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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I get where you are. Sorry that people are piling on you for having boxes of stuff at your parent's house.

I am 40 and have probably a very similar number of boxes in my parents' basement storage room, some from childhood, some things from college, and all my kid's baby gear that I didn't want to get rid of as I was planning on another baby.

They have a 6,000 sq ft house for 2 people and at the time, I lived in 800 sq ft with DH and a baby.

I know many, many friends who have similar arrangements with their parents. It is not unusual. Also, the Marie Kondo enthusiasts need to settle down. It isn't their business to make a value judgement that some people prefer to have more stuff around them than others. It makes no impact in their life if your home is filled with tchotchkes and they keep a minimalist home.

I'm sorry that you are dealing with an estrangement. I have been there before and it is hard. Those who have never had to experience the drama and trauma that often leads up to an estrangement can be dismissive and hurtful. I hope that you are able to retrieve your belongings without a big dramatic scene with your parents. Good luck![/quote]

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