It seems I've got to migrate the forum to a group as wix is changing and won't let me post new posts so an update from me.
It's been a long time since I’ve posted here, so I thought I'd share a little update — and maybe some of you will relate.
So far in 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z, I’ve actually dressed more often than in previous years. Working from home has been a real blessing for Davina: I’ve probably managed 20+ days fully dressed already, which for me is a big jump. The usual barriers have still been there — school holidays, family commitments, and the unpredictability of my daughter being home from uni — but the pattern has shifted. When the stars align and the house is quiet, Davina finally gets her space.
This week, for example, my daughter has been out on a university work placement, and suddenly I’ve been able to slip into Davina a few times during weekdays. Those pockets of time feel like a breath of fresh air after long stretches of holding it all in.
But what’s really special is this:
Tomorrow I have a full Saturday to myself as Davina.
The first one in years.
From early morning to late evening, the whole day is mine. No rushing. No listening out for keys in the door. No halfway undone makeup or half-panicked undressing. Just… time. Time to get ready properly. Time to enjoy it. Time to feel like myself.
It’s funny how something so simple — a day alone — can feel like an event. A release. A chance to reset that internal pressure that builds when life is busy and Davina has to wait her turn.
I’m excited. A bit emotional, if I’m honest. These days remind me how important this part of me really is, even when everything else in life tries to squeeze it into the margins.
If anyone else has had those rare, golden days recently — or if you’re still waiting for one — I’d love to hear how you handle it and what it means for you.
It seems I've got to migrate the forum to a group as wix is changing and won't let me post new posts so an update from me.
It's been a long time since I’ve posted here, so I thought I'd share a little update — and maybe some of you will relate.
So far in 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z, I’ve actually dressed more often than in previous years. Working from home has been a real blessing for Davina: I’ve probably managed 20+ days fully dressed already, which for me is a big jump. The usual barriers have still been there — school holidays, family commitments, and the unpredictability of my daughter being home from uni — but the pattern has shifted. When the stars align and the house is quiet, Davina finally gets her space.
This week, for example, my daughter has been out on a university work placement, and suddenly I’ve been able to slip into Davina a few times during weekdays. Those pockets of time feel like a breath of fresh air after long stretches of holding it all in.
But what’s really special is this:
Tomorrow I have a full Saturday to myself as Davina.
The first one in years.
From early morning to late evening, the whole day is mine. No rushing. No listening out for keys in the door. No halfway undone makeup or half-panicked undressing. Just… time. Time to get ready properly. Time to enjoy it. Time to feel like myself.
It’s funny how something so simple — a day alone — can feel like an event. A release. A chance to reset that internal pressure that builds when life is busy and Davina has to wait her turn.
I’m excited. A bit emotional, if I’m honest. These days remind me how important this part of me really is, even when everything else in life tries to squeeze it into the margins.
If anyone else has had those rare, golden days recently — or if you’re still waiting for one — I’d love to hear how you handle it and what it means for you.
Davina x