We are not responsible for our parents that hoard, nor their behavior. As the Adult Kid of Parents That Hoard – #AKOPTH, we are frequently called upon to address the issue because other people don\’t know what to do or how to intervene. I know the call comes because of the societal expectation that the […]
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Hoarding is not a rational situation and it can be exhausting, confounding and disturbing to deal with. The societal expectation that we are to “help our parents” is alive and well. However this expectation often doesn’t take into account the difficult relationships many families struggle with. The norm doesn’t really look at the trauma a
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Frequently we may notice something out of the ordinary, but when it comes to our loved ones we tend to ignore hoarding. We don’t say anything as we don’t want to offend the person or cause a rift in the relationship. This initial response is understandable, as we may not want to rock the boat
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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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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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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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I pulled out the last scoop of coffee from the can and I smiled! It was wonderful to realize that I stood there looking at the last scoop coming from a place of abundance! It means I have been home long enough to use up a can of coffee before it got too old or
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