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What shocked me most was how rarely stories like mine are discussed. There’s endless talk about pleasure, empowerment, and readiness—but almost nothing about preparation, communication, or the fact that bodies don’t always behave predictably. Complications are labeled “rare,” as if that makes them easier when you’re the one living through them.
Most of all, I learned that silence protects no one.
I began sharing my experience—hesitantly at first, then honestly. I was stunned by how many friends had their own stories, quieter maybe, but still filled with confusion or fear they’d never voiced. We’d all been taught how things were “supposed” to happen, but not what to do when they didn’t.