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Greetings from Chaton's World in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! My days often start with laundry, early-morning emails, and making my kids a hot breakfast. They often end with late-night homework checks, making Instagram reels, and appearing on Celebrity Court of Public Opinion. Somewhere in between, I’m navigating boardrooms, working towards deadlines, and immersed in the good, bad, and ugly chaos of motherhood and household management. As a working mom of three and a professional carving out space in corporate environments, I share my journey of balancing leadership with loving my family, and I sprinkle it with self-care tips. Here, you’ll find honest reflections, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for creating an authentic life that you enjoy. If you’re trying to do it all without losing yourself in the process, you have found your sister in the struggle!  Continue reading to discover some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world.
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Birthday Reflections...

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"joy unspeakable and full of glory" 1 Peter 1:8

My life has been jam packed lately, which is why I haven't posted. My brother-in-law got married last Saturday. Four of us were in the wedding and we hosted my sister. There was hair to be done, makeup to be applied, and clothes to be donned. And, although I am self sufficient, professionals were utilized! Above is a photo of me and my full hair. Now there are layers. I'm still adjusting...

In any event, last week was also my birthday!!! (I celebrate all month. So, let the well wishes flow!)

It was blessed in its imperfection. I started the day early, ended the day tired, and there were both joys and disappointments throughout the day. There was also a cake, flowers, and literally hundreds of well wishes IRL and on social media. It was a day—full of its magical splendor, punctuated by expressions of love--and I was there to experience it which made it amazing.

For that reason, the above biblical quote captures my sentiments.

I have lived long enough to witness the joys and heartaches of life. I have seen young, vibrant people plucked from this earth too soon. I have seen suffering. I have also experienced the tremendous exuberance that comes with bringing life into the world times three.

I consider each day whether happy or sad to be a blessing. My experiences have taught me four lessons. I am brave. I am blessed. I am beloved. And regardless of what life throws at me I can bounce back from anything. On my birthday, more than any other day, I reflect on those things and I am grateful.

Below is a birthday poem I wrote several years ago for a friend. I share it with all of you because these are also the wishes I have for myself.

My Birthday Wish for You

Here are my birthday wishes for you…
May you always be wise
May you never be sad
May each year be the best you've ever had
May you have abundant love
May you never know sorrow
May you lay down each night hoping for tomorrow
May you always feel young
May you appreciate your age
May you end your life wishing you'd do it the same again. 

Chatón T. Turner © 2006

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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