You don’t know me, but we have a lot in common. Too much stuff. And we probably hold onto it for the same reasons. We’re afraid to let go.

But let’s be honest with each other, even if we’re not honest with anyone else. Having this much stuff hurts us. We are stuck and unable to move forward. We’re sacrificing all that’s good in our lives. We feel we can’t give it up, but those we love are giving up on us the longer we hold onto it.

This blog came into being because I’m tired of the stuff. It’s cramped my personal life and compromised my family. Now, as an empty nester, I can’t argue that “I’m holding onto it for the kids.” That’s a lie. I’m holding onto it for myself and I am coming to terms with acknowledging that I don’t need it. I would feel so much more free without it.

My solution: I’m facing my hoarding problem one room at a time, and inviting you to to follow along in this process. If I write about it, it’s my way of committing to action — to moving toward a solution. If I share my intentions with others, I’ll have to follow through. No shame, no gain.

Maybe you’ll gain the courage to join me and we can get through this together.

Yes, we’re letting go of stuff. But think of how much we’ll gain in return.