This is a very auspicious faery to come up to answer a question about denial. I can see how you would find it difficult to interpret what his message is regarding your situation, as you can see, we all are having troubles in deciphering what Ffaffs message to you is.
After long thought, I think it's not an issue of wether or not you were in denial about something, but more, it's about the journey, or the path that you have to take. Only you (and your feet) can walk down this path.
Denial is...something that usually others will label our actions. But in the grand scheme of things, does it matter what others think?
I think the message here is, don't think so much about if you were in denial or not, think more about what you need to accomplish in this journey, what it is you are to learn about inside yourself as you walk this path, as each path we take in life teaches us something either about the world around us, or about ourselves in how we relate to the world around us. And don't forget to stop and rub those sore feet while you walk down this long path, that it's ok to take breaks. I know Faff the ffooter is also very found of travel journals. Perhaps journaling would be ideal right now for you while you take this path in life, or maybe picking up a book about others thoughts of what they went through that is similiar to your situation. Or even a fictional story regarding the same subject matter (if approrpiate).
Sometimes, Faff also speaks to me about, the greatest thing about going out on a walk is feeling the freedom you have in doing this. Perhaps the fact that you are walking down this path is liberating you somehow, or giving you a freedom that you wouldn't have otherwise.
I hope this helps, please let me know what you think.
Sage