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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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SmcSenior Contributor
@Owlunar, we avoid "the cloud", but I'm aware that things like my email account and facebook are automatically off-site data storage. So I'm somewhat cautious about what I do via email, and extremely cautious about facebook. I've got my security settings at almost zero, but don't put up personal info in my profile (except that I'm married... to try to deter online daters :P). If anyone wants to get to know me online, they have to interact with me.
People forget that no system is so secure that it's un-hackable. Is worthwhile being sensibly careful online.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
we avoid "the cloud", @Owlunar, @Former-Member, @Smc, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member
and the old computer still has data on it but unable to get it or delete it , so i think it will stay in the cupboard
but the others can go one day
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
That is the situation we are in. Re old computers. My son does not want to think about it. I would prefer to take hard drive out and was told take a hammer to it. I am weary now but one day maybe.
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Unknown userMember
Finally freed up couple corners 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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SmcSenior Contributor
Good to hear from you @Former-Member. Feels good having a bit of elbow room? 🙂
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Unknown userMember
This is the local book exchange guy taking his trailer load, away, even gave me a bit of money for it.
Very down today. And unwell. SI isn't bad, surprisingly, but I am having trouble seeing a future. I've had palpitations since Bro2 's hurtful letter threatening text last night, I wish he'd be gone. Went for a d I've to get out of the house, had another look at the unit - but decisions are hard atm. So tired. Missing friends here.
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SmcSenior Contributor
Hang in there @Former-Member. We're thinking of you... praying for you.
I get lonely when I'm up at my parents' place too. I try to give myself out-of-the-house breaks regularly to keep myself functional. Which is actually why I do the paradoxical thing of going browsing at the nearby op shop, when I'm trying to declutter.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
we are with you @Former-Member 
Hello @Smc, @outlander, @Appleblossom, @Owlunar
I have got rid of some magazines
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Unknown userMember
@Former-Member here with you too
'Onya @Shaz51 getting rid of magazines. A few more papers dealt with here and a couple of items ready to give away.
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