Losing someone you love changes everything. You try to find your bearings again, holding on to what’s left — a watch, a pillow, a bottle of perfume.

But some objects, instead of comforting you, can actually keep the pain alive, block your emotional energy, and turn your home into a place frozen in the past. If you’re struggling to move forward, one of these keepsakes might be the reason why.

Stopped Clocks: A Frozen Symbol or Blocked Emotion?

Have you kept a watch that stopped at the exact moment your loved one passed away? It’s a deeply meaningful gesture — but one that can carry emotional weight. Behind that object, frozen in time, lies an invisible anchor that can hold you back, as if your own life has been put on pause.

Psychologically, such items can reinforce feelings of stagnation. It becomes harder to find your rhythm again, rebuild confidence, or even sleep well. Not to mention the heavy, static atmosphere they create at home.

Our advice: if the watch still works and brings you comfort, keep it. But if it feels heavy or sad, thank it silently — and let it go. It’s a small but powerful step toward a new beginning.

Medical Objects: When Memories Become Pain

Half-empty pill boxes, a forgotten blood pressure monitor, a syringe tucked away in a drawer… These everyday medical items are often kept “just in case.” But what do they really represent?

They remind you of illness, fragility, and those final, difficult days. Even stored away, they can weigh heavily on your subconscious and create a lingering tension in the home’s atmosphere.

What to do: dispose of them safely. Many pharmacies will help you get rid of them properly. You’ll free up physical space — and more importantly, emotional space.

Clothes and Bedding: Comfort or Invisible Weight?

A pajama still carrying their scent. Their favorite pillow. A sheet that hasn’t been washed since they left… These fabrics may seem comforting, but they often hold intense emotional energy.

What was meant to be a connection can become a burden — sleepless nights, sudden tears, the feeling of being trapped in a loop of memories. In some traditions, it’s even believed that clothing can absorb part of a person’s soul or energy.

A gentle suggestion: sort through these items with your heart. Keep one symbolic piece if it truly brings you peace, but don’t feel obliged to hold onto everything. If a piece of clothing makes you sad, that’s a sign it’s time to say goodbye.

Physical Relics: A Bond That’s Too Strong?

A lock of hair, a baby tooth, an item still carrying their scent… Sometimes we keep these physical fragments out of deep attachment. But they connect us to the body, not the soul — and healing often requires the opposite.

Such objects can create a powerful, almost suffocating energetic link. They nurture attachment and make emotional release — essential for healing — much harder.

A kind gesture: if parting with them feels too harsh, perform a small goodbye ritual. Something symbolic, gentle, and respectful that allows you to let go without guilt.

What You Can Keep Without Hesitation

Thankfully, not all mementos hurt. Some radiate light instead:

• A photo where they’re smiling brightly
• A heartfelt letter
• A piece of jewelry, a keepsake, or a beloved book

These objects tell stories of love, joy, and life. They remind you of the best parts, not the end. They lift you up instead of holding you down.