Well, today is a day I will remember for a long time to come. It was the day I decided to get my labret pierced. My mom had just gotten her new clamps and needles so I had said to her the day before I wanted to get my lip pierced like hers. She said whenever I was ready I could get it done and she would do it for me. I have been for a while now playing around with some of her jewelry to see how it would look. I liked what I saw so that is why I had started to think about getting it done. So I slept on it last night. When I woke up I went to school and thought about it all day long. I also thought about if for a few hours after I got home. Then finally after a little more thought I told my mom I was ready to get it done.
At A Glance Author Dark Angel Contact Dark Angel@bme.anon When It just happened Artist My Mom Studio At Home Location Bremerton, WA So here we are the day I told my Mom I was ready. She said OK lets do it. So we went into the bathroom where she had me rinse my mouth with listerine. Which is what she had to do when she got hers done. So I rinsed my mouth with the listerine, which in my opinion tastes absolutely disgusting. So I stood there and swished the listerine around in my mouth for a good 30 to 45 seconds to make sure I rinsed away any bacteria in my mouth. I was still a little bit nervous as I was not sure how this would feel. So after I was done rinsing my mouth my mom had me sit down in a chair. She had everything ready and it was all sterilized. She showed me the needle and the clamp. Then she placed the clamp on my lip. Which wasn't all that comfortable. She checked placement to make sure it was in the right spot. So it was aligned perfectly with my nose. She wanted to make sure it was centered perfectly with my face.
My mind was running round and round. I was a little bit more nervous as the time got closer. I told her I didn't want to know when she was going to put the needle through my lip. So she said, "OK." I asked her a bunch of questions about it. She answered all of them to where I felt safe in my decision to get my labret pierced. She also reassured me that no matter what it was my choice weather or not to do this. Also that I could take it out at any point if I wanted to. So she told me to close my eyes if I wanted to. So I did, I didn't want to see the needle going through my lip. I also asked her how she was going to start and she said she was going to start from the inside and push the needle out. I thought well that was good cause then I don't have to worry about getting my gums stabbed with the needle.
All of a sudden there it was, I could feel the needle going through my lip. I felt kind of sharp but quick pain throughout my body. I said to my mom in a loud voice almost like a scream, "Mom that hurts!" All she said was "duh I just stuck a needle through your lip." She was very good about it with me. She rubbed my back and told me how well I did and that she was very proud of me. I did cry a little from the pain of it. But it was worth it.
I looked in the mirror and I liked what I saw. I am very glad my mom gives me the freedom to express myself as I wish to. She is a very understanding mom when it comes to expressing ones self. She knew it was something I wanted and did not try to say or do anything to stop me. She told me all about her experience with her labret. Which was nice to know she could relate to this with me.
All I can say is that I am glad my first real piercing experience was with my mom. She made it easier for me to deal with the unknown. It was a lot easier than I was expecting. My mom was very good about telling me what was going to happen and what it may feel like. She did a good job on making me feel comfortable while getting it done.
Now when I go to school tomorrow all my friends will be wow you really did it. Then I can say yes I did and I like it.
For all you other teens out there be sure that your parents support what you are going to do. It makes it easier for you if they do support you. Thanks Mom for the great Birthday Present.