C.M.
Monroe, MI
6 years ago when my son was a year old he was diagnosed with multiple disabilities. I knew something was different about him, but I really didn't know the extent of things. From that moment on, my world got turned upside down and sideways. I was getting paperwork from every which way... doctors (many doctors), therapy providers, social security, mental health, school, friend of the court, and soon, because I couldn't maintain my job with everything I was dealing with for my son, paperwork from public services and bill collectors as well. I was barely holding my head above water. It's taken me over 6 years to finally get to a point where I was ready to put an end to all the clutter. Last month Michelle (Mickey) came out and helped me organize the clutter of material things in my garage and kitchen. What a huge difference that's was! (Photos posted on this site) But that didn't solve my paperwork hoarding issue. Lol. See, when my son got his diagnosis, I didn't understand much of the paperwork I was receiving or if I needed to keep it, and if so, how long. So when paperwork and bills would come in, I'd throw them into a plastic grocery bag to go over another time and then eventually that bag got thrown into a box (so I wouldn't lose it). Well, over the years those boxes multiplied like bunnies and before I knew it I had boxes in the double digits! By the time Michelle (Mickey) came to help me, I had reduced the amount of boxes to 13 diaper size boxes, 4 medium moving size boxes, and 4 plastic totes (it's hard to tell from the pic, but they're all there). With Michelle's help, we were able to go through ALL the boxes (I touched every single piece of paper), sort garbage, shred and keep, and set up a working filing system within just a few hours, saving me over 8 hours of work, stress and anxiety if I had to do it all on my own, if not more! (I'm sure it would have taken me weeks to do what she and I did in a few hours). Now I have nice organized filing system and my storage in neatly packed away in plastic totes, no more boxes, and they are not even all full. I'm a single parent (actually, I'm an only parent) and I coped the best way I new how in a situation I knew nothing about. There were a few times I thought life was for sure going to pull me under. But I (barely) stayed afloat and made it through. And thankfully I found Michelle and All Sorted Out to help me the rest of the way through. Life is still busy and hectic and my son definitely keeps me on my toes on a daily basis. But being organized again, and being able to find things I know I have (rather than buying them 2-3xs over because I can't find them) has been the best thing I could have done for myself and my sanity. Now, instead or worrying about what I have to get done, I can truly enjoy more time, and be mentally present, with my son. Thank you so much Michelle for everything you have done. I appreciate you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful experience! I'm "All Sorted Out"! Thanks!