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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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Our @Faith-and-Hope is a wise owl ... -- I agree

Thank you @Former-Member, @Former-Member

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Yeah, he just thinks i have to try harder, push myself, and stop giving up... But I keep crashing, disappointing him and everyone, then hate myself avlittle bit more. Have been doing this for 15yrs, Got stuck in 'Gunna Do' land, after a tauma 10yrs ago, followed by another 3yrs later, beem walking in circles, or sleeping pretty much since. I don't want this anymore. I'm dying here. Maybe will if i go, I don't know anymore. Buyer probably cave an way. Gotta stop worrying. Just feeling really alone and vulnerable sorry ;(

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Thanks @Zoe7, nice to see you 🙂 I'll put them in my room and sit with it a day or two before I decide. I have put good work in 🙂

Hi @Shaz51, nice to see you.

O boy, I just want it all to go away. Really teary tonight 😞

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You're getting a lot done now @Former-Member ... and your son will be impressed by that. Have you sent him photos ?

One step at a time after that, maybe ?

The way will open ....

💜💐💕

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Shall do the rugs tomorrow @Former-Member. Sunny hot weather predicted. Those before and after pics. Where did all the stuff go? In the fridge?

Great that the recliner sold. They are comfy but do take up a lot of space. I wish I knew my use by date @Former-Member. I'd live it up before then. Sounds like your son was okay either way. Noticed he didn't offer to fix everything - that would be a huge undertaking. Be careful that you don't overexert yourself. Yay for the drawers progressing. Hope you are rewarding yourself along the way for all this work you have been doing.

Got an email today from the real estate people - another rental inspection next week. Told my daughter she'd have to clean up her room and bathroom this weekend.

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@Former-Member ... sending a tender hug your way.

(Before and after pic plagiarized off the internet @soul)

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Good morning @Former-Member - hope you have a good day. Any more items up on gumtree? Was the giraffe for keeping or selling? Be careful when you're moving heavy things about.

Will your son be interested in taking some of his things? Or does he still want them but have you mind them for him? When my daughter left to live on her own (at a share house actually) she didn't want much of her stuff at all. She's not the sentimental type.

I had to accept the loss of so much when my ex husband threw my things away. Just possessions, I still have the memories. 😥

Still haven't contacted my sister. Must do that soon. Wrote another email to my brother yesterday and got a reply. He didn't mention any of the family stuff I wrote about in the previous one.

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Oops, sorry about my last post, bit like my house mess atm. Asked @moderator removal (even this won't tag properly grr), not well, getting angry, best do something else a while, sorry guys 😞

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Technical error @Former-Member - it happens 🤷🏻‍♀️

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hi, how's everyone?

Some good clean-ups happening, I'm impressed!

The recliner went out the door today ($50) and two ppl expressed interest in other items in passing.

I rearranged veranda and taped together the bed slats for x3 beds (heavy).

Potential buyer came through today, haven't heard how it went.

Threw out some old frames in need of repair and other things. Loaded hedge cuttings in trailer too which is full again, waiting for another trip. Trailer rego is due in 2/52 but decodrf to only pay 6/12 in case i move. Its getting too heavy to move really.

Took the spare dog stuff across the road to a diadvantaged family with two little dogs. Was appreciated which is nice.

Tx from my very excited son today - his Business Cards arrived in the mail. He's working flat out getting his IT business well and truly off the ground. So happy for him 🙂 Sent me a photo of cause. He's already started "meet ups" (introducing himself) so having a card to give will be good.

I need a shower 😞 Priced a 125L Hot Water System today - $650 and they suggested I have the thermadtat checked first, have me a contact#

Really hot here today, getting around like a slob. Drove up a local park while house being looked at. The park had been totally done up and a wanted to rush home and bring my kidz with their Rollerblades etc, but I cannot 😞 they would have so loved it there now. Then, making it a oo hard to stay longer, a young dad turned up with his 3little ones - the youngest looked so much like my girl. Didn't know if to smile or cry. Thought I was over feelings like this, but think the packing away, and being sick has weakened resistance.

thanks for listening, hope you're all OK, yes?

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