Someone explained why the MLCer leaves things behind. It was stated that the MLCer wants nothing to do with or remind them of the trappings of their old life. (I equate it with a snake shedding its skin.) lol

My H only took some clothes and a few personal items. The rest he left here. I packed it up and told him to come and get it. He told me there wasn't room for it. I ended up throwing some of it away and storing the rest.