Compulsive Hoarding-Part 1
Our youngest has a real problem with hoarding. He saves everything. It is very difficult for him to discard school papers, outgrown clothing and shoes, old or broken toys, anything that Daniel considers his. Food also falls in this category and was the first place I became aware of the problem. When the boys first came to live with us, I noticed within several days, Daniel would hide food in the back of the refrigerator or the freezer. At first I gave it little thought; as time went on, it progressed and small amounts of food were stashed throughout the … Continue reading