Most days now, my son doesn’t say anything when I apply makeup. It’s just part of our routine, as normal as packing his school bag. But sometimes, he still asks: “Why cover the redness? Why blonde hair? Why draw in your brows?”
I have the practical reasons on-hand – the eczema, the roots, the brows. But he deserves more than just practical reasons.
“Why do you care what others think?” he asks. “Don’t care about them.” One day, he’ll feel that pressure too, but not yet.
So, I tell him honestly: I’m still working out how to explain this properly, and when I do, I’ll tell you.
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