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 …
Ways to Mention “The Problem” & Enforce Your Boundaries
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 …
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Hoarding Can Lead to Isolation & Missed Connections
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 …
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The Trauma in Generational Hoarding
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 …
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No, We Don’t Have to Hang Around Toxic People Just Because It’s A Holiday!
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 …
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No More Harmful Advice For The #AKOPTH
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 …
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