“I Refuse To Be Like My Mother”: Woman Shares 29 Things She Will No Longer Do Like Her Mother

Or depression, or ADHD, etc XD I don't have kids either, but there is no WAY I could stick to this for more than a few days. I'd try my best, and I'd WANT to, but ... there's just no way XD

My mother had kids, and she did this. It's possible. The children learn from the consistent routine.

I did it when my kids were little. It's a false generalization to state that if one has children at home being organized is impossible. I don't judge others for their how they keep their things (in order or in disorder.) It's not my business. I'm just assuring you that it can and is being done.

Kids can be taught organisation skills at a very young age

Trying to keep it all straight when you've got kids is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos.

Or a husband

It’s weird to have a dress up box in the other Not Like My Mom #25 if she doesn’t have kids.

That also counts as "not being like your mother"

Right!! I WISH I COULD DO THIS! my min-nadoes would demolish it!

Lol so true

And no life

I hope she never does.... she made up my mind to by a freeze drying machine tho.

But do have OCD . . . .

True right. With two small terrors keeping things organized is impossible. Clean and organize whole house 5 min later looks like a cat 5 hurricane went through.

Having grown up with people that are hoarders I understand where this woman is coming from. Maybe try to listen and not just jump to conclusions. I'm not sure why this was a trigger for you but it sounds like it is.

In Belgium it is actually forbidden to throw them into the trash. One strip might go unnoticed, but if it is on top and they notice it, your trash might be left behind with a warning sticker. Same with throwing the wrong things in the bag for plastics and cans.

It's that way in her country too. She just chooses not to do it.

And DEFINITELY don't just flush it down the toilet, that's how some antidepressants and heart medications wind up in municipal water supplies or wind up in a sedimentation pond and affect or kill the local wildlife.

Nope. Not the best idea. Where I live it’s downright not allowed. To the pharmacy, always. (Also, medication often keeps for a loooong time, I’ve been given the advice to check with my doctor before throwing it - depending somewhat on the medication.)

It *should* be the same in every country; that expired, unused, unfinished medication/vitamins/etc. are taken to the pharmacy for proper disposal. This way it does not contaminate ground water, does not affect the ecosystem, and does not happen into the hands of small humans or other critters.

They are not prescription drugs she is tossing.

I wanted to say the same.

Pharmacy technician in America. You give us anything over the counter (anything not schedule 2 or 4) goes in the trash.

Mine too. Kaiser Pharmacy will give you a postage paid plastic bag to send them back.

Excellent sign of using your common sense. We don't do that in the US. Shocker.

That's not a thing everywhere? Good to know

Medications are proven to be good for long after the "expiration dates". In fact many times expiration dates have nothing to do with the medication itself, but instead so that you'll need to come back in for another check up appt ($$).

Good - but for future reference, from someone with cataclysmic ADHD; best to just have a chat with your doctor before you make any drastic changes.

That could still possibly cause problems for someone (adult or child) if they got them out of the trash & took more than they should. Here even supplements (and meds) can be taken to the "Give Back Program" where they get disposed of properly. Just sayin...saying....:)

Not very strong, it sucked!

Right?! I need that one! I have huskies and cats! Please tell me! (I'm partially kidding. My shark is actually a beast when used/maintained properly)

I'd love to know. It sounds like a Kirby.

Sounds like her mother was a hoarder or mentally ill and didnt clean

Maybe like when they open the space hatch and everything gets sucked out? That strong?

Or how old was the carpet?

Yup. We have one with lights - helps to see where I'm aiming under furniture.

why wouldn't it be

This is something you have to learn as an adult when you are raised in a hoard, and it can be a very challenging thing to do.

It specifically says donate here, though.

Guessing mom was a hoarder

Apparently you missed the one about letting people finish their sentences and doing simple things like changing a lightbulb.

it's really hard for some of us.

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And dissing her mom! 🤨

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Do you like filling up landfills with waste then this lady has some good tips for you! Being prepared for emergency situations are overrated too