Kaiser93 | Kaiser93
Breaking the stigma around periods. 💪

krazycorgi25 | krazycorgi25
Commenter sympathizes with OP's parents' behavior 🤔

Pure_Armadillo8475 | Pure_Armadillo8475
Supportive comment calls out dad's inappropriate reaction and offers validation ❤️

Relevant_Progress411 | Relevant_Progress411
NTA. Advice for the long game and deciding parental involvement 🤔

JCWa50 | JCWa50
Parents' ignorant reaction to daughter's period- NTA.

spaceyjaycey | spaceyjaycey
Not the a**hole for expecting an apology 🙄

Mommy-Q | Mommy-Q
Dad's period reaction deemed disgusting. Teen girl not the a**hole.

River_Song47 | River_Song47
Commenter empathizes with NTA and highlights commonality in the South

samanthacarter4 | samanthacarter4
Teen girl's dad fails to handle her first period. NTA

momoalogia | momoalogia
Supportive comment receives no replies, but offers validation to OP 💜

diewitasmile | diewitasmile
Dad's period reaction deemed a**hole. Replies await his justifications 🩸

Alert_Plant | Alert_Plant
Dad's terrible reaction to daughter's period. NTA for OP.

Green-Yesterday-9610 | Green-Yesterday-9610
Father's reaction to daughter's first period stuck with her forever 😞

Diligent-Ad6633 | Diligent-Ad6633
Dad calls daughter misogynistic slur for getting her period 😡

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A typical chauvinistic response - ignore him. 💁♀️ NTA

nerdgirl71 | nerdgirl71
Don't trust him with intimate info. NTA ❤️

LilyGrowsFromMud | LilyGrowsFromMud
Supportive comment gets no replies, but deserves a heart emoji ❤️

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Supportive comment validates OP's experience and calls out misogyny.

Bunniegurlb | Bunniegurlb
Empathetic comment validates girl's feelings about first period 💪

MinnesotaMice | MinnesotaMice
Commenter sympathizes with girl's terrible parents 💔

coffee_cupsies | coffee_cupsies
13-year-old girl receives neglectful education, father's comments disgusting

Deadleaves82 | Deadleaves82
Supportive response to teenager's first period story 🩸❤️

EidelonofAsgard | EidelonofAsgard
Curious about the dad's justification for the misogynistic response 🤔

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Parents fail to prepare daughter for period, then get mad. 💩

Meaning-Exotic | Meaning-Exotic
Parent's reaction to daughter's period sparks outrage among commenters 💥

majorarlene | majorarlene
Dad's unjustified reaction to daughter's period - NTA in question

ArTooDeeTooTattoo | ArTooDeeTooTattoo
Dad's insensitive reaction to daughter's period sparks outrage 🔥

Used_Mark_7911 | Used_Mark_7911
Father's curiosity backfires, daughter not to blame 😏

toxiclight | toxiclight
Normalize periods! NTA for standing up to period shamers 👏🩸

Cautious_Tap_5570 | Cautious_Tap_5570
Teen calls out dad's insensitive remark about her period 🩸👨👧

amygoodman03 | amygoodman03
Call out misogyny and educate your loved ones 👏

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Dad's reaction to her period - second most annoying thing? 😳

johnno415 | johnno415
Feeling validated: Responders agree with girl's emotions ❤️

beautiful_angel_girl | beautiful_angel_girl
Dad's insensitive reaction to daughter's period. NTA for resenting.

PettyHonestThrowaway | PettyHonestThrowaway
Dad complains about period, but grudges all females 😒🙄

FinanceMum | FinanceMum
Dad's insensitive comment about daughter's period sparks outrage 💥

jfkiachu | jfkiachu
Dad's period reaction gets called out as unnecessary 💭🚫

eve_is_hopeful | eve_is_hopeful
Curious about country's relevance in first period story 🤔

sarahlampi | sarahlampi
Bad parenting? Commenter sympathizes with girl's period woes

Driftwood256 | Driftwood256