Am I normal?

Why is everyone laughing at me?

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Recently, I was having a hard time at school. Other girls kept saying cruel things to me, just because I look different. I’m almost 14 years old - but they say I look like a 10-year old!

They even laughed at me for having no breasts or pimples. Their behavior made me question myself.

Am I normal? Why am I the only one who is different?

The bullying got so bad that I didn’t want to go to school anymore.

One day I pretended to be sick. I stayed home and spent the whole day reading Springster stories online.

It was on the site I finally learnt about this thing called puberty. According to Springster, it is a process when a young body physically matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction. At this stage, a girl’s body becomes curvier. Her hip bones widen. She might start to experience her period. Different people go through puberty at different ages. On average girls experience puberty between ages 10 - 14 but this isn’t always the case, some girls experience it earlier or later.


I was so relieved to find out that I am a completely normal human being.

Learning all these, taught me to be content with my body. It made me realise growing up is a journey and everyone’s journey is different.

Now, I love my body as it is and talk positively about it.

All thanks to the new information, I had the courage to go to school the next day.

As usual, they started teasing me. But this time around I stood up for myself and told them confidently, “Just because, I haven’t started my period, grown boobs or gained weight or height doesn’t mean I’m abnormal. I love my body and I’m happy to let it change naturally at its own time.”

After I stood up for myself they stopped teasing me. They also discovered that I knew a lot about puberty. They wanted to know where I got all my knowledge and I told them, “From Springster!”

If you are just like me, I’d like to say please do not compare yourself to other people. Celebrate and appreciate your body no matter how it looks.

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ademide

so good idea

May 7, 2023, 11:22 a.m.

Many young girls face dis problems especially in schools.We girls need help.

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Like seriously... Many young girls needs help

Hi Beep.

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Hello everyone, I could say not only girls...boys equally do. I am petite in nature but that doesn't make me feel inferior or bad about myself. I seldom think negative about my physique. I chat with friends and good gracious, they don't make fun of me rather they respect me because I'm quite different from them-psychologically and in terms of education. I love myself😇❤ In summary,I think people who found themselves in same situation should at least embibe and exhibit discipline .thatll kinda help I hope 😊

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

the situetion is very crutial it also apply to me seviraly times and i blem my God for it but am so sorry

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Really, i'm not sursprised bcos started my period b4 my big sis but do you think i'm the older sis .NO WAY SHE'S MY ELDER SISTER

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you are right

What of CHOMMY and Chrisdove? the stats of springster. I miss them, I just pray they will come back😦

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Yes i miss them too. I wish u cud come online gemini

AM NEW HOPE AM WELCOME

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you are welcome Dear

You are highly welcome

THANKS

Hi Barbie, you're welcome dear

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Hi i am new hear i hope u will welcome me

Hi,friends i'm new here hope u would say welcome to me.

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You are highly welcome to this amazing and educating platform, you will sure learn alot.

Hello Ameenou, You are highly welcome to this educative platform.

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Hello Friends!!!!

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Hi

Hello Misty,how was your day.

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hi pinky

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Hello Love, how are you?

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

I have not started my period my sisters laugh at me they tell me I'm too small but I tell them puberty starts from the age of10-14and above ....

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Hey Elza! Thanks for the comment. There is no particular age to start your period. We are all different and the fact that girl A starts her period at age 10 and girl B starts at age 15 does not mean that girl B has a problem. Also, you can reach puberty and not see your period in the first year of your puberty. It is all dependent on our different body systems. Do not let anyone make you feel like you are too small. You will start menstruating when your body is ready for it. We hope this helps

I had the same experience when I was 14 All my friends were taller and more matured and they were teasing my look but mom was always there for me and soon everything came right

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Hey Crushbaby! Thanks for the comment. We are so glad to see this comment because it is proof of what we always say... In due time, everything will fall in place. Thanks for sharing this with us. We hope this helps

I was teased about my boost dat it was small but I told them dat I liked it dat way.

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Hey Lizzy! That's the way to go girl. Self confidence is the best way to handle body shaming. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Ohh Misty I really missed you. I'm sorry for not replying early I've been reading for my exam which is next week. Pls 4give me

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Hi! Gemini hw was ur exams, i'm sure u are done, when are u closing. qr

sorry for replying late, we closed yesterday

Hi friends am new here can anyone say welcome to me

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WELCOME

Welcome princess

HI GIRLS

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Hi bae, hw far na.

BIG SIS AM NEW HERE IT LIKE NA ONLY ME DEY ON LINE

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Welcome here i am online too.

U're welcome.

am new here oo

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Helo. Matthew wlc to springster, make sure u say hi when u get this.

Big sis pls help....i dnt knw y people always see me like i cnt do anytin evn in a group function wen others r volunteering to cook nd i volunteer they will be like as if i knw how to pound pepper except i cook on my own nd dish for them bfor they can believe me

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Hey Oliskibae! Thanks for the comment. This is a case of judging a book before you even read it. It is rather sad that you had to go through this. What you need to do is to let them know that you can cook. If you feel like you should prove it to them to believe you, then go ahead but if you do not, it is totally fine not to. Do not let other people's opinion of you not get to you because it can really affect you if you let it to. We hope this helps

Big sis pls help....i dnt knw y people always see me like i cnt do anytin evn in a group function wen others r volunteering to cook nd i volunteer they will be like as if i knw how to pound pepper except i cook on my own nd dish for them bfor they can believe me

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I am new here and there is no one online

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Hey Springster! You're welcome. We hope you like the stories. Feel free to invite your friends here.

am new here

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Hey Springster! You're welcome. We hope you like the stories. Feel free to invite your friends here.

am new here

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

Am new here

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Thanks for d speech It was a nice one I'm new

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am 21 but i luk lyk 15yr old gal...ppl laugh at me but am not discouraged...i luv my body bcus it makes me luk younger...

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It was a tressful journey

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by standing up to them just d way u did

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I have been teased many times...my friends usuly called me flat chested....everyday I cried.....but I learnt something on Facebook...DAT many girls get boyfriend....get raped and other stuff because if dz boobs they are proud of... Then I prayed to God to not let me have boobs yet until I finished schooling to svoud distractions from opposite gender and luckily my prayer got answered... Though I may stillb teased but I know y I want my body to still. Like this.

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Hi, u're wrong with or without breast people are being raped, what of babies and little children that are being assaulted sexually do they have breast, answer that within you first, then you come to answer me. prp

Hey! Am new here

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

I am 16 years but people use to tell me that i look like a 23 years old girl.please what can i use for my face to make me look young?

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Hi

Hello

Girl don't let others word shape your life you dont look old you look more mature . And if you are still looking for a remedy try rubbing your face with cucumber.

Okay,thanks Tina

You are welcome

Am 18 years old but people keep laughing at me because am very short please help me out

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I am 14 years but people say I look like a 10 years old girl but I give them this reply dat at 50 will be looking 20 that I am proud of it

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Yes Tina! That's right!

Hey Tina And Big Sis People Like To Tease Me Because Of My Height Tho I Don't Care About That.. . What I Do Care And Can't Stop Thinking About Are The Zits On My Face . Any Advice Pls :(

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Hey ShadyStripes! Thanks for the comment. The first and most important thing to do is to learn to love your body so that when they start to tease you, you will be confident and proud of it. As regards the zits on your face, we have given you a lot of tips in some of the articles that we have written. To access them, search for #beauty at the bottom of the page and read the articles that relate to you. We hope this helps

I'M 15+ but pple say i luk lyk a 20 yr old lady its alwz bothering me dat means wen m 18 i wil luk lyk a 30yr old lady i dnt knw wat 2 do m confused

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

i always felt that way but with time I learnt how to shake it off and love myself for who I am.

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Knowledge is power only when you make use of it thanks for the knowledge you have and apply.

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Im actually very weird,when guys like me i tend to turn them down. But yet the boys i like never like me back cause they feel i do "hard guy" and im not interested.But when i accept advances thrown at me im known as a "hoe".I really dont get this boy girl relationship stuff big sis help me😭

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mine was so wen all my friends were on their period although non laughed at me but I felt bad and started lying to dem I've seen mine

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Is it normal for a girl to date a boy that she is Taller than

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I felt embarrased

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wow

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Wow this is cool.

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Amazing

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