Terri has never truly felt at home in the house she purchased; it’s perpetually overwhelmed by the accumulation of her hoarding. She and her boyfriend, Kraig, have long desired marriage, but her hoarding has consistently presented an insurm…

Over the years, the accumulation of thousands of discounted books has taken a toll on the family property, weakening its structure to a precarious degree. Now, Tiffany seeks to build a new home, hoping for a more promising future.

Following the loss of his partner, Paul finds solace in accumulating objects for his interior design work. His extensive collection, however, has become a source of strain on his family, threatening the last vestiges of familial support he …

In childhood, Carl and his mother would sift through refuse, searching for anything of value. Now, living alone, he continues this habit, filling his house and yard with discarded items until they resemble a sprawling landfill.

The death of her husband, Mike, cast a long shadow over Carmen's life. Following a neck injury, she also lost her position as a data management specialist. The solitude of her home, coupled with the absence of work, fostered a growing anxie…

As a realtor, Kate amassed a collection of objects from her clients, often employing them to furnish the homes she listed. Raised by an authoritarian father and a yielding mother, the recent death of her husband has left her grappling with …

In 1981, Peggy found herself adrift following her divorce, a solitude deepened when her daughter chose to reside with her father. Seeking employment as a live-in caregiver necessitated a cross-country relocation and a fresh start. Thrift s…

Martha navigated a life burdened by deceit from a married man, a persistent fragility of health, and the demanding care of aging parents. Her reluctance to seek assistance from friends and family created a palpable strain on those relations…