I found getting rid of stuff was a very cathartic process in the days and months following my divorce being final. I moved to a smaller home, which forced me to have to purge, so to speak. But, I purged things that HE picked and for some reason chose not to take. I really slashed stuff down and it felt good every time I loaded the back of my SUV up and hauled stuff to the local thrift store. It was a really good feeling.
I agree with your above analogy that you MUST take care of you. And by all means, buy those kick ass heels!!!!!!
Me 52, H53 Bomb drop 9/29/2014 Divorce from XH final 12/17/2014 Marriage #2 12/31/2019 5 adult (step)daughters (3 from XH's first marriage, 2 from current H's previous relationships) 6 grandkids