Lucy – Phil Pool – Art and Protest

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I’ve done many things in my life including being in a band in the 90’s, having a record contract, been travelling, had a child, became a widow.

Lucy in Red corset with sparkling green leaf nipple tassels and blue feathers.

I like many a thing but not just one thing if you know what I mean. I have lots of interests. I work for myself as a gardener/plant designer. I looked after my husband through his cancer diagnosis until he passed away in 2016.

How I feel about myself now often varies. I’m generally happy single and doing my own thing. I’ve always cherished my freedom. I hate to feel controlled and find being in a relationship often consumes me too much.

I find I hanker for my slim physique back in my 20’s but also respect what my body has been through since that age. I’m the biggest I’ve ever been, I guess cos of comfort eating, stress, loss, grief and just plain old age!

I tend to just soldier on in life and not dwell too much on past negative events. I’m quite gung-ho and will try new things.

I started doing Burlesque 4 and a half years ago and found I could really let myself go with it. I’ve met some fantastic people doing it and it is very empowering esp at 54 yrs old.

I like to give other women my age the confidence to do it too. I love the dressing up and the corsets and like to tell other women how it makes me feel.