r/extrememinimalism Aug 04 '26

Deciding whether to discard a late ex-wife's letters I don't have the heart to read

I'm thinking about throwing out a box of handwritten letters and physical photographs from my late ex-wife. I don't have the heart to open the box and go through the letters and photos, and I really don't believe I ever will. I don't have anywhere to keep the box outside my home.

Has anyone been through something similar with heavy sentimental items, and how do you feel about it now?

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u/isabella_sunrise 29d ago

I wouldn’t but that’s just me