1 year ago this week, our little girl started her journey into womanhood, something we absolutely wasn’t ready for. She was 9 years old and the only one in her GRADE, not just class, that was going through menstruation every month. We had to reach out to teachers and get everyone on board with our new normal. She is now anemic, using 3 different method of feminine hygiene, dealing with hormonal acne and quite overwhelmed with it at times. Not once, however, did she complain, feel insecure or ashamed. The grace she has lead with through this year is inspiring and we just wanted to make sure she knew mommy and daddy are proud of her and are always with her. This was a small celebration, filled pizza making, karaoke, just dance, chocolate covered strawberry making, red velvet cake (@krogerco ) and vanilla ice cream, so many laughs. In the end, it was major to her and hers of joy was all we needed to know we did good. Thank you Tok Family for always having our girl in your prayers and all the advice you’ve given us to help our girl overcome so beautifully! It really does take a village and we are more grateful for you than we can ever express. Happy Periodversary our sweet London and Happy Monday Tok Family. Love you, be blessed 🤎 #healthylove #celebrate #menstruation #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhood #motherhoodjourney #blackfathers #girldadtiktok #blackmenoftiktok #preteeen