I deleted the whole folder with the RAW files, so if the photoshop edits were saved there, then I guess they're gone too. I am completely open to all advice on how to handle files and how long/where to save and operate them. dj_paige--what exactly do you mean when you say I need to stop using my operating system to handle photos in lightroom? I actually have my lightroom and photoshop on an external. Should all my raw files be imported there as well? I really appreciate all your help and words of wisdom!
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