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Parent's house cleared

Yesterday was long and hard. The house that I'd lived in from aged 8 to 18 and my parents for most of their lives is finally cleared as we near the end of our family ownership.

The house clearance guys were fabulous. They worked hard and got it all done so much quicker than I thought was possible. They even helped us run the vacuum round and sweep up etc. Before I closed the door for probably the last time.

Drive back was hell. A motorway we weren't using was closed but caused chaos everywhere. Was that mum and dad passing some judgement? I need to not think like that.
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4meAndyou · F
It's difficult, I know...but such a relief when it is finally done.
SW-User
You sound cold. I talk to the photos of my parents every day. Just today I said good morning and I love you to them. And when I got home, I said goodnight to my parents. I blow them kisses, kiss their photos, and have dreams and waking dreams of them.

The house clearance guys were fabulous.

And? Your parents are dead goddammit.
ArtieKat · M
I remember how hard that is!
Rabscuttle · 41-45
Not only do you need not to, you shouldn't. When I went through the same thing, it hurt like Hell- but I know my parents, and for all their flaws, they wouldn't want me to suffer from feeling my own imperfections. Neither would yours.
Their souls won’t be at peace if new owners had to disrespect or tear apart the house
That's not easy. 20 years ago my siblings and I cleared my mum's flat after she passed away. A lot of nostalgia and reminiscing.
Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M
Sorry for your loss!
But life goes on
TVoyeur · 51-55, M
So sorry for your loss, I went down that long road 10 years ago. Sometimes, it doesn't feel that long.
No, you shouldn't think that way, it's counter productive to you moving forward.
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
Not an easy process I know from a couple of recent experiences myself.
No judgement, just typical British motorways.
SW-User
@MrAverage1965 Why do it if it is not an easy process?
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
@SW-User Because someone has to do it.

 
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