Youth Living In The Hoard The #hashtag #YLITH was developed because I wanted a way to differentiate the YOUTH who may have opportunities to escape the hoard from time to time. I wanted there to be a resource especially for YOUTH that are trying to navigate & escape a hoarded, chaotic home. It can be […]
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Adult Kid Of Parents That Hoard This #hashtag #AKOPTH was developed because I referred to myself as a “kid” often in my younger years. Truly an “ode” to the goats that we had when growing up. My brother got a brown one named Millie and mine was a black one named Amy and baby goats
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Growing up we hauled water. We had a light green van & large, clean trash cans were loaded in the back of the van and filled at various locations. Sometimes a friend\’s place or my Grandma’s house. I also remember my Dad having an arrangement where we would get water from the neighbors, running a
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As we wander toward another Mother’s Day it is valuable to note that not everyone can easily grab a card off the rack. For some not much thought is needed, grab a pretty one with a relatively nice sentiment and pop it in the mail. Easy peasy. Others struggle to find a card that actually
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A couple of days ago I went outside to enjoy my coffee on my back patio. As I sat down I looked up at the sky and there was this beautiful eagle riding the wind currents & enjoying the air. In that moment I was reminded of my dad who used to tell me to
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Right now of course this is a necessary topic of discussion. -Some of us are not new to this idea. -Some people identify as introverts. -Some people choose peaceful home environments. -Some of us have recovered from toxic relationships. -Some of us actively seek quiet, solitude and simplicity. One of my favorite recent learnings is
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Are you wondering how to connect or be present with your clients? Many folks do work remotely, virtually and online. BUT if you are a person that hasn’t fully embraced that idea, now could be a good time to explore the different options that are available! Virtual Consultations: This allows you to reduce your travel
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When we are faced with the challenge of hoarding issues with our parents in particular, it is vital for our own health and well-being to establish boundaries. A few boundaries or questions to consider when we create boundaries are: ~ Where will you stay when you go for a visit? ~ What and where will
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Hoarding has long lived in silence because most people don’t know what to say or how to show their concern. In having these discussions with folks, it seems the best way to talk about hoarding issues is to use direct statements that focus on areas of concern. Here are some examples that might be helpful
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Excessive clutter or even just some clutter can lead to social isolation. If we have too much stuff we may no longer feel comfortable with inviting people over. We may stop asking our friends to drop by, we may only greet visitors at the door. It’s possible that what was once “just clutter” has now
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