Personal Narrative: My Mom As A Pharmacist

My mom currently works as a pharmacist for the Public Health Service, a branch of the military. Her job is difficult, but allows for rewarding promotions to outstanding members each year. She has described the promotion process to me as a grueling event that is worsened by anticipation from the long wait for a response. Unfortunately, this previous year she did not receive the promotion that she had awaited and became quite emotional over the situation. The frustration she had was palpable over the phone and in that instant I knew that I had to try something to alleviate her pain. Due to our separation by many states, I offered to video chat with her in order to have an in-person conversation. I focused our discussion on what she can improve