we have given away, sold or trashed about 75% of our belongings in prep for our move to TV next week. I have no regrets.
What helped was we knew several college kids who just graduated as well as two nieces in college. They were ecstatic to get our leftovers. A few things we brought to a church that keeps a barn full of furniture that people that have fires or hard times can come and get. I had my mothers china, I gave it to a younger sister who was young when my parents died. It didn't have meaning to her then but it did now.
I remember cleaning out my parents house years ago, what a nightmare. I have seen people get dumpsters and trash their parents belongings. What a waste.
So my feeling is that I have eased the burden on my children as they don't want my stuff, I have recycled many items to be used by others, and have made my own life so much more peaceful.
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