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 …
Hoarding Impacts Everyone
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 …
You Don’t Have to Let Them Move In
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 …
Take a Listen to The Hoarding Solution Podcast
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 …
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What Does #YLITH Mean?
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 …
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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