Sorry about the move. You had asked if I moved, and yes, I did. I did very well at moving out of my old place but when it came to unpacking in my new place I was upset like you.
Ex left me everything from our old home. I loved the house we were renting before ex left me. It had so much character, and I know that I will never find a place as neat as that one. We were planning to buy it the very next month before ex filed for divorce. I guess his secret plans were different than mine regarding the house. Losing that house was in my top ten things that killed me to lose. It came right after losing family, our cats and friends. We spent a lot of time decorating each and every room. When I moved right after the separation, I just packed everything into boxes and kept it in the boxes even when I moved to my first new place, "the dump". I didn't unpack anything! I didn't even unpack a fork. I just went to the local store and bought one plate, one cup, one bowl and a set of silverware. Isn't that insane!
I am very excited about my new place. It is beautiful. Since I finally live in a nice place, I was excited about finally being at a point where I could use all my old stuff without getting too emotional. When I began to open up the boxes, too many memories started to emerge. I didn't cry like you did, but I would have for sure five months ago. You will discover that when enough time passes it gets easier and easier and the crying episodes become less and less.
All the memories did put me in a very sullen mood, and I just decided that I didn't want to unpack this weekend. I did nothing this weekend, but I am back at it today.
The things I discovered in those boxes.....For valentines, I had two special glasses and plates and would always use them to make a special valentines dinner. It was so sad to discover those. There was a lot of stuff that we bought together and things that were ex's when he lived alone before we met. Just tons and tons of memories.
You know what helps me. You may already do this, but I'll say it anyways. I used to think life is what you make of it. That is true, but I also have realized that no one on this earth has the life that they thought they would have-no one! Life is tough, and it is tough for every single person. I guess this the hardship we are to endure so we have to be strong. Knowing that everyone has a hard life is what keeps me strong and keeps me from feeling sorry for myself too long.