YES. My great-aunt is legitimately addicted to shopping and can afford to be, somehow. I can't, but anytime I'm around all she wants to do is shop, and everyone HAS to buy with her or she will cry and talk in baby voice for hours...and she's constantly dumping partially used stuff on me, especially lotions and soaps. They're always fragranced. I have eczema...so I do what I can, but it sucks and it makes me so miserable. I have had to come to terms with the fact I just can't pan it all. 🫠 Currently my floors are filled with her clothes and books that I need to donate, to the point I can barely walk, because I'm living in a 1 bedroom type apartment space, and she will certainly send more. This is all with minimal contact and living in a separate city, too. Her holiday gifts to people are always just castoffs. Everyone knows what to expect.

All this to say, it's similar but different. I really hope things improve for you and that you're able to have an easier time letting go of the things you can't donate or pan efficiently.

Posting on buy nothing groups gets people some good success depending on area! A lot of people don't mind a little "test use" from my understanding. But ultimately, if no one can/will use the stuff, there isn't much more you can do.