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What YOU Keep, Why and How to Stop!

June 17, 2026 · 43 min

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What are you keeping and why? Let's discuss what's in your house, and why letting go feels so hard. It certainly helped us to understand ourselves and our family members. And maybe it will help you sort through your things and make some hard decisions.

The things we keep represent

  • memories
  • identity
  • hopes for the future
  • guilt
  • obligation
  • comfort
  • and even fear


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Anita & Kelly

DI - 15:33 / 22:53


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