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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...
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...
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...
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...
Recently, I had the pleasure of tuning into Aging Well Together – Episode 71: Decluttering and The Psychology of Letting Go, hosted by Heather and Alicia on WCOM 103.5 FM. This conversation struck a chord because it explored the very real and emotional challenges of downsizing, organizing,...