The article is a personal narrative by Fadzai Maphosa, reflecting on her experiences and anxieties surrounding menstruation during her youth. She recounts how her mother prepared her with sanitary pads but did not provide much information about menstruation, leaving it shrouded in mystery. Maphosa describes the constant fear of getting her period, especially in public places, and the lack of privacy at home to deal with it. She vividly remembers an incident during a sports afternoon at school when a blood-stained piece of cotton wool was found on the netball pitch, causing panic and embarrassment among the girls. The coach offered to have one-on-one sessions with anyone needing help, but the identity of the girl who dropped the cotton wool remains unknown. Maphosa hopes that the girl has since found healing from the traumatic experience.

The article, written by Fadzayi Maposah, reflects on the author's experiences in a boarding school dormitory, particularly focusing on the nightly routine of the dorm matron, Sisi Rose, and the shared experiences of menstruation among the girls. The author recalls how the dormitory setup and the interactions between the girls created a predictable pattern for when each girl would have her menstrual period, colloquially referred to as the 'it' experience. The article also touches on the various ways the girls coped with menstrual pain, from exercise to seeking comfort from peers. Additionally, it describes a shared belief among the girls that kicking molehill soil on the sports field could shorten the duration of their periods, a practice that was met with skepticism but also hope. The author questions the effectiveness of this practice and leaves it as an open-ended thought.

The article reflects on the author's personal experiences with traditional greeting customs within their clan in Zimbabwe. The author describes the elaborate and emotional process of being greeted by totem names, which instilled a sense of belonging and connection to their heritage from a young age. The totems also served as a way to establish familial relationships wherever they went. The author recounts the respectful and serious nature of these greetings during visits to elders, which included a hymn and prayer, and the communal activities that followed, such as preparing a meal together. The narrative conveys a deep respect for these traditions and the cultural identity they reinforce.