oooh, I feel you.
Funny story...at the height of my career, I had put 4 of my favorite suits in a white kitchen trash bag and sat it at the door so I wouldn't forget to take it to the cleaners on my way to work the next day.
My son threw them in the garbage that night thinking they were trash. I had to laugh to keep from crying. What I learned is I was ready to stop wearing suits anyway. That didn't stop me from going through the outside garbage. They were gone forever and I had to accept it.
I realize this is light compared to what you've lost. Just offering a little light hearted perspective. 😊