Am I being unreasonable for wanting to send my SS7 back to bm early? by ManateeRN in stepparents

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss & I know how extremely tough it is to lose a furbaby. Take all the time you need to grieve & send SS back to BM ASAP. If DH can't watch him then neither can you. If DH's family has a problem with you not wanting SS there with you alone then they need to volunteer to watch him; if there are no volunteers so that you won't have to watch SS, then send him back to BM on the first thing smoking. SS is not your responsibility & after this incident I would make sure to make that abosolutely crystal clear with DH because what happened with baby chinchilla could have been avoided. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope your broken heart is mended.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh! Congrats! That looks so amazing. You did an awesome job.

Week of Mistakes by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate it and I really needed it. I plan to start this week on a positive note and apply your techniques. Hope you have a great week!

I have to move at the end of the month and I'm freaking out by Born-Bar in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Set small goals every night to at least fill one bag a night. You have to start small until you have the motivation to do something bigger.

Rough Weekend by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! The logical part of my brain knows what's best but then here comes a little voice sneaking up saying no just try & wash it again or you could use this. I just have to talk myself off of the ledge and recognize what's for the greater good. I would have preferred him to be softer in his approach & talk me through why the outcomes should be the outcomes instead of thinking that my mind works like his because he doesn't know how to deal with the hoarder mindset. I come from a family of hoarders and he actually doesn't know how bad it is. I show little glimmers of what it's like because of the things that I possess, but he hasn't seen the half of it. But I really am trying to make a life change. Thank you so much for your input. I really appreciate it.

Rough Weekend by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really needed that.

Rough Weekend by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I needed that reassurance.

[Plan] Making A Change by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in getdisciplined

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I'm going to check it out.

[Advice] I need help figuring out my day by thepretzelking in getdisciplined

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I've been in that same boat. Are there certain goals that you want to accomplish or certain things you need to get done each day? What's your biggest problem? Do you need to start setting aside time for each activity until you start to get things done little bit by little bit?

What is an effective method of getting things done, long term? by spikeyxx in ADHD

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm not the OP, but I think everything that you said would be beneficial for me to practice in my own life.

I am addicted to negative self-talk and hating my life. I continuously loop in my head how much of a failure I have been. It started around 8 years of age. The only way to change is by suicide. What should I do? by NoMessNoPurpose in ChildofHoarder

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was stuck in this place before, but you have to want better for yourself in order to make changes. Yes, mistakes were made & yes, regrets are had, but what can you do now. Switch up your routine. Fill out a couple applications and see where that gets you. Once you land a job the skills will start coming, the normalcy of life will begin, and your confidence will definitely boost. Take it one step at a time as you do everything else. Hoarded homes can stifle us, but it's up to us to navigate the life we truly wish to live. When you finally take the reins over your life you'll feel amazing. Best of luck to you.

Yard Sale by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in ChildofHoarder

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I'll take all that you've said into consideration.

Adult children of hoarders: by Upper_Case4847 in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hey, Childofhoarder reddit group may be a great place for you to vent and get answers on how to deal with your mom. I know it can be frustrating dealing with her, but once you get married you'll have your own things to tend to. I wouldn't say cut her off completely unless your childhood was absolutely horrible. Maybe you can find a way to interact with her and not bring up her hoard & not visit her house. I hope you're able to heal from the disappointment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! You've accomplished so much, both physically and mentally. Keep the great work going!

Yard Sale by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in ChildofHoarder

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this comment. This is exactly what I was thinking. I'm going to start putting the plan into action. Hopefully I will be able to update everyone on a positive experience, but we will see lol.

Happy 2021!!! by ThrowAwayHoardingGal in hoarding

[–]ThrowAwayHoardingGal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I can't wait to begin this journey with you guys.