Gave myself a hard rule: if it hadn’t been used in the last two years, it went. Cut through a lot of the sentimental hesitation that would have otherwise stalled everything.
Linda Svensson ⭐ Helpful member
9 Jul 2026, 04:33
Forty years in one house and now we're trying to fit a life into a shipping crate. Every object has a memory and the kids don't want the 'good china'. The emotional side of downsizing has been harder than any visa form. How did you decide what to ship, sell, gift, or let go of without regret?