In trouble for bleeding through!

[curiousgeorgina]

Recently I bled through on my chair in my Geometry class, I stood up and the chair was covered! The next day someone had told me that the stain from my "accident" was still in the chair, and I was mortified. I decided to wait the class out in the bathroom, as it was a Friday and it would be cleaned over the weekend. The same day multiple people had told me a girl in my class named Hannah Maynard had made it a point to yell that I was there that day, and that she was sure I was skipping (keep in mind, I do not have any problems with this girl, I don't even talk to her). I didn't think anything of it until the principal of my grade waddles into my gym class looking for me, he had looked at my absences and saw I had missed a few classes the day of the incident (because I went home to shower, change) and i told him what had happened and HE DID NOT BELIEVE ME. Long story short I ended up with a three hour detention from a snitch who I tried to ask why she did it she and her response was just a chuckle. She has a facebook and an instagram and posted a pic making fun of me but she deleted it! What should I do?

[ReginaGeorge]

Well, it is all over now. I would let it go. It wasn't your fault, it can happen to anyone. It's not like wetting yourself, you can't feel it, and have no way of knowing it's there until you see it. It's a normal bodily function, one that will allow you to have kids. I think the principal didn't believe on you the fact that he is a man and doesn't understand it too well, but too be fair, leaving school and skipping classes is still against the rules. I know that's not fair, but when you break rules, you need to face the consequences. I'm sorry it was under such bad circumstances. The girl will one day have her own accident, trust me, and she will understand. Seriously though, try to let it go, it's not your fault, I repeat, not your fault. If bullying gets to bad, try to save evidence of it, if not, don't fret too much, but tell the school, or your parents or both, because bullying's not okay.

[anyone50]

Well, it is all over now. I would let it go. It wasn't your fault, it can happen to anyone. It's not like wetting yourself, you can't feel it, and have no way of knowing it's there until you see it. It's a normal bodily function, one that will allow you to have kids. I think the principal didn't believe on you the fact that he is a man and doesn't understand it too well, but too be fair, leaving school and skipping classes is still against the rules. I know that's not fair, but when you break rules, you need to face the consequences. I'm sorry it was under such bad circumstances. The girl will one day have her own accident, trust me, and she will understand. Seriously though, try to let it go, it's not your fault, I repeat, not your fault. If bullying gets to bad, try to save evidence of it, if not, don't fret too much, but tell the school, or your parents or both, because bullying's not okay.

great advise and would only like to add one comment and that is if you would have told the teacher of the incident when it happened i'm sure you would have been excused and while this may have been more embarrasing intially in the end I don't think you would have been punished with the detention.

[lauren1]

I feel so very sorry for what happened to you. But you can't really do anything now without making things even worse.

Although it will be hard for you, it's best to move on and try to put the whole horrible experience behind you. Be brave. I'm sure you can do it.

[AbbaZabba]

Well, it is all over now. I would let it go. It wasn't your fault, it can happen to anyone. It's not like wetting yourself, you can't feel it, and have no way of knowing it's there until you see it. It's a normal bodily function, one that will allow you to have kids. I think the principal didn't believe on you the fact that he is a man and doesn't understand it too well, but too be fair, leaving school and skipping classes is still against the rules. I know that's not fair, but when you break rules, you need to face the consequences. I'm sorry it was under such bad circumstances. The girl will one day have her own accident, trust me, and she will understand. Seriously though, try to let it go, it's not your fault, I repeat, not your fault. If bullying gets to bad, try to save evidence of it, if not, don't fret too much, but tell the school, or your parents or both, because bullying's not okay.

Very well said, this is solid advice.

[SammyG17]

I agree with silent, it was pretty decent advice.

[EricaTaylor]

Well, it is all over now. I would let it go. It wasn't your fault, it can happen to anyone. It's not like wetting yourself, you can't feel it, and have no way of knowing it's there until you see it. It's a normal bodily function, one that will allow you to have kids. I think the principal didn't believe on you the fact that he is a man and doesn't understand it too well, but too be fair, leaving school and skipping classes is still against the rules. I know that's not fair, but when you break rules, you need to face the consequences. I'm sorry it was under such bad circumstances. The girl will one day have her own accident, trust me, and she will understand. Seriously though, try to let it go, it's not your fault, I repeat, not your fault. If bullying gets to bad, try to save evidence of it, if not, don't fret too much, but tell the school, or your parents or both, because bullying's not okay.

Can't say it any better.

[Jinxxy]

You're not alone with this. I too have rather heavy cycles and I have all manners of problems. Try wearing pads made for wearing at night time as they are often bigger and bulkier than day time ones. Also try to change about 3 times during school, just to make sure you don't over fill, if you know what I mean...

Do this and you shouldn't have to deal with the chair problem again :)

Now, onto the bullying issue - if it gets any worse, talk to a teacher you get on with/trust. It's probably better to talk to a female teacher, as they've probably been through the same thing and they'll understand more.
If it gets any worse, take that teacher with you to the principal and tell him things aren't getting better and get that teacher to back you up.
Please remember it's natural and NEVER you're fault. :)

[Gloria1917]

Wow that sounds terrible! I feel soo bad for you! I guess sometimes shit happens. that girl had no right to start rumors about you skipping and be disrespectful. I would say don't waste your time on her. She sounds like someone who likes to create drama. What happened to you was embarrassing but you shouldn't put up with that especially if you've never had issues with that girl before. You may not be able to get out of detention, which isn't right, but there's not much you can do to change that even though it is unjust. Just continue on with your life and don't put up with mean girls like Hannah. :)