After a Loved One Leaves Us, Don’t Throw These 4 Things Away — You’ll Want Them More Than You Know

But they were theirs — a part of their daily routine, the rhythm of their presence.

Clearing out a home can be healing, but before you give everything away, pause. Keep one or two of these simple objects. You might be surprised how often you reach for them later, just to feel close.

And don’t be afraid to pass them down. These little items often become the most cherished family heirlooms.

4. Old Family Photos — Even the Ones With “Unfamiliar Faces”

In every house, there’s a box of old photographs that no one quite knows what to do with.

Faces without names. Blurry backgrounds. Aunts, cousins, neighbors from long ago.

And too often, people throw them out thinking, “We don’t even know who these people are.”

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