We all have different first period STORIES because we, as humans, are all individuals. For some our period can come early, for some, later on in our teen years. It all depends on how we're brought up, what information our family shares with us, how prepared we are, what's talked about with our friends, what our culture dictates, and so many other things ... Everyone's body is different and everyones first-period story will be different. According to Kids Health, the AVERAGE time frame for girls to get their first period...