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Thoughts on keepsakes. Are they really worth saving for generations?

I’m troubled.

On one hand I want to throw it all in the trash.

On the other, I feel like I’m throwing my mom’s life away…

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Magenta · F
Aw I so relate to this.
I've become quite fond of NOT looking at old pictures. They collect dust. It's just sad reminders of what is not and never will be again. They don't really serve a purpose to me. I've actually thrown quite a few away.

Go with your heart. And maybe save just a few for his sake.
AlchemyFox · 36-40, F
@Magenta Yes! That’s what is killing me. I can’t relive all this rn it’s breaking me down. Especially since so many things within my family turned out to be lies and filth. Yet my mom loved them. When I see those happy memories it just doesn’t feel real. It’s so confusing…

If I just chunked them, it would literally be over.

I just want it to be over so bad.
Magenta · F
@AlchemyFox As time passes, it may soften in you and you may feel differently. So maybe don't chunk every single one. Maybe tuck them away and don't visit them for now. 🌺💜
SW-User
@Magenta Same here, I been taking pictures of all the old photos and storing them on flash drives 😊