Letting go of Physical Things

Hanging on to the physical things our loved ones leave behind in grief is an odd subject. For a long time I couldn't get rid of, or move anything of Molly's. When I finally started to get rid of or donate items, it was a difficult journey. In this episode, I explore the power of items, the impact they have on us as people, and learning to let go.   Key Takeaways:  [3:41] The importance of things  [8:15] Keeping things and not moving them after Molly died  [11:38] Starting the process of going through things  [14:11] The finality that Molly's never coming back and starting to clean [22:18] Changing Gracie's room to be her own and talking to others in grief  [32:40] Letting go without forgetting and giving away items   [36:10] Some things remaining unchanged  [38:45] Attaching meaning to items  [40:40] Dance costumes that Molly wore  [42:02] How to help determine if you should keep something    Resources from this episode: A Course in Miracles The Orange Cup Karen Kenney Lawsuit   Connect with Barb: Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube