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Beyond Just Keep or Toss: The Downsizers' Process

Note: This story is drawn from a real client conversation. Identifying details have been changed to protect the family's privacy.

Every so often...

28.07.26 04:32 PM
The Corner I Finally Faced

I couldn't tell you what was in that corner (the far back right to be precise) if my life depended on it; I just knew hard stuff lived over there in 'that corner.' And I knew I didn't want to look.


'That corner' represented a joint corner of my mind and my heart that I did not access often.


Behind th...



28.05.26 05:20 PM
“But Don’t Get Rid of That…”: How Guilt Creates Generational Clutter  

At The Downsizers, we see a familiar pattern in our work . . . adult children who were gently (or not-so-gently) guilted into keeping things long after they’ve stopped serving any purpose. At the end of 2025, we worked with a client we’ll call Marjorie, who embodied this struggle so clearly it staye...

27.01.26 06:21 PM
Aging Well Together: Episode 90 – Downsizing & Decluttering Part III

I had the joy of returning to Aging Well Together on Episode 90: Downsizing & Decluttering, hosted by Heather and Alicia on WCOM 103.5 FM. This was my third time on the show, and what a privilege to share more about the work we do at The Downsizers and The Consignors. Each visit feels like a mix...

02.10.25 03:16 PM
PBS NC-Impact: Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

We are honored to have been part of the filming of the PBS NC-Impact show that spotlighted Dementia-Friendly businesses in the Triangle. This is a cause close to our hearts at The Downsizers, because working with clients who are living with dementia is one of our specialties. These pr...

24.08.25 05:08 PM

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