Personal Narrative: Eyebrow Stylism

Eyebrow Stylist I believe in doing my mother’s eyebrows so she doesn’t have to rely on a stranger to do them. No matter if I’m busy or tired, I will always help her when she asks. I do this for her, not only because her vision is failing, or that her hand is not as steady as it use to be, but because she has taught me how to do mine. She didn’t hire someone to take care of me as I grew up, so why shouldn’t I do the same for her? Even though I would do anything for my mother, I know quite a few people who wouldn’t. I once knew someone who yelled at their mom for getting them the wrong $90 phone case. This person then went on to call their mom ignorant, even after she apologized profusely. I was amazed at how hard their mom was trying to gain her daughter/son’s approval, and how hurt …show more content…
My mom had told me that raising my brother without her mother’s guidance was very difficult. She didn’t have anyone to tell her how to discipline her child, or what to do when she’s woken up at 3am to a piercing cry because he’s too cold. Because she didn’t want me to go through this with everyday tasks, I see how hard she tries to make sure she’s there for me and my brother to provide guidance. Whether the guidance was asked for or not, I make sure to let her know that I acknowledged her advice. The last thing I want her to think is that I don’t care about her opinions. Whether it’s helping read instructions, holding open a door, or doing her eyebrows, I always help my mother. It took a little bit of time, but I realized that I won’t always have her around, and as she grows old, it’s my job to return the favor and take care of her. To me, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing an old woman’s/man’s face as their children drop them off at a nursing home. I believe that it is our duty to take care of our parents when they’re too old to take care of themselves. It’s the least we can