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How the odd after-market CD player in my mom’s old car helped me deal with the grief of losing her — and why I can’t sell it now (even though I should)

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 How the odd after-market CD player in my mom’s old car helped me deal with the grief of losing her — and why I can’t sell it now (even though I should)
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If they share a song with you, treat it with the kind of care and respect you'd give to a treasured photo or keepsake. I only know this because she'd bought their CDs from thrift stores. I even now know a couple of the volunteers from said thrift stores.

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Audio Hi-Fi How the odd after-market CD player in my mom’s old car helped me deal with the grief of losing her — and why I can’t sell it now (even though I should) Features By Becky Scarrott Published 27 July 2026 Music is always the best therapy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If someone tells you a song is important to them, you should listen to it carefully. Because afterwards, you'll know them better.

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