Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Oct 12, 2008 12:15:34 GMT -5
Hello, my name is Blackswan. I am a single mom trying to get out of squalor. I have been living in squalor for the last seven years. It started when I moved into a few apartments that turned out to have bugs in them, and I became too afraid to clean because I was afraid something would jump out at me. After awhile I got used to living in the mess, and the mess started to spread. I had always been messy, but now I am living in third degree squalor. I typed in squalor one day, because that term occurred to me to describe my mess. and I found squalor survivors (about six months ago). That has given me so much insight into how I am living, and how I got here, and how to get out. Since then, hungry for more info, I did more searches and found this site. I have done some cleaning, and donated many items since finding squalor survivors, but the mess keeps creeping back up. I am considering minimalizing and getting rid of mostly everything. I use nothing in my house but clothes, tv, bathroom, and computer. I don't even eat here anymore.
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Post by skatters on Oct 12, 2008 13:43:56 GMT -5
Welcome blackswan! You are among friends here. Just jump in at any ole place!  |
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Post by pegasus48 on Oct 12, 2008 14:09:26 GMT -5
Hi, blackswan! Welcome to S.O.S. It sounds like you are really tired of all the junk. That will make it easier for you to pare things down to a manageable level. Once you have things down to the necessary minimum, it should be a lot easier to keep things clean! Good luck with your tossing!!
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Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Oct 12, 2008 16:26:21 GMT -5
Thank you! I can't wait to continue this journey. I have been making strides on my own, but I feel that if I don't reach out to others I might never conquer this beast.  |
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Post by metamorpha on Oct 12, 2008 17:11:43 GMT -5
Your story sounds so familiar. I struggle with maintenance too, and I think it has a lot to do with Too Much Stuff and not having a definite way to store it. Trying, always trying.  Good luck, and happy posting. |
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Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Oct 12, 2008 19:30:03 GMT -5
Yes, and the storage is such a big issue too. I don't even have that much stuff, but I live in a 106 year old Victoria, with nothing but two tiny closets in the bedroom. The closets are like the size of a quarter of a regular closet. THe kitchen only has one cupboard too! Luckily it is just me and my son living here. That is probably why even though we don't have much it is all spread out. But that doesn't explain all the trash though, that is still just me being squalorous.  |
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Blackswan
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Post by Blackswan on Oct 12, 2008 19:31:28 GMT -5
*victorian*
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Post by notsomessyshell on Oct 12, 2008 21:09:59 GMT -5
Welcome! You are in a great place here. I am doing much better since I found this site. A victorian sounds so beautiful.
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Post by Sapphire on Oct 13, 2008 7:11:55 GMT -5
Welcome Blackswan! I'm glad you found your way here. I only joined last week and I'm finding it so helpful!! It's just so wonderful to find out you're not alone! I hope you find the inspiration and support you need here. |
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Post by crazycatlady on Oct 13, 2008 19:18:45 GMT -5
Welcome, BlackSwan! I'm so glad that you found us. I am sure that you will find the help here to dig your way out of squalor.
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Post by houseworkhater on Oct 13, 2008 23:45:00 GMT -5
Hi blackswan! i live in an old house too (1896) with closet problems, but i am the BIG problem,  . Welcome! |
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