The Blog: Tea Time with Tajuana
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.
Search topics on motherhood below.
Why Does Growth Feel Like Quicksand?
Why does growth feel like quicksand? Discover why healing, self-awareness, and personal growth often feel slow, even when meaningful change is happening beneath the surface.
39 Years Later, My Brain Finally Makes Sense
At 39 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD — and suddenly decades of overwhelm, anxiety, masking, impulsivity, emotional exhaustion, and mental chaos finally made sense. This personal essay explores the reality of late-diagnosis ADHD in women, the signs I missed, and what I’m learning now that I finally understand how my brain works.
The Invisible Job of Being the One Who Notices Everything
A heartfelt reflection on motherhood, mental load, and the invisible emotional labor of always being the one who notices everything—appointments, emotions, schedules, and the countless unseen details that keep life moving.
Who Was I Before I Became Everyone’s Everything?
Before motherhood, responsibilities, and being needed by everyone—who were you? This reflection explores identity, self-discovery, and remembering who you were before becoming everything to everyone else.
The Only Queen in the Castle
What does it feel like to be the only woman in your home? This reflection explores motherhood, identity, and the quiet experience of being the only feminine presence in a house full of boys.
Where Did All These Rules Come From?
We all follow unspoken rules about how to live and show up—but where did they come from? This reflection explores the invisible expectations we carry and what it looks like to begin questioning them.
Somewhere Between Comfort and Curiosity
Somewhere between comfort and curiosity is where real growth happens. This honest reflection explores trying new things, stepping outside your routine, and becoming someone new—one uncomfortable experience at a time.
Between Who I Was and Who I’m Becoming
Feeling stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming? A reflective look at growth, identity shifts, and personal evolution.
