A Heartfelt Update

And it's why I write!

Denyse Whelan Writes Here

This was shared via notes but I am now posting it.

Thanks for reading!

Denyse. xx

My word our bodies can make us wake up to how we are REALLY going can’t they?

My past week to 10 days has shown me, as in body weariness, muscle fatigue, sore throat, teariness, limited tolerance and IBS that I have not really understood the pressures placed on part of my body during a (as I keep saying) VERY big year…

My health recovery in December 2023 after Covid and RSV…planning a 100th bday celebration for Jan 2024 for my increasingly frail dad, becoming aware of family issues..which I could not change or help….

Dad’s relatively “easy” death 8 weeks following his 100th Birthday

Navigating new to me parts of life relating to end of life, being a daughter of said late Father, organising along with my brother, all that comes with the responsibility of a life ended and being a co-executor

It took almost 9 months for all to get sorted! It was hard at times but over time strengthened bond with my brother

And then my changed world without Dad. There was lots I would not miss but it surprised me how much his death affected me. I found a lot of help via

Julia Samuel

books and her Grief app.

Grateful for my dear husband of almost 54 years and his love and support always.

I could go on but I won’t add much other than turning 75 was scary in a way! Yes I am well after cancer and don't have much going “wrong” but for someone who can “overthink” I’ve had to pull myself out of that!

And I found love and support from many here too…and valued becoming a friend of

Clover Stroud

over time.

My little video sharing how I am learning and what life looks like now!

I value you reading here and commenting too.

Hope your life is going as well as it can.

Denyse.