09/30/2025
✨ Even the “Queen of Clutter” Struggles ✨
I’ve helped so many families over the years — walking them through hard seasons, packing up homes, and letting go of things they thought they could never part with.
But when it came to my own parents, I couldn’t do it.
When my dad passed away in 2020, I found myself at a loss. I asked my family to each choose a few things they wanted, and I gave those items away. But the rest… I just packed into bins and put them away. I wasn’t ready.
Fast forward 4.5 years, and this January, I lost my mom too. 💔
My siblings and I started cleaning out her room, and I hated every single minute of it. Every shirt, every pair of pajamas, even the smell of her perfume brought her right back to me. The grief was overwhelming and I can still smell her perfume throughout the house.
Here’s what I’ve learned: letting go of “stuff” doesn’t mean letting go of our parents. The love, the memories, the lessons — they’re woven into us forever. But that doesn’t make the process any less painful.
So if you’re sitting in a room full of memories, staring at boxes you can’t bring yourself to open — please know you’re not alone. I understand. And sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is take it one box, one drawer, one memory at a time.
Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever struggled to let go of a loved one’s things. Let’s remind each other we don’t walk this journey alone.
