Are there things that you keep that you can't part with but maybe should?

I'm sorry you had to go through all that. Probably gives you trust issues. I have them after some back stabbing and traumas too. All we can do is live and learn after we grieve.
 

Ruthanne said:
I'm sorry you had to go through all that.
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Thank you.
Ruthanne said:
Probably gives you trust issues.
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That's the truth!
Ruthanne said:
I have them after some back stabbing and traumas too.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I am sure many have had to go through it but the hardship really stings when it happens to you personally and you wonder how so many have enured and have come out the other end intact.
Ruthanne said:
All we can do is live and learn after we grieve.
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I believe you. I just need to fully accept it.
 
Inept said:
Thank you.

That's the truth!

I'm sorry to hear that. I am sure many have had to go through it but the hardship really stings when it happens to you personally and you wonder how so many have enured and have come out the other end intact.

I believe you. I just need to fully accept it.
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It's not easy that's for sure.....😖
 
It helped me to set a limit on things that I might need.

If I can replace it in five minutes for five dollars or replace it in ten minutes for ten dollars, let it go, etc…

I still have trouble with the sentimental little keepsakes, cards, photos, etc… that have absolutely no meaning to anyone but me.

It’s important for me to keep at it because I don’t want to leave it for someone else to take care of.
 
My story of my life box is a carved sandal wood box inlaid with ivory which my grandfather used as cigar box. Everything fits perfectly.
SO will hang onto a thread while I have been cleaning out one shelf at a time. Downsizing was not a good idea!
 
I have a depression era green glass candy dish. Years ago, I was at garage sale, when I saw it. My ex said that someday it would be valuable. So I got it. Maybe, it's worth $10-$40. But it's done nothing but take up space in my cabinet.
 
Buckeye said:
I showed this thread to my SO, and she didn't say a word, but gave me a loooong hard look. What was that all about??
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She‘s either agreeing that you should get rid of lots of stuff or how dare you suggest she get rid of things.

fuzzybuddy said:
I have a depression era green glass candy dish. Years ago, I was at garage sale, when I saw it. My ex said that someday it would be valuable. So I got it. Maybe, it's worth $10-$40. But it's done nothing but take up space in my cabinet.
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Take it out and put candy or keys or … then when you’re bored with it, sell or donate it.
 
I was going through some difficulties a few years ago that felt shattering and I decided to give away a lot of my personal; small beloved possessions which I came to regret. I want the stuff back but cannot ask for it now because it belongs to friends or relatives who don't know and to whom I would be embarrassed to confide. I love my stuff and am really not myself if I start giving things away.

I will consider this a lesson learned and will never do it again, unless I know I am dying. And maybe, not even then. I'd rather have my possessions and no regrets. Let my family clean things up after I'm dead and gone. I've done it so many times for them already. :)
 
I have one of the articulated silver fish charms given to me by my ex. He got it in Nam.Told me it would bring me luck, but he failed to say bad or good luck...No one to hand it down to so I think I will toss it soon.
 
I know there’re things my kids would want. Too bad they cost so much to ship to them. I’d empty many cupboards now. There’s room for stuff and I might use it, so it stays. Some things go to the garage sale collection pile and sit there until the upcoming charity sale in the spring.
 
I have a lot of little pieces of memories all over my house. Each one reminds me of days gone by that I want to hold on to. I'm in no hurry to get rid of them. Photo albums are tucked away in the china cabinet drawers. I do have a cupboard where I keep the over flow though. I think my family (brother, sister, niece, nephew) appreciate that I still have all these mementos around to see and enjoy, and evoke the loving memories of being in this home. ❤️
 
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I know I should unload my 2001Corvette, but I feel a real closeness to it. My wife told me to go get a new or newer one, but no can do. This was my first one and I intend to keep it until she begins to gripe about it taking up garage space.
 
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