Survey #186 Response from Suzanne

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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?Are they interested in having this item? If it’s something passed down from a parent or other family member I’m likely to offer it to family first as it might have some meaning for them.
I don’t want to place any pressure on family or anyone. If I want to pass something to my children or nieces/nephews I do consider their age. Something might be of interest to them at 30 that is of no interest at age 15 or 20. This has been my experience.

Who might this be of interest to? Do they actually want it? If yes it’s with the understanding that it is unconditional and they can do whatever they want with it hmm but if it’s an art piece, or jewelry, I’d prefer if they would offer it to a sibling before a stranger.

I must share that there have not been items of value to pass down to me therefore I have no concerns about items of great $value. It’s nice to not have those pressures some people have.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?I prefer to give to a shelter but when impractical (no way to transport) I’ll just give the items do a charity.
Is this item right for donation (garbage, expired, soiled or damage go to garbage or recycling)?
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?Oh wow, pick one. I think maybe a little inexpensive fur stole an aunt was getting rid of when she greatly downsized. I wear it in the house sometimes when I am cold. My parents and grandparents, nor myself or siblings ever had fur, even in the freezingest weather. Would I buy fur? Not intentionally.
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).No question, only love and a big thank you😘
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