Yeh i really might do ? But i will have to brave cos still cant touch his stuff 
thinking about it though xx
I like that “what difference does it make to anybody but us”! Yea that is totally right thank you x
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Hi Jane, lost my husband just over 18 months ago, and like you have cupboards full of memories (plenty of trainers too!) I have only recently begun to sort through some of it, slowly and the least memory laden of it, still loads to do, but taking each day as it comes. Take the time for yourself xx
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Unfortunately sometimes there is no choice. My husband died nine months ago and because of the size and location of our house I have to move and have therefore been faced with the sad task of clearing much of his belongings. I’m of course keeping the things that are precious to me but had to make some very upsetting decisions earlier than expected. I’ve had six of his ‘boys toys’ and memorabilia garages to clear out also. However, I know that he’s there backing me and because of the upkeep, wouldn’t want me to struggle financially. We’d discussed downsizing or at least having a good clearance session a few months before his diagnosis but of course, ‘life’ got in the way and all plans were put on the back burner…
This is an incredibly hard road that we’re all trying to navigate… There is no wrong or right direction but we just have to go along with our own instincts and circumstances. It’s the first time I’ve posted but I have found this website enormously helpful since John’s death. Only we know what we’re going through but it’s so comforting to realise we’re not experiencing this surreal journey alone….
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So sorry.
That is so much to deal with.
Take care.
Big hug,
Rose xx