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What Personal Possessions To Take When You Leave
Here's a crucial consideration to be made when you move out of the marital home: Will you be able to get back in? Even in the absence of incendiary anger, the Leaver may have trouble reentering the home. And it can become more difficult, or in the case of a lock change, impossible as time passes. (One more distasteful fact - in a fit of rage, the angry spouse could destroy those things which you hold dear. So even if you have access under the law, you may be out of luck!)
Bearing this in mind, make a list of the various items, large and small, that are important to you, the lack of which may cause pain in your new life. Start with the irreplaceable:
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Family photo albums
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Family portraits
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Your children's art work
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Your children's baby books
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Family keepsakes, such as:
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The quilt your grandmother crocheted for you
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The framed crewelwork piece
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The cribbage or chess set your uncles carved
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Items associated with family celebrations, such as:
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Children's baptismal gowns
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Your parents' and grandparents' wedding photos
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Confirmation and first communion mementos
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Family bibles and other religious and spiritual books
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Sports and other trophies
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Your own childhood mementos.
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Look around your home with your heart, and locate those things which represent your emotional foundation. They will be even dearer to you as you start your new life.
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