Behind this door I used to live. Minimalist it was, before I knew the term. A carpet remnant on the floor, and a few kitty cats to keep me warm. In the unheated room behind this door. A desk, a chair, a dresser and a bed. A bed made daily to lay my weary head. […]
It’s so sad and disturbing to know that kids live in situations like this with little relief to be found. We are groomed to keep the hoarding secret, to hide when the doorbell rings and make sure we never invite people over. The odor of the hoard is unmistakable. It clings to our clothes and
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Yes, I DO mean EVERYONE. YLITH = Youth Living in The Hoard Consider the youth who doesn\’t want to get on camera on a zoom or conference call. Or the college student who doesn\’t want to go home for the holidays leaving their clean living space to visit the hoard they worked so diligently to
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The #madness needs to stop. I am utterly horrified that us #AKOPTH are pushed, \”encouraged\” or otherwise manipulated into thinking that WE MUST take in our #PTH Parents That Hoard. It is one thing to take in your “elderly parent” who actually willingly wants and appreciates the gesture and will not destroy our property and
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So many people struggle overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The good news is that many people DO figure this out. We figure it out by connecting with others who understand the value of figuring out how to move forward. We figure it out by finding stories of success that inspire and encourage us. We figure
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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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I met my great aunt when I was 13 years old. She lived in the old farmhouse where she and her siblings had grown up in a small farm town in Kansas. I remember that we had to call ahead to let her know we were arriving. When we arrived at my Great Aunt’s in
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When you are facing your parents hoarding situation, it can really be difficult. A few of my own responses have been tears, sighing and wondering how the hell you are supposed to do something helpful or useful. If you are looking for some relief and perspective, here are some things that have worked for me.
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Technically hoarding has a very specific definition. The Mayo Clinic states this: “Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value,
Are you a young person living in a hoarded home? Do you feel utterly alone and at your wits end with the issues in the house? First and foremost, know that you are not alone! I myself am a survivor and thriver that knows EXACTLY what it’s like to move through the chaos of growing
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