"I don't know about you, but I've got an entire house full of stuff that in real life, my kids don't want. My son has no interest in this dining room table and chairs, and I've asked my daughter about fifteen times and she doesn't want it." Joanne laughed. "So I said maybe I'd like to have a little money for the casino, and I will sell the table. We put the ad on Facebook and right away I get a … [Read more...]
Depression or Downsizing? Keeping Moving Day Choices in Perspective
Some moves are joyful changes, but others are not. In situations where a person is reluctant or resistant to changing addresses, the process of downsizing - the practice of giving away, selling, or disposing of items that won't be needed in the new home - can be emotionally fraught. This can manifest in many ways, but the two extreme positions are surprisingly common - people either want to … [Read more...]