My Story

Hi I'm Meg— and yes, I've been there.

For as long as I can remember, I've struggled with ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I remember telling my mom I was depressed at just six years old. By age ten, we had to schedule 12-hour cleaning days every month just to deal with the chaos in my room. By age 16, I avoided having friends over because I was so embarrassed by the mess. I felt lazy, gross, and broken. But mostly I felt alone, like I was the only one who couldn't keep up. So trust me when I say I've been there— can't see the floor, moldy dishes in the sink, and no matter how bad it gets, you just can’t make yourself deal with it.

And the worst part? Most people didn’t get it. They’d say, “Just try harder,” or “Just do a little every day.” But they didn’t see what was really going on. It usually started with something small, like a full trash can. But thanks to ADHD and working memory issues, I couldn’t remember to take it out, even though it haunted me every time I walked in the room. So stuff got piled on the desk. Then the nightstand. Then the floor. The same cycle would happen with laundry and dirty dishes too. It’s not that I wanted to live like that, I just couldn’t face the task anymore. And when someone says, “Just clean it up,” they don’t see the layers of shame, overwhelm, and exhaustion behind that mess. That’s called executive dysfunction.

In my case, it came from ADHD and depression, but it can also come from disability, chronic illness or pain, trauma, grief, burnout, or other mental health struggles. What looks like a messy room is often a sign of someone struggling with energy, memory, and motivation in ways others can’t see. It’s a nervous system issue, a resources problem — and shame won't solve that.

Once I got more support in the form of therapy and medications, things got better. I started building strategies that actually worked for my brain and my lifestyle (most of which ignored typical cleaning advice). Over time, I found myself loving the feeling of a clean space, and eventually, the act of cleaning itself. Now I see cleaning as a fun, satisfying, and challenging task, like putting together the pieces of a puzzle. In 2024, I started working for a cleaning company and realized I’d found my calling. I always knew I wanted to help people, but didn’t know how. Cleaning gave me a hands-on, practical way to support people who are struggling, and now I’m hooked on giving others that feeling of relief. I started Meg's Magic Cleaning to be the kind of supportive, non-judgmental cleaning service I always needed and couldn't find.

If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. I’m here to help, and together, we’ll make the impossible feel possible again.

A Little More About Me

I’m from Centennial, Colorado
I’m 23, and my birthday is in October (Libra energy!)
I have a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy
I live with my three-year-old cat, Bean — see photo!
My favorite colors are blue and purple (shocking, I know)
I listen to audiobooks while I clean — magical realism and dystopian fiction are my favorite genres
I've been dyeing my own hair for 10 years! Blue is now my signature color