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I stand beside my hoarders and speak for them. My mission is to educate and bring awareness to the public on this VERY common issue, that impacts those suffering with the disorder, friends and family members, landlords, neighbors, city officials and more. The problems manifested from hoarding are as unique as each individuals we meet....
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If you want to know how to identify a hoarder, you need to look for the warning signs. Many of us might encounter hoarders without even realizing it. Think of that family member or friend whose home is nearly clogged with clutter; how do you describe them? How do you address the situation? The terms...
OK so I have no real evidence to suggest this is true. I also admired and respected him as one of my favorite poets. But in his book Where the Sidewalk Ends he paints a picture of what I see on a regular basis! These poems bring back childhood memories for me, maybe they do...
Hoarding Clean Up – Hoarding Programs are More Than Entertainment
When it comes to hoarding clean up on television, are you viewing these programs for entertainment purposes only? Shame on you! Hoarding shows are very popular on television. This can have both positive and negative effects on the viewer. If people are watching these programs and taking notes about the psychological aspect and mental disorders...
I have great understanding, experience and knowledge in dealing with hoarding. What I fail to have is the same understanding, experience and knowledge in dealing with squalor syndrome. Very similar issues yet totally different conditions! I have to admit all compassion, love and understanding went out the window on this job! Because it was an eviction,...
The Definition of Hoarding and Cluttering – The Mess Expert Weighs In
Did you know that Sigmund Freud and Roy Rogers were famous clutterers? How about yourself? Maybe you don’t exactly know the definition of hoarding and cluttering or simply not sure about the meaning of it. Whether you do or not, you need the sage advise of the “Mess Author.” ‘Mess’ author straightens out readers about...
Hoarding represents a fire hazard in most homes. Not only that, once a fire does start, it creates an obstacle for fire fighters who rush in to battle the blaze. In some homes, rooms have become disheveled storage spaces packed tight. Kitchens aren’t used for cooking, and no one can sleep in the bedrooms. Entryways...
Our client today was Judy, who needed help with her mother’s estate cleanout. Trapped by feeling of fear, quilt, memories and pain, Judy waited 3 years before deciding what to do with her mother’s things. Her mother died unexpectedly and the thought of getting rid of all of her personal belongings overwhelmed Judy. This was...
After four years of providing a service to seniors and hoarders who need to get rid of their clutter and junk, I’ve realized one of the most common problems these people face is loneliness. We are social beings and we are meant to spend time with others. Human touch and interaction are a necessity. We...
It is a summer Saturday night at dusk in Denver. A warm breeze is blowing, I have a beer in my hand and boots on my feet. The mountains are to the west and the energy of the crowd around is electric. Kenny Chesney is on stage and I see pictures of the ocean, the beach,...
