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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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1stepup61Senior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member, thats great that you support each other. I have been in an extreme cluttered situation for some time, but at least i am not adding to my piles now. i am going to begin in my kitchen i think, i have saved the most unusual things? You are right to start with a small amount, like a bag of something, i will try that as well later today. i could not sleep last night, so i am going to try and get some zzzzs! Isn't it amazing, how knowing there are others tackling similar issues cheers me up and inspires me to try! Thanks so much! Bye @1stepup61
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1stepup61Senior Contributor
Hi @soul, I hope your having success with your weeding? i think any task you can do reduces clutter inside or out of home, it all helps! Bye from @1stepup
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soulSenior Contributor
Weeding my patch of grass @1stepup61. Unfortunately if I pull all the weeds up, I think I will be left with just dirt 😞
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1stepup61Senior Contributor
Yes, me 2 @soul. Weeds have a life of their own in spring! Going to have a sleep, could not sleep last night. When i wake up i will try to do a small thing from my kitchen. i feel inspired! Bye from @1stepup61
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Yes @ideaslady, I am ready to do one shelf at a time xx
Hello @Former-Member, @1stepup61, @soul, @Former-Member, @Kurra 
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soulSenior Contributor
Apart from weeding my sad front yard, I tackled the kitchen cupboard which housed all the shopping bags. First I pulled everything out onto the floor, then I sorted through them and threw three quarters of them out. Then I neatly put them back in a couple of reusable bags. Here are the before and after pics @Former-Member@Former-Member@Shaz51@1stepup61@Kurra
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@Former-Member, @1stepup61, @soul, @Kurra @Shaz51
How did you go today Lapses?
At the Darcy residence 3 old broken handbags and a broken DVD evicted today.
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