About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of divorce on personal belongings and the process of decluttering as a means of healing.

Divorce changes more than your relationship status. It changes your routines, your identity, your home, and often your relationship with your belongings. When you're navigating such a significant life transition, it's normal for your home to become less organised. Your emotional wellbeing, finances, work, and family responsibilities often need to take priority. There is grace for that. As you begin rebuilding, decluttering can become an important part of healing. You may discover that certain items trigger unexpected emotions. A wedding dress, a favourite board game, or even paperwork can bring up grief for both the life you had and the life you thought you would have. You don't need to rush or force decisions. Start with the easy categories and allow yourself time to process the harder ones. As you sort through your possessions, ask yourself: * Does this item bring peace or pain? * Does it belong in my future? * Am I keeping it out of guilt? Remember that your possessions don't hold memories. You do. An object only carries the meaning you give it, and you have permission to change the story attached to it. You also don't have to get rid of everything. Keeping a few photos or…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Revell

Topics covered

• divorce
• decluttering
• emotional wellbeing
• identity
• healing
• home organization

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