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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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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member
I'm so glad you found your mother's wedding ring - how sad for such a precious item to be lost in all the dust and grime for years - so wonderful you washed it and then wore it for a day to give the love back to it and then to give it to her and such a fortuitous time as New Year - that is really special
Is your mother in hospital still Lapses? I haven't been in the forum much over the holidays - I might have missed something - but seeing as it seems your mum is still here then I am glad you spend the time with your son even though he was as prickly as a paddock of prickly pear at times - mmmm - I wonder how long it will be before he grows past this - you are his family after all and he is precious to you
Maybe he doesn't want to be special but here's the thing - he is special to you and nothing can change that
My best wishes for a better New Year - we have an on-line party here today - I hope I see you there
My thoughts are with you Lapses
Dec
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Hi @Former-Member, a cordless vac would be so much easier. This visit is hard already, exhausting but also wholesome & meaningful. They have amazing support through the church, the hospital, cummunity services... but not on w'ends (mums boundary). But surviving thank you. Are u OK?
Hi @Faith-and-Hope, @Owlunar, @Former-Member, @Adge, @utopia, and (whose missing?.. . my brain 😕). How are yas? ❤❤❤
Happy New Year everyone!
Hi, @NatalieS @TAB, @Awpgirl, thought you might be interested in this Springclean Declutter Thread. We sure could do with your decluttering inspiration here.
NatalieS said:
'The other day I think I mentioned I'd started decluttering the spare room...things had come to a screaming halt but then last night I stayed up late (for me) with this feeling that I just had to clear out almost everything, so I was like a whirlwind opening boxes, tipping stuff out and busily shoving stuff into garbage bags to take to the charity shop. And I haven't even finished yet!
TAB said:
I can relate to clutter then rare fits of motivation where just cant stop. Sounds good NatalieS 😀 Ive got a small pile for salvos again. Good shoes found on footpath ages ago and pair of jeans that were mislabeled at best guess lol brand new . Anyway I only go to salvos to make myself feel good lol 😬
Awpgirl said:
"I have just moved house so have heaps of stuff to give to a charity shop"
WE CAN DO IT!!!
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AdgeSenior Contributor
I had to de-clutter, as soon as my Mum's parcel arrived @Former-Member
That's because she sends me bags full of rubber bands, 100's of paper-clips, spoilt (off) lollies, etc.
Even food that was off (not safe to eat) on one occasion. Sometimes old clothes that don't fit me.
My psychologist says it's a trait (habit) of obsessive hoarders, which both of my parents were.
Apparently there's a sense of satisfaction (or relief) when Mum sends me junk (rubbish), because that gets it off her hands.
There's never any thought of "does the person I'm sending this to really want it"? Or "Is this really of any use to anyone"?
The answer would be no (both times).
Then I'm left with the guilt of having to throw it out - when it should have been thrown out at Mum's end, & would have saved her the postage...
Adge
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