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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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soulSenior Contributor
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Do your finches get names too? John, Paul, George and Ringo? Hope you're taking it easy today @Former-Member
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Oh I like that @soul❣️
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Unknown userMember
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Oh @Faith-and-Hope, guess with such a big household there's gonna always be something happening.
@soul, I have 2girl 2boy finches. Maybe another singing group, or M st shelvw it today. Accidentally left cage door open but HS told me in time (phew!)
Don't feel well, like I'm shaking from the inside, and weak. Only just ate so maybe low blood sugar. But think bits more metabolic.
No way is my brain up to decision making sorting stuff for permanent eviction. Cleaning might work. Gosh, not good when brain & body lagging. Actually became anxious before, like I'm dying any day now. Even that can motivate me to declutter - don't want to burden him to sort. Then again, he is free atm - with one arm. No, just unwell, hope it will pass tomorrow. Its affecting my toughts too - anxiety, my girl fears, shadows really. Gonna put a movie on, fall asleep.
Hmm, cat hovering, better shut the back door.
Where's my girl?
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soulSenior Contributor
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Oh @Former-Member - are you okay? So many big things happening for you. You may have pushed yourself too far.
Your finches - how about ABBA - Anna, Bjorn, Benny and what's her name - Agnetha or something. Mamma mia - here I go again.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Annifred, Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha .... @soul😊
Take care @Former-Member ..... whatever it is it sounds like it's asking you to rest up anyway ..... 💕
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Unknown userMember
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Yeah, kinda had no choice but to rest. Had the most amazing blessing late this arvo, the buildet / piano tuner who came to look at my piano 4sale ladt week, dropped in after work and offered to tune my piano for me, for nothing. Wow. Cried after he left.
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soulSenior Contributor
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That was so sweet of him @Former-Member. Stuff like that restores your faith in humanity. Hope you have a good weekend.
I was feeling sad today, missing my Mum and feeling very lonely. I cried during my yoga class 😥
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Unknown userMember
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@Former-Member Sounds like you are making good progress. Trying to sort a household of goods is no mean feat. I felt chuffed that yesterday I liberated one folder of papers and have another folder of knitting patterns ready to give away. Hoping to get one box emptied over the weekend. Darcy
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soulSenior Contributor
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Well done @Former-Member. I need to sort out my wardrobe and put some winter stuff away.
What's happening with you this weekend @Former-Member?
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Unknown userMember
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How are things going @Former-Member have you been able to get a little bit more done?
An old quilt and bedspread donated to the neighbours dogs yesterday, knitting patterns gone and used some old papers to light the fire. Slowly, slowly here but will get there.
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