'It's serving absolutely no purpose' – I decluttered my parents' hectic attic for the first time in years, and immediately got rid of these 3 things

A cozy attic bedroom with two beds on either side of a small window. A white painted dresser between them .

As a very spoiled only child, my childhood home’s attic doubled as my playroom, dressing room, and mini office space, as well as storage for games and seasonal decorations.

Recently, six years after moving out, I realized that despite keeping my belongings in my new home to essentials only, I was still quietly commandeering the attic in my parents' house to hide the rest of my stuff.