Just a few days ago I let go of something very special to me as well. Was it tough? Yes! Was it necessary? I believe so.
All in all, it was done for the greater good; for my family, and for them to have a better future. Material things sometimes can become quite dear to us, even though they're not necessary for our day-to-day lives, they still do add some meaning to our life. At the end of the day, it is the little things, hobbies, and trinkets that add a bit of meaning to our lives; of course, they're not the end-all and be-all, but sometimes they do add value that goes beyond price.