I had a similar experience when while looking for my oldest social security card I came across several sets of family photos. All those memories came crushing in. I bawled and bawled.
Now six years post divorce I can look at those pictures and can be happy to have them. Those are memories of my life, good and bad. I have lovely pictures from my wedding, pictures of family members no longer here. I was married, it is part of who I am now.
Give yourself time.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory