Mom’s Stuff: A Big Box Storage Success Story

Here’s a story about how Big Box Storage helped me and my mom tackle a big challenge and came through for us when we really needed it.

I come from a small family. It’s just me and my mom now. My parents divorced years ago and lost touch, and I don’t have any siblings. My mom still lives in the house I grew up in down in San Diego, while I’m up in San Francisco. Even though it’s a bit of a trek, I make the drive every few months to visit her and check-in. Flying is just too expensive these days, and fortunately, I can take my work with me since I work from home.

Over the years, I’ve noticed that my mom’s house has slowly filled with what she likes to call her “stuff.” She’s not exactly a hoarder, but she definitely has a hard time letting go of things. On recent visits, it was hard to ignore how much more crowded the house was getting. She even admitted to tripping and falling a couple of times because of all the clutter, which really worried me. I tried suggesting a yard sale or hiring organizers to help her sort through everything, but she refused. She didn’t want strangers in the house, and she was adamant about keeping things that had “personal meaning” to her. That even included her enormous collection of couch cushions that had completely taken over the living room.

Then, the worst happened. My mom had a bad fall and broke her hip. She’s only in her late sixties, so she’s not frail, but she needed help during her recovery. Since I was her only family and I knew she’d never agree to outside help, I packed up my life in San Francisco and moved in to take care of her. I told her flat out that if I was going to do this, we had to deal with all the clutter. I couldn’t keep worrying about her falling again. After a lot of back-and-forth, she finally agreed.

Finding the Solution with Big Box Storage

I promised my mom that we wouldn’t just toss her stuff without a plan. She could help decide what stayed, what went, and what could be stored safely. That’s when I found Big Box Storage, and honestly, it felt like the perfect solution. They delivered portable storage units directly to the house, which meant no strangers coming inside. They also provided all the packing supplies I needed, so I could get to work right away while my mom supervised from her throne of couch cushions.

I had Big Box deliver two storage units. One was for my own stuff, since I packed up my apartment before moving in with her, and the other was for the things she wanted to keep but couldn’t fit in the house anymore. It worked out so well. I could sort and pack everything at my own pace, and my mom didn’t have to part with the items she cared about most.

A Fresh Start

Thanks to Big Box Storage, we found a way to make the house safe and livable again without any unnecessary stress. Now, my mom and I are enjoying a clutter-free home together, and all her beloved belongings are just a short drive away if she ever needs them. And yes, we kept every single one of her couch cushions. They’ve actually been helpful for her recovery, so maybe she was onto something all along.

If this story sounds familiar, check out more experiences from other happy Big Box Storage customers. You might just find the solution you’re looking for too!