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SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

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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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

You do need to keep some nice things @Former-Member, I agree, and I am so sorry you couldn’t keep your beautiful piano ..... I hope it brings the new owners a lot of joy. I had to give away my grandma’s old piano when we went overseas ..... to a church group. I hope they are taking good care of it. Feeling for you.

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

@Former-Member It broke my heart when the pics came up too. So sorry that you are having to part with it 😢. I just hope when you get settled again it feels good to not have to think about decluttering again. I agree with keeping the few sentimental things, especially if they are nice memories.

Youre getting there bit by bit. Keep going, you’ve got this.

Here’s a bit of hope 🙏

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

have thrown out 2 dvd players and old printer @Teej, @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

Thank you all @Teej, @Former-Member, @Faith-and-HopeFaith-and-HopeFaith-and-HopeFaith-and-Hope @AppleblossomAppleblossom @Shaz51 @Smc, & anyone I missed. Nice.

I've started ignoring calls (part of blackdog) so guess its good I'm here at least. Just don't wanna SPEAK the words anymore, so pointless. Don't wanna burden anyone though.

Hey Apple, knew you'd feel the piano loss with me. Not fair nobody would pay but yes, it went to a lovely young christian family with a girl my girls age when she played it. And the mum sat and played and was overjoyed, and her jolly wide eyed hubby that he and a handful of Buddy's could help transport it. They live round the corner, just moved here so don't know about my girl. I was inundated with calls after I advertised it 'Free' on Gumtree, but this caller was in town & he was so excited for his wife. Like me they find electric pianos inferior to play. So, yes, it was sad but good. Oh, yes, and he came back with a bottle of Shiraz to thank me, expressing how he wished he had money to give, lovely young man.

Well, betta stop procrastinating lol

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

@Teej, that's beautiful,

"letting go opens the hands to receive something new"

Haven't heard that before.

Thank you xox

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

@Former-Member, sounds like it's gone to a home where it will be very well loved. While the money could have been useful, the appreciation of its new owners is way more valuable in the end.

Give and it will be given to you, full measure pressed down and overflowing....

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

@Shaz51 I am beginning to suspect you may have had a visit from the declutter bug and there might be a few other things at home at risk of scrutiny, go girl, you can! 🙌.

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Oh yes @Former-Member, D1and partner are going to spend a weekend in the spare bedroom , so I said I want a bit tidyup in the room xx

mr shaz has washed the windows in there for me

and I have washed the doona cover , sheets and pillow slips in there , a bit more tidy up will be good

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

@Former-Member

I have not had a chance to keep up with everything going on for you but wanted to drop by to say thinking of you.

I have found packing, decluttering and moving traumatic with a mountain of support behind me. I think you doing it by yourself with everything else going on around is an amazing effort. Sending hugs and gentle thoughts your way.

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Re: SPRING-Clean Declutter - Need Help

It’s coffee tonight @Former-Member .... staying up again with homework to do .....

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