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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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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What happens when Youth Living in the Hoard cannot escape the chaos for an extended period of time? It wears on their mental health and for many it can be hard to find ways to engage in meaningful ways with their friends where they won’t be judged for their surroundings. Finding a place to do
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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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As we move into the holidays, I know there is outside pressure, as well as *internal* pressure that we put on ourselves to spend time with the people we *should* spend time with. What many folks do not understand is that no matter how much “should” there is, it won’t make a difference for us.
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It is sad to learn that I am not the only recipient of misguided advice when it comes to dealing with our parents or people that hoard. Far too many people & entities are jumping on the bandwagon and telling family members what to do about their hoarding family members. The problem is that these
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Are you facing a hoarding situation? Do you need tools & resources to intervene? We can help with that! I am pleased to offer the Hoarding Solutions Workshop on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10am-12noon. We will talk about how to intervene safely and provide some tools & forms that can help you navigate the
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One of the hardest aspects of hoarding that I see on a regular basis is how this problem erodes family relationships. The clutter takes over the space where one would normally entertain, so there is no room to sit in the living room or dining room. Often times it is impossible to cook a meal,
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