When stylish friends helped me clear out Mom’s closet, dread turned to joy and warmth
The author reflects on the experience of clearing out her late mother's closet, which was filled with a lifetime of fashion. Initially dreading the task, she found joy in involving friends and honoring her mother's unique style. The process became a celebration of her mother's life, leading to shared memories and connections with others.
- ▪The author's mother had a passion for fashion, curating a collection of clothes and accessories throughout her life.
- ▪With the help of well-dressed friends, the author transformed the daunting task of clearing out her mother's closet into a fun and memorable experience.
- ▪Items from her mother's collection were shared with friends and caregivers, fostering connections and memories of her mother's remarkable taste.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:Illustration by Alex Deadman-WylieFirst Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide.My mother Meg loved fashion. A former art teacher, she had an artistic eye. Her closets and dressers brimmed with carefully curated clothes, shoes, hats, scarves, purses and jewellery. Every Christmas and birthday, she would give me a new party dress and matching purse. But I hated dresses and purses. As a teenager, I was more interested in sports than style, so my outfit of choice was a tracksuit and running shoes.
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