Disposing of personal possessions is for the bereaved survivor among the most difficult of tasks. The process not only triggers emotions, but creates the temptation to turn these possessions into a shrine for the deceased loved one.

I felt as though I was making progress the past few days, but trying to clean out Cynthia’s closet started it all over again. Getting rid of her clothes is yet another reminder that she is gone. Part of me keeps saying, “But if the clothes are gone, what will she wear when she comes back?” Hope outstrips logic in these situations….

After the initial shock of loss has begun to subside, there comes a time when those left behind must deal with the physical possessions of the one who has died. This can be a daunting task, both from the standpoint of the emotional trauma involved and the time and effort required. And it comes at a period when grief and depression typically sap the energy of the survivor….

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