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We are messy people. Help me to change!

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WhereAreWeNow · 17/08/2022 15:40

Just that really! Our house is a tip.

DH has ADHD which means he's a hoarder and quite scatty and messy. He does a bit but he doesn't pull his weight.

DD (13) has about 5 billion books and finds it hard letting go of her old things (toys and books) and she does sod all to help around the house.

I have too much stuff (clothes and shoes) and the house is quite small. I work full time and do nearly all of the cooking, cleaning, food shopping etc. But I'm really not on top of the cleaning bit. Or the cooking actually but that's another story!

So the house is cluttered and messy and therefore also a bit dirty because it's impossible to clean properly when there's so much stuff everywhere.

It's really getting me down. It feels a bit overwhelming and impossible. I've been reading up on TOMM and I've told DH and DD we're going to try it.

Can anyone please hold my hand/give me a good talking to and tell me:
—Where to begin tackling the mountains of clutter?
—How to get DD and DH to do their bit?

Thanks!

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WhereAreWeNow · 26/08/2022 23:18

Thanks @LoveKingGary . You too! Well done on training the kids. I fear I've completely failed to teach my DD any tidying/cleaning skills!

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