My ex-wife kept our piano in the divorce and it was my grandfather's and now my daughter takes lessons on it but I can't afford to buy it back and it breaks my heart every time I pick her up.
More people experience this than they realize.
Legal dissolution of marriage can sever connections to meaningful musical objects, creating ongoing loss that extends beyond the relationship itself.
“Where Are You with Music and artistic legacy across traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.