Show Description
Melodie Parker has been struggling with hoarding for over 20 years and it seems like her problem is getting worse by the day. She doesn’t like to throw anything away, because every little thing in her apartment has an emotional meaning for her. Now she’s facing eviction, and she must make a choice: lose the clutter that defines her sense of self, or lose her apartment. Will she be able to control her obsessions and clean up her life in time?
When Alan and Colleen met, neither one of them knew the other was a hoarder. Now that they’ve been married for 15 years, their collective compulsions have taken over entire rooms of their house. Alan’s at peace with his ‘idiosyncrasies’, but Colleen’s reached the breaking point. She’s threatening divorce, unless he agrees to get professional help.
Is there any hope for Melodie, Colleen and Alan, or will they be buried alive by their belongings? When do your possession start owning you? What is the line that separates collectors from hoarders? This TLC special explores a crippling compulsion normally hidden behind closed doors. In this hour-long documentary, we’ll show you the mental anguish behind the eyes of three individuals who face the devastating effects of compulsive hoarding. We’ll talk to doctors and professional organizers, meet with family members, and examine the latest in scientific research to uncover The Truth About Hoarding.
You’ll never look at your clutter in the same way again.
