Hi everyone since the lockdown I’ve done a lot of decluttering and even sold some on eBay but the thing I’m battling with is I’ve got lots of things people have bought for me I don’t use is it ok to sell or donate these things as I feel guilty doing so but they are just taking up space which I actually need right now.
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It's a hard one isn't it Afrohair? I do do it, but it's always after a lot of heart-searching and I do always feel a bit guilty. I especially used to feel this with things my daughter had given me. Then I recalled that sometimes I give her something which I never see again. And it makes me realise that most of us have to do it from time to time! 😄
Afrohair• in reply to
My mum got me this coat from Zara and it’s never suited me I can’t seem to part with it and I can’t see it selling I thought if I sold it and told her she might be ok cause I would have got something I really want from it then there’s a handbag my aunts bought me it was good for me at the time as I used handbags then but now you will see me with a shopping trolley lol gets more use I don’t use handbags any more and I don’t go anywhere to use them it’s heavy aswell for me
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Oh dear... I do sympathise. It's not easy!
Hello, yes it is a quandary isn't it. I managed to break myself of it, I either give it to someone who can use it, or donate it to the Salvation Army, a good cause. It was confirmed when I went to see my Mother in England (I live in US), and I could not see anything I had given her!!! That hurt. So then I resorted to sending her money. Now I live by myself, no family near by, my friends have died or are dying. I have started to declutter, mostly things I have bought, I am getting older and do not need anymore dust collectors!!! I need the space for other things....
So please do not feel guilty, guilt comes when we have done something wrong, what you are doing is not wrong. So be kind to yourself and know you in turn are helping yourself. I have handbags, I still use them 2 most of the time, I need to go thru my others and see what I can give away. I wish you well, have a nice day and enjoy your days without guilt. Sending love, courage and big hugs......
Oh no just donate it or give it away. It good for you not to become too attached to objects. I keep things my son gave me and even have some of the things in a box in a wardrobe as he has bought me quite a few bits and pieces but anything else I wouldn’t keep Something whoever gave it to me if I either didn’t like it, had no where suitable to put it or had a good use for it.
Don’t feel guilty. Some one else might be delighted with their find after you have passed it on 😊
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I think certain items that have special meaning, you should keep. The rest, give to someone who might have use foe them or a charity shop. There is a saying, One person's rubbish is another person's treasure. xx
MidoriVisually impaired
Difficult situation; I've had to face it recently moving to a smaller place. Must admit there are things I will sorely miss, but also much which really needed to go, and was holding me back. If the things bring back a treasured memory, keep them, but if not, get rid.
Cheers, Midori
If you have a good sewing machine, you can start altering clothes. Use your imagination, surprise yourself.
Afrohair• in reply to
I’ve got too much to start doing that !besides I’ve been there !I never complete sewing projects . I like to do easy stuff altering can be just like making a new item sometimes for time wise I don’t have that kind of time .Whole idea for me decluttering is so I can turn to a true minimalist so I have more time taking my children out and more money .besides I can pick up a dress for £1 from charity shop in good condition hence it’s not worth it for me .kids clothes £1 from next and places like that just not worth it for me but thanks for the suggestion x
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