Well I had the inevitable “talk” with Amy last night.
She’s a very smart girl and her knowledge of safe sex surprised me. Although it shouldn’t have because I know she’s very intelligent.
Unfortunately I found out some things that I’m not too happy about and ultimately have to keep a closer eye on her. We’re going to the doctor on Friday so she can get protection. My baby sister is on birth control now… What a strange feeling.
I distinctly remember my mom taking me to that same doctor to get birth control. I was the same age, so I know what’s going on in Amy’s mind. The struggle between being a kid and an adult, the fear of becoming a teenage parent, the acceptance you feel after losing your virginity to the one you “love”. What a difficult time.
However, I didn’t realize how difficult of a time my mother had with this particular time in my adolescence. I definitely get it now. Luckily, Amy and I had a great talk. Very open and honest. She obviously had a lot of questions and I had a lot to say.
I think we both grew up last night.
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