Clutter causes you to turn downinvitations to lunch or weekend getaways with your husband. It will also get in the way of you taking time for you. It yells at you, “You don’t deserve to have any fun; you have not taken care of ME yet!” Oh, selfish clutter. Like a spoiled chil...
I've watched that show a few times and am surprised how often it comes out that the hoarders themselves have some insight into the fact it was triggered by a loss, but without understanding how to come to grips with that loss, except by hoarding. I was also instantly reminded of that...
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With hoarders, insight into their problem may be limited, but the risks to their health, ambulation, or independent living can be strong motivating factors for reducing their clutter. Harm reduction often involves family members or friends or even professional de-cluttering professionals. Helping ...