My Yard Sale DISASTER | Get Rid of Everything | Hoarding Recovery

This yard sale was by far the most emotional roller coaster I ever had! It started off great, pulling all the bins up, clearing out a section in the basement and laying it out! The weekend was forecasted for sun and for it to be dry! But it ended up raining overnight and ruining a lot of things! This is the first time in awhile that I had a panic attack over my hoarding disorder in a very long time! And this video I talk about how I navigated through those emotions to self soothe my nervous system and in the end, have a good positive yard sale! 
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[@SageFlyBaby]

Although the rain made it FEEL like a disaster, in REALITY 14 empty bins is a huge success! I am so proud of you 😊

[@robynh2390]

Yes! We are SO PROUD OF YOU, and the way you shared the bad experience, the downpour out of your control, was really helpful!

[@megacoraltree576]

I'm not happy that it rained but I'm happy you were able to recognize how much stronger you are and all the progress you've made. I hope you feel really good about that. I know people suggest donating it all but I agree with you about keeping it for the next one. I hope you're feeling better about it all soon! ❤

[@IceCreamHoldingFee]

💜Please, no more yard sales until you are in a state of equilibrium! Please donate it. You really don't need it for your healing. At this point you are only churning the hoard by storing the bins at the side of the house. You'll still get closure by dropping it off at a charitable donation center. 💜

[@JustNatasha93]

I’m confident that *she* knows what she needs for her healing. She has been doing an excellent job.

[@lunagabriella213]

​@@JustNatasha93 And I'm confident that she's just running in ADHD circles still. Don't respond to someone like that. None of us know her, but it's painfully obvious that for her to still be working on the basement since before Covid is an issue. It might be content, but I don't see it helping anyone since she isn't helping herself. The tough love is that she NEEDS direction and to come up with a complete routine. No one sane wants to watch someone for many years running in a circle. She's still running in a circle. I wish there was a professional organizer who would reach out to her. And a therapist who specializes in hoarding, because she's going to be left with towers and towers of her trauma: self soothing toys from being picked on, abused by a boyfriend, AND miscarriages. All of that is waiting for her. The nicest thing to do would be to get her help, but all I usually see in the comment section are people like you who don't want her to change. This isn't a TV show. This is someone's life that needs to heal.

[@rowingnow_RAs_Second_Timeline]

@IceCreamHoldingFee So very true!

[@ros8986]

Rugs - maybe consider letting go of them - rugs are so much extra work.

[@colemine7008]

14 bins of stuff out of the house is HUGE! Congrats. For a rough start, it went well.

[@djladygee]

Hi Mel, this was difficult because you are such a lovely person, who loves doing stuff for others, and it wasn't fair. But you are strong, you pushed through and you stayed up probably half a night washing and drying the clothes. You did great, 14 boxes is fantastic! Mel I wanted to say this for a while. I went through some tuff times and my flat ended up very cluttered few years ago. I found you by searching KZbin and watched every single decluttering video you ever made. I credit you fully for helping me learn how to declutter, learn how to deal with my related emotions, and thanks to you, i am now 4000 items lighter (yep I counted) and i feel so much better! You are such a generous and lovely person and i thank you for being there for me, and millions of others of us across the world who need some help and don't know where to turn. Thank you for being so brave and opening your doors and taking us on your journey. You helped me regain control and take the clutter burden off. Thank you. Lots of love from UK to you and your supervisor Pepper😺

[@louiseash5705]

The most important thing is you feel comfortable because that's how you'll keep going 🎉

[@ahoardersheart]

Absolutely my friend 🩷🙏🏼🩷🦄

[@Stefunny82]

As long as Miss Pepper approves you know it’s a success 😂

[@ahoardersheart]

LOL!! Yes, Miss Pepper gave me the thumbs up!!! 😻❤️🌟

[@sandywlaschin3878]

Maybe set up the tables in the garage so you can just pull the tables out in the morning. You can keep the clothes in bins and lay them out as there is time.

[@ahoardersheart]

I would LOVE to do that…we just need to clean that garage, maybe this fall well get in there 😉🦄🌟🙏🏼💜

[@afrarunduml1170]

She has no space in the garage

[@Shepz963]

@@ahoardersheart You could even lay out the clothes the way you like on the sheet and then roll it all up and store it in the garage/under a table and then roll it back out in the morning to save you some time but keep it safe overnight

[@ikrobiee]

So sorry it rained! Amazing idea to donate the money to the food banks! I would either keep everything set up in the garage (which motivates you to clean that space up) and then move it outside in the AM or have enough tarps to bungee cord down over the tables.

[@leahsjovold8296]

I love that you donate the money to a good cause. Since you don't keep the money wondering if it makes more sense to donate everything as you find it to a good cause that gives it away free instead of holding onto everything in your basement. Would work out to the same amount of good while freeing up your basement in the future.

[@ahoardersheart]

It does make sense as far as it’s A LOT less work!! lol!!! But for myself, it’s more meaningful talking to the people at the yard sale, they tell that their kids, grandkids are going to play with the toys, etc. It brings me that emotional closure I need. I also love food shopping and talking to the food pantry and talking to their volunteers!! Until I find a charity where I can be more hands on rather than dropping off, I’ll prolly have yard sales!!

[@rachelburgener819]

@@ahoardersheart👏👏👏 You go girl, You know what works for You. To Me that is very important!!!🥰❤️😀

[@joyindrelie6715]

​@ahoardersheart This makes sense! Some thrift stores are better than others, too. There are definitely some in my area I feel great about donating to because i trust their business and the cause is so good---and others not as much. 😉 ❤️

[@janetdamboise6225]

❤ You did awesome! I'm glad you're going to have another sale. For the next one I think you should sell some of your totes since you won't be needing all of them anymore.❤

[@KatieA-jw7wp]

Congratulation Ms. Heart on your yard sale and your continuing growth and recovery. You may want to talk with the food bank that you are donating to first before buying food. Food banks often prefer to receive money because they can buy food at a big discount. So that $156 that you use at a grocery store can go two to three times as far if the food bank buys the food directly. That's how it works with my local food bank. Awesome that you donate your profits to the needy 🥰

[@dianaficsor]

You are very strong to keep going in the middle of the night. You didnt quit, you washed the clothes and made the best of a really bad situation!! Very very good job!! 💕

[@Threshermaw23]

Perfect moment to plan for the next yard sale! Maybe use the light green bins just for yard sale from now on? 💚Maybe give them a designated corner in the basement just like the Christmas cave? That way you don’t have to go through them again and again each time it’s time for another yard sale 😊

[@patpalmer1337]

You did well.....14 boxes and bins is a lot! Your goal was to get stuff gone to help others and you did exactly that.

[@findingaway5512]

Yes amazing totally agree!!! Glad it still turned out good even with the disaster. ❤ Making peace with it is important!

[@colettenewell4634]

I am so sorry to hear about the rain and the loss of some items, but 14 empty bins and boxes is huge. Congrats. Enjoy the fruits of your labour. Looking forward to future videos.

[@carolynmarnon]

I want to hug you because I have never found someone who understands what is going on in my head when I am keeping things, buying more things and trying so hard to let go of things. You are now my internet mentor! Thank you for your videos.

[@marieschmidt5550]

I loved this video for so many reasons, 1st the way you dealt with the situation really shows how far along you've come in your journey, 2nd happy to see that you could make people happy and 3rd yea, keep going! Excited to see some decluttering and then another yard sale soon. Be blessed, we are all very proud of you! ❤

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my friend, you’re sweet encouraging message fuels my heart to keep going 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🩷

[@Saforra99]

yes! so impressive and beautiful

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Despite all the excitement with the rain you still managed to eliminate fourteen boxes and bins! Well done.

[@cheershiii965]

I love how you described how you talked yourself down from the rising panic❤

[@SabrinaD-d9f]

Great Job despite all odds! You should also Sell some of the Empty Storage Tubs! I Know you Already have some in the basement, you dont need Most of them Because stuff will get even less over Time ! Bulky empty bins can also be Clutter 😊😁

[@pippipants]

It makes total sense to me that what soothes you a lot is knowing that the items you are letting go are going to be made use off. You want them to have their value recognised.... ❤

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

I had a yard sale that got rained on once but luckily I covered everything with lots of tarps which were secured by rocks and bricks on the corners. No damage. You live & you learn❣️❣️❤️❤️

[@egzogenna1]

I love how you turn difficult activities into something positive.

[@DistanceTraveled]

I am so excited that something so challenging was turned into a successful event! God is good and He took care of you. I think having the yard sale bins not return to the basement makes sense and for now having it outside is fine, but I have a dream that someday you could have a staging space in the garage for your yard sale bins to be staged. And I think it is fine having some stuff go from one sale to the next. ♡♡♡

[@LindseyTeall]

I had a property broken into that stored a lot of mine and my family’s personal belongings. A lot was stolen, including personal documents in a safe. Insurance covered all of it, but it definitely made me have a panic attack. Plus side is it did trigger my journey to minimize my life! I was a hoarder too and now I’m getting it controlled. I’ve downsized from 4 houses where I kept my stuff to now only 2, and that has been huge progress! You got this❤

[@sarahloy2699]

All those empty bins and boxes are SO EXCITING!! And congratulations on processing all those emotions and knowing that keeping things for another yard sale is part of the healing process. You are amazing!

[@conniesmith3922]

Sorry about the rain, but you still emptied 14 bins! That is fantastic. Keep it up.❤❤❤

[@flyingbird9633]

I'm proud of you. you're a strong person. panic attacks happen, and then they're done. you still decluttered 14 bins, and donated money.

[@ceasewatercolorarts]

On the next one, if you tarp, put a spring clamp on each corner holding the tarp tight so at least it doesn't blow. I'd be really upset too. I really want to see those cardboard boxes in the recycling!

[@ronibo9]

I love the idea about a second yardsale. You have a time frame and a goal. That's called motivation!! Everyone needs that

[@shannonstroud2479]

You’re such a genuinely good hearted person!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my friend, that means the world to me 🩷🙏🏼🩷🦄🌟

[@shannonstroud2479]

@@ahoardersheart you really are! Well done for taking a lesson from this too. I know it’s not easy but shows just how far you’ve come in your recovery! I know I speak for everyone when I say we are very proud of you!

[@bethstratton3391]

Mrs Heart, I’m so sorry your yard sale didn’t go quite according to plan. It must have made you feel so deflated after you saw the effects of the rain. However, you persevered and didn’t give up. As a result you still achieved your goal of decluttering and raised some money for the food bank in the process. I am so pleased for you, because you showed real strength of will. I think maybe having one last yard sale this year will be good for you, as it will help you to get some closure and re-balance your nervous system; and replacing this memory with an even more positive one. Also, Mrs Heart, I completely get why you didn’t want to take the rest of the things straight to goodwill, because you must have been so exhausted after all that effort. I think it is a good move to keep the totes that are left out of the house, to reinforce that they have been decluttered. Just make sure they are covered well with tarps just to ensure they stay dry. Wishing you good luck for the next yard sale. Take care. 🤗

[@mshannabanana7372]

Oh no, I am so sorry. Maybe this is a good motivation to continue the garage declutter. So you can prepare the tables in there 😊

[@sharjo52]

Just because it rained and you had to throw things out you still had a yard sale, so why want you donate what was not sold? That is how you did in the past. Helping others and getting all the stuff out , I thought, was your goal? You still have a long way to get the basement done plus you have other places to clear out. Organization will take time and your crafting would be other great way to make videos. ❤️ Enjoy watching you.

[@ros8986]

Great Job - fourteen bins emptied - six more to go in October :)

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany, hi Miss Heart and miouw pepper. In the end you make it,good to see you donate the money(food), for the foodbank❤❤❤❤ you are good Heart ❤❤❤❤❤

[@XOXOBBS4EVA]

PLEASE don't worry about what others might think. It's been all you who has gotten yourself this far, to go out of your comfort zone could be a set back. Set your own boundaries and deals with yourself. What you have done already has done a lot with you and this channel. You have done the hard work but we all have benefited from your journey. ❤❤❤❤

[@Mary-e7i6w]

That is a really good advise ❤ because so many people talk sh*t about others because they enjoy hurting others, not because others have done something bad.

[@bonesareheavy]

You prevailed Mrs. Heart. The rain was out of your control but you prevailed. I am concerned that rain may get in the yard sale bins with them being outside though, even with a tarp. Tuck them in the garage and have no guilt.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my dear friend!! That is a fear of mine too even though it is doubled wrapped in tarp and strapped down! But you’re right, it’s safer in the garage but that space is filled too. I think Fall is the perfect time to start Decluttering it!!! 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🩷

[@tngirlz4622]

@@ahoardersheartGo for it! Fall IS the perfect time to declutter the garage! Would it make sense to make the next yard sale a deadline by which you want to have the garage cleaned out? If you would need help from hubby, could you ask for his time as an early Christmas gift? (Full disclosure - asking my husband to help declutter as a gift has not worked for me!😁)

[@whit7862]

I do love the idea of decluttering the garage but I also think it would be good for you to have one space entirely done. How is the shed looking? It is the smallest space and I'd love to see it set up with a potting station!

[@merrivideo]

I was looking for this comment. I agree 100%

[@shannonkaypaperieshannonja1918]

I was thinking when I read comments on your last video where it was being suggested that you just donate the items rather than have a yard sale and I thought back through this journey and how important it has been to you to KNOW that your items are going to a good home. That they will be used and loved. And I love that you view all the work of the set up of the yard sale as something that you feel lucky to be able to do, rather than something that you HAVE to do. I see how important it is to you to complete the cycle and I’m so SORRY that some items were ruined and had to be thrown away. I don’t have hoarding disorder but I do HATE waste and man, it killed me too to see those things get ruined. Arghhh!! You seem to have a handle on things and have a few more weeks to collect more items to sell. Good luck with everything, you can DO IT!! Thank you for your sharing and transparency ❤

[@mightygamer7474]

Aw, I'm sorry it didn't go as planned. You do really look after your items and it's understandable that you were upset to see them ruined. But, overall, you made some good money for the food bank and had a major clear out. You also have managed to regulate your emotions and have come through it. Well done for making the most of it.

[@alanbirkner1958]

September 2024. I've never had a yard sale, I just give stuff away. Don't buy more craft stuff. Don't buy stuff for yourself. I'm wearing second-hand clothes, my kids wear second-hand clothes, my grandkids wore mostly second-hand clothes until they started working. Tina, Al's wife

[@erinkerbs6789]

My mom had piles stored for yard sales and had multiple yard sales her entire adult life. Dealing with that when she passed was the worst. She still had stuff that had been on 10+ yard sales and had never sold. :(

[@tngirlz4622]

So sorry you had such a struggle - SO impressed that you found a way to work through it! 👏👏👏 If having yard sales helps you let things go, keep having them! The rain may have been God’s way of showing you you’re strong enough to throw some things away if you need to. Or, someone else may have desperately needed rain. Good luck with the next yard sale!

[@marialeahey5380]

Yard sales are not worth it. Your creativity is better spent on other projects.

[@carypolakowski4817]

Thank you for always sharing your heart. You let us know how hard it was when items were destroyed and yet you carried on. As others have said, Great Job! Fourteen empty containers is huge! I’m sure your next sale will be more fun, a good reason to keep some things back. You can replace the memory of a disastrous sale with the fun more successful one. I am also impressed with how generous you are. ❤

[@Natalie.D]

Also think of what keeping the boxes in the basement, waiting for a yard sale to spend a lot of time prepping everything and spending time sells and staffing the event, has an effect on you. Is it taxing you having those 10-20 boxes in the basement in a holding pattern? Is it worrying you? I suggest when you make the decision to get rid of it, to get rid of it: donate or throw it away so you can totally complete that task. Decide to let it go: and then actually let it go by bringing it to the donation center. A lot of people with hoarding disorder overvalue their stuff and price it higher than what it’s worth at a yard sale. Then negotiating hard during a yard sale. Is it worth it? Then what happens with all the stuff that doesn’t sell? The best option would be to bring it all to a donation center. Don’t bring it back in your house to sit in limbo for an unknown period of time. This stress of all the boxes and doing the yard sale and cleaning the clothes, is not necessary. Thinking about your extra yard sale boxes in the basement is something you don’t need in your healing too. I wish you the best and I’m sorry the weather disrupted your sale.

[@debratakagawa4764]

Oh no! That must have been so heartbreaking. I am so glad you were able to make the best of it and you even are motivated to do another yard sale. Just saying with the empty bins you might be able to sell some of them.

[@jenniferevans89]

I completely understand the need to keep that stuff for the next yard sale. Your nervous system has already had a shock with the rain. I'm impressed you still managed to let go of so much stuff & you're being kind to yourself. You're doing a brilliant job. ❤️

[@jolien6]

You did great! You don't have to explain yourself for keeping stuff. It just means more money for the food bank !

[@3geesplay236]

Stuff getting ruined unexpectedly is upsetting. Anyone would have been upset about that but I am so proud of you for dealing with it, continuing and not turning it into something bigger than what it was. You really have grown!

[@vvvv-h8m]

Another yard sale in October !! It rained take a message from god and donate the ALL items So sad wet items went into the garbage

[@blablabla1205]

You are brave. You found a good way to handle this difficult situation. Did you know that people with ADHD are actually quiet good in handeling extrem situations. Happy you made the best of it. I think you find the right Solution dealing with all of it. It is the right decision to make a new yard sale with the unsold items.

[@shaumagauna6572]

Did you bring up all the yard sale stuff from your basement

[@isabellerininger6249]

Good job on the 14 bins! My best advice is have another sale IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait for October. 👍 Too many things can get in the way of having it if it’s too far away, weather included. 😁 Give yourself a deadline so the bins don’t get forgotten or invisible-ized!😉😉 (it’s happened to me so I share out of love!)

[@mrandisg]

Well, tbh, it's almost October already, so she really doesn't have that long to wait anyway! But I get what you're saying. It is best to keep the momentum going as much as possible. However, life happens, so it's also important to be kind to yourself.

[@Cindi.Bennett]

So sorry that happened to you, Ms. Heart! 😢 I live in Minnesota and the weather is so unpredictable! I would store the remaining bins in the garage so that you can easily add to them without having to go all the way outside. Also, set up your piles inside (either the living room or garage) the night before and move everything out the morning of. That way your time isnt wasted and things can be even more protected. Short term inconvenience for long term gain. Don't be discouraged! You have grown so much!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my friend 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🩷 Yes, the weather has been unpredictable!! The garage is filled with stuff and there’s no room to store the bins…yet!!! I think Fall is the perfect time to get in that garage and start clearing it out 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🩷

[@chelseagomez1182]

You’ve got such a great attitude! Maybe the rain was God’s way of helping those items leave your house for good. ❤️‍🩹

[@iknitb4itwaship33]

Warning - this won’t be a warm fuzzy comment - 14 bins gone are great, but now the hoard is moving to the side yard? No Mel, This is not good, and if I was your neighbor I would be very upset. It needs to go! I live next to hoarders and if there weren’t visual barriers, I would be calling the county. It’s very inconsiderate to your neighbors and your family who lugs the stuff up from the basement. If selling and community service is what you want to give, there is a better, more effective way- better for you, and better for those you want to help. Moving the hoard for your neighbors to have to look at is not the answer. When I saw the title of your post, I thought that this was the day you had a breakthrough.

[@merrivideo]

She was very harrased into not getting the tubs inside the house so I think that is why she chose to leave them out. As a hoarder, is extemely hard to part with things. Declutering and having yard sales are her realizations. You cannot expect her to process stuff as if she weren't a hoarder. That rain was a strong hit on her hoarding behaviors because she was not able to let things go in a controlled way. Therefore, she needs to keep them until she can have that proper closing. I really trust that in the next yard sale she will be able to get the remaining stuff to donate. I hope she puts her tubs inside because no one should feel so obligated to do stuff in a certain way just because people on a video's comment tells us to.

[@EzAnderson]

I saw putting the bins outside as a great idea. She’s considerate of others, she’s healing - why would she start a visible hoard outside now? That doesn’t make sense. Keep the boxes outside till next time and because she’s consistently had yard sales as a part of her process we know it’ll be sooner rather than later that the boxes go.

[@Lemonade_Stand_]

My only concern are the elements, bugs and animals might get into them. As for the actual visual appeal, she said it was the side of her house so not a huge eye sore Would hate to be your neighbour if you call and complain about some bins left outside. Oh also cash will always go further than goods donated. Charities get inundated with people's stuff they dont want that it ends up at the landfill. Cash is king. I think she is doing a great thing.

[@rowingnow_RAs_Second_Timeline]

@iknitb4itwaship33 Well said! I couldn't agree more!

[@Mary-e7i6w]

Lady stop your power trip. Why Miss Heart does not just block people like you who bullies her and has no compassion for her hard healing journey😔

[@MikeyDonna]

Do you think that maybe God used this to show how the material things we place so much importance on can be so temporary and ruined so quickly? It was a reminder for me to place my faith in God and not stuff.

[@Lemonade_Stand_]

God is not real.

[@anoukdenktmee]

Wow, thanks for sharing this story. It feels personal and vulnerable, as it wasn't according to plan. It was great to watch, but you make it clear how hard it was. Thank you for sharing, even the end result, with keeping some of the boxes. You clearly worked hard on this solution, of not putting the boxes back inside while keeping your momentum and positivity. Very proud of you, hope you can collect many nice things for the next sale!

[@shecanbudget1170]

Well done for rising above the setbacks ❤ xx

[@KG-le3ss]

You did so great in every regard! Your attitude is truly admirable and your transparency makes you even more beautiful inside and out. Much love and a big hug from Germany.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my friend from beautiful Germany 🇩🇪❤️ You made my heart so incredibly happy 🙏🏼🦄💜🌟🩷

[@maryhornsby9441]

I'm sorry you had a hard time!

[@salvagemania]

Using spring clamps to hold the tarps onto the tables would prevent the wind from blowing the tarps off. People who takes things to sell at flea markets often use them. I know I shouldn't be recommending a purchase to a recovering hoarder, but Ms. Heart loves doing yard sales and they would help her not feel anxious about this reoccuring.

[@kaycee625]

I’m sorry you went thru this. I can see it pained you. There’s a big lesson in it. You built this up for months and months and gave yourself emotionally and physically so much work. But as you say, it’s all part of your journey.

[@IceCreamHoldingFee]

💜You are a beautiful human being with good intentions. That being said, this freak rain storm is God's way of saying: "Your days of yard sales are over". As I have previous indicated in my comments, you need to deliver the Yard Salable items to a charitable donation center and be done with the stuff you are willing to let go of, and stop spending your precious time and energy on yard sales, when you could clear up a section of your basement or house much, much faster. Or spend your time with what really matters, which is YOUR FAMILY. At the end of the day, it's just STUFF. Time to let it go. You are loved. 💜

[@GloriaOConnor-x1i]

What a night you had and you must have been pretty tired the next day. Thank you for sharing this with us. It shows everyone, not only those who are hoarders or those with ADHD, how they are not the only ones who feel alone when rough patches occur, but also how to do the best that you can to make the best of the situation. It certainly is another story for you to add to your public speaking engagements. Applause to you Melanie!

[@ЕлизаветкаБогданова]

If God had put everything in his hands, he would have destroyed in 6 minutes only those things that might have brought other people a passion for accumulation, but displeasure from using things. God burns out with His hand everything that hinders a person's life, so He just helped you in your final decision to say goodbye to what hindered your life and made room for the best gift of the Lord for you.¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Susan-welch61]

Good job doll! Sorry about the weather.

[@FairyGirlMagic]

I've seen the title and was like: "What...?! NO!!!" And now I am watching the video and hope for something positive.

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Def ! Donate your empty totes !!!!! You’ll 100% have plenty even after getting them out !

[@AriLo-d9g]

Wow. I can feel the emotional roller coaster. I know you get so excited for yard sales and you have tried so hard to watch the weather. I could hear your disappointment and sadness when you explained how it rained, no down poured, TWICE. I’m so glad that you were able to find some joy from it - that you were really helping people find things they will appreciate (since other yard sales have been canceled) and that you are helping more people with the proceeds. I can really understand how precious you would have been so triggered by the loss of stuff that you would have had an anxiety attack. Go you for talking yourself through it so you could still be functional and help people!! Yay!!!! ❤

[@jeannebowes2898]

Wonderful work! I just donated this morning more garden produce to our pantry. Such a good feeling.❤

[@eileenlester4342]

So sorry about the rain. We can't control that. You were able to prevail....🙏💜🙏

[@DistanceTraveled]

Your front flowers looks so beautiful!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much!!! They make me so happy 🌷🌻🪻🌸🌼

[@contancesholl3833]

No disaster..a definite WIN for you! Stay strong and positive. Hugs 🫂

[@fabienneroure9995]

You're amazing ❤and should be proud! Cheers from Ontario Canada. ❤🌷🌻

[@HotCoffeeCalmLife]

Awww...I'm so sorry it rained! But way to make lemonade out of lemons! Hooray! I'm excited for your next yard sale!

[@neelamgundapur9120]

WE ARE WITH YOU IN THIS JOURNEY SO DONT U GET UPSET ABOUT THE RAIN. U R THE BEST.

[@jasminerippey4483]

Way to fight through that tough weekend! I hope you get rid of the colored bins soon and continue to switch to clear bins for your storage!

[@josephdaly2015]

Oh Miss Heart ❤️ I can’t believe it rained. Sorry so much stuff got destroyed. Thanks for explaining your emotions and how you coped. You are so honest and generous explaining to your customers what happened and giving so much away for free and then helping the food bank, wow. Always remember what a beautiful and wonderful person you are. You continue to teach me and others so much, thank you. Take a bow 🙇‍♀️ on 14 empty totes 👏👏👏 and be very proud of that. Having the other totes outside is a great idea and motivator. Miss Pepper 🐈 is proud of you too. Have a great week because you certainly deserve it. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈💵

[@djb1164]

14 bins! Fabulous! You're doing great. You inspire me to keep letting go in small increments. Like you, I find it so much easier to give things away and see the happiness that brings others. My Buy Nothing Facebook Group has been great for this. It feels wonderful when someone posts a "wish" and I have just what they need to give to them! Keep going! ♥

[@anata.g.4966]

You are my heroine 😍 I send you hugs and support. Thank you for helping me understand that physical items are going to end up in trash ( eventually) yet personal growth, sweet memories, good deeds and true friendships are for eternity ❤

[@Hope1026se]

You are such an inspiration and shinning light in this world. You are a beautiful person with a beautiful heart!

[@sockbunbunp2764]

Ms Heart you truly have a huge generous heart! I'm so glad u r giving yourself what u NEED. That's true self love you have learned. Good job not bringing the containers back in the house. If you need to keep them on the side of the house until the next yard sale then you do what you need! Keep that nervous system nice and calm

[@rosiehoy4736]

I'm so sorry to hear about the rain. Still love to see you having a yard sale.

[@carolynb2457]

You are the most loving, sweetest person. Am happy for all the things you saved and sold. I understand your being heartsick over perfectly good items that got ruined. I too find it easier to get rid of things if I can send them on personally to someone who can use and enjoy them. You know yourself and what helps you. The outside bins are not hurting anything. $156 - what a blessing!

[@nikedoesthings]

As much as it is easy to comment 'just throw away what's left over', I know I would not do that either, and I am not a hoarder at all, I just would want to give the sale a 2nd or 3rd chance before donating. I completely understand you also enjoy the process of having a 'chunky' yard sale. Emptying so many bins I'd say you're doing great, and everyone has their own way to do it. Maybe once you reach the end of the basement hoard, donate 'the rest' you're left with? But I don't think that time has come yet! Enjoy this process and take all the time you need for it!

[@nikedoesthings]

ps. I love Pepper

[@shannonmccann3814]

Food Pantry prefer if you donate money instead of donating food because they know what they need and they don't get stuck with stuff that they know people won't eat.

[@catworld8119]

Whatever you didn't sell at one but sold at another well, that would be you had the right person who "neeeeded' the item the second sale. LOL Someone found just what they wanted and it was something left from a previous sale. Maybe the Christmas items will sell closer to Christmas. Sorry you lost some things due to weather. It seems you moved a lot of merchandise though. Hello to Miss. Pepper the helper kitty! I have a silver tabby in my family named Pepper as well.

[@marciamartin5559]

That’s a lot of stuff.

[@zeyarami]

You bring me all the feelings! I love your videos (and you ironically) -- Keep going!!!! We are here in supporting each other!

[@DaijaGrinage]

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[@Mary-e7i6w]

Actually I understand your feelings. While healing my trauma I was really scared when something went out of my control, that meant to me I was open and vulnerable to a new trauma and that was really scary. When everything was predictable that gave me feeling of safety.

[@Mary-e7i6w]

Imo you try too hard to be a good person I wouldn't wash all the clothes all night after some raindrops, but I can say I am a very lazy person😂 I am so sorry some of your items were destroyed, thank you for sharing your emotions with your subscribers so we can give you virtual hugs and support❤

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

Yay for you and the food bank!!

[@judenebaer9997]

14 was alot

[@patsyclunk5683]

Great job! Keep going!

[@vivan111]

Well done!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my friend 🦄💜