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The ALL-YEAR-ROUND job of DECLUTTERING and CLEANING our homes is daunting. Especially for those of us who HOARD, or struggle with depression, and decisions, anxiety & other MI. I'm so challenged in this way so reaching out for support. Maybe start an Declutterers Army 💪
If you suffer the same challenge or have some great suggestions - type away... 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙
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@Determined was just saying to the family today that the best housekeeping tip I have is "...to pay someone else to do it". I have long realised there is no shame in admitting to my own weaknesses. I was so grateful that some family & friends helped with the final cleaning of FIL unit today. Even back home whilst we are keeping up with vacuuming, we are behind on other jobs. I would love to have a regular cleaner as the last one got too busy to come (Mr D may qualify for discounted help - should look into it properly).
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C A L L I N G A L L
D E C L U T T E R E R S !!!
H E L P. N E E D E D !
YIKES!!! Looks like the real thing this time, a buyer for my house up north. Signed contract today - so hope they don't pull out. Real Estate Agent knows buyers andcthinks its in the bag. Subject to finance, pest & building of cause. I'm VERY anxious about it actually - but also know it has to be. Probably hit me when i go to clear my girls room. But seem to need this time pressure - a deadline - a purpose... to get anything done. Told my son tonight who is OK about it - though worried how I'm gonna empty out my stuff I couldn't get on top of for years. Might need to solicit EVERYONE'S help here on this thread - some of you have become eggspirts lollol
¶Zoe7 said "That is great news @ Lapses - fingers crossed it all works out for you. Cleaning out a house is hard work so feel for you there.
¶F&H said "That is good news @Former-Member, and good that your son has accepted the decision. You have been doing such a fab job of decluttering at your Dad’s. That might help you to be able to organise what you will do with your own house now. Is there room st your Dad’s house to store you furniture and household goods ?"
¶Soul said "Woo hoo @Former-Member. You probably have some mixed feelings about it though. I miss my home. It was sold because of my divorce. It was the only one my kids had known at that stage of their lives. I guess home is wherever you feel comfortable. Time to do some serious decluttering now I suppose. All the best"
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Hold onto the horse reins @Former-Member it could be a rough going but we will support you through this.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
One STeP at a time @Former-Member, we are with you xx xxxxx
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hearing you @Former-Member .....
Hopefully they are just taking note that you would like a hand and will now wait to hear when .....
Hugs Hon. It’s hard when there’s no reply and you don’t know what they’re thinking.
💐💕
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Hugs @Former-Member
Hope you can find some help to sort it all out.
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@Former-Member
Centrelink have financial counselors - perhaps an appt with one might be useful.
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