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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 & fellow declutterers, sorry i have not been posting. i have been having a hard time battling within myself which then takes me back down the rabbit hole again, the good news is i am not going as deep as i used to, so i will keep moving forward very slowly. I will not be able to check in every day as i am not at your levels of recovery yet, but i do get messages from you when i am messaged which has been nice to know i have been thought of, when my life looks bleak, i read the posts even if i cant answer. i did put out a wheelie bin of rubbish for collection today, so I am happy with that today. Well must sign off, regards, @1stepup61
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utopiaSenior Contributor
@Former-Member. Just a day for breathing, not cleaning.
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Thanks @Former-Member - most councils in Melbourne now have booked hard rubbish collections for individual houses rather than the old twice yearly collections for the whole suburb so I tend to drive around and spot a random pile to pick through. It's also bad when people say "oh I found something you might like" and then I can't say no so more stuff for the garage. At least it hasn't made it into the house so far. I need to have a big cleanout.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
cosmetics. Are you happy with what is now left?-- Yes @Former-Member, have to go shopping now 
Hugs @utopia 
Hello @Former-Member, @Former-Member, @1stepup61 
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PROGRESS!!!
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KurraSenior Contributor
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