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What to do with their stuff after they've died - Kristie West

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What to do about their stuff after they’ve died?

 

Hi there,

This is a topic that comes up a lot – when someone you love had died you might find yourself not just dealing with a death but then having to decide what to do about their cupboard/room/house.

Should you keep their stuff, throw it away, donate it?  How soon to do this?  Whether to keep the stuff, what stuff to keep and not keep, etc.  And this situation can cause a great deal of stress for many.

If this applies to you then check out this video to hear my suggestions:

Here is also a really great article written by the Minimalists on understanding that their stuff isn’t them. Definitely worth a read!

Much love,

Kristie

xx

Tagged as: bereavement, dealing with their belongings after death, death, grief, healing

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Angela Sherman February 12, 2015 at 9:06 am

Thank so much for sharing your insights and wisdom, Kristie. That’s a really good point about not setting up the task in our minds and hearts to be difficult, but instead to approach it with self-love and lightness where we can. Your point about ‘stuff’ seeming more important when we feel we’ve lost a connection with the person who’s died is really interesting. I think that’s been true for me for quite a long time, but now that I’ve finally cleared all the ‘stuff’, my relationships and connection with the people who’ve died actually seems stronger – and more true. Thanks for your wise words. x

jody wilson February 13, 2015 at 1:11 am

After losing my 46 year old husband 8 weeks ago I am still grieving and so very confused about where my life is going without him. When that one person who you were planning so much with and expected to grow old with is suddenly ripped away, the pain and feeling of loss for me is indescribable. Everyday I see his “stuff” all around me and it breaks my heart. Thank you Kristie for such inspiring words. Yes I admit that am clutching at every bit of my husbands “stuff” at the moment because its all i have left of him. When the time is right for me to deal with his stuff i will remember your advice and your words. I could listen to you all day Kristie. Its like everything you say, is exactly what i am going through. xx