Completely normal - get some spray freshener. :-)

I'm sorry you are feeling bad, but know that it's normal and that, even if it weren't, you'd be entitled to feel whatever you feel. There are no wrong feelings.

And, this too shall pass. It will get better, it will get easier.

Yep, normal. When I left my abuser, I made it a point to leave behind any obvious triggers. Sure, it was costly. But, the peace and clarity of mind have made it worth it. Something for you to consider...Wishing you the best!

Im so sorry mom. I am sure it is very normal. It is a reminder of so many things mostly bad but I am sure even a little good.

Just know you are on your way to a happy healthy life!!!! Just give it time. You can do this and we are all here to support you!!!!

Stay strong honey!!!! This too shall pass! =)

I agree with the others, hang in there. It will get better, mom!!!!

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I am so sorry your hurting and I know what you mean about the "triggers". I had to take the things my ex had gotten me and put them in a bag and store them in a room until I have the willpower to either set them in his yard when he is away or just burn them. Not sure which I will do.
In your case, you can't really do that with furnishings, so it will take all the strength you have, but I believe in you and I know you can do this. Maybe if it's affordable, you can go to a consignment shop or yard sale and buy a slipcover or cute throw and cover the recliner with it, thereby making it a bit more your "own".
Just want you to know we care about you here..big big hugs..

Oh can I relate. Tomorrow I have the upholstery cleaners coming to shampoo and spray Girly spray. I m considering selling the stuff and starting over

I wanted my stuff back and now that i have it, it sucks just as bad. I now.use my dresser that he used, the recliner, etc.. i should have left it all but my kids missed their things and he said i had to take it all. I did offer to let him have some of my stuff and things of mine that his boys used (he had very little stuff) but he refused saying 'I dont want any of your effin shit). So i had to get it all and i just wanna burn most of it now

Yeah - it's hard for all of us, and I think it is normal to have those feelings after any breakup, but especially from an abusive relationship. I think the breakup from the abusive relationship is more confusing and exhausting as our emotions are much more conflicted. Some things you will just have to get rid of, other things you will have to put in storage for awhile. I had a hard time going to certain places because of bad memories. I think it took me about a year to finally process some of those emotions.

Azkevin has a good idea. If at all possible, maybe some of the things you can do without for now, either store and when your feeling stronger, for instance, you could maybe repaint the dresser? Or yard sale the items you can do without and use the money to buy a new treat? Hugs.