DG
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Post by DG on May 31, 2008 5:39:42 GMT -5
I'm in the UK and myself, 2 children, mother, 3 Alaskan Malamutes and 2 rats are struggling to live in a small 3-bedded house that is crammed with boxes, black bags and have no visible floor upstairs.
In floods of tears I was searching the internet this morning having finally admitted that we're not in this state just because we've moved 2 large houses and the 'good stuff' from all the accommodation that I used to let. It's because I'm a hoarder who is too scared to get rid of things and afraid that I'll throw something important or that we can never afford to replace again.
For too long I've blinded myself to how things appear to others and how my kids and mum are having to live because of me. The first part was accepting this morning that the reason the kids have trashed the whole first floor is because they need me to show them how it should be.
Sorry for the long post, just needed to get it all out.
Look forward to getting to know you all,
DiamondGal.
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on May 31, 2008 7:53:10 GMT -5
- Welcoming you with a big hug
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Post by WestsideStory on May 31, 2008 12:34:28 GMT -5
Welcome, DiamondGal. I am so glad you found us. I remember what a relief it was to find that I was not alone, and that there was a community of people who understood, and who were dealing with a lot of the same stuff as I was. There's no need to apologize for a long introduction. Some people have followed us from another board where the founder and moderator, Pigpen, has decided to move on. So a lot of the introductions here are of the nature of "Hi -- found you guys -- moved over from the other site -- happy to be here." Others have posted very long stories about themselves and squalor and recovery, or baby steps out of squalor. Still others, like me, haven't posted formal introductions yet (or at all) but either lurk or participate regularly. I am so glad you're here. Welcome to a place that understands and cares. WestsideStory
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messymoo
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Post by messymoo on Jun 1, 2008 5:11:43 GMT -5
Hi Diamondgal, I'm in the UK also with 3 kids and thought I'd say a quick hello.
You found a great bunch of people here who understand how you're feeling.
Welcome
messymoo
xxx
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DG
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Post by DG on Jun 3, 2008 3:36:52 GMT -5
Thank you all for the welcomes.
It really has helped coming here and being honest. Owning up to the problem has made things much better with my family and everyone is doing what they can to help now.
I'm so thankful that I found you all and am actually looking forward to working on my house when I'm fit again.
DiamondGal
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