Today was the first time in 40 years that I opened the door to my spare room and it was an experience I didn’t think was possible. The room was clear and I can’t describe the emotions that were running through me. I had achieved the impossible!

My initial thoughts went straight back to, why didn’t I do this earlier, why have I wasted so much time but I was reminded that the past is not important, the story is I did it and achieved something that I had felt for so many years was just too overwhelming and would bring heartbreak and shame.

Life was a daily stress and going upstairs was simply out of the question to anyone who visited but 40 years later it is the first stop whether they want to see it or not! I go into that room every day and just look at how far I have come and what it is going to become. When the Professional Organiser opened the room and said “wow, what an amazing room – What do you want to create with this space, I cried and laughed at the same time! How could she see beyond the floor to ceiling of embarrassment? I thought about it and said this will be my art room where I can draw next to the window if we ever find it!!

I did find that window and I look out it every day and appreciate life and how by clearing this room has been life changing. I have clothed a small village but I am happy. My donations have helped so many people and this is the motivator I need to keep going.
It has been an emotional rollercoaster and I couldn’t have done it without the support and encouragement but the way I feel today, it was worth it. I have a spring in my step and even feel lighter! It may sound crazy but life is better and my anxiety does not overpower my day now.

Give your mind some ‘room to breathe’ and start today.