Ep 12: It Was Never Just About the Stuff

What starts as a full closet … turns into a much bigger conversation. In this episode, Sara shares how running out of physical space in her apartment led to a deeper realization about mental load, future plans, and what it really means to let go — especially as a solo parent. From finances and logistics to sentimentality and identity, Sara walks through why she held onto so much of her son’s baby and toddler items — and what changed when she finally had to ask herself a hard question: Am I actually going to have another child? If you’ve ever struggled to declutter, held onto something for a future you’re not sure about, or felt the unique pressure of making big life decisions on your own — this one will hit home. Want more? Follow @parentingpartyofone on Instagram. Have a topic to dive into, story to share, or question to ask? Email sara@parentingpartyofone.com. 🎙 Hosted, Produced & Edited by: Sara Amin 🎨 Cover Art by: Esha Janssens-Sannon