As far as the mis-interpretation on what I said....
It isn't just a paper right now...
It holds memories, regrets, laughter, bills, and I could go on and on of what that represents. 20 YEARS of your life is in those "just papers" you hold.
It is laughable to think that an emotionally healthy person could act as if they did not exist. Or that they are no more than a receipt from the coffee house you visit on Wednesday mornings.
To dismiss the memories they hold, would make us no better then what we complain about within our spouses every day.
To deny the emotions they stir , can cause us to "store" away those feelings, and when they present, they are filled with anger and bitterness from the past. To process them and feel them now, will let you detach with love and peace.
They can become just papers, over time, as those emotions are dealt with. You process those memories and place them where they belong and you find a way to take a step forward with your life.
Yes you can overcome , and yes you can fuel your fire to carry on.
But you must process this internally right now.
Only YOU can say when you are done with anything...