It’s a strange experience hearing your own words read back to you via Spotify.

But exciting hearing Olivia saying she loved my email .. Although I didn't expect it to feature a whole podcast.

I listened to it again recently on one of my early morning walks and reflected again.

Hearing my email discussed, unpacked, and challenged by two intelligent and fun people like Olivia and Erika on the Weekly Hot Spot - Still makes me think Wow!

It took my truth to another level.

What struck me most listening back wasn’t just that they read my email, it was how deeply they engaged with it.

For many of us who crossdress, makeup is a huge part of the experience.

Whether it’s subtle enhancement or full transformation, it helps us express a different side of ourselves with confidence.

But there’s something that often gets overlooked, the quality of the products we’re putting on our skin.

This isn’t just about getting a better finish or longer-lasting look. It’s about skin health.

A Personal Lesson Learned

Recently, this really hit home for me and my wife.

I've not left the Forum I still check in

I sort of left it to others to post and add comments as I've exhausted my knowledge around how far I've come as Davina and concentrated more on my why do I Crossdress blog..

Hoping everyone is ok.

Davina

Happy New Year to you all 🎉

I always find this strange, hopeful space between Christmas and New Year a time for reflection. The noise quietens, the calendar resets, and there’s suddenly permission to pause and ask: How do I want to live this next chapter?

This year, I wanted to share my thoughts openly—not just as someone who crossdresses, but as a whole person learning how to live more honestly, gently, and intentionally.

New Year, Same Me – Just a Little Braver

I don’t believe in reinventing myself every January. I’ve learned that who I am doesn’t need fixing. But I do believe in choosing better ways to show up for myself and the people I love.

One of my biggest resolutions this year is simple, but meaningful: