Marketplace All-in-One The things we leave behind (updated rerun)
Aug 4, 2025
Join Amanda Petteruti, a data analyst from D.C. and listener of the show, as she shares her moving journey of sorting through her father's belongings after his passing. Discover how a collection of locked toolboxes revealed surprising financial secrets and prompted deep reflection on family ties. Amanda grapples with questions about her father's spending habits, the complexities of grief, and the burdensome legacy left behind. A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the emotional weight of inherited possessions unfolds, making for a compelling discussion.
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Dad's Tough Dementia Journey
- Amanda Petteruti watched her dad suffer from dementia, which changed his personality drastically.
- She felt grief mixed with difficulty remembering the challenging parts of his illness.
Locked Toolboxes Discovery
- Amanda's family found numerous locked and heavy toolboxes in her deceased father's closet.
- These boxes were off-limits during his life, and their opening revealed a secret hobby.
Discovering the Coin Collection
- Inside the locked boxes, Amanda’s family found hundreds of coins carefully organized and cataloged.
- None of the family understood the significance or the value of the collection.