DeClutter the Extremely Hoard Basement Part 13! My Hoarder to Minimalism Journey! Motivation 2 Clean

[@ahoardersheart]

I felt such emotion once I opened the pink bin bc that is where my hoarding disorder developed. It definitely is part of that scarcity mindset, I can feel those emotions of being bullied as if it is happening now: “I have no friends, I feel alone, will my old friends leave me, will I ever have new friends, why don’t the other kids like me, what is wrong with me?” Those were the thoughts in middle school and they are embedded in my being. I’ve tucked those emotions away for years...so that’s why they are so raw when I opened the pink bin. Even though I cherish those items for the comfort, security, expression of myself during tween/adolescence...I never fully dealt with the hurt emotions that I tucked away in my “mental box.” I know it’s another huge healing step in my hoarding, to come almost full circle with it. I just am so grateful for all the love & support from my heart healers: I only came this far because of you ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@watchesfromedges]

Those hurt emotions is such an evocative statement, I've spent years working with feelings of inferiority and insignificance that I was given at an early age, like so many of us you never deserved to feel like that and you don't deserve to feel it now. Look at all the love around you and believe in yourself, you are a kind and lovely adult despite everything that has been thrown at you. Watching you grow in strength and confidence is a genuinely liberating privilege, we all want to see you come through this turmoil and find your real self.

[@mindart237]

Hm maybe it could help you to read more about why people do bullying? The whole thing isn't about you and "how wrong you are"(because you are not wrong ;)), it is because the bullies needed something to push down so that they could feel better. I had someone in my school who....he didn't actually bully me all the time but sometimes he would say mean things out of nowhere. Years later i found out that he actually is gay and somehow it clicked for me. He tried to defend himself in advance because his sexuality made him vulnerable to everyone in the class. He tried to be so mean so nobody would ever try to dig deeper, find his secret and try to hurt him. I also used to write sad stories (i was a drama queen :D) in a phase i didn't feel quite well. I still had them until last year. I felt nauseous when i tried to read them again because it was so self centered and.....honestly they weren't really good and they didn't add value to my life. I ripped them appart and threw them away. I wasn't feeling well reading them, i sure would never want to read them again and i used the opportunity to delete something that reminded me of bad times because these times are over now.

[@viviancunssuarez]

Now you're no alone, you have your family, friend and a bunch of friends all over the world. Go and shine girl 😘

[@Mar10la]

We're only here because of you :)

[@barbaraguerreroortiz-herna3787]

Wow, thank you for sharing!! Really hope this helps someone else to reflect and search deep. I think that you should little by little expose yourself to this triggers and explore those emotions you hide. You have come so far and developed good coping skills that will let you deal with this

[@connieverbeck1110]

To be totally honest. It isn’t important to me. I love you just the way you are: creative, caring, willing to share your journey!! I have gained so much by watching you. Thank you. I married at 17, and my honest to goodness goal was to obtain one of everything in the world!!!! What opened my eyes was that meant I had to clean and be responsible for everything. That helped me get over that. But I still had way to much stuff, and it wasn’t organized, so cleaning suffered. After the kids grew up and moved away I started decluttering and organizing my home. I swear I had the premade gift bows in every room!! I guess I wanted to be ready for ANY gift emergency! LOL. So I managed to get like with like, decluttering as I went. Gained a lot of room. Have slowly eliminated excess over the years, taking loads EVERYTIME we went to the coast to see family. I made it to two storage rooms had open floor space. Then daughter called and asked to store things, as she was divorcing. Sure. She was great, she eliminated a lot of stuff. That plugged up one room. Can still get to the freezer.👍. Then a year or so later, my grandkids Aunt on their fathers side unexpectedly passed. They needed storage. Sure. And they made sure I could access what I needed. But there went the second room. Now I plan to go through the house again and declutter again, because it feels so good to be able to access what ever I need whenever er I need it. Right now I have a huge mess because we had mice infestation. Then my washer died. We just came back from four days vaca. Washer got fixed in time for me to get vaca clothes done. I am almost caught up on them. Now i can finely clean out my dresser and wash all those clothes, deep clean the dresser, and refill. That will feel so good!! But I have more projects to get through! But I will. All this to say you have helped through my journey, and at 70 and newly retired I feel so good about this next round. You do what you need to do, when you need to do. Won’t change my live and admiration if you. Hugs!!

[@Sleepover137]

Honestly, throwing out these boxes is worth so much. You make it sound like it might disappoint us but look at the wasted space that cleared. I call that very efficient. Nothing wrong with going for the low hanging fruits ;)

[@lrid3sc3nt]

You can definitely have 2 emotions at the same time. Such a great find with good memories AND all the other raw emotions from not so fond memories. Junior High was bad for me too. High School was better. So proud of you! You are such an inspiration!

[@LuvLife389]

I am a baby boomer hoarder and you are giving me courage and inspiration to declutter my basement....my basement looks like yours and I am totally embarrassed and overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I have accumulated in the last 20 years. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@trishahoffman]

When you found that pink tote, I immediately started crying, even before you did! 😭 I just knew what was in the bin!

[@cynicallyyours61]

You did exceptionally well under the circumstances. Congratulations

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

When ever you are ready your old stuff probably will be worth some money!

[@nti80]

I just love that shadowbox

[@larajohnson8656]

I’ve been decluttering for 20 months now and I’ve used many perspectives and authors and KZbinrs to help me. My favorite advice from many sources was to imagine the life you want to live and the way you want your space to work. I had a hard time picturing what was possible until I found a person on KZbin who seems so happy and tidy and living a real life while keeping her home nice. Her channel is Loving Life as Megan. You could find someone who resonates with you. I also had an epiphany when I heard that people who accumulate clutter are inspired by objects, and people who purge are inspired by empty space. I didn’t think it was possible to be inspired by empty space, but then I realized, empty space feels good! I hope this helps you. I also tidied up in baby steps, so I understand why you’re doing what you’re doing the way you’re doing it. I really like my home now, and you’ll get there. :)

[@rebeccahott2173]

Doesn't matter that it's just boxes, it's going out and freeing up space in your home❤ Great job!

[@ahoardersheart]

It sure does!! Thank you so much ❤️

[@lisachaput2952]

Later, things in the shadow box that people gave you, might not give you the same joy, as they once did. Sometimes, we hold onto gifts, and don't want to hurt others feelings. Also, it's not about the "boxes" you got rid of. It's the 10 by 10 area you reclaimed back. Boxes are hard because they can hold our precious "things" and can be harder to get rid of than things. I'm so proud of you, cleaning up that space, even after you were done! I would of grabbed comfort food. Lol

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I practically started to cry as soon as I saw those precious moments boxes and things wrapped so carefully in tissue. You did a great job. Huge tossy tossy!

[@nancywidows463]

I can't wait for your kon mari craft video (s). I think you'll need a whole video on each section...ribbons, party, each holiday, etc. Haha! I would love a series on that!

[@alanbirkner1958]

December 2023: There's always more stuff. I was looking for a book at a book store a few nights ago, but couldn't find what I wanted. Today, I found it at the library sale rack. Tina, Al's wife

[@lydiaeddins2083]

Thank you for sharing your heart again with us! A suggestion for the shadow box...maybe hang it above your future crafting station, to hold odds and ends that clutter up working spaces. Like tape, glue, scissors, etc. Change the emotions around that beautiful piece and make it functional! Great video as always.

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh I absolutely love this idea!!! Thank you so so much my sweet friend!! I love this idea 💜🦄💜

[@silverfish2341]

It s so liberating to get rid of the scarcity mindset.

[@corielake828]

I like learning about your thought process while decluttering.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏻❤️ That really means a lot to me!!

[@HannahMattox]

It helps me to know that I'm not alone in the way I think. This helps me more than I knew when I started watching this channel.

[@gdsgrl4468]

I’m proud of you for being aware of your limits...God Bless you🙏🏻🤗💖

[@michelehice8338]

Don't hang that shadow box in your bedroom..you will look at it before sleep and again when you wake...you don't need that bad vibe..get a journal write a letter to your younger self..tell her about much she was loved..and none of it was her fault..bully is not ok..take that shadow box gove it a coat of paint and keep it for your craft corner..it ca store lots of little items..those little items that were in the pink tub..hold one at a time..if you feel joy keep it..if you feel sad..get rid of it..big hug from Ohio

[@locleen]

I know it’s in the future but I’m getting intrigued about what you can do with the basement when it is cleaned out. I picture a rec room with a corner for exercise, a craft area and decorated with the best of your collections. I continue to admire your persistence!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, I love your vision because that’s exactly what I envision too!!! Like to the T!!! lol Thank you my sweet friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@julieanne920]

I was also severely bullied in middle school, I am 15 now so it wasn't long ago. However the bullying actually had a very different affect on me. I wanted to feel like I had control over something in my life. I couldn't control the the fact that I was depressed and had no friends but I could control the way my house looked. I started to do a lot of decluttering. I got rid of many things but I kept my precious childhood toys because they reminded me of the times when I was happy.

[@amyferguson337]

Well you have a friend here! What about taking your shadow box and putting new precious items (memories) in it from your kids, husband and yourself so that when you look at it, it'll give you HAPPY thoughts and feelings. I love watching you and your journey. You are so authentic and honest. Keep up the GREAT work! 🎉🙏💖

[@lynnwales2937]

I would love to see scarcity mindset stuff. It’s definitely something I can relate to!

[@Mar10la]

Just paused the video to say that I would be so happy for you if you should hang that shadow box above the fireplace in a decluttered basement, to fill it once again with items that are special to you :) Just a happy thought :)

[@meganverne]

today was the first day i began to help an older man clear out his home of things. he has been holding onto stuff longer than youve been alive probably! its very overwhelming to work on someone elses stuff because i dont want to push him too far or upset him but at the same time i know i could do so much more if he was comfortable just letting it go to recycle

[@ct3658]

You should be so proud of yourself and know that you inspire us. I do not suffer from hoarding, but I do have a scarcity mindset about money (growing up with so little). Even though money is no longer a problem for me, I still have anxiety about it. Your debt free video inspired me to go ahead and pay off my car! Everyone struggles with something... Can I just say how much I respect you for being so giving? Another thing that is totally refreshing is that you keep your kids' identity safe from the internet. That is something that baffles me about other bloggers! Keep doing what you are doing. You aren't just cleaning your house! You're healing, helping others, creating a healthy financial future, teaching your kids good habits and perseverance....I could go on!

[@Genauish]

Is keeping something that makes you think about and remember all the negative emotions and the bullying worth keeping it? For the sake of keeping it? The shadow box seems to make you happy. And you could fill it with the things that make you happy now 💜 im sorry you had such a rough time and I hope you can continue on your healing journey and learn to deal with these emotions

[@leyrotis]

I was mobbed at work and would only trust a couple of people after that... well... it wasn't real, blind trust but it was the best I could at the time. You were bullied, you got hurt and it's normal to have scars from that time, I still have couple of them. The only thought that helped/helps me is, that time and those lessons made me the person I am today and I'm proud to say I'm a strong, confident, powerful woman. You got really far, not only with your hoarding desorder but also in life: husband, kids, career, friends, ... Embrace your past with its pain, it made the present you and I have the feeling that you are a great person. Don't let those shitty '80 kids keep on bullying the 2020 you

[@Sterndli98]

I think you did amazing. Especially that you recignized that it wouldnkt do you any good to go on. And you decluttred still quite a lot, when you see the pile in the end. You helped me a lot with my decluttering and I only have hoarding tendencies and I decluttr more like your husband. But during the hard lockdown I was because of you able to go over my whole belongings twice and could declutter quite a bit.

[@IzzyClennell]

I did a huge declutter (minimalism game) and posted it on my channel. I used to be a hoarder but I'm making progress. It's a lot harder than it looks!

[@alicequinn5194]

You are doing so well keep it up! I must admit I have belongings that bring back bad memories even though the items themselves were a comfort at the time. I finally decided I didn’t want those bad memories to have a hold on my life anymore and so I gave all the items away. So now with therapy I have dealt those feeling head on, I have cleared out my closets physically and emotionally and all my current belongings have only good times and memories attached xxx

[@amandacampbell1979]

I was bullied in school too. It sucks. I had no escape at home because I was abused at home. I collected stuffed animals that helped me through the tough times. I feel like you may have PTSD like I do. 😢😢

[@demona1610]

hang the shadow box and all the beautiful collectibles somewhere in your home so you can see them everyday, like in your bedroom i think would be a good place. Love you !

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Your my little ponies? Does the shadow box make you feel negative feelings at first touch? Maybe it's part of the scarcity mindset...

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I do want to hang it up again one day!! To put my sentimental items from the 80’s & 90’s!!! My emotions when touching the shadow box was happy at first since it held things dear to me when I was younger. It definitely is part of that scarcity mindset: “I have no friends, I feel alone, will my old friends leave me, will I ever have new friends, why don’t the other kids like me, what is wrong with me?” Those were the thoughts in middle school and they are embedded in my being. I’ve tucked those emotions away for years...so that’s why they are so raw when I opened the pink bin.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

@@ahoardersheart those memories will be part of your healing. 💖 looking at them from a different perspective and knowing that you did the best you could at the time. Now you have new skills and can grow. 🥰

[@enni_p]

I wouldn't put the shadow box in the same use it was before, in your childhood. 'cause it also has bad memories attached to it. And you don't want that negativity back in your life. Sell it or find some other use for it. And the other emotional stuff, don't deal with it until you know you are truly ready for it.

[@crystalsdance]

A scarcity video would certainly be helpful. Also, an episode where you just blast through each space a just get rid of empty boxes like you did in that small area. Gives you room to move and better see the actual items to sort. Then, as you go along choose not to use cardboard for storage! I did that years ago, and it greatly reduced my clutter and my inability to find things. You have cleared so many tubs and will have more. Having all of that cardboard is a mess, and things will get ruined quickly in cardboard boxes! Breakdown and recycle (discard) any cardboard that comes in the house immediately! Do not toss it in a space for "later"! I promise, a specific goal to not have cardboard around becomes a serious gamechanger!

[@christhompson7558]

Keep processing your emotions, but stay the course. It might take all year to get thru the basement, but every little bit moves you towards your goal. I'm rooting for you! Did hubby keep the games?

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my sweet friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Your messages just mean everything to me, you know exactly want to say to bring me comfort & keep me encouraged 💞 He got called back into work, another 12 hour today!! I’m going to show him tonight!!

[@stevevav-80s98]

Keep it up. You are doing really well. Children can unfortunately be horrible in school without realising the long term consequences it can have on someone. When you mention the shadow box and then all the memories once the pink box was opened, it hit the nail on the head. We are all with you, sending positive messages to help you get through this.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you my sweet friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I have tears in my eyes now bc I just feel your loving encouragement to me 💞 I am so grateful you wrote this message to me!!

[@ct3658]

You can hang it up and put messages from your subscribers, friends, and family on it instead. It'll take on a whole new meaning!

[@emilyp7159]

Omg love the beanie baby poster! I could never get rid of that haha!

[@SR-xf8ho]

I'm always looking forward to your videos. They are so encouraging and I love you saying "Tossy, Tossy"😁 And I love it that you always chose a beautiful photo of the current season at the end of your Before and After. Those beautiful flowers or blossoming trees. 🌻🌻🌻

[@barbarap6851]

You did a wonderful job decluttering. I am so sorry that you were bullied. I think you will be able to face more of these emotions as you move forward and heal. You have a lot of us here behind you and supporting you. I am super glad that you are getting some bins into categories. Another category you might want to think about is glass ware. Keep up your good work, my friend. You are doing great!!!

[@gloria7324]

Oh man. I'm so sorry you dealt with that, no child should go through that. 😢 The journey you're on has been so healing. But to hit such a tender spot, the Root of a long issue, oof! If I may suggest, EMDR therapy is REALLY great at dealing with traumas like this, it also seems to work so much quicker than many talk therapies. You've already done a year's work of facing your demons, and rewriting so much of the old hoarder's-script. Even so I highly recommend checking out EMDR, even if not in person maybe there's someone who can adapt it for remote sessions? You are doing great! And we love you. ❤💖❤

[@aliciacassio4215]

Great job. Doesn't matter if it's cardboard boxes or plastic bags or actually stuff. It's VOLUME and it's going! Keep it up.

[@3llenzinha]

Tip: when decluttering things that are a part of your past, try to talk about the present or future. What they mean to you now, as an adult, and what are your plans for them now in 2020. And also, what are your plans for them in your future. Objects serve you, they obbey to your will, you are their master. Do not think as "letting go", but repurposing

[@ahoardersheart]

Wow, that is beautifully written & I never thought of it like that!! Thank you ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@roseannj12]

I have to admit you are my favorite youtuber. I love how honest you are and I have had similar emotions. You have come so far since the first video. I love the decluttering as well as the financial journey.

[@caramoonlynn]

Hmmmm. So I should have had 13 basement sessions by now like you have because I've been cleaning along with you? Oh my! I haven't been. My basement isn't too bad. You are doing so great! So inspiring!

[@ahoardersheart]

You got this sister 🌟🌟 I’m cheering you on!!!

[@caramoonlynn]

@@ahoardersheart thank you!!! I moved 2 big bookshelves in the basement yesterday. It was a great accomplishment.

[@sophieisridiculous]

Another thing I think you might want to delve in to is all or nothing mindsets. It seems to me that you have problems with moderation, such as with the boxes, it does make sense to keep a couple of boxes around for selling things but keeping so many becomes overwhelming. I think this links in to scarcity mindsets, as when you are worried you'll have none you want to get as many as you can. I think finding what is enough for you and your family is going to be an ongoing challenge, but you will figure it out. I'm so happy for you that you are working through past trauma and recognise those emotions coming up, it takes time and is super hard so keep going, you're doing amazing work.

[@coffee_addicted_owl]

You did amazing! it might be silly but it's kinda like watching a treasurehunter. you go through all these empty boxes to discover the precious one hidden beneath. you look at everything to see if it's a rock or a golden artifact and then you can throw away the rock. But you fist have to make sure that it is accually a rock.

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!! I absolutely love this visual because you are soooo right!!! It totally is treasure hunting and sometimes you find gold ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you!!!!

[@ct3658]

She might find more money! Remember the $200?

[@aliciacassio4215]

HEADS UP - I see some insulation hanging from the ceiling - is it fiberglass? If so, have hubby fix it because if that fiberglass gets on things you'll have to toss them whether you want to or not. Fiberglass particles are not safe for people.

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhhh...it is fiberglass!!! Okay, I will tell him right away!! Thank you!!

[@Mar10la]

Yes! This reminds me of the declutter Erica Lucas did on her channel! She had to toss a lot because it couldnt be saved

[@CULady]

Please go deeper on that scarcity mindset. Thank you for your honesty 💜

[@corinnestauffiger5693]

I am very interested about the mental process that you are going through. Personally I am not a hoarder but my inlaws are/were and we had to deal with all the stuff the last months and help my MIL to move, get the house empty and sell it. So I hope that I can understand her better. And also for myself because we have lots of stuff too and I am trying to reduce it and become more minimal just to simplify my life.

[@pamelabertrand2752]

You did so well. Thanks for being real. I know it can't be easy, but we are all rooting for you. Much love

[@anamcdowell9478]

I'm not a hugger but girl, I wanted to give you such a hug when you were going through the pink bin. It's a testament to your strength that in your most vulnerable, sad, and angry times you chose to surround yourself with joyful things. Bullying brings on PTSD which manifests in so many different ways with hoarding being a natural response. I suggest you read up on how to work through your PTSD. You are not a minimalist, don't set yourself up for disappointment; instead set a realistic goal of just healing. Hispanics have a silly saying: Sana sana colita de rana, si no sana hoy, sana mañana. The literal translation won't make sense but just know you will heal, if not today, look forward to tomorrow. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@valeriehopkins644]

I was terrible about saving boxes. I can pack things. Last week I got my husband and sorted boxes. Put a few weak torn ones in recycle then posted on our local Buy Nothing site as a gift along with packing material. Felt good to get rid of them and opened up room to get at some totes to sort thru. Never ever feel you have to get rid of something if it means something to you. Eventually you'll come to a place where you can release it. Whether it's next week or 20 years. Take your time. You're doing good.

[@mindart237]

It can be very overwhelming to face the root of a problem but it also can be worth the struggle. Some people are ok with facing past traumas or old problems but others are simply drawn down by them. It depends on you and it is important to watch yourself and your emotions while facing something. If it gets too rough take a break and distract yourself. It helped me to write down everything that comes to my mind about a special topic and think about a different way to respond to those thoughts. Try to figure out why you are feeling so anxious about relationships, money, possessions etc. But be careful with yourself and calm yourself down if there is a feeling of uncertainty try to calm yourself down and find something to riposte this uncertainty.

[@ahoardersheart]

I absolutely loved EVERYTHING you wrote ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I also love that your name is Mind Art too! Lol, I’m going to write what you said in my journal so I can reflect on these emotions 💞 Thank you!!

[@josephdaly2015]

Great pile going out again. 👏 I love the shadow box. I’m sorry to hear you were bullied in school, opening that box was like a time warp and you were transported back in time. Just remember your not that little girl anymore but in your minds eye give her a big hug, tell her she’s loved and she will grow up to be a strong, inspiring and caring woman who helps loads of people in so many different ways and didn’t let that awful time make her bitter but made her more conscious of how she treats people. Also remember your subscribers love you too. 💞🦄💐 I also need you to keep me motivated 😉👍🦄 Mary (Joes wife)

[@happinin07]

The shadow box looks like a fun place for plants in a garden.

[@n2wabbit]

Bless your heart, bitter sweet memories bring me down also. I think it is part of human nature that we all face at one time or another. You are doing such a great job in processing the mindset.

[@sarahspinks516]

Well done honey, you did great today, keep going! I love to see these videos, they keep me going during various stages of lockdown in the UK which has been ongoing since march. I have mild hoarding disorder too I think, I am ok letting go of things that are going to someone I know will care for them but i struggle to throw things out. I think a good way to make some progess is to only check and label bins that are sorted inside for a later time and just declutter the loose items gathering dust as odds are those are things you are less attached to as you hadn't packed them away like your pretty box. Lots of love xxxxx

[@kendrasullivan7407]

I think a video talking about your feelings would be a great idea! It always helps to talk about stuff out loud even if it's just to a camera. And if you already have it figured out and don't need to talk through it to figure it out, it can feel good just to get your thoughts outside of your head.

[@iaJENKA]

It's wonderful to see you keep going and continue de-cluttering your life. The things that are sentimental or hard to part with now, it is better to save them and come back to them later on, because that does make it easier to part with the items.

[@charlotte7657]

The first video I watched of yours was the KonMari clothing de-clutter and you've come so far since then! I had to pause and take a moment when you got to that green bin of soup labels because you were able to recognise them as trash to go, but even at the beginning of the year you might've kept them because of that scarcity mindset of them no longer being something to collect. Getting rid of them with ease is huge, congratulations!

[@jeannebowes2898]

Clean the car night after dinner. Hot Hot here. We worked on enlarging the mailbox garden this morning, and I am at last happy with the outline edge of it. Took a few months to finally get it right from all views. Decluttered some plastic flower pots this morning, then weeded and watered before the heat got us. Congrats on your continued declutter. I am looking forward to the completion!

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh that is amazing!!!! Look at you go!!!! That is very inspiring that you accomplished so much!!!

[@jeannebowes2898]

A Hoarder's Heart Keep going honey. You have many friends with you on your journey!

[@emilycurtis4398]

I started tearing up over the shadow box and pink bin. You are doing so well

[@kodiekahle484]

Amazing job! I wish I could have given you a great big hug after that pink tub. Your doing amazing and your persistence is inspiring. I really enjoyed that you included the part with you labeling the boxes in the video. You amaze me everyday with you motivation. Keep it up!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, your message made my heart so happy!!! Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@missyholz]

I think a deeper dive into the emotional part would be helpful and how to work out of that. I have such a hard time letting go of "things" too.

[@sassyslsgrl]

Yes to scarcity mindset video ❤️

[@aninastettler2008]

I could litteraly feel the gravitas through the screen and was feeling with you - youbare soo strong gowing through this and also carying it still to this day with you. Personaly : i just realized that i can barely remember being bullied because i actively chose to not let it matter and try to forget - but the dark side i feel now round ten years later i forget things easely, the wonderfull things and difficult things, just because its a coping mechanisem i learned and thats what i trained throughout my school time. So i feel with you and want to say - its totaly valid to feel this feelings - you are doing so good. Again. You are doing so good. If you dont beliefe it watch your first video;)

[@jojobudgets5330]

New subbie here! I have been obsessed with watching your journey from the very beginning. I love how genuine you are 🥰 Thank you for sharing your heart with us.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I just love your encouraging energy!!!

[@busraerinc2707]

İ am totally not a hoarder, actually am very tidy person. Maybe i have a little obsessions for being tidy actually ☺️ but i care a lot sentimental stuff in my life, and i love seing these pieces around my house. İ dont like keeping them in boxes like my moms or my grandmothers handmade pieces, tea cups etc. And if i were you i will defitinitely put that shadow box on the basement's wall and put these precies pieces on the box when this basement is a tidy and livable room again.

[@belindal9181]

That’s great that you are trying to declutter... maybe think about how many more years you will live? So, 45, 50 more years of storing things? That might help? Where will you store 45 more years of things?

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

I just had to stop at the pink bin. I just want to give you the biggest hug ever! I am so sorry that you got bullied in school (I know that you have talked about it before, but it got so close now). It feels so awful that your precious childhood things also reminds you of that. But your keepsakes are lovely, I hope that you can show them to your boys and that you can create some new memories together to "attach" to the things. Sorry if I got it all wrong, I just feel bad that you have to go through that hell. :( Lots and lots of love! And hooray for the tossy tossy pile!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so sweet friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I can feel your virtual hug and it does Bring me comfort! Thank you so so much I really truly appreciate that! I am so grateful for your message!

[@galia8921]

Congrats on another declatter!

[@lizziefayelovesbooks]

Ugh, I remember when they quit doing the Campbells labels! I had some I had to throw out too. It was a neat program though. I was the coordinator for my daughter's elem school and we got a really neat ABC rug for the front office of the school with those labels.

[@crazycroney]

All I can say is I totally understand. My 7th grade year was HELL! To the point I literally wanted to die. The CIA needs to recruit middle school girls to torture terrorists because they truly can be evil. Spend some time and reflect on that period in your life, work through it, accept what happened and know that you are strong and survived it. You are not a victim. You survived! So proud of you realizing where all this started.

[@jeannebowes2898]

I meant to say we take all paper to the eco center, IDK if you have recycling in your area. Just saying? It has a place for diff kinds of papers and metals. We also have a toxic waste collection , in case any of the materials in the garage are expired. When Alan’s parents passed away, we had to rent a large truck to take in their ancient chemicals! It took us three years to clean out their house that was packed to the rafters and then some. I told my children I would never do that to them. I may be gifting five more pieces of nice furniture that my children do not want and others do this week. We are senior seniors and it is time.

[@funkeyjournals3674]

Wow you really are making great progress in the basement and other places too! Are you starting to dream about what this space might be? Instead of storage. Give yourself a big hug! “You’ve come a long way baby”. Las5 year when you did the minimalist challenge, I kept it up through the year and removed 5000 items some big and some small. I still have a long way to go! TFS❤️

[@alanbirkner1958]

October 2024. I have a box for Goodwill in my car. Another box is half full. There's a bag for my friend, too. Fold up cartons, only keep 2 or 3. There will be more. I have paper, beads, buttons, yarn, etc. Just a small shoebox of each. Don't shop for a year or two. Tina, Al's wife

[@whit7862]

Good job today! Do you have a spot in the upstairs for boardgames? We used to keep ours in the basement and when I moved them upstairs a few months ago we started playing them 10 times more than before. It really surprised me because I didn't know it would make such a difference. I say play them or get rid of them! Also, maybe you can sell the poster if it has never been opened. Finally, love the hydrangea as always!

[@joyperrin4275]

I'm with you whichever you choose. Scarcity mind set is interesting tho. I have to say your voice is STRONGER now! Way to go! Hugs and peace!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you!!! You’re right, I can feel myself more comfortable and stronger as I record these videos!!! Thank you my friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@traceyboyd5539]

I want to give you a big hug 🤗

[@barbaraguerreroortiz-herna3787]

Yes please, make a video about scarcity mind set!!

[@ahoardersheart]

You got it!!!

[@charishurt1768]

You did Great your so much stronger now let those bully memories go you have a wonderful husband and children you are truly strong and don't let those heavy emotions weigh you down congratulations pretty lady 🥰💜

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you my dearest friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ You are absolutely right!!!

[@3boymama]

I loved this! Seeing the boxes and other stuff go was awesome. Keep going. This will be a great summer project until you can do the garage in cooler weather.

[@colleenpomeroy3024]

Eeeeeee great job!!

[@alba_Pi]

You just did it again ❤️ my God, I'm so proud of you :) Thank you for opening up the way you do. I know this episode was hard but I really feel sorry for those kids who didn't see you as the great, precious and loving person you are ❤️❤️❤️ I would like to suggest (only if you feel confortable and share the idea) that now that you are growing your safety funds, would you consider to invest in some kind of help to deal with your deeper emotions (like a psychologist)? We'll support you in every step of this wonderful journey. Hope your family is doing great :) Lots of hugs from Spain

[@jcaville]

So hard to imagine people being so cruel 💔. So very sorry. Both of my now grown children were treated badly in middle school too. Such a hard time. Funny story for you-I kept los of boxes in the early 2000s too. My husband grabbed one out of the garage to put jewelry for me for a bday gift. Inside the box was the jewelry-and a huge spider! No more box hoarding for me.

[@eSusan12]

Another big big Pile to to set it free. How about hanging the shadow box in the house and adding new memories with your family? Every little bit helps, so even if you are tossing out boxes, you see how much more room you have.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I do like that idea a lot!!! Thank you for always being my friend and keeping me encouraged!!! It means a lot to me 💞

[@AStrumxo]

I think if you ever feel ready to let go of the shadowbox at 8:00 it would be very healing. In my mind, it would be symbolic of your determination to move forward and heal from hoarding. If you can’t yet, it’s understandable and I hope this comment doesn’t upset you! ❤️ I love your videos, your vibe, and great job today!

[@AStrumxo]

NOT to say you should feel pressured or let go of the items that were in the shadowbox.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, I know your message is coming from a place of love and support ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Maybe one day I will, because you are right in its symbolism of healing and moving forward!! Something to keep in mind, thank you!!!

[@marinalodi6313]

I have such a hard time with relationships because of the scarcity mindset, and had be through YEARS of terapy to start to understand it!! It would be great if you make a video that could help people that have no access to teraphy or that don't even know what they are dealing with! Also a fun fact: as i started following you I now say "tossy tossy" when im cleaning my room and it makes me giggle somethimes cause english is not even my native language LOL Hugs from Brazil

[@stevebuchanan9115]

Can u tell me what music you are playing at the end? Really like it, thanx in advance...

[@KS-un3pi]

I had Cherish Teddy bears too!! I kept several to decorate for holidays at work and gave the others away.

[@TheMeganExperience]

That shadow box would be super cute if it just had a little coat of paint :)

[@ahoardersheart]

You are sooooo right!!! Thank you!!!

[@KellylouiseGunn]

Why don't you hang your shadow box up somewhere and put those pieces out so you can see them. You don't have to let go of them. You can explain how you felt to your kids and what they meant to you xxxx keep going hun your doing great xxx

[@thebeachyfarmhouse6410]

You did find a Good pile of trash, and that box of things from your childhood is ok to keep. I would however empty out the piggy bank and if those money is still in use i would put those in that savings account😘

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much!! Yes, I’m going to put those quarters in my emergency fund 💚💚💚

[@alisonrice5863]

You are an absolute brave woman

[@littlemouse9900]

I would love to see that video. I deal with or at least try to deal with that issue. Lol I have almost all those exact games you pulled out of the box! All from the 80s I inherited them from my mom. I love the older games

[@viviancunssuarez]

Go girl! You're not alone 😘

[@hollydrummond7499]

Stack all the bins in one big mountain. Don’t have them in different spots around the basement. Pile them in front of the shelves you’ve already filled. It’s okay. It’s better knowing that this one big mountain is filled with everything you love than having it scattered everywhere. Then when it comes time to Konmari you’ll know that everything is in the pile and you won’t forget about the small pile of tubs in the back corner.

[@beisonfiiire]

Great job!