Friend's sister's period problem?!

Friend's sister's period problem?

A few hours ago, sometime last night, my friend called telling me her sister got a period and is crying in her room. She's only 10 so you can't blame her. She needs help from me to see how to make her not scared of having a period. We told her it only comes once a month and is never painful if you use a pad. Please help. She WILL NOT stop crying in her room telling herself that she shouldn't be having her period, or that she wished she wasn't so matured.

2 weeks ago
She's talked about it with her parents, but she would still be scared to her wits. She has gone through the breast stage and SOME public hair, so I guess this is a period.

2 weeks ago
I told her the best positives that I've gone through through my period stage but she refuses.

Is she in pain? From personal experience, I can tell you that they CAN be painful.

Just make sure that she understands that it is a natural part of life. Yes, it can be somewhat of a nuisance, but it means that someday she will be able to have kids of her own. Don't treat her like a kid---she understands more than most people give her credit for (you should hear some of the stuff my 5 year old will say, given the chance).

It may help to help her research the topic. That way she understands exactly what is happening to her body. I know that they are supposedly taught this in school, (nowadays, who knows????) but it never hurts to make sure that she knows the process.

Just remember to NOT talk down to her---talk to her like you would your best girlfriend. She is counting on you to be honest with her....after all, you have been through it, so why wouldn't you know what you are talking about??