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Stephanie Hellmann's avatar

Oh, I absolutely have waaaaay too much stuff! Once in a while I take time to purge things, but the problem is finding the time. One of these days . . . . . BTW, know anyone who may want to purchase a stack of Vanity Fair magazines from the 80s? Many still wrapped in mailing plastic!! See what I mean? Too much stuff!!

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Karen Davis's avatar

A few years ago I downsized from a 3000 square-foot house to a 10x10 bedroom and a small storage unit. It had to really be worth it to pay for that storage unit even though it was only six months. Then I moved into an 800 square-foot rental with no basement and a tiny garage just to be sure that that’s what I really wanted, to live small. No storage unit. Now I live in 1000 square-foot townhouse and my goal is to keep as much empty space as possible. I just feel better when my rooms are open and airy and not crowded with stuff. Every time I go to my parents house it’s just packed with stuff. It’s all my mom’s stuff but my dad can’t let go of it at least not yet (mom died last year). Plus there’s a storage unit with all kinds of other stuff that my mom kept from her various relatives. It can be really hard to let go of the stuff especially if that feels like your only way of holding on. For me, the empty space is great. I have a tiny closet now so that means never having too many extra clothes. That makes it so much easier to get dressed - not so many choices. But. I think this is an individual kind of thing. I wouldn’t judge someone that had a lot of stuff. It really just depends on what makes you feel comforted and at home. 

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