Bobby, I haven't followed your ditch at all and I am far from a vet. But I will say this. I took the pictures down Thursday of last week. It was empowering! The constant reminder is no longer there every day. I replaced them all with pics of me and my son. Same frames, just replaced pics. Stored the others away in my gun safe. Didn't destroy or throw away...
Saturday it was the first thing she noticed when picking up S4. I could sense that it bothered her but not a word was said. Sunday the spew came and I let her get it all out. I calmly replied that it is my house and I don't have to ask questions before doing something in it. (Not sure if that is a vet approved statement but it is how I handled it when put on the spot. Prolly would have been better to say nothing in response?)
Anyway, it's a week later and I still feel better about the empty house without having to see them all around the home. But the final decision is when YOU feel it is time!
Me 34, XF 27 Many years together Son 4 Engaged Not engaged Many false starts by XF 7/16 new girlfriend comes into my life 2/17 girlfriend moves in my home