I grew up in a cluttered house. Now, I feel satisfaction from donating things I don't use.

• My childhood home was cluttered, and my parents never threw anything away.
• They were raised not to waste anything, so I understand.
• However, it informed my relationship with clutter, and cleaning now gives me satisfaction.

During my childhood, unexpected guests always caused a panic in our house. The moment we saw a car pull up — or, God forbid, heard a knock at the door — my family would hurriedly scramble to straighten up the living room in an attempt to mask the disorder that permeated our home.