I held onto most of their things. If one of my friends pups needed something I had, I gave it to them, but I loved having their things around. I find them comforting. I was living in full reality and not living in the past. I kept Ashley's (she passed away three years ago) things around the two years that I didn't have a dog, and her little blanket still sits on my pillow. Katie has lots of new beautiful things, but she also plays with some of her sister's things, too. Their little urns stay with us in our bedroom. We love Katie with all of our hearts, and she is the best thing that we could ever have done to open our hearts to loving again. I think each person handles things differently. It took my husband a month before he could look at a photo of our babies, while I needed the photos around. Now, these photos adorn each wall or table in our home, and it brings us great joy to feel their presence in our hearts and home.
I wouldn't rush to give Draco's things away. If they upset you, put them away for a little while. You may want to have some of his things in the future. Once you have coped with your feelings better and know what you want, it will be an easy decision for you to make. I just don't want you to have any regrets. I'm very sorry for your loss. Love lasts forever, and although Draco is no longer with you physically, he will always remain in your heart. |