Many Gen X women aren’t holding onto clutter because they’re messy. They’re holding onto meaning. Here’s why it’s harder: 1. They saved things for their children. School projects, toys, books, furniture. Not just memories, but things they thought their kids would want someday. 2. They kept items to pass down. China, jewelry, keepsakes, family pieces. Letting go can feel like erasing a future hand-off that may never come. 3. They lived through lean years. Being frugal wasn’t trendy. It was necess