Goodbye, old life … Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends and Romaniathe only home Lia has ever known. But Lias heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things werent difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her language and even her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with her schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates and has no idea how to manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again?