Hoarders

I should be cleaning myself but I'm watching A&E's Hoarders. The couple I am watching used to be models and now she is hoarding, and he is depressed and tried to commit suicide. To see the distance they have fallen is incredible. I am fascinated by this show. Part of the reason I became a counseling major is that I can see how people get to these places. You think you are so far removed from hoarding, alcoholism, drug addiction, but in reality we are all so close to the hairy edge. One job loss, death in the family, or bout of depression can send the strongest of us into a place which we can't return easily. It's so hard because we all believe we are above this but we aren't. One of my greatest fears is to lose my mind in some way. I can see how easily you can avoid the things you need to do. AA had it right with the One Day at a Time. You can make yourself do anything if you think it's only one day but if you think it's a lifetime it's completely overwhelming. I think I should take this moment and go clear my kitchen counter.