by Andy Wheatley | Jan 12, 2023 | Life
I’m running the risk of making myself look silly, but I am looking for some help with information about a sleep disorder that I have. I’m not looking for sympathy or therapy. I am genuinely fascinated by what’s happening and would love to know if anybody...
by Andy Wheatley | Mar 7, 2021 | Grief
This is a post for other bereaved dads, so is unlikely to be of interest to anybody else. As always, it’s unapologetically cathartic and I hope it helps anybody else on this journey. It comes from a good positive place with the best of intentions. The seminal scene in...
by Andy Wheatley | May 10, 2020 | Life
I have always struggled with how to mark occasions like VE Day. Getting the balance right between celebrating victory whilst remembering the millions of lives lost is tricky. However, one thing I am sure about is that their most important role is to remind us to try...
by Andy Wheatley | Apr 29, 2020 | Politics
Politics has always been a murky world. During my short spell advising a number of political figures I accepted it as part of the gig – a bit of a fib here and there, the occasional dead cat distraction, or just casually throwing a colleague under the bus. All...
by Andy Wheatley | Apr 20, 2020 | Grief
It’s been over 3 years since my last post about grief, which I suspect is a good thing. In that time, I’ve learnt a huge amount, been to hospital for two grief-related incidents and finally accepted that I needed some help. It’s been a bit of a ride....