The Blog: Tea Time with Tajuana

Tajuana, with short curly black hair, wearing a light pink sleeveless top and blue pants, posing for a selfie in front of a mirror, with a blurred background including a white door and a dresser.

Written by Tajuana, this blog is a collection of reflections on motherhood, growth, and life's ever-changing seasons. You'll also find recaps and insights from episodes of the Turn the Paige Podcast.

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I Wanted It Back
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I Wanted It Back

Turning 40 means entering a new decade with confidence, clarity, and more of myself. Here’s why I decided to reclaim a piece of my younger self—and get my belly button pierced again at 40.

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I Almost Said “Not Right Now”
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I Almost Said “Not Right Now”

I had a million things to do that Sunday when my four-year-old asked me to play. I almost said, “Not right now.” Instead, I chose to pause the to-do list and be present—because the chores could wait.

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Moms Really Do Carry It All
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Moms Really Do Carry It All

Mothers carry more than backpacks and water bottles. From the physical stuff to the invisible mental load, motherhood means somehow carrying everyone’s everything—and I’m tired. 🫠

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