Personal Narrative Essay: My Mother As A Mother

As a child growing up, there were times I would feel my mother would be out to just make my life miserable without realizing there were reasons for her rules and her cautious decisions.

The many times I would ask to get a toy, sleep at a friends house, or go to a party and hearing the response, NO! Would drive me mad and make me become rebellious at times. However, through our ups and downs and all our disagreements we made it through with many learning and memorable lessons. Now that I am a mother, I understand her ways of parenting and thanks to her many lessons growing up and the many times she’s comforted me through tough times has formed me into the mother I am today. During certain times when I feel down or feel like I

My mother without judgment guided me to recovery as she spoke to me as a friend and reassured me at my most doubtful times. Till this day, I can still smell the scent of her perfume as I sobbed cloaked in her arms, after embracing the warm touch of her tiny frame. I realize now it was her calm, patient, and caring demeanor that made me open up to her when I felt so wounded inside and I knew she was there to listen and help me, but not to punish or judge me. Although, my children are still very young, therefore, I still have many obstacles to face as they flourish into young women, however, thanks to mother I feel prepared for these future endeavors. Ultimately, through these memories and experiences with my mother has made a substantial impact on my learning process of being a mother. I have learned to protect, teach my children there are times I need to tell them no, and most of all I’ve learned to show the love and compassion that my mother gave me growing up. Therefore, like a teacher, my mother has taught me how to be the best mother I can be with patience and love and these lessons have been imprinted on me as the most important learning moments in