Out with the old...in with the new...

With the New Year fast approaching, I realized that I am excited for a new start.

In preparation of this new start, I've started to toss out the old to make way for the new. For example, I went through my closet and am going to donate clothes, which I haven't worn in over ten years, to a charity organization; these clothes mostly consist of suits and work attire which I have a negative association with as it reminds me of the horrible jobs and work experience I had. I can't even begin to describe the deep satisfaction I felt when I
cleared out the clothes and saw a less clutter closet.

I am also redecorating my home, of course on a limited budget, as I want a new look. I know this may sound trivial to some, but my clothes and home decor symbolizes my past; and I've been holding on to the past for so long that it has affected the present.

Anyway, I hope that the new year utter in positive changes and a new beginning for us. I know many of us are trapped by our depression, but I really hope that we can let go of the 'past' and bring about these changes; I know...easier said than done, but we'll never know what may be unless we try.

Post Edited (ForeverPositive) : 12/24/2019 9:08:22 PM (GMT-7)

Good job on getting rid of all your old clothes - clutter sounds trivial but it can really weigh you down. I also think the redecoration sounds like a good idea. It will give you something to do and hopefully give you a nicer home at the end of it.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Thank you all for your kind responses! I hope everyone is enjoying Christmas.

Grrr...I'm with my folks for Christmas and have been snapping at my dad. My dad is a good and kind person, but he can be incredibly annoying, especially when it come to my brother with autism.

I feel my dad, and my mom to some extent, 'baby' him. Yes, he has autism and can't live on his own, etc., but he is capable of expressing what he wants without the need for my dad to speak for him. Don't get me wrong, my parents do have to speak for him in certain situations; however, my dad also speaks on his behalf when it come to trivial situations like if he is full or wants more to eat, etc.

I feel my folks are infantilizing him which isn't fair to him and annoying to me. Anyway, just had to vent.

Last 2 yrs i have minimized. Fully. Yes the HT has some goals to persue...and me support worker next year will get me moving in the right areas.

Fp...it common infantalizing...call it out...it is totally invalidating and demoralizing. HT
Keep 💪 my friends as in the vast seas of this earth we all are swimming...sometimes treading water, sometimes caught in a rip and sometimes in the bluest of waters in total peace.

With the New Year coming soon, I'm trying to determine what lifestyle changes I should make for 2020 as well as what goals I should set for the New Year.

Becoming mobile...

I wish you much adventure in 2020.

Happy new year to all!

Trina, I for one am looking forward to it. You and Doodles.

Hugs, Karen...

Purging is very uncharacteristic of me but I have found myself doing it regularly lately
If I buy something I already have enough of I throw something away
Also when I feel angry I clean out drawers with no regret
It’s good to get rid of what I have no purpose for

Ha, HT! I feel like tossing myself out this month!! All of a sudden my knee has decided it doesn't want to support my weight. Very bad news for this runner with upstairs bedrooms who needs that left knee for my clutch! (Drive a stick shift.)