I don&#x27;t really enjoy getting presents all that much because I&#x27;ve attained a certain comfort in life.  But, it doesn&#x27;t seem to me that I had to consider much or stress a lot about where I could donate gifts or items I don&#x27;t want.  There&#x27;s Baras Foundation, Goodwill, AmVets, shelters, schools, so so many people happily ready to receive anything you give them.<p>Ok, you don&#x27;t want stuff, but spare me the stress you feel around your family&#x2F;others not understanding you.  Use your energy in a more friendly and giving way and maybe you&#x27;ll find that it&#x27;s a bonus to receive the chance to get out in your community, meet and share and give to those that could use a leg up.<p>I bet once you cycle back and tell your family and friends about the people and places and experiences you now have after donating things, they&#x27;ll understand.  Some will have a hard time with it, but I doubt for long.<p>I get a bonus item every 5 yrs at my company.  Couple years ago received a 60&quot; TV, took me all of a minute and one email to a local school in need and they drove over and picked it up.