Thank you all for the love and support! As many of you know (if you follow me on Instagram) our family went through the tragic loss of my sister’s baby girl last week. We are completely devastated and are grieving this shocking loss. If you’d like to send my sister Kristina and her husband Jake some love here is their support page: www.mealtrain.com/trains/o9o4d1 This video was filmed and uploaded in advance of this situation. I will be taking next week off (at least) from uploading and appreciate you understanding during this difficult time.

@lylagray9669

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I am so sorry for your loss 😞 Praying for you, your sister and her husband Jake.

@barbaradevaney4904

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So very sorry for your loss especially for your sister and her family😢

@bri-aunnarau8303

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Praying for your family...so so sorry 😢

@Mama2Gingers

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Praying for you and your family 🙏

@susieadams1553

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Oh Natalie I am sorry 😢. Sending you and your sister and family big hugs and much love. Take as long as you need away xx

Thank you for addressing clothing limitations based on chronic pain! Most of my wardrobe has to be designed around my chronic arthritis issues in my legs--and it is so refreshing to see someone online talk about how clothing can seriously impacts your health, pain, and well being. Sometimes we can't all just wear what we think is cute!

Natalie, my heart goes out to you in your afflection. I was born with a spina bifida occulta, which was not diagnosis until I was 40 yrs old. My back, at times of flare up, will not allow me to have anything touching it, including underware. I try extremely stretchy pants, but most of the time I must use dresses. I recently decluttered my wardrobe down to 6 dresses, two everyday, three go-to-town, and 1 dressy, 4 tops, 2 pants and 1 pair of jumper pants, kinda like bib overalls. It has made my life so much easier. I feel blessed that I can live and move, so this disability is easier to bear. I hope and pray for your health and mindset. With loyal regards, your 70 yr old friend!😊

I am so tremendously sorry for your family’s tragic loss. Just wanted to say that I’d watch a whole 35 minute video of you just singing and would enjoy every second. You have such a beautiful voice. Your family will be in my prayers. 💕

GIRL! I feel ya! As a person with fibromyalgia, I am very sensitive to everything that touches me, down to showstrings! I recently did a huge declutter of my closet and donated a whole contractor size bag of clothes.

@erikahyman8611

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Hi, I used to suffer chronic pain everywhere & it was thought to be all the damage in my spine. It took over ten years to figure out, but it was a gluten sensitivity. If you haven’t tried, go 3 days without gluten & see how you feel.❤️

Wow… I can’t believe sometimes how in sync many of us are. First of all, what a lovely voice you have, of course. I too enjoy singing while cleaning and decluttering but the reason I started a comment was to mention that I’m grateful that you said it’s important to remember to be grateful. Just yesterday I said to myself “I am alive. I can move. I have love in my life and no matter what type of pain I’m dealing with on a day-to-day basis, ultimately, I have a good life.“ so thanks for that little pearl. 💜😉

I’m sorry for your loss! 👒 I also wanted to say thank for you for sharing the battle and frustration with chronic pain! It’s nice to feel less alone in that regard. I’ve a chronic pain diagnosis and with that, I’ve lots of stomach pain and bloating. It’s so hard to find clothes that works with me instead of against me😅

Oh my gosh. You have an absolutely gorgeous voice. I am very sorry to hear of your family's heartbreaking loss. Praying for peace for all of you.

Dungarees and body suits. No waist bands.

Natalie you seemed so authentic in this video, thank you for sharing the good and the bad as you always do, the good moods and the bad. Let's us other moms know we are not alone. ❤ love you and your Chanel!

The worst possible thing parents can go through. It certainly makes us more aware of how blessed we are and how we need to show and tell our loved ones how much they mean to us. Prayers for comfort and peace.🙏😪

👒 so sorry for your loss. Blessings and prayers for you and your family. Love to watch your channel and the process of minimizing and donating. You and Dawn, the Minimal Mom, have inspired me over the past couple of years. Thank you!

My heart goes out to your sister. I lost late term baby 25 years ago. It still feels like yesterday some days.😢

I love your honesty and authenticity here, and I'm so inspired to really pare down my closet for spring too! For dresses, I HIGHLY recommend Wool& (based in Portland). They have a lot of swing dresses that allow for breathing and belly room, and they last forever - I wore mine for the 100 day challenge and it still looks brand new.

@marisamartin-vegue7692

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I was going to suggest this too! I bet they'd love Natalie to take on their 100-day challenge. I'm not a dress person myself but am considering trying one of theirs because I love their other wool pieces.

Oh, Natalie- thank you for talking about chronic pain issues & how clothing affects us! During my flare ups, the nerves around my waist & down my legs can be triggered by waistbands. I have found the only pants I can comfortably wear are Victoria Secret's fold-overs because they have no elastic that digs into my nerves. I also have a bin for when I'm "miraculously cured".🙃

LOVE those linen pants! So cute and fun and a little different! Since waistbands are a no go would you consider trying those jumpsuit type things that don’t sinch as a “pants” option? They could give you the look of pants without the pain. But also a dress and sneaks with a little denim shirt is so cute and casual for everyday and you’d totally pull off rocking a dress on the daily!

@Jojo13Lorin

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Yeah, like the really loose overalls style that's popular now!

I love those red pants on you for all seasons, but especially spring. Like a tulip! Please keep them if they’re comfy 💕

I totally understand your wardrobe problems. I don't have abdominal migraines but when I'm pregnant I get so nauseous if I wear anything tight. I have to wear dresses or really loose pants hanging off my hips.

Thank you so much for sharing about your chronic health issues. I’m so sorry you have to deal with that, however it is super encouraging to me when you share because I struggle with very similar issues. Waistbands and even bras can trigger my stomach aches and bloating so much that I have to lay down until the episode is over which can be majority of a day sometimes. Having to deal with diet as well as clothing restrictions can be so discouraging sometimes especially because a lot of people just don’t understand the struggle. But I find all of your videos super inspiring and motivating. Thank you for having such an open and sweet heart and blessing us with your videos ☺️ I am so sorry to hear about your family’s loss 😞♥️

👒 so inspiring! I dragged all my clothing totes out and am starting on my spring closet clean out. So sorry for your family’s loss. 💔You’re a good sister, taking the time to be there for your loved ones. Take as much time as needed. We’ll all be here when your ready.

Oh Natalie thank you so much for your honesty in your struggles. I am so sorry you’ve had to endure your physical pain and my heart breaks for you and your family with your tragic loss. Lots of love and well wishes your way.

I also found when I am so willing to declutter, that my husband is now starting to get on board and also let me help him declutter some of his items. Thanks for being an example! Your gentleness for declutter it is an example I follow and it works!

Sending your entire family prayers and love during this extremely difficult time.

@NatalieBennett

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Thank you so much!

I’m not quite to the two minute mark on this video as I type. Thank you for being so real! You’re, from my perspective, such a great minimalism-minded person and I’m trying to get there. That this happens to you too was very freeing of false guilt for me at this moment! ❤

Natalie I also have chronic pain and tight clothing really triggers me. One thing ive done is get sweatpants 1-2 sizes larger. It should slide off of the waist. The you can roll the waistband down bellow the belly to wary up. Makes it super comfy and wear with a long shirt

Your family has been in my prayers. I also wanted to say thank you for the reminder that taking care of yourself doesn't always mean spending money. It can also mean parting ways with things that do not serve us.

Thanks for being so honest and open about your chronic condition. I have MS and love decluttering and organizing content but sometimes it can be hard to relate to. This was refreshing and wonderful to watch 💛

👒These are my favorite videos of yours!! A video like this of yours a few years ago got me to start a capsule wardrobe. Since then, I have had 2 children and nurses them and my body has changed a ton and I’ve gained several pieces since then to keep up with what seems to be a never changing body. Time to declutter! 🎉

Oh Natalie. This video came at the perfect time. I was just crying out of frustration that all of my clothes hurt. I have fibromyalgia, IBS, PBD, and Mast cell activation syndrome. Waistbands and bra straps are all so painful. I was just praying and thanking Jesus that he is carrying me through this season and I'm not alone. Then your video popped up and I'm reminded that I'm not alone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this video. ❤

Well, you are amazing! I just got rid of 75% of my clothing I would say…. We moved into a Class A Motorhome, an are full time as of Oct 2022. You inspire me to do better! Thank You

I'm so sorry to hear you're having a rough time with your health, Natalie. It's so frustrating. Take care of yourself. You are important. Also, WOW lady you can sing!!! What a beautiful voice you have. I'm inspired by your super simple wardrobe. Thanks so much!

I totally agree...I've been minimizing our space for 4 years...last weekend my hubby and our 12 yrd took it upon themselves to purge and minimize their clothes! Win!

I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss, Natalie. Praying for all of you during this tremendously difficult time, that there will be peace and comfort in the midst of this. I'm remembering a family from my previous church who went through the loss of an infant and it was truly heartbreaking 💕

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Natalie. I have been watching you since I was 13 years old (and the boys were just newborns) so I feel like I have been along the way to watch yours and your sisters families grow and evolve. Keep your eyes on the Lord as we head into this Easter season, and take all the time that you need. ❤

So sorry to hear of the loss of your niece! My heart is broken for you all. Praying for you and your family!

I think the Marie Condo method of pulling out every single item in a category works very well for clothing. I feel inspired to go through my wardrobe now!

👒Best thing I did was a huggggeee declutter of clothes...now everything fits in the wardrobe and I know what we have ...which is definitely meaning less stress!

Love your emphasis on practicality and doing what works for your individual needs! Sending love and praying for your family’s loss ❤

My closet was a hot mess too. Years of accumulation of just stuff. Last year I bit the bullet. Got 30 wooden hangers and said b that's it. Only 30 items. Not including jammies, shorts and workout clothes. Used those 30 hangers to get down to 3 sweaters, 3 leggings, 1 jeans, 3 tanks, 3 blouses, 3 dresses, 3 cardigans, 2 zippy sweatshirts, 1 raincoat, 1 winter coat , 1 hat, 1 gloves, 1 scarf, 1 robe with 3 hangers to spare. This method worked well. I now thrift clothing and if I bring an item in, I donate 1 item. Thru all this I donated 15 bags of clothing. Side note: I reduced my handbags to 1 tote, 1 crossbody. 2 sneakers, 1 boots, 2 sandals, 1 slippers

I made a capsule for my maternity clothes because having to constantly try things on every day hoping it fit was really wearing on me! Best decision ever 👒

👒 What perfect timing, I needed this video for motivation today! We're 98% done with our bathroom remodel and our hall linen closet add-in. Our bedroom renovation is next on the list!

I am so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs to your whole family! God bless you all!

Natalie, so sorry about your abdominal migraines flaring up lately. Just wondering if "stretching" from your waist causes them too. I'm seeing you reach up and reach up for your hanging clothes. I could never do that. Sometimes not even once. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome with Hypermobility. So my chronic issues are from not resting and from reaching, stretching, sometimes sneezing. Haha But I've learned little things over the years that help me stay put together and out of pain for long periods of time. Only out of trying to offer help, maybe get yourself a chest height or waist height hanging bar for your clothes. Let Tally Tallerson Hubby have those top bars! Haha (That's what I do). Because what if waist movement makes your nerves angry and that reach up could be a thing. Maybe? And, I mean, "I'm redoing my closet" content sounds golden! Love your work and your heart and stay well my friend. Prayers for you from fellow mom of three.

👒 I love how real you are!! Thank you for being such an encouragement in my life! I learn so much from your homemaking, homeschooling and lifestyle 💗

I’m so sorry you are having to deal with a chronic illness. It’s such a frustrating process and I went through something similar almost 10 years ago and like you, I’m over pants. You’ve inspired me to try to wear dresses more because I don’t feel my best in pants and I’ve tried them alllllll. Also so sorry for your recent loss. Sending lots of love and support!

This is the first of your videos I’ve seen, and I am very inspired by you! I’m not familiar with abdominal migraines, but there is an anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome that can cause pain when clothing presses on the front of the abdomen. I’ll be praying for you and your sister’s family.

I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss, Natalie!! Prayers for you all 🙏

I loved in one of your videos when Weston called you Beige Betty. I hope you find new pieces you love and that dont hurt you. Prayers for that miracle.

Did a recent closet consolidation of two closets and it definitely encouraged me to keep improving and making small choices at a time.

I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, Natalie. I’m praying for Kristina, Jake, and your family.🙏🏼❤️

Not a huge waistband girl myself and loving flowy Jumpsuits like the Mina style which the Austrian label Dariadéh will be launching soon. Can't wait to add it to my summer wardrobe!

Thought I’d add a clothing brand suggestion for chronic pain : smash & Tess. They have lots of options: dresses, rompers etc

Love this :) I try to follow the 10 item wardrobe and honestly it is so freeing. A small amount of stuff can really be so versatile and I find myself shopping less often now.

I would love to hear you sing more in your videos. You have such a beautiful voice. It’s healing.❤

I am a big fan of overalls and jumpsuits. I especially love my Lucy and Yak ones. Absolutely no waistband and a nice loose fit. Make me feel like a giant toddler when it comes to comfort.

I remember the first time I put together a capsule wardrobe. I had 20 pieces (not counting shoes or accessories). After about 2 weeks, I ended up adding 3 tops, 1 bottom, and a jacket. This worked for me for about 4 months (colder months). Now I aim for 28 or less pieces for each ‘season’.

Sending you and your entire family strength & love!!!

There are a lot of cute sewing patterns for overalls you could make in linen or soft cotton.

Dear Natalie, I'm following your channel, I'm so sorry for your loss and sending my condolences to your sister and family at this very difficult time.

👒 as always, loving your closet declutter videos - most needed inspiration to tackle mine each season! ♥️ and again, sending bear hugs and my deepest condolences to all of you, especially Kristina and Jacob 🤲🏻🙏🏼

I loved that clip of you just on the floor tired! That's real, thank you for sharing, I also deal with chronic pain and it's hard. But you seem to have a very good attitude about it, and that's what I have found to be very important.

I so relate to being over chronic illnesses. Sweet heart I’ll put you on my prayer list. I get over mine too. It seems like every time I get better from something. something else happens but I know you can relate. Except I’m way older than you.😊 but in the process of raising my fifth child. Love your content.

Natalie, As far as clothes that you can wear for your stomach issue, have you considered one piece rompers or jumpsuits? They wouldn't be binding. You can always wear a tee shirt or blouse under them if they are the spaghetti strap style.

I can completely relate!! I have a chronic condition too and clothes and shoes simply hurt my entire right side from the waist down! Maybe TMI but the underwear thing is 100% true!

Sorry about your sweet baby niece. Prayers God comforts all of you. 🙏

👒I'm so sorry for your loss. Your video couldn't have come at a better time when motivation is what we all need. ❤❤

Sending your sister and her husband strength for this tragic lost. As you mentioned your niece will reunite with them in the other side! 💙

👒 I've been moving between houses so much since leaving uni and it's made me realise how much I don't really wear including some essentials! I'm so attached to the items though because I've not got a stable living space. 😬

I’m so sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need to grieve. It’s tough. Chronic pain is tough because you really are grieving the person you used to be. So you have a lot to work through these days. 😢🤗 and prayers.

I did my closet and my dresser and my summer clothes my 3 bags of donations has already been delivered!

I'm grieving with you and your family! Praying for peace that passes understanding to comfort and sustain you all❤

Hugs to you and your family. Clothing issues for people who have pain and discomfort from clothing is an issue. I wish there was a designer who could do that for us. I have fibromyalgia and issues with clothing is a major issue.

Loved the declutter. ❤️ My friend’s daughter had abdominal migraines that the neurologist prescribed oral vitamin b 2 for, which resolved the problem. I tried it for my cluster migraines. It did not help for that but maybe something you can ask your specialists about if you have not already tried it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

God bless you all at this time of loss. Hugs and prayers for all. 💕💕👒

Prayers for the whole family ❤

So happy that I came across your channel... You've been instrumental in helping me declutter, build a capsule wardrobe, and just let go. Thanks so much for the inspiring content ❤

Sending so much love your way, Natalie ❤

So sorry for your sister’s and brother in laws loss. Sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your niece

I have Crohn’s Disease and a very sensitive GI tract. When I tell you that I’ve never related to a video more in my life… I mean it! I too struggle to find clothing that doesn’t send me into a flare. You are not alone and I thank you for sharing your story ❤

@welchtribe1424

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Explaining to people that I can’t wear xyz because I will have an endo flare is so difficult.

I just received my fist order from Quince! I got a pair of joggers and sports hoodie. I have never felt such quality clothing for the price I paid. They are buttery soft! I cannot wait to wear them! I wish I could convert my wardrobe to all Quince! Over time, little by little! Definitely will be ordering more! Love and prayers your sweet family! ❤️🙏🏻

I found some super cute cotton jumpsuits last summer and I love them! Still pants but one piece like a dress.

👒I am so terribly sorry for your loss. May you all be surrounded with love as you grieve and mourn.

Dear Natalie, i am so sorry for your familys loss! Hope to support you with my comment. Take your time off, wishing you all the best ❣

All of your little sayings and metaphors are so cute and absolutely make my day! Love your videos and hope you and the family are doing well

I am not on Instagram and very rarely on Facebook. I lost my breath when i read of your message. I am over the moon sadden for your sweet family loss. Yall are in my prayers for peace and comfort. Big hug through the screen!

I am sorry for your loss. I know it is hard. God is with her now and I know that you can find comfort in this times.

👒 you've inspired me to do my wardrobe and drawers, put the clothing away and get stuff ready for the charity shop xxxxxxxxx I hove fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue so everything takes a while but it does get done eventually. I work with your mantra "progress over perfection" xxxxxxx

👒really need this today. I struggle with clothing - mostly stuff that will fit if I lose some weight 🤪 will try again even if it’s a couple of items. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

@NatalieBennett

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The struggle is real!

Loved this video and did some wardrobe sorting myself while watching! We’re heading into colder weather here in Melbourne Australia so out come all my snuggly jumpers and boots!

Sending your family so much love ❤️

My heart was broken when I saw Kristina’s post on instagram 😢 I’m sending love and prayers to y’all ❤

So sorry for your loss. I love your channel, I got inspired og your videos, so thank you. Blessings and parters for all of your family. And I hope you have a Nice easter I know hove it is having chronic pain, hope you get better.

Prayers for peace that passes understang for you and your family.

@willswifey2006

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Love the red Old Navy pants.

👒 I needed this video! We have a tiny 2 bedroom house. We had a surprise baby who is now 8 months old, and I am halfway through my second pregnancy. The little ones will eventually share a bedroom, but the problem is my husband uses the closet in the nursery because our bedroom closets are tiny! Little one just has a couple drawers in his dresser but as his clothes get bigger and we have another baby’s clothes to factor in, its time to redo the closets. My husband will move into the bedroom, and my closet is moving to the one in the nursery. I have already gotten rid of SO much clothes, shoes, ect. But I need to declutter SO much more. The goal is to only take up about half of the closet, have the kids share the other half. I need this video to help inspire me haha

So inspiring Natalie! Thank you so much for the video!

Your closet looks great!! On another note, I totally relate. We're probably the same age and I have a different form of chronic pain and it can be so frustrating. Thank you for your transparency and honesty.

Love Dawn. I will get there one of these ages. I can relate to the immune disorder. I suffer from fibro, skin hypersensitivity, calendar headaches and barometric migraines among other things. It's been over 55 years since I've been free of pain. I'm currently getting infusions every 12 wks for the migraines and though not gone, a major improvement. No head in the bucket in months. The infusions work on the nerve endings, in layman's terms it short circuits the receptors (calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor) from attaching itself which causes the pain - not a good explanation. Has anyone ever brought it up? Just a thought. You did a great job on the declutter. Blessings.

Shame Natalie, I could really see and hear your frustration in this video, but kudos to you for tackling this project! You DO deserve to wear clothing that is comfortable to you!! Well done! 💗

I’ve been so looking forward to this video!! All the spring & decluttering inspo! 😍 thanks Natalie!

@NatalieBennett

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Yay! Thank you!

So sorry for your loss, I'll be praying for your family. Can we talk about that VOICE though! You better sang sis!