You are a strong lady. I know that feeling of "nothing", like a numbness.
I actually think that will help you when he stops by to pick up his things. IF he stops by to pick up his things. This is hitting him, too.
I can also relate to the cards, etc. Since Skippy and I were long distance, he did not have a lot of stuff at my place and I cleared out all my stuff from his place at BD, but there were those sentimental things, the stupid things that to this day make me laugh until I remember how it all went sour. For the most part, I threw everything into an envelope and sealed it. Other things like special towels, I took great pleasure in using for the cat
No way to the other side but through. Sure wish that were not the case, but it is.