slinky
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Joined: May 2009
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Post by slinky on May 5, 2009 9:35:42 GMT -5
Hi, I am glad I have found a posting site for my last chance to clean up and start anew. There are so many problems in my life that I figure if I could be neat then perhaps I could ask for help and would not have to be ashamed about that, too.
No one likes a slob, that I know. I figure that if I do not clean up my mess, no one else will either. Being a renter it is doubly difficult because you feel so guilty about trashing someone else's property.
No physical perm damage, luckily, just the normal grime of day to day living and no cleaning.
I'm way too old to be in this mess and I thought that I had the skills and perseverance to stay employed and keep on going.
Ha ha, joke's on me!
Slinkster
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Post by breakingfree on May 5, 2009 10:20:34 GMT -5
Hi slinky and welcome! You have made a start. You have come here. There are many wise, awesome people here who are kindhearted and helpful and will take you by the hand. You can do this. You found the courage to post and that is a beginning!
BF
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Post by pegasus48 on May 5, 2009 12:15:52 GMT -5
Slinky, squalor doesn't discriminate; it hits all kinds of people. Young, old, rich, poor, employed, unemployed, you name it. Don't be too hard on yourself. We are glad you found us, and we will support you in your cleanup.  |
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Post by def6 on May 5, 2009 15:49:45 GMT -5
Dear Slinky,
You're no slob. Websters says a slob is a boring person or just an ordinary person. You are none of that! Welcome, come on in make yourself at home and when you want to get started just do a small task like pick up some trash and get the bag to the dumpster (or other) and Bam We'll cheer for you. Then you will be proud and remind yourself of what you got accomplished.Deal?
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slinky
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Post by slinky on May 5, 2009 16:33:15 GMT -5
Thanks, I appreciate it.
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Post by messymimi on May 5, 2009 19:33:47 GMT -5
Welcome, Slinky  !
This really isn't your last chance, you know. You can keep on trying and trying, taking chance after chance. As long as it takes. We will be here.
It's good to have you here.
messymimi
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Post by skatters on May 6, 2009 4:54:21 GMT -5
Welcome, Slinky !
This really isn't your last chance, you know. You can keep on trying and trying, taking chance after chance. As long as it takes. We will be here.
It's good to have you here.
messymimi Mimi said it best! Welcome Slinky! |
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Post by Lucky Laura Loving Life on May 6, 2009 18:59:54 GMT -5
Dear Slinky, Welcome ! I loved what Mimi said about last chances She is so articulate. I believe you can not limit yourself to "last chance" like that either. Sometimes when trying to accomplish something you have to try and try again!!  Don't give up,just keep coming back! Love,Laura |
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Post by notsomessyshell on May 7, 2009 1:58:56 GMT -5
Welcome! I can't count my "last chances"...  They are just a bump in the road of my journey. I hope to start anew again tomorrow! That is the great thing about life. Every day is a new start. I am so glad you decided to join us. I think this is just about the best bunch of people anywhere. I look forward to seeing you here. |
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Post by Blackswan on May 7, 2009 17:12:29 GMT -5
Hi Slinky,
It sounds like you have a lot to cope with. Stick around, read a lot, and I think you will find that for many of us, this squalor thing isn't about just cleaning. None of us here, including you, is a slob, or l-a-z-y. Society often sees living in a dirty household as a character flaw, but it is not. There are many other issues that contribute to the end product of not being able to take care of ourselves and our things properly, and I would like to think that the more you read here, about us, the more you find out about yourself too.
I encourage you to continue to keep your open mind, and be kind to yourself. Welcome to the board!
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Post by crazycatlady on May 7, 2009 21:12:11 GMT -5
Welcome, Slinky. You have joined a whole community of people who are challenged by keeping the mess at bay, and (like you) we are each valuable, wonderful people. Like a slinky going down the steps...don't think about the entire journey...just do one step at a time. Start small, and in time you will begin to see real progress.
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