I Was Strangled and Beaten by a Stranger. I'm Injured. I'm Angry.

[Lindley]

Most moving companies will do packing for you if you ask them to. Might cost a bit extra.

 

[Kryton]

You might benefit from talking with a counselor...to help you sort through the way what happened to you has affected what you do now.

There's no shame in it...in fact, it's a very helpful thing for a lot of people suffering through traumatic events.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

If I wasn't on the other side of the country, I'd help you move.

Seconded.

 

[trampledamage]

Most moving companies will do packing for you if you ask them to. Might cost a bit extra.

Companies that do international removals are well used to it, because they like to pack the boxes up properly themselves. Like Lindley says, it'll cost more but I can't see any reason why they wouldn't do a local move and pack - it's all the same process.

 

[James Bond]

I need a moving company that will pack it all up for me, since I can't do it myself. I also need to look at storage options until I can find another place. My plans to apartment hunt on Saturday went awry, once again, when I woke up in tears and just got worse from there.

This whole process is surreal. Like I'm underwater.

You're in California right? I did a quick search and found you a moving company here that will pack up your belongings for you; and, according to their FAQ section, would actually prefer to do the packing for you.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Good luck. Hopefully, it won't be too hard to find one of those personal storage space places in a convenient location. Can you get a bunch of friends together for a "moving party?"

It's a diorama of a life interrupted. In photo school, we called it a theme assembly.

If you haven't done it already, you should take those pictures.

 

[ancientone51]

Bear I cannot begin to imagine all that you are going through right now.

A counselor sounds like a good plan. Taking pictures of the "theme apartment" may be a help. what the heck do I know, I'm not a shrink)

Just trust that we are here for any and all ranting, raving, crying...whatever. Sorry help, but all we can offer.

 

[May 20]

Most moving companies will pack for you, except for the contents of your fridge and freezer and any harsh cleaning supplies. In this situation, though, you probably should have a place to UN-pack as soon as possible because they will pack everything as is, including the dirty dishes and the trash can.

We're still praying for you here in Mayville, hon.

 

[Scout101]

Just don't forget to make a quick sweep through the apartment first and remove any porn, toys, or kinky underwear you don't want some dude handling :P

There was a great Man Show skit about that a while back; you'd hire this service, and upon your death, they rush to your home and collect up all your porn mags, toys, and bad pictures, destroy your computer hard drive, and replace everything with pictures of family, Jesus, Bibles, etc. Can't have your family disappointed at what a perv you are after you die, of course

 

[Crusher Disciple]

There was a great Man Show skit about that a while back; you'd hire this service, and upon your death, they rush to your home and collect up all your porn mags, toys, and bad pictures, destroy your computer hard drive, and replace everything with pictures of family, Jesus, Bibles, etc. Can't have your family disappointed at what a perv you are after you die, of course

I'm proud of you for realizing that women need that service, too.

 

[Bob The Skutter]

There was a great Man Show skit about that a while back; you'd hire this service, and upon your death, they rush to your home and collect up all your porn mags, toys, and bad pictures, destroy your computer hard drive, and replace everything with pictures of family, Jesus, Bibles, etc. Can't have your family disappointed at what a perv you are after you die, of course

I'm proud of you for realizing that women need that service, too.

I wouldn't want that service... bibles all over your house, that's creepy.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

There was a great Man Show skit about that a while back; you'd hire this service, and upon your death, they rush to your home and collect up all your porn mags, toys, and bad pictures, destroy your computer hard drive, and replace everything with pictures of family, Jesus, Bibles, etc. Can't have your family disappointed at what a perv you are after you die, of course

You think they got this from the "porn buddies" thing on "Couples?"

 

[Bears Discover Fire]

Just don't forget to make a quick sweep through the apartment first and remove any porn, toys, or kinky underwear you don't want some dude handling :P

There was a great Man Show skit about that a while back; you'd hire this service, and upon your death, they rush to your home and collect up all your porn mags, toys, and bad pictures, destroy your computer hard drive, and replace everything with pictures of family, Jesus, Bibles, etc. Can't have your family disappointed at what a perv you are after you die, of course

I anticipated such a thing, so I did a sweep the morning I returned to collect some clothes. I got all the uh, personal paraphenalia and most of the dirty laundry out of the way. My imagination is my best sex toy so I don't have a whole lot else to hide besides the conventional gear.

The only thing I didn't grab that I wish I had was an antique sake set depicting various scenes from the kama sutra. I'm worried that the movers will break it. I deliberated for months before I purchased it.

Everything else in the apartment remains as-is, including my valuable-in-many-ways photo equipment. I think I'm going to move that myself, to minimize the chance of theft.

 

[Lindley]

So you're feeling more able to make a stop or two by the place now? Good, that's progress.

 

[Bears Discover Fire]

So you're feeling more able to make a stop or two by the place now? Good, that's progress.

Well, not really.

I did my sweep right after I returned from the emergency room. I went back once more after that, but it was hard. The more time passes, the more difficult it is to go back.

I really need to go down there and check my mail.

 

[T'Bonz]

It might help if you take a friend with you, to beat the bogeyman back. That way, you're with someone if you feel panicky and it won't feel as threatening if someone is with you.

 

[Bears Discover Fire]

It might help if you take a friend with you, to beat the bogeyman back. That way, you're with someone if you feel panicky and it won't feel as threatening if someone is with you.

I have to take people with me by necessity, to help me up/down the stairs and into the elevator, and to carry items for me. I just have to bite my lip and do it soon.

I think it's the frustration and reminders that I've lost my home and my mobility that is keeping me away.

 

[Crusher Disciple]

Just take it easy Bears and don't push yourself to do too much before you're ready.

 

[ShamelessMcBundy]

It might help if you take a friend with you, to beat the bogeyman back. That way, you're with someone if you feel panicky and it won't feel as threatening if someone is with you.

I have to take people with me by necessity, to help me up/down the stairs and into the elevator, and to carry items for me. I just have to bite my lip and do it soon.

I think it's the frustration and reminders that I've lost my home and my mobility that is keeping me away.

You know how to get a hold of me, dear.

 

[Sephiroth]

^wow, bears, I have a sake set that has been in my family for generations, I had a special carry case with molded foam inserts made for it