Diary

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 14. The Year I Got A Coach

because it was time for me to stop getting in my own way!

Apr 24 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 13. Motherhood at Five

Reflections on mothering, the covid years and life lessons from my little boy

Feb 8 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 12. It's All Just A Phase

the passing of time as a parent; from changing bags to school bags

Sep 12, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart pt. 11: On Co-Parenting

navigating a life where you’re always a parent, but just not always with your child.

Mar 28, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 10.

how many versions of yourself do you try on after a break up?

Feb 13, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 9.

Nine months of toeing the delicate line of oversharing, dating with an enormous internet footprint and meeting a wonderful man who paints his nails...

Dec 21, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 8.

on managing my own expectation vs. reality of, erm, life (sounds existential but I promise it's all fine, baby!) and A GOOD DATE!

Oct 16, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 7.

The second ever first date, when toilet brush chat enters the room and searching for a man in good trousers…

Sep 8, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 6.

the story of the big first dating experience, pre-emptive heartbreak and the classic Joni Mitchell sad girl soundtrack

Aug 4, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 5.

and the one where I ripped off the sticky old dating plaster and entered 'THE SCENE'*!

Jun 7, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 4.

a non-guide of what to do when you download a dating app for the first time (panic), want to remain deep in your comfort zone (stay) and only have Nora…

May 17, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 3.

on adjusting to being alone (and why 16 minute voice notes *possibly* aren't the answer) plus why the M&S cafe is the perfect place for a heartbreak…

Apr 26, 2024 • Olivia Purvis