In the middle of grief, paperwork may feel like the last thing on your mind – or something you want to deal with quickly. But be cautious about what you toss.
Wills, insurance information, property deeds, bank records, and legal documents are obvious essentials. But it’s often the less obvious papers – letters, school certificates, journal entries, military records – that carry both emotional and historical value.
Store everything safely until you’re sure. What looks like a pile of paper today might be a link to the past you’re grateful for tomorrow.
The smallest things can mean the most
In the haze of grief, it’s easy to feel the need for action – to clean, organize, and make space. But loss isn’t something you can sort through in a day. What feels like clutter in one moment can become connection in the next.
So, give yourself permission to move slowly. Keep what speaks to your heart, even if it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. These are the pieces of a life lived – and sometimes, it’s the smallest things that carry the most love.
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