Survey #186 Response from Susan Marie

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Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
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Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
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Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
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Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
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Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
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Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
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Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
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Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
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Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
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What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?Their lifestyle, if they already have a similar item, if they have ever voiced interest in an item.
Family things like jewelry passed down I offer to family members first.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?It must be clean and fit for use. With clothing or shoes they must be in good condition, no stains or rips.
I usually check their website as they might have posted items they need, and also some items they don’t accept.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?When my mom was going into assisted living, she knew not to take any good jewelry w her, so she gave things to family members. Mom died in 2017, and I always wear the tiny diamond studs my Dad bought her many years ago. When I had them cleaned and the settings tightened, the jeweler said something like “ you couldn’t get them any smaller”, but they are precious to me because they were hers. I wear them every day in the top pieced hole in my ears. I feel like she’s close by.
Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s).Do either of you have a particular decorating style in your homes?
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