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Hi, I'm Wendy, here you'll find lighthearted midlife musings of a child free, adult orphaned oneling woman travelling purposefully towards a vague destination!

CODDIWOMPLE (v): An old English slang verb meaning "to travel in a Purposeful manner towards a vague destination." Wendy Jennings, also known as The Coddiwomple Lady, lives in the heart of Kent with her other half & soul-mate, Tim. She is a writer, Life Coach and artist who is passionate about helping others find their purpose in life and empowering them to live a joyous life. Her book "From Cancer To Coddiwomple - A Story of Love, Loss and Daring to Dream" tells her story of living with her parents' illnesses and how she re-built her life after losing them both, within weeks of each other. Travel with her as she embarks on the trip of a lifetime to Bali and Australia where she sought to discover her new Life After Loss. Here she also uncovered a deep connection with Reiki and has since qualified as a Reiki Practitioner. Wendy's mission in life is to help inspire others that they too can enjoy Life After Loss. Proceeds from her book help her support St Barnabas House hospice in Sussex and her story also raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer as they can so easily be missed in the early stages. As well as life coaching support, Wendy is also available to write guest blogs/articles, media interviews and speaking. She has appeared on BBC Radio as well as regional magazines & newspapers. If you would like further information, please get in touch with her via email at hello@thecoddiwomplelady.com or take a look at her website thecoddiwomplelady.com. Thank you.

26/02/2026

I have two new projects on the go at the moment (get me!)

One is mindful and slow, while the other brings out my inner child's fun and messy side! I wonder how long they'll take 🤔

24/02/2026

"Monarch"
Fineliner pens on A3 cartridge paper
February 2026

He looks quite mischievous!

20/02/2026

This popped up in my Memory Feed today from 2023.

Our hospices desperately need our support in these challenging times, so please consider supporting your local one or one dear to your heart like St Barnabas House is to me.

If you’d like to know more about my book, the link is in the Comments below 🌻🌻

Wendy first experienced loving hospice care 11 years ago when her parents were cared for.

She said: “St Barnabas House – or St Barney's as I affectionately call it – entered my life in summer 2012.

“My parents lived in Henfield at the time, and I lived in nearby Small Dole. It was a year that changed my life forever, as they were both diagnosed with terminal cancer within weeks of each other: the complete journey from their diagnoses to their passings was just nine months.

“We contacted St Barnabas House as soon as we found out they were terminal and the care and support my parents and I received was utterly priceless. I loved visiting them there, it's so peaceful and my parents left this world there totally at peace.

“One of Mum's nurses gave me a book, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, to read ‘when it was all over’, which inspired me to travel, find my new purpose and write my own book, the profits from which support the hospice.

“I have nothing but gratitude, admiration, love and respect for the team there. I wouldn't be where I am today without you.”

16/02/2026

New Post On The Blog:

Introducing Rye in East Sussex. If you've been following our coddiwompling exploits for a while, you will probably know that this haven of peace and tranquility is one of our favourite places to visit. Let me show you why...

Introducing the enchanting Rye in East Sussex; one of my favourite places to visit. A step back in time to cobbled streets and cosy cafes.

07/02/2026

February 2026 so far = wet & blustery

Getting out for fresh air is still good, even when the weather is sh*te.

And it's even better when you discover a new chocolate shop! Liquid Belgian chocolate with handmade cookies at certainly hits the spot. Sorry, there are no pics of those as they didn't hang around long enough to be photographed!

06/02/2026

***NEWSFLASH***

I’m VERY excited to share my new website with you! Please pop over and take a look. I now have a Shop (that will be added to over time) and a Gallery as well as my Blog page and other Socials links.

Thank you so much to Steve of SGSS Design for your patience in bringing this to life for me. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Coddiwomple is believed to be an old English slang verb meaning “to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination” Hello, thank you for stopping by. My name is Wendy Jennings and I’m an author & artist from Kent, UK and I believe everybody goes on a coddiwomple in one way or anothe...

02/02/2026

My latest update on "A Coddiwomple Through Life" is now available. I invite you to make your favourite drink and take some time out for some slow and gentle January moments (I'll pop the link in the Comments below)

Coming up this month:
🌻January Mid-Life Musings
🌻Arty Moments & Creative Coddiwomples
🌻New Year’s Day trip to Broadstairs
🌻Spirit Signs from the Isle of Wight
🌻"The Artist" by Lucy Steeds book review

27/01/2026

It's been very stormy, and yet the clouds cleared for me to pay Mum & Dad's trees a visit today.

Later, I was treated to more magic outside our hotel bedroom window.

26/01/2026

This.
Today.
Magic.

07/01/2026

My first piece completed for 2026.
Fineliners on cartridge paper.
I've loved seeing his little cheeky face emerge over the past few months!

I have an idea for a fundraising project brewing and would like some ideas, please:

what's your favourite British wild animal?

Please pop your thoughts in the comments, I'd be very grateful!

07/12/2025

Christmas card creative coddiwomples: I always set out with a purposeful idea of how they’re meant to look, but the end destination is always a bit vague!

And yes, I work in chaos 🤣

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06/12/2025

Good morning Coddiwomplers!

I have recently added these journals to my shop on Buy Me A Coffee shop for £15 (inc. UK only P&P) They’re created from my original painting ‘Field of Dreams” and would make the perfect stocking filler for Christmas 🎄 🎅 Payments are safe and secure via Stripe.

I have a few other goodies on there too, it’s worth a peak!

“Field of Dreams” notebook/journal A beautiful hardcover journal created from one of my original paintings for you to write notes, private thoughts, ideas and lists. Allow your thoughts and dreams to

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About Wendy Jennings - The Coddiwomple Lady

CODDIWOMPLE (v.): English slang. To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.

Have you ever had ‘one of those days? A day where one call changes the rest of your life? Wendy had one of those calls, from her father, on 19th December 2011...

Wendy Jennings, aka The Coddiwomple Lady, is the author of ‘From Cancer To Coddiwomple - A Story of Love, Loss and Daring to Dream”. This book follows her journey through her parents’ illnesses and how she re-built her life after losing them both, within weeks of each other, in 2012.

Travel with her as she embarks on the trip of a lifetime to Bali and Australia in 2015, she knew exactly where she was going, why she was going there and what she wanted to achieve by visiting these two inspiring and beautiful places. Little did she know that it would lead her to a totally different 'destination’ - writing a book...this book!