# @hautekatur on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_jW_P6RD-z
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63351039-hautekatur-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-09-05T22:38:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Katurah Topps (@hautekatur) — https://gondola.cc/hautekatur

## Caption

I turned 3️⃣6️⃣?! 🤯Can we just call it Thirty-Fine? 

But seriously, 2 days ago I celebrated my 36th birthday.. and WHOA.. how did I get here? EYE can’t even believe it’s my 36th trip around the sun. And even tho I’m against it, I admit I started getting a lil of that “omg how am i this damn old?!” energy. 

But I’ve had beautiful ppl remind me of a few key things: 

✅ getting older is a blessing. And an incredible privilege that many ppl dont get to experience— especially ppl with my background and/or identity. 

✅ not many of us make it this far all alone - so aging is a chance to look around and be grateful for the (chosen) family and friends who have helped us evolve into the person we are today. 

✅ and finally, even tho my KNEES, ANKLES, and joints may say 36 .. this body and face defff don’t! (Thanks #melanin 😂🙏🏾) 

This year I’m reflecting on what I’ve accomplished so far as fuel for the future— and i encourage you to do the same! .. already, I’ve lived soo many lifetimes. I’ve raised children (and adults 🙄). survived multiple religious cults. Went to law school. Became a corporate lawyer. Then a civil rights lawyer. Started businesses. Bought property. Had years of therapy. Played Survivor. Watched myself on tv. All while learning, healing, and growing along the way— I’d say, that’s 36 years well spent! 

#birthday #survivor #thirtyfine #reflection #aginglikefinewine #melanin #aging #badknees #facecard #cultsurvivor

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aging, melanin, cultsurvivor, thirtyfine, badknees, survivor, facecard, reflection, birthday, aginglikefinewine

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