Hoarding cleaning... when it's someone else's mess

[UnKnown-Self]

I feel for you and your mom. Hoarding runs in my family. I am currently working on my appartment. I'm finding its a lifestyle, a change in the way I'm thinking. Change is necessary because I created an unhealthy environment, so now I will put that energy into creating not only a healthier environment but a creation of self-respect. Easier said than done, I know, but I have to have a goal.

I truly wish you & your mom all the best.

 

[Still Standing]

Oh, I never updated, did I? My bad

I brought my mom into a session with my therapist, because when I...

Wow! That is really good news! And to know that the producer is a recovered hoarder is huge! Oh! Let's hope that your mom is able to process this opportunity and see it is for her good. And perhaps, having her in the presence of your therapist, hearing you expose her problem, makes it more real to her as a bona fide problem. I am so PROUD of you for confronting your mom in a safe environment. That is not easy. My mom would have had her head explode and is rage, had I attempted to do what you did. I am sooooo impressed and sooooo hopeful for you and your family. This made my day. Thanks for the update.:tup::tup::tup:

 

[littleoc]

I feel for you and your mom. Hoarding runs in my family. I am currently working on my appartment....

I hope you succeed! You can update any time, if you want :)

@Still Standing Thank you so much :D I'm proud of myself too... and so happy I have a supportive mom. It WAS hard, which is part of why I didn't update here for a bit. I'm glad it made your day!! :inlove:

 

[UnKnown-Self]

I hope you & your mom get the help you need.
I am a little older than you. Maybe older than your mom. You are young and seeking answers. You want to better your environment. Hold your head high with pride for yourself.
I learned many dysfunctional ways to cope. Even made up a couple of doozies on my own.
When life kicks your ass, and it will. The longer and more complacent, the more wickedly one’s ass will be kicked.
I send a prayer to you. A prayer you stay on the path. The journey is your life time. I send a prayer you never get too complacent. Positive, healthy change is doable but it is more than hard work. Its deciding, consciously making a choice what direction you want to go in. It’s knowing the difference between not being a quitter and punishing yourself. It’s learning to forgive yourself. I’m guessing on that last one.

I truly wish you joy.

I hope you catch that last wish

 

[littleoc]

I hope you & your mom get the help you need.
I am a little older than you. Maybe older than your...

Thank you -- and I wouldn't wish any less for you <3

 

[littleoc]

So, your a partial hoarder too????

Unfortunately you've been banned, but I've been thinking about this since you posted it, and while I don't think I'm a hoarder in the way the messages implied, I do think I hoard. Just... not quite in that context.