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Somewhere In The Garage, My Mother Is Still Saving Things For ‘Later’0

• Bare, Roots
• November 5, 2026

Every Indian home has a cupboard, drawer, garage or plastic bag full of things being saved for “later.” But somewhere between memory and mess, “just in case” quietly becomes a way of life. This isn’t about decluttering. It’s about why letting go can feel so much harder than holding on.