It was. She wasn't perfect, but she was my mum and we were close, even if we had our fights.

It must have been tough for you, sometimes even the people we love can damage us. Sorry you had to give up the flat and clear everything out so fast. I'm still sorting stuff nine years on, although I've kind of stalled the last few years, since the pandemic hit.

I hope you do still have the ebook. Decluttering sucks.