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To get rid of all my stuff?

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rickandmorts · 24/07/2022 09:18

So in the last few years I've gone from my mum's house to my own, moved in with DP, moved back into my mums with DP and we are just about to move into our own house together.

I have boxes of stuff from the original house move that I just keep carting from house to house. Stuff like things from my childhood, school work, uni work, portfolios from when I did an apprenticeship. I also have loads of clothes from my going out days which are long gone! I'm nearly 22 weeks pregnant and just can't face moving all this shite again. I want to get rid of around 90% of my clothes and possessions and just start again but I'm worried I'll regret this and feel unsettled if it's the hormones talking! I just feel tied down and tethered with stuff and have been putting off moving it into the new house for weeks now but we're moving in soon so it needs to go.

I also haven't bought anything for baby yet because I don't want anymore 'stuff!'. Obviously need to start shopping soon but right now with all my crap I can't even see where I'd put any baby stuff in the new house.

Has anyone had a massive clear out and felt better for it? I just need a massive kick up the arse because I need to start sorting or moving stuff today as I have a free day but just can't make a start 😭

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QuebecBagnet · 24/07/2022 09:20

I’ve just done it and it feels great. 4 bin bags of clothes and 4 big carrier bags of shoes gone so far. Got rid of all my books ages ago and got a kindle. Got rid of all my old uni work at the same time.

SomethingToldTheWildGeese · 24/07/2022 09:23

Watch a couple of decluttering videos/or videos about the minimalism game on YouTube - this should motivate you!

GOODCAT · 24/07/2022 09:32

It definitely feels better to get rid of it. Photograph stuff you think you might like to see again, but get rid of the originals.

rickandmorts · 24/07/2022 09:37

Ahh thanks that's what I needed to hear!!

Will start by watching some YouTubes and try get my arse in gear, just feels quite overwhelming at the min.

Good idea about photographing stuff thanks!

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