About
August 18, 2006
This blog is about getting rid of things.
I am a recovering packrat and a wannabe extreme minimalist. This blog is written as self-help therapy to talk myself into giving up objects that I have emotionally bonded to.
The bakelite doorbell is a symbol that represents conflict between: the obsessive desire to cast away all possessions to maximize freedom and peace of mind – and the psychological need to retain all things due to the emotional value invested in them.
bakelite: a brand name for any of a series of thermosetting plastics prepared by heating phenol or cresol with formaldehyde and ammonia under pressure: used for radio cabinets, telephone receivers, electric insulators, and molded plastic ware.
doorbell: a bell chime, or the like, at a door or connected with a door, rung by persons outside wanting someone inside to open the door.
November 7, 2008 at 2:05 am
just stumbled across your blog, and i’m so grateful to read your thoughts because i can relate. my stuff is taking over my life. i spend more time maintaining my junk than enjoying it. it wasn’t always like this for me. thanks for sharing your journey.
new reader,
Jenn
March 4, 2009 at 2:46 am
Hello!
Pink Sneakers Productions is currently casting for TLC’s new documentary series tentatively titled, “Life Chronicles.” Each episode documents the day-to-day lives of people affected by different life experiences. One of our episodes will focus on compulsive hoarding. We are currently looking for people who have been directly or indirectly (family member of, etc) affected by hoarding.
We realize the sensitive nature of the topic and we think sharing the stories of people actively coping with this could help let others know they are not alone- that millions of people are dealing with this. This show is being produced to foster awareness and outreach.
These are unique and sensitive topics to be covered through a true, documentary style format to inform and educate our viewers while preserving respect for all parties involved.
If you, or someone you know may be interested in participating in this project with us and sharing his or her story we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at casting@pinksneakers.net and feel free to check out our website at http://www.pinksneakers.net.
We thank you in advance for sharing your story.
July 17, 2009 at 11:20 pm
You are sharing a truly personal journey that requires lots of support. I loved the comment about taping episodes of Clean Sweep. Funny.
Recounting your challenges of getting rid of little stuff as well as other people’s stuff was enlightening. It seems perplexing that you deal with other people’s clutter — pass it on. I too am dealing with getting rid of a storage unit.