My dad seems to be coping, but he's never been one to talk about how he feels or show emotion really! I was worried he would be going to the local pub every night without her but he isn't, he goes to see his friends at the pub a few times a week and walks for miles with the dog! Before my mam died me and my boyfriend bought a house 8 doors down from them, so I'm literally along the street and just pop in and see him a lot. My mam and dad were together 35 years and married 31 so it's been so strange for my dad but I'm proud of him. We sorted mams clothes out a few months after and it is really hard but we haven't given anything away yet, I've just taken things I liked and my sister and brother has done the same and it's nice having her warm fluffy hoody to wear when I feel down. We got memory bears made from her dressing gown and they are amazing! Do you still see her partner since your mam? I get exactly the same feeling, that her name will never pop up again or picture I had when she rang. I can't bare to delete her messages. I have screen shotted them all incase they get deleted by accident. They are mostly her in hospital which is sad but she had a good sense of humour so always made a joke of it. You don't have to do anything now if you aren't ready, her clothes and things can wait until you're ready to let them go or even if you want to keep them. That's why we haven't taken anything to the charity shop yet, it seems so final doesn't it xx