Yes, these are pre-loved clothes, bags, shoes—you name it, I’ve got them.
Sometimes, clients shyly ask if I can take their things “for donation.” But let me tell you, these are never just old items. They’re stories. Memories. A quiet part of letting go.
Today, I picked up 5 bags from a daughter whose mother is moving into a care home. Dementia is slowly taking her.
She stood at the door, trying to be strong.
“These are my mother’s. I don’t know what to do with them. You can take them… I just can’t.”
I asked, “How are you? Are you okay?”
“It’s tough. She doesn’t always remember me. When my dad had cancer, we had a month. I could prepare. But this? Watching her fade day by day… I wish she’d just go peacefully. This slow loss—it’s too much.”
I held her hand and said:
“With dementia, the pain is shared. It’s no longer her job to remember—it’s yours. Meet her where she is. Hold on to the good moments. Let love guide you through. It won’t be easy, but you’ll learn—because you love her.”
She hugged me tightly.
So yes, these are pre-loved things. But they’re also filled with life, love, laughter. And now, maybe they’ll bring joy to someone else.
Let’s not forget: even secondhand, love never fades. 🤍
#PreLovedWithLove #DementiaAwareness #LettingGo #StoriesInThings #SecondhandStories #HealingThroughGiving
Tag: #dementiaawareness
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