I'm kind of like Pax's brother, I guess. We didn't move quite as much as a military family, but often enough, and without the solidarity that comes from knowing other kids in similar circumstances. And with my family situation, the only stability or security I had came from things. Combine that with the influence of my mom, who grew up in even more chaotic circumstances (three continents and two wars before she was 12, fabulous wealth to grinding poverty) and her tendency to conserve lest all the rest is taken away ... let's just say that in a few decades I might be far enough in therapy through the other stuff, to declutter ...