I grabbed my keys from the bedroom and headed outside. Sliding into the driver's seat of my car, I felt the engine purr to life as I reversed out of the driveway. The streets were quiet, a stark contrast to the storm of thoughts swirling in my mind. As I drove towards the nearest medical store, I couldn't help but wonder how she must be feeling right now. I vaguely remembered what I’d learned about periods from textbooks back in school—how for some, it could be excruciatingly painful, while for others, it was just a normal part of life.