Period-less

I'm 15 and still haven't had a period. I feel left out. Everyone says I'm lucky, but I want to fit in. A period comes with advantages, such as boobs. I don't have those either. What's wrong with me?

Dear Period-less,

Nothing's wrong with you--period. For every girl who started at 10, there's one who started at 15. Even after menstruation begins, not everyone has the same bra size. Appreciate your body for what it is. You'll probably get your period soon, but you can't rush Mother Nature. Be patient, and trust that your body is changing inside and out. If you focus on activities you enjoy, you'll realize you fit in better than you think.

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