Did you know that hoarding is often triggered by a traumatic loss or event? Common contributors include divorce, childhood poverty, and death of a loved one. People can start hoarding after such events as a way to avoid grieving. Hoarding becomes a comfort that can allow them to avoid working through the pain of their trauma.
Lina explains how loss can contribute to hoarding behavior. This video provides tips to the hoarder and family members on how to navigate through in a productive manner.
