I used to hoard things, too. Frankly, I still do. It's a habit I'm trying to lose. Earlier in Decemeber, I went through all my stuff and painstakingly declitteres everything I had no use for but had been holding unto for whatever sentimental reasons. I felt lighter, but that was difficult.
So, I guess I can relate to having to have all that unnecessary baggage on you. You're doing yourself good by letting them go.
As in ehn... seeing so many things that you have no need for anymore, but still holding onto them like a lifeline. It's something that needs to stop!