Sunday, December 19, 2010

12/19/10 First blog post

I am interested in writing a book about the experience of children of any age who grew up with a parent (s) with hoarding.
As a therapist for decades with OCD and hoarding, I have become accustomed to working with families. Often the children's stories of all ages are overlooked.
I want to hear your stories. I want to collect these stories, with your permission, in order to tell it. I would like photos, I would like your experiences. I want to acknowledge your pain,
your hardship, your joys, your strength, in order to help you to heal. Lofty though my dream may be, just like dehoarding, excavating a hoarder's house, car or office, I need to start
somewhere. So, here I go. May this be a healing experience for all of us. I pray that this project is guided by our highest good
at all times. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my skills
and training to assist others who want to be heard.