Laurel Rothamel

Can I be really vulnerable rq?

Added 2024-04-27 00:06:36 +0000 UTC

It’s no secret my mental health has been at an all time low lately.

Been going through physical health issues that I’ve kept mostly a secret for almost a year, plus other personal irl life complications, and it’s taken a toll on me in a lot of ways.

My home has kinda turned into a hoarders den. With my weight fluctuating so much it has been hard to donate or get rid of any clothes as I never know what will fit a few days from now, a few weeks, and few months, etc. So I’ve had sooo much clothes just all over my home, scattered about.

Not to mention, I have so much stupid shit I have been hoarding since like 2020 when I was in an abusive situation and id use shopping to relief stress… enough is enough!

I’ve been saying for a while I want to “delete my island and start over” like in animal crossing. And I’m finally doing it.

My dad came to visit before our trip to go see doctors, so that we can get through my whole house and declutter, recycle, donate, throw out, the majority of my stuff!

(We have made sure to look into donations that ARENT Goodwill / Salvation Army. So no worries about that!)

Anyway, today we have gone through my closet and bedroom. (We aren’t done with either and I forgot to take before and after pics of my closest, but it’s a start).

6 large boxes to donate so far! 3 bags of trash. And a lot farther to go.

It feels really good. And I truly never want to let it get this bad again.

Been doing my best to work towards lessening my material consumption in general. And only keeping / buying things that improve my quality of life or spark autistic joy!

Working towards a happier future, a cleaner home, and a clearer mind.

I’m really proud of myself. This has been emotional but cathartic.

Wish me luck on the rest of my home, and my future of working towards keeping my space clear.

TLDR; I’m getting rid of a lot of stuff for my mental health and trying to start over and make my house a home! Wish me luck!