From the Interns: Learning to Care with CARE
I can start by saying the word we've all feared: “period.”Periods have long been considered taboo and “disgusting” in the eyes of society, and this perception has affected how people who experience them feel about themselves.During my time volunteering with the Cycle Alliance for Reproductive Equity (CARE), I’ve had the opportunity to reframe the word “period.” It has become more than a “gross” word—it’s now a moment of reflection, truth, and accessibility.This idea first took root when the library began providing tools and access to free menstrual products. Teenage boys would play with…