🛒 WATCH This if You IMPULSE Buy! YEARS of struggling: Confessions of an Impulse Buyer Hoarder

Join me on a journey of self-discovery and transformation as I open up about my struggles with impulse buying and hoarding. In this raw and honest KZbin video, I invite you into my home as I embark on a mission to declutter and reclaim my space. Through this cathartic process, I am determined to break free from the chains of excess and embrace a simpler, more intentional lifestyle. Watch as I confront my past decisions, learn valuable lessons, and set forth on a path toward positive change. If you're ready to declutter your life and join me on this empowering journey, hit play, and let's embark on this transformation together.
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0:00 INTRO
0:35 Overview of Junk
0:55 Decluttering Closets
3:48 The Confession
16:35 Decluttering and Organizing
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[@jessicacox2005]

Something that has really helped me. Instead of trying to force myself to stop shopping or trying to want less, I've started to recognize how much I value space, peace, and ease in my life. When I simply focus on that, it makes not bringing more stuff into my home feel effortless.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Jessica, amen! You cannot put a price on peace. Love this! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sheridanca]

I was a keeper of “smalls”.. books were my thing starting when I was 5 or 6 years. Had wonderful teachers that encouraged me to read… so more & more books. As time passed I found comfort in the collection of things .. things for decor, buying thrift store clothing because I used these items to remake into my wardrobe for school. My father only saw the need to provide a minimal amount of clothing.. sewing was a wonderful hobby for me. I tried to collect things that I could use for sewing & crafts but had to hide them in my room.. usually under my twin bed! Once my father discovered my stash he took it upon himself to clear out my collection by using a broom to haul everything out, hand it to me to place in the trash as he watched. If I collected more things and he would find I was scolded and physically abused…slapped and push around! This caused me to hide things elsewhere.. some at home or at a friend’s house… or the belt would come out! Needless to say when I graduated from high school at 16 ( I had great teachers and saw my potential) and I was free of my father’s ruling. Soon after I met a wonderful loving young man ( 5 years older).. he was just out of the Army.. having served 4 years. He was the most lovable, adoring & caring person. We married, me at 17y/o and shared a life together that ended in 2018 when he passed after suffering from ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease at age of 66. God blessed me with the most wonderful loving person I could ever ask for. He was so generous and never complained of my collections 💕💖

[@The_Curated_Life]

Oh, this has me in tears! Thank you for sharing. My mom had a similar upbringing and her father found all of her handmade dolls and threw them away. She loved those dolls and she made them from corn husks . They were dirt poor and those were her only toys. Her father was a drunk and he did awful things to his kids. She never forgot that moment even as an old woman she would tell the story. It made me tear up every time. What a blessing you had in your husband. ❤️❤️❤️

[@debbiekennedy6030]

I'm so sorry for your upbringing with a father like that. I'm also so happy to hear you had a loving and understanding man in your life, and I'm sorry he isn't on earth anymore. I hope your precious memories of him comfort you. I think many of us are triggered to be gatherers by things that we grew up with. It's an ongoing struggle.

[@heleneyoung9631]

Take it from been there done that....we spend the spring and summer of our lives finding our mate, feathering our nest and raising our young. The better the nest, the better we survive in comfort. Then comes time the fledglings are gone and the nest needs to be cleaned and repurposed. You are evolving as nature intended. You have reached that time in your life to de-feather the nest and repurpose. Don't fret yourself. You are right on track.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Helene, that was beautifully said. Thank you for the words of wisdom. ❤️❤️❤️

[@l.g.4451]

What a beautiful word picture you painted. It's just the natural process of moving along in life. Don't fret...love it.

[@cassandraknight8804]

Very sweet ❤

[@debracurry1423]

Guilty as charged. From a young age to now. It’s hard to break. If u can’t afford certain purchases then u start buying little stuff. Millions of people have this problem because I think that it gives us a good feeling n then next day you have to start over. Struggle is real.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Debra, you are so right! I don’t have the money to make huge renovations in my home so I buy little stuff to “decorate” and then end up not using the items. If I saved the money I spent on the “little things” I would have had enough money to do the renovations. Thank you for sharing, Debra. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ringsandthingsparty4513]

I’ve had 4 back surgeries sense 2018 but I have to get this done. Linda

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

I came to the same realisation last year, although I don’t have a lot of extra stuff, I had too much and every piece I had that wasn’t being used was taking up my time. So I started ‘curating’ each room. I put up the art work, I dressed the beds, put in the furniture and accessories to finish each room completely and I got rid of everything else. All the extra bedding, throws and lamps, most of the decor (I kept one bin of favourites to be able to change them out seasonally). I now only keep 1 small bag of cosmetics and 1 set of hair care products in each bathroom. I now only buy personal care products when one is about to run out. I can’t tell you how much this has changed how I live. Every single thing in my home now has a place and I have nothing extra cluttering up my cupboards. If I decide to refresh anything in a room I will donate what I take out. The impulse to buy does decrease with practice and now I only shop for what I need. It’s a very satisfying experience and I hope you learn to love the journey.

[@cvonsutphen]

Thank you for sharing. My Mom's thrifting addiction has prevented me from going to her house for ten years. She lives 5 minutes away from a Goodwill and 15 minutes from a large Salvation Army. Her motto has been, "it's such a great price, I couldn't leave it there". I am grateful for the thrifty finds she has given to me, as well as my daughters and grand kids. That being said, a four year old does not 20 pairs of shoes or 100 stuffed animals. I feel like my Mom never fully dealt with the trauma of losing her Mother, also an avid thrifter, and after she retired, her adventures became her job. I love to thrift, but if I'm not going to use it, it stays. I went a bit nuts with clothing and have more than I need. Now, if something new comes in, 2 go out. One day at a time dear.

[@teem9010]

oh boy! thats my mother! i buy too much also but she buys and buys for my house and then when i go to declutter i feel so awful!

[@janetslicer3637]

I am still watching this. I am brainwashing myself in all different parts of the house. But, I must start with all the paperwork clutter that has accumulated for over a year after the death of my husband. I was an IT Specialist but not someone that could break in to his laptops, figure out logins and passwords and try to figure out what accounts are active, inactive, suspended, closed, what we owe and don't - it is a nightmare! But the same rules apply. Closed and get rid of what you don't need, keep the necessary accounts, figure out how they will be paid, and purge, purge, purge. Thank God I am watching you. Thanks Sherri, ♥️ XO Janet

[@The_Curated_Life]

Janet, bless your heart. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure that hasn’t helped when it comes to making decisions in your home. ❤️❤️❤️

[@trishalou592]

I used to do this too. The thrift stores have so many pretty things and clothes for a fraction of new. I rationalized that it was so cheap to just buy it. I realized though, that there is no way I could use all these things and it just created more work for myself. I decluttered several times and now just have a few things that bring me joy. I no longer go to the thrift stores. I have plenty of clothes and pretty things.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Trisha, you nailed it! These things have created more work for me. I’m ready for a simple life with less stuff. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@shalbertvintage4261]

Hi Sherri. I’ve learned that the cycle of buying from any kind of store is a matter of rewarding myself… for something I’m dealing with or have gone through - a temporary kind of ‘fix’.. it’s a matter of some kind of depressive condition that makes the ‘find’ feel so good that it becomes addictive-- we crave that feeling of accomplishment and happiness in the find…. It needs to be healed and given over to the Lord.. confess it - release it - and lean on the Lord when the need to thrift or buy arises …. Don’t let it bring you down :)).

[@susanmkp]

You are describing my situation exactly. Thrifting is my favorite activity. I like beautiful things, and if I can get them at a bargain, so much the better. I was going through my china cabinet today. I have so much crystal that I can’t display nicely because there’s too much. So I am picking out my favorite and things I actually use and I’m going to give away or donate the rest. My peace of mind is worth it. Thanks for being open.

[@jodihicks2491]

Thank you for opening up and sharing this with us. I, and so many people that I know, deal with tis issue as well. We keep telling ourselves that we need to stop accumulating more stuff and then we keep doing it!! It's a contant feeling of guilt and I think you just keep on trying and don't give up. You're not alone on your quest! ❤

[@The_Curated_Life]

Jodi, it’s a constant struggle for me. I may have to reconsider reselling just to keep me out of the thrift stores. ❤️❤️❤️

[@frankiedickens1212]

Last year we moved into a house with no basement and only one storage room. I was forced to do a major declutter. It was hard but I forced myself to let go of things that I wasn’t using and I really wasn’t that crazy about. What a difference it has made! Now I have an organized storage area where everything is in labeled bins. I can easily find anything I’m looking for. I do still go to thrift stores and I do still buy but I only buy it if I have a specific place or use for the item. If I don’t then it stays in the store. I periodically go through my clothes and donate what I haven’t been wearing and make room for new items. Thank you Sherri for being vulnerable before us. Please don’t beat yourself up. Maya Angelo said “When you know better, you do better.” You’ve called attention to it and you’re making positive steps to improve it. You can do it! 💪🏻

[@The_Curated_Life]

Frankie, you are so right. “When you know better, you do better”. This hit me in the face and it’s left me questioning a lot of things in my life. And this “stuff” isn’t worth robbing me of my peace. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@GeoffreyLaureate]

SERIOUS respect. Thank you for your vulnerability. You are a blessing.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Geoffrey, thank you. It’s not easy to pull away the curtain and show everyone your “mess” but this is real life. I don’t want my videos to come off as if I have my life all together because I don’t. Thank you for watching. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bethirwin7445]

4 1/2 years to clear my parents’s house & then I caught myself doing the same thing. It’s an ongoing process so your eyes are open as mine were & we’ll catch ourselves, forgive ourselves & clear the decks now we know we have to rein things in ❤

[@The_Curated_Life]

Beth, it really is an ongoing process. Wow! 4.5 years to clean it out. That’s what scares me about my issues. I don’t want that for my kids. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@beckyschrage668]

This video , is so me , over and over. I was in my basement/craft room, thinking I need to just use what I have and stop adding to my stash. Clear out what hasn't been looked at in , who knows how long. Love that your videos , are everyday life and things that we all contend with in our own lives.

[@patroberts1111]

I think the older we get the less we want to be a slave to (idols). Collecting things is mentally preparing for the better life we wish we lived, but, not always what our reality is. Trauma and loss is related to consuming, hoarding, and ADHD. It can be an avoidance and escape technique as well. Thank you for your complete honesty you have helped alot of your viewers this last year, myself included. Thank you.

[@Maryqueenofairs38]

Also, ocd is a compulsion disorder. Many people who hoard actually have it.

[@debbiekennedy6030]

Thank you so much for this video, and your openess. I have spent the past several days working on my own home. I was not given much choice. My home has been my fortress for 10 years. I went through a traumatic last 4 years of a long marriage. If I have an excuse not to let people in ,I am safe. My daughter insisted that she come help me. She will be here with me for one afternoon. I'm a basket case. I am out of money, and am working on starting a resell business. I am excited about it, but worried I will lose my home. I am 65. I made this bed, and either can lie in it, or climb out. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@minimimosa]

Wow this hit so close to home…I think, for me, it’s seeing all the new “trends” out there (think Pottery Barn) and wanting that style to incorporate into my space. Also, getting the look for less makes it even more enticing for me to over buy it and It’s so easy to fall into that trap. I swear it’s a cycle I need to break too.

[@samanthav8728]

Not even halfway through, I am gushing with tears. You are so honest and transparent that it's easy to flow with you. You are very amicable and I totally know what you mean with "de-cluttering". It is very hard for me too. I love and have good taste for the finer things. My hubby is a true minimalist and annoys me some, lol. I will help you, lol!

[@rachellskerlec4713]

For anybody worried about the cost/value of the items, there is only one real time that that matters to ask yourself and that's before you bring it home. Once you bring it home, it's a sunk cost. Time is more valuable than money. We will never have enough time so you should not waste your time on the perceived value of clutter. This is a lesson I'm working on myself.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Rachel, this is something I am also going to implement when it comes to what I bring into my home. Sometimes the burden isn’t worth the cost. We can never get our time back. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachellskerlec4713]

@@The_Curated_Life then we are both on the same mission this year. 💪

[@judigood4606]

You spoke right to my soul! I cared for and eventually lost my mother a few years back. We were exceptionally close and it put me way low. It had taken me years to come back from it and I am starting to see the mess that I just closed my eyes to. Please pray for me to be able to move in the right direction. It is sooo bad! Thank you for sharing, it means so much to see that ai am not alone ❤

[@sis8521]

Your love for your mother let’s me know you are a lovely person with a kind ❤. You will succeed to bring peace in your life. Take baby steps . Hugs for you 🥰🌷

[@Butchs_Daughter]

I highly recommend Dana K. White’s books. They helped me a lot. Wishing you all the best. 💗

[@user-rf3br8bf9v]

It's like you were narrating my life. I am in the exact spot you were - overwhelmed and saddened by the burden I've put on myself. Thank you for your honesty and inspiration.

[@rsnj4501]

Thanks for sharing. I have found myself trying to fill a void in my life with stuff but once I realize what I’m doing I can correct my behavior and start anew. Your situation is so relatable. Take care ❤

[@happytx1860]

Congratulations, you recognized the problem & you are dealing with it. Be kind to yourself ❤. I enjoy your channel, and you are a fabulous person.

[@dsalazar5358]

I am practicing the one in one out rule. I did a massive declutter of the entire house in January. Thrifting brings me so much joy, the thrill of the hunt. Now I am only allowing myself to “trade up.” I have been able to enjoy the hunt just as much but have been content with leaving the treasure behind for someone else to enjoy if I can’t decide what I will trade out BEFORE I make the actual purchase. I have also been returning the clothes within the 7 day time frame if I don’t love it instead of just living with it because it was a good deal. I also am holding myself to finishing current projects before I start a new one…..wish me luck on that one. It is proving more difficult. Ha!

[@marydumois4242]

Great job!

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

I needed this. Thank you. 😊

[@user-gj9gs7nh6r]

Thanks for sharing and being so open. I too love to thrift and bring home 'pretty things'. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to thin out my hoard. Keep up the great work!!!

[@heysunnygirl2843]

Sherri, thank you for sharing this. I feel like I’m looking at myself in the mirror. This is me to a T. I have been “thinking about” decluttering for at least 6 months. I needed this motivation to get started. My mom is in the end stages of dementia & my dad passed away in 2018. When we cleared their house to sell it, the amount of stuff we had to go through was mind boggling. I don’t want to do that to my kids. It’s so unfair to them. Thanks again

[@kathyesargent9088]

A place for everything and everything in its place❤️❤️❤️❤️😃😃😃

[@awwjeez4094]

Same! You are not alone ❤

[@heatherp7836]

❤ the honesty and vulnerability here. Appreciate you sharing 😊

[@kimshoff2139]

Thanks for keeping it real! You have no idea how much you impact my life! ❤

[@pford0701]

Hi Sherri. I have a couple of video suggestions. Lori Boston Found who is also a reseller and on a similar journey and The Minimal Mom. You may find some great tips from these two. Best wishes!

[@The_Curated_Life]

Thank you for the suggestions. I’ll look them up. ❤️❤️❤️

[@briarrose3155]

Grace is exactly what I was thinking as you were speaking. You've made great strides and you motivated me during your "clean your house in a year series." I'm the opposite. If I don't have it on a list, I don't purchase it without research or taking stock of inventory. However, I'm with you because I have loved ones (one that lives with me) that I have to help declutter, and it drives me crazy. Baby steps, and I'm here for it all.

[@ringsandthingsparty4513]

I’m organizing my garage and closets as I watch this video it makes me realize I’m doing the same thing I’m just moving from one place to another. I’m already older I’m 67 and I definitely don’t anyone to have to go through all this stuff and do exactly what I should do myself. It’s time to let go of everything I don’t use or have even looked at in a few years. Thank you I’m ready!!!

[@graytabbie]

Excellent video!

[@mikki3961]

You got this, you can and will do this. Remember that Self Care isn't Selfish and you MUST take care of your mental health as well as the body. MUCH love to you!

[@susanpoteat240]

You don't know how much I needed to hear this message. Thank you. I totally understand where you are. I am there too. We will get through this together. Love you, girl! 🫶🏻

[@cindyeldridge7456]

Thank you for sharing your struggles with us! I really needed this video. I, too, am a borderline hoarder and get sooo overwhelmed when I start to de-clutter that I just give up. You gave me the inspiration to get going on it again!

[@Michelle-ky8tn]

Sherri, I completely understand where you’re coming from, started declutterring with you last year at the same time, it’s difficult sometimes ~ especially in my case when I work in the belly of the beast ( I work for an auction company) my example is Dept 56, I collect it, it became a lot to store and display, decided last year I only want to collect a certain line of Dept 56 (Christmas in the City) we’ve had 2 MAJOR auctions of Dept 56 and I found myself jumping overboard again 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank goodness I was able to just watch before I bid….i feel like your not giving yourself enough credit for all the hard work you did after your mom passed, at the least give yourself some grace, you had/have goals for fixing things in your house, so you got off track a little, BUT you recognized it before you went over the edge! So do what you’re doing, drop back, reassess and refocus! We’re here for you, and we’ve got this 👍🏻💪🏼

[@The_Curated_Life]

Michelle, I am so tired of decluttering so much and I’ve been doing it for years only to end up at square one. I know if I stop bringing stuff into my home I won’t have to declutter. It’s embarrassing but healing at the same time to admit that I’m an impulse buyer and hoarder. ❤️❤️❤️

[@startingnow1111]

I watch your resell channel and was intrigued by the video title so checked it out. I am totally here for this type of content. I relate so deeply and I would guess many other humans can too ❤ Subscribed- thanks for sharing. You are lovely ☺️

[@hollypichardo8004]

And here I thought you lived a picture perfect life, ...turns out you're exactly like me! Thank you for your honesty and always entertaining videos. I enjoy them immensley :)

[@gracedarlenemcpherson9079]

Great video with some great lessons.

[@cynthiamurrah9641]

Sherry.... Your video just pierced my heart. This is so me and I am living in chaos. Praying about how to distribute the items I must part with. Thank you for being so candid. Love your channels.

[@tshockmom69]

I started watching the minimum mom and clutter bug on KZbin . I have learned so many techniques to help with my emotional buying. I am no means a minimalist, quite the opposite, but I have learned and i implemented so many of their tips. You are not alone. Thanks for baring your self, we are there with you also. So let’s curate this clutter. We can learn from you. Hug hug!

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

Well thank you for this confession video of which I too am guilty. Your analogy of Museum vs Thrift Store is brilliant! I am so overwhelmed with my apartment snd all the “pretty little things”!! You’ve sparked the de-clutter embers in me! Thank you.

[@nohrad1935]

Thank you for sharing! I too struggle with curating and trying to not overdo it. I want to get to a point where my guest room closet is empty and in other places around the house I only store like items together (items I need, love and are in proximity to where they’re needed). I appreciate the motivational nudge! 🤗

[@susanvelez6534]

👏🏼🙌🏼🙋🏻‍♀️you did a great job. Please give yourself grace as we all tend to get out of hand for whatever reason. I did what you did 2 years ago and I was ruthless but it was very overwhelming

[@marthacarrillo6781]

Thank you! This was the best motivational and peaceful KZbin video for me. I have watched all your videos and always leave a thumbs up. I click on your videos as soon as they pop up because I love your personality, home, style, creativity, artfulness (if that is even a word) and content. This video showed and told me more about you and me than any of your videos. This video told me that we are alike and that you can relate to me. Sometimes I watch other videos and think how beautiful a room is but how unrelatable and unattainable it is for me. But this video was the opposite! So, I thank you for your honesty and realness! Bravo! By the way, I've watched this video about 5 times now. Too bad I can't give you 5 thumbs up!!

[@amyweaver7413]

This was a wonderful video, and I’m sure some who see it will be inspired to lighten their own load. My ex was Canadian military so we moved a lot which forced me to stay on top of this kind of stuff, and I have a relative who is a true hoarder, so that has kept me in check. But I so feel for people who do get overwhelmed and can’t dig themselves out. So bravo to you for realizing this has been an issue and dealing with. Having watched your channel since 2020, I think, I know now that you’ve truly outed the issue you’ve got this! Give yourself some huge self-love right now girlfriend.👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@dsiemen1136]

I have learned so much from you through the years that I have followed you. My favorite season you had was the decluttering year. I can’t remember the three groups you used, but I have been doing that throughout the years since you showed us and it has really helped me to let things go. As I have watch my mom has so many things throughout her home and now she wants us kids to take things we don’t want. I have gotten so many things brought to me when my parents came to visit. Then I feel guilty because I don’t want them. But I have decided that I am decluttering and blessing others through a community center, friends, etc. Thanks you for sharing your heart….❤️

[@dianabushby-haney9671]

This was really good..Love your openness and your choice of music in this video..Just subscribed to your channel today. ❤

[@The_Curated_Life]

Hi, Diana! Welcome to the community. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JustJessie_]

WOW all the new stuff

[@sharylblomquist7547]

Thank you for sharing. It really struck me where I need to work

[@The_Curated_Life]

Sharyl, this hit me like a ton of bricks. It was a definite eye-opener. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathymiller2829]

Sending my love and good thoughts to you. I can so relate. I'm an artist and could not say no, to any kind of craft supplies for many years. We moved a year ago and I was sickened at how much I had and how much I had to let go of. It's a good slap in the face. Needless to say, I woke up!!! Love you girl. ❤

[@karennagel-smith6648]

Thank you for your honesty. We grew up with very little & I tend not to throw a lot away. I hate te clutter. We redid flooring in our upstairs several years ago & the contents of those rooms are in my living room which was unused. I feel it can all be discarded or donated as it’s not been used for many years. Also I need to declutter when hubby isn’t around, he likes to hang onto stuff!

[@tiffaneyjewelmindfulness]

Oh my goodness, this video! You hit the nail on the head... all the nails! I just want to hug you. Would you like a complimentary mindfulness session? I specialize in mindful decluttering and it really sounds like a session might be of use to you.

[@donnalemaitre9673]

I love this video♥️ I am doing the same thing that you’re doing. Between my Dad dying so young and losing so many things, I kept some irrelevant things helping to perpetuate my own prison. Both channels have really help me. I think you’re doing such a tremendous job. I hope you allow yourself some peace and calm and please know you’re not alone Thank you ♥️.

[@carol.luna.stella]

New subscriber, hello from Scotland!

[@gggrandmotherannonetsy423]

Thank you so much for this video. It is so helpful. I am also trying to figure out what to declutter first. To help me, I've assigned each room a month. Hopefully, I won't need an entire month per room, but it helps focus me. If not I will find myself in every room doing a little bit of nothing.

[@michellefrance1165]

I understand completely, I love to thrift and my basement is overwhelming!! It is my goal this year to declutter my home because I need peace and I only have one child who is 31 and definitely has no interest in any of it and I don't want this burden on him. I also lost my best friend 2 years ago and thrifting became an escape, trying really hard to change that and now do gardening and love it!Thank you for being so vulnerable and prayers for you!!

[@Inspireddeborah61]

You are so right, Sherri, to allow yourself Grace. Grace allows us some space, self-acceptance, and room to take a hard look at things which then prompts some form of action. It seems to me that you are well on your way with the emotional aspect and are moving forward beautifully toward your goals. As always, thank you so much for sharing…

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Good evening Sherri! Peace and contentment is everything! It takes effort, determination, time and pushing forward to remove the “toxicity”. Believe me, I understand and know the journey you’re on. In my perspective, I want to be the one to remove the unnecessary and excess clutter from my home while I have the ability to and not put the burden on my husband or next of kin. I don’t have children. So for me, it has become a perpetual thing! You will feel so relieved every time! May God bless you! 🙏🏻💕

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I feel your pain. I have been feeling this way all winter. Don’t focus on the failure. Just dust yourself off and tackle it one zone at a time. We have a bin at the back door in the laundry room that collects unwanted items. I bring in empty boxes and once a week I head to the charity shops to unload the car. It feels great. I sell soft goods on eBay and saw I should get $100 for my “rare” Chaps bedroom floral drapes I was going to donate. Why pass up that kind of cash?? You’ve got this! We’re cheering you on girl!!!!

[@nubiacabrera919]

Omg I subscribed after listening to your intro!

[@The_Curated_Life]

You are too sweet! Welcome to the community. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vikkienos6807]

👍Thank you.

[@amandawoods4051]

You are so brave and it does help me Sherri. Maybe I do not have exactly the same lessons to learn but I have them and it helps. Thank you so much x

[@The_Curated_Life]

Amanda, I feel embarrassed about how I’ve let this take over my home and my life. But, hopefully by me opening up it can help someone.❤️❤️❤️

[@amandawoods4051]

We all have things inside ourselves that we are trying to manage. Sometimes, especially us thrifters, we find a kind of solace in these beautiful things that we are so attracted to. It can be difficult to find the balance and like you are doing now we need to check in with ourselves and acknowledge what is truthfully going on for us and this is good and healthy. It's hard though isn't it? I know it is for me.Thank you again for your wonderful videos, I enjoy each and every one. Much love to you x

[@regalrose3365]

I am going through the very same thing. I literally had the same happen yesterday

[@kimberlylinton9796]

Dear Sherri I started watching you a few years ago and had a connection with you because I too love to cruise thrift stores, resell stores, antique stores etc. Finding inexpensive unique items for my home and I’m not a reseller like you. So I too accumulate too much! My best friend and I are alike in that way and are going through exactly what you are right now and feel the same way you do! I want to declutter because I don’t want to leave my son my mess and my husband and I are considering relocating, since we are retired, and I will not be taking all my stuff with me! My best friend is decluttering because her and her husband are going to remodel their home! Don’t be hard on yourself. I know there’s a lot of us out there that are in the same situation❤ Thank you for opening up and sharing ….we feel for you! I know you can do it and I know my friend and I can too😊

[@lorenebroussard5127]

I'm guilty of this too. You have inspired me to be better. Don't beat yourself up.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Lorene, it was embarrassing to admit but I feel so good about sharing my journey so I can be accountable and also to help others dealing with the same thing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolewhite4659]

Sherri, you're in good company and add me to the list! It makes me happy to thrift and I always say "its only $20" or whatever. Then when I load up a mountain of stuff to donate, I wanna cry over all the money spent! I'll borrow some of your tips and inspiration!

[@user-eg3zy6du2h]

I am in the process of doing this.... not an easy thing for sure.

[@tinathornton2089]

wow this is so my life as well I have a Poshmark business have been shopping for years before I started my closet and then I started to sell for extra income and a reason to shop now I feel I have hit rock bottom my shopping it has taken over my guest room, my office and my own personal closet my linen closet and my coat closet . It is too bad and I feel horrible about the money spent on things and so much stuff I have in many death piles that hasn't been listed. I needed to hear this as well. I have grown children love the pretty stuff too. I do NOT want to be a burden to my children with too much stuff to go through clutter. I needed it this too I will be 60 in two months and I need to stop this as well and get a handle on it > I buy stuff to craft and fix with ideas the just go into new piles. thanks for sharing will be following your journey and will try to do this along with you.

[@teresamugford1285]

You're not alone ❤😢❤x

[@kathyscrazylife]

Impulse control or lack thereof is a form of metal illness. My doctor had to put me on mood stabilizers, and that has helped a lot. My mom had the same problem.

[@shalbertvintage4261]

How wise to see and know what your next step and direction to lean into.. rejoice in the fact that you’re able to make changes.. it’s healthy.. and remember- all things work for the good.. there’s something to be learned and gained within each struggle or suffering :)). Just love you ! Hugs :)))

[@shalbertvintage4261]

And don’t let the enemy use this to condemn yourself…. I’m going thru the same thing…. I got so disgusted with myself because my house was becoming full of things!!!! I lost my peace because of it… I followed my intuition and have made changes … it’s a process but it will all work out well… hugs. :))

[@janetbush2580]

I appreciate your honesty.... I did have a problem of getting rid of things... I always thought... I could sell that at my garage sale... Then I had a garage sale and sold barely anything because I live on a street that is out of the way. I thought to myself, I'm wasting a whole day to make maybe $ 50, my time is more valuable then that. so now I have no more garage sales. I donate things I can't sell on ebay .. Just know you are not alone,. God Bless

[@inglishhomeandgarden8386]

I know exactly what you are talking about.

[@lindasmith5190]

I feel so sorry for my son because my husband holds on to everything. My parents have both passed away and my mother was one to get rid of "stuff"...even good stuff!

[@KJ-wh8fu]

Thank you for your courage. Like you, I am guiding my father through dementia, and, like you, I too often take respite at a thrift store. Peace be with you, and thank you, again.

[@The_Curated_Life]

KJ, it’s an awful disease. I will keep you in my prayers. ❤️❤️❤️

[@KJ-wh8fu]

@@The_Curated_Life Thank you, dear lady. And I, you.

[@tlew9429]

Remember….anything you found can be found again if you have a true regret from letting it go. Mostly I think guilt can be so detrimental. It’s ok to recognize you need change. Please just don’t feel guilty. Just take little steps and move in the direction you feel you want to go. I’m sure your viewers can relate in many ways.

[@The_Curated_Life]

I was talking to a friend who also resells and is the manager of a thrift store and we both said that if we pass over something and decide not to buy it, we usually end up finding the same thing later down the road. So, why worry if we don’t buy it. The thrift store will always be full of more stuff. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandramigacz1766]

But…it was such a good deal, and I might need it!😂

[@MsJet1]

I did this last year - moving from a 4200 square foot house to 2400. It was freeing.

[@dianerobertson7988]

Homeless shelters will take unopened bath products. Also what helped me was to put the date on products when I start to use it. Then when it’s empty I make a note of the date it’s finished. That shampoo took me 3 months to use up. So I have 3 bottles which gives me almost a year of shampoo( or whatever). I now buy 1 item (backup)when one item is open. So one in use and 1 spare.

[@karenoshea151]

I admire you for your astute realization of what you need to conquer I'm a professional organizer and I have to admit my home isn't as organized as I would like it to be that said it's because of the fact that I like a lot of things I'm a maximalist that I'm able to help other people who are the same as me I am in the Northeast us and I have a lot of clients and we have become close friends because we have dealing with this together thank you for this video I love honesty and that's how we learn from each other God bless you

[@The_Curated_Life]

Karen, I bet your job is so satisfying. Helping people organize their home is no small feat. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathyesargent9088]

God has given us a home, we need to care for it and us. Only buy what you absolutely love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@teresajavins5172]

Sherry, have you ever considered selling the items you declutter on Whatnot? You already have a good following on here which could carry over. With your personality you would do well! Thanks for motivating me to declutter. It is so easy to use thrifting as an escape. I am guilty after losing my middle son unexpectedly.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Teresa, I did the Whatnot onboarding last year but never found time to actually do it. I would love to but not sure I could dedicate any time to it. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your son. A parent should never have to go through that kind of pain. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CocoB22]

Wonderful theme and upload. I think this is the year many of us are doing the same thing. I have been better about impulse shopping. Cleaning, decluttering and enjoying what I have will be the theme for this year. And I don’t know if we should regret and be hard on ourselves- instead consider it defeating an unseen enemy- with COVID and telework we have been separated from what keeps people normal - interacting with other people. Instead we have stuck ourselves in social media of different types that all lead to online shopping somehow. No buys and low buys will set us straight again. Spending time with people will replace the high from Amazon deliveries. But I have to say I love your projects. ❤. Take care.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Coco, I totally agree. I want to concentrate on making my home a place of joy and peace instead of clutter and mayhem. I will be doing some no buy and low buy months as well this year. It’s like doing a financial reset. I’ve done them in the past and they’re a great way to challenge you and make you grow. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CocoB22]

@@The_Curated_Life Your “confession’ was so well said. I am pretty sure we like the same stuff- and making our homes museum like is how we want to decorate. Time make the aesthetic and move forward. Good luck on your journey- but you got this for sure. ❤️

[@debracurry1423]

Sherry have a garage sale n take offer for stuff. It will go for cheap.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Great idea, Debra. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@junesammy-robidoux2305]

Your channel came up in my feed and I'm happy it did. The confession was just what I needed. I have been decluttering in a way out of necessity we are doing our floors and I'm forced to face my stuff. You are so right about having to be sick of the stuff and needing to get it removed. My enough moment came having to shift all the things into one room to be able to do the other. I realized there was so much that we never used and honestly forgot. I am beginning to feel so much lighter and like the fog is finally lifting.

[@kathymckay5286]

Loved this video!! Food for thought for me also. May I ask name of song which played earlier in the video? “To say I’m sorry”??

[@janefleming3809]

I’m the exact same way…start several projects and never finish…I stopped buying stuff at thrift stores..I would only return it a month later…

[@tshockmom69]

As for products. I use the saying, “I pay to learn”. We try products and we don’t like them but we can’t let them go because we paid good money for them. However they are just that, consumables, products. We tried them. The key word tried. We paid to try them. We didn’t like them, so we have to give ourselves permission to throw them out. Don’t even try to give them away. Trash. We paid to learn we don’t like them. Give your shelf permission.

[@susanlandin4485]

Clutter can be so overwhelming. I have had to do the same, especially culling items I'n reselling that aren't selling or that I'm not excited about listing

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

I will be busy when you go live Sherri. But I will watch as soon as I can 🤗💓💕💞 I have a rescue squirrel that can tell Time. He knows when he is supposed to get a bottle and play. Love you honey

[@The_Curated_Life]

❤️❤️❤️

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

​@@The_Curated_Life I feel you Sherri. I still have a lot of things to go through. It's so hard when you are taking care of your husband and running all the errands house work yard work taking care of animals. So overwhelmed it almost makes me sick to my stomach. So proud of you and everything you share with us . Your videos help keep me motivated. Stay strong honey 🤗💓💕💞

[@karenandersen9400]

Sherri thank you. Donate toiletries to homeless shelters they appreciate them.

[@catilyeverafter316]

💯I don’t have a lot of money so I purchase inexpensive items to make do. For example, I needed area rugs but couldn’t afford nice ones that I really wanted so I bought $38 ones from Wayfair. I end up with several cheap rugs that I didn’t really love. I have THREE comforters for my bed because I got each one inexpensively. I don’t really know what my personal style is so I keep all three. 😞

[@The_Curated_Life]

I totally get that. I’ve bought stuff that wasn’t me…but it was on sale. Once you know your style, it eliminates stuff you don’t want. ❤️❤️❤️

[@RitaVernoy]

Oh Sherry! I’m so guilty. My biggest problem is the “What if’s”.

[@The_Curated_Life]

Yes, Rita!!!! I am the same way. ❤️❤️❤️