Do you struggle using the word, "no?" What about "yes?" Are you are "reforming people pleaser" like me? Please take a listen to this episode where I share about this issue and …
We Can’t Fix Our Parents That Hoard
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 …
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Low Contact is a Viable Option for the #AKOPTH in Hoarding Situations
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 th …
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Why Do We Ignore Hoarding When We See It?
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 th …
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What does #AKOPTH mean?
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 u …
What if a Mother’s Day Card Is Hard To Buy?
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 s …
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