Yes, I would love to see this happen! We always revisit the places where the clutter comes back, but don't see the successes often enough to celebrate them with you.
I am so thankful that even if you feel embarrassed, you still post the videos because you are really making so many people feel like they are not alone.
Thank you my friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I don’t want anyone to feel alone bc I remember it so well! If I can share my story to help someone feel like someone understands and comfort them: then I’m fulfilling my life’s purpose ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
@@ahoardersheart you are absolutely encouraging me. Any haters can just **** off. I love that you encourage us to even just 'let go of one thing today.' That is a seed that takes root in my head.
I'm so glad you didn't let the nasty people stop you from achieving your goals!!! I have followed your journey from beginning and I am so excited for all you've accomplished. You are doing amazing!!! You've got this!!!
I do remember those masked days, and how excited I was for you when you revealed your face. ^_^ I am so happy for you for how far you've come, and endlessly grateful for how you've been so open and compassionate. I don't have hoarding tendencies, but husband does, and listening to you helped me understand him SO MUCH BETTER. You are responsible for the victory of last Fall's Deep Clean and nothing can convince me otherwise. After a few years of Fall & Spring Deep Cleaning cycles, this last Fall, I simply put his things out after cleaning our bedroom and closet and told him, "You can keep every single thing here if you want to. I'd just like you to touch it and be sure you do." Ms. Heart!!! That man let go of BINS worth of things that afternoon. Willingly. I'd been doing that for a few years by this past Fall, but this time... Old clothes, old papers, old electronics! So much! And the reason he did it was because, through YOU, I learned how to understand how he sees things, how he's attached to things. Once I understood that pressuring him to let go of things made him cling tighter and that logic wasn't going to work because it's an emotional decision, he learned to trust me. If he wants to keep it, he keeps it and I don't fuss. I do, once every 6 months, (so I can bug spray and clean the spots that don't get cleaned weekly or even monthly) pull the house apart and donate/recycle/toss the things that I know *I* don't need, and I let him see his things so he can choose. So, thank you. So very much for everything you've done and continue to do.
OMGGGGGG!!! You are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! Thank you for being my friend for so long, it means EVERYTHING to me!!! And for your hubby, please tell him how proud I am of him from one recovering hoarder to another!!! To let go of BINS of stuff….wowwww what a victory for the both of youuuuu 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
@@ahoardersheart Funny story. And looking back I think this was the real turning point for him. About.. must've been about 2 years ago? Maybe 2.5? I had done the deep clean, and he got home from work just as I was having the kids help me finish putting away his tubs away after sorting like with like so things could be found at least. I tossed NOTHING of his. Well, there was a small 2x4 bit of wood about 6-8 inches long and I put it with the leather working things figuring that was a block for that stuff. Nope. LOL! It was the piece of wood he'd used for his motorcycle before getting the kickstand replaced after the old one'd been bent and wasn't safe to hold the bike up without that block. He was shocked I kept it, and I remember saying, "I told you I wouldn't throw out your stuff, just organize it." I think that's when he REALLY began to believe me even though I hadn't tossed his stuff without permission in a few years at that point. Next project? Our shed. LOL!
This might sound strange: I am not a hoarder, but your strength and determination to keep working on something that is so difficult, inspires me to face my own problems. So a big thank you for being so inspiring❤️
The nerve of people to shame someone who is working to improve themselves, for the sin of not already being completely perfect. Gross! I'm sorry that happened, and I'm so impressed by your persistence and willingness to continue moving forward. Your growth has really inspired me, and I listen to your videos while working on my own decluttering projects. 🎉 Your courage is gigantic! Almost as big as your very loving heart~ ❤
Some of these moments of embarrassment make me feel sad that others talked down to you about them. I wasn't diagnosed with ADD until age 38, and it made my lifetime of forgetfulness and misplacing items make sense. I have found stashes of cash on multiple occasions in my life. I now keep a jar for all of my cash I receive, but if we are being real - I have misplaced the jar in my own home. It's a fact of my life that I fight regularly to control. I have often considered writing down my "clever" storage spots in a notebook for the days when my cleverness is not the same.
I’ve been dealing with PTSD since I was assaulted in January 2016… Started hoarding that year around September… By Fall of 2017, I stopped inviting friends over… No rotten food, just THINGS… I was going through therapy, which helped me through the worst parts of PTSD… But, I built STACKS and PILES of my stuff… Because I couldn’t deal with making decisions about things… Part of it was literally WALLING MYSELF OFF from the world… I worked on sorting things during Covid, but have recently been battling my PTSD again… Thanks for reminding me that it’s a process… ❤️💔
I remember the advice I got to start decluttering whatever would embarrass you most if people saw it. I was so sad when I realized it was my whole house. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Some of those embarrassing spots are in so many homes around the country. What makes it strange is those situations can happen to non-hoarders. I have misplaced money. My refrigerator has had spoiled food in it more than once. You help so many people based on comments I’ve read. Keep being the wonderful person you are.
I remember your sunglass days; had no idea I've been following you for so long. Congratulations for sticking with educating viewers what hoarding is about. Most definitely it's a message that needs to be discussed and understood. You have done a fabulous job. Thank you.
I believe most people have at least one thing like this. Some are somewhat publicly visible like smoking or overeating, some are hidden. I have had many, I am down to a few. I love your honesty.
I’m not a hoarder, but definitely, chronically disorganized, and I too have found large amounts of cash in random spots. I love your vulnerability and your videos are helping people, please ignore the haters! ❤ I struggle so much with clutter and organization, and I was taught that it was some major malfunction with me. It’s so comforting knowing I’m not the only one! Thank you!
Did I hear you say "hoard-tress"?! I love that and need to steal it asap! My mom has hoarding disorder and something you said about not having compassion and truly understanding that it's a mental disorder hit a nerve. I had to leave a hoarding group I was in on FB because the people were so mean. They had so much anger toward the hoarder. I used to be that way too. Now I just see my mom as a sad, old woman who needs help. Thank you for your bravery and honesty!
I am SO proud of you!! 💖✨ You have progressed where so many are stuck. And you have gotten through the worst parts! I thought your videos in incognito✨ were also wonderful and thoughtful! 💞 You are amazing!! 💪⭐️✨
would you consider doing a house tour (or just certain spaces) comparing what the space looked like in the beginning of your journey vs now? I always enjoy the before and afters of each video but it would be amazing to see in one video. you have made so much progress!!
What a fantastic trip down memory lane. When I saw you holding the phone with the sunglasses all I could think of is how strong are your arms to hold the phone up that long? Now you also have huge decluttering muscles 💪 Hope Tyler is getting better every day. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈🦄
We all have the tendency to overthink negative events or comments. That helps us survive but please, focus on all the positive comments you had. Exposing yourself the way you had has helped a lot of people. In my case, I am a psychotherapist in training, and I have helped a client with a severe mental health diagnosis to declutter her space. The level of kindness and support I was able to provide was mainly thanks to you. You have trained me through your process and your explanations, and I was able to be a better version of myself. You provided a master class in each of your videos. The ripple effect your efforts have had is something that is bigger than you can think of ❤. I felt equipped to say the right things to this client, and she build up the confidence she needed. Her nervous system felt safer little by little. The empty spaces were not a threat anymore. When she felt like shopping again, she picked up her self again with love and kindness again. What an amazing teacher you are!
I have learned so much from you. about hoarding and how you think but also about my adhd. I have shared with so many people "don't put it down, put it away." I'm glad you have been able to ignore the negatives, you have done amazing things. I remember you needing to pay off credit cards and now you give all your yard sale money away!
When you took off your mask and glasses, I cried! I never saw that episode and it just hit me today how hard that must have been for you! Thanks a million for your videos! Your authenticity has helped me so much over these many years!
Awww you will always get unkind people (trolls) when you open yourself up on UA-cam. No wonder you were so upset (re the lost money), it probably took you back to the time when you were bullied and abused. You are NOT and never will be ungrateful or disrespectful, Ive watched you since nearly the start and its so clear what a sweet and loving person you are and Im so proud for you at how well you have done xxx
Thank you for being brave and laughing at yourself. In turn we can laugh at ourselves and stop feeling bad or embarrassed anymore. It enables us to have the courage to take care of it and tackle the issues. That is why we love you!
For me what motivates me to declutter is thinking if I had to sell my house and move I don't want to pack up all that stuff that I don't really need. I still have to much but I'm always working on it.
I love that mindset!! I think bc I know I’ll prolly be here for the rest of my life…that I never thought of it like that!!! It keeps you motivated for sure 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
You are so brave. I discovered your channel when you spoke for Get Organized HQ 2021 and I went back and watched all your past videos. My mom had hoarding disorder. She passed away 3 months ago and now we are cleaning out. My dad found a 30 year old piece of chocolate candy that had turned to powder. I always wished I could show my mom your videos, but she hid her hoarding disorder and was embarrassed about it. I’m glad you didn’t let the negative comments stop you. You are inspirational. ❤
You have gone such a long way!!! Well done, your journey can be an inspiration for a lot of people !!! You must be so proud of yourself! Be kind with yourself ❤
My three best friends are cleanies. I don't think they would ever really understand my struggles with decluttering my messes. They'd still love me, but they wouldn't understand. Thank you for your channel. ❤
I followed you through your journey and I struggle with everything you do. The shopping the gift guilt the sentimental the crafty crafty, the raising the kids. But through it you have made me happy and inspired and understood through you kindness, progress and the REALity of your channel.
My embarrassing hoarder spot is my linen closet! I save towels or blankets that could be used for scraps. The worst part is the door is see through, so you can't hide anything. It should keep me on my toes to keep it organized but it doesn't. And anyone who comes through that hall will see it. But I will work on it after work today, because you Mrs. Heart are my favorite youtuber! And you have motivated me to do better! Love all your videos! Keep it up!
I was so proud of you when you took off those glasses. I think I started watching in 2019 and you definitely make me feel like I'm not alone and that I can heal too.
Your openness and vulnerability is truly so inspiring and helping so many others overcome their shame! Your progress over the years is also amazing! So glad I stumbled upon this channel last year 🥰 thank you and greetings from Germany!
Hi, I am a long-term minimalist wannabe: when I want to get rid of more I pretend I'm moving, then get rid of more stuff. I do a cupboard or drawer each day. You have made so much progress by doing a little at a time. Tina, Al's wife
Girl! I just cleaned out a couple of science experiments in my fridge today!! I think unless you're "super mom", everyone has frequent dead things in their fridge!! I'm horrible about it and have never been a hoarder, just a lazy don't wanna cleaner!! Love ya girl and so proud of your progress!❤
You are a champ! You have such a positive attitude and have such a beautiful heart for those who are struggling. Thank you for encouraging kindness and change :)
I am so sorry that mean people brought you these negative comments :( they have no class, and some never change! But Please know that you are so encouraged here! You have genuine cheerleaders who care about you and your progress :) I’ve been subscribed to your channel for several years now, and always look forward to your transformations :) Keep up the wonderful work you do, lady! We’re here :)
This is Nina. I think you're awesome n encouraging. I'd hate to see what people would say about me. When my mom died in 2020 I had let the dishes pile up high on both sides of sink
I like this little “behind the scenes” video. Haters gonna hate- let them. You are a joy to watch and have made so much progress! You are also helping more people make positive changes than you could know. Appreciate you putting yourself out there for us xoxo🦄❤
Wow. I follow you so long, but this is by far the best video you’ve made! M.. I’m out of words. But I love you very much and am so very proud of you! You’ve made the decision to give yourself time and grace, but to get the f*ck out of that mental state- AND you’ve really fought your way through. WOW! You are a very strong warrior queen, and your men will remember you as that and will always look up to you. You’ve healed so much! I’m just amazed..
I have stumbled onto your channel and absolutely love it. Your honesty is so genuine. You’ve encouraged me and I’m sure others to keep going. Although I’m not a level four hoarder, I do have tendencies to hold onto things and your channel has helped me work through my need to hold onto things that I don’t have to. Keep strong and keep up the good work. Thank you.
I don’t how people can write nasty comments to someone trying to better themselves….you are truly an empathetic loving person trying to help others….l😘❤️
You are such an inspiration for me,as someone with ocd,depression, anxiety and with a sprinkling of hoarding trying to creep in you really help me feel that I can do better,that I’m actually normal,that it’s not just me who has moldy food in the fridge when life is challenging and my depression won’t let me hardly move. You’re exactly the person I would love to be best friends with ❤It’s such a pleasure to spend time with you and share your journey.❤
So lovely to see your beautiful face! No judgement here! ❤ We are still cheering! I redid my tea tray, first aid box, and battery tray this morning. Snow and cold today. Let’s reclaim that pretty bathroom.
Good Lord girl. I am not a hoarder but I am ADHD so yes. You had moldy food. Trust me you are not alone. You are a full time mom and wife , you work and you give to so many ....you need to give yourself a few breaks. Me at 75 I have just about filled my car this week with stuff I am not using and is only cluttering up my apartment and storage unit in the building. And I have no excuses I am retired and it is only my husband and I .
Meeting yourself where you’re at takes courage. Courage is facing fear. To face fear we need strength. Mean comments make people feel better about themselves because it’s easier to judge others than judge ourselves. You’ve come a long way! Don’t let ‘em get you down cause you got this!
People being nasty about losing the money in your house is wild. That’s not even a hoarding thing it’s an adhd thing. You are such an inspiration to so many people and make people feel normal for being overwhelmed even if they aren’t hoarders. Keep doing what you do!
I hope you don’t let “shame” stop you anymore, Ms. Heart. You are a pioneer at this and people need you. You may stumble, but the fact that you dust yourself off and keep going every damned time makes you a leader. You are absolutely trailblazing at this - flaws - rotten stuff & mold & all. We are here with you and we learn to give ourselves a tiny bit of grace because we see you so it. Thanks for leading the way. 💯
Thank you a million times over for your transparency! I am listening to this as I go through stacks and stacks of totes full of paper clutter. Your witness to the stuggles and possibilities is so helpful. I'm sorry anyone gives you negative feedback. You are a blessing❤❤
We are all sane we all have those embarrassing moments leaving the narcissistic man I live with bought so much junk for the move have already taken 10 boxes to good will I'm sure I got much more to donate in the process I've lost 118 lbs so now got alot of very extra large clothes to go problem was the more he insulted me the more I bought so ashamed but I will get there once the move is complete thanks for sharing 💜🦄
You really have made an incredible journey showing your weakness, difficulties and challenges. Its wonderful that you have shared them with the world. I am sorry for the negative comments which must deeply hurt, people forget that hoarding is an illness.
I began my decluttering journey last year. I cleared all the main spaces & am mainly managing to keep them clear. My next-level clearing targets are the small bedroom, a storage room on the ground floor, and to a lesser extent, the garage. God please help me to make a start & keep on going.
I have been here since you started & am so proud of you!! You have helped many people including me! I became a hoarder after my husband of 35 years committed suicide & soothed myself buying things I didn't need. I have come a long ways since then and am recovering. Listening to you always helps me! Thank you for being brave despite the naysayers!❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and being so transparent with us. My late ex-husband was a hoarder. I have been helping my young teenaged daughter sort through the many belongings that she got from her daddy as well as his belongings for the last three years. We finally have it sorted, consolidated, organized and labeled, so that she can make an adult decision in a few years. You have helped my heart heal in this process with your channel and encouraging words.
you do so much great work and you’re showing your kids how to do hard things and take care of yourself and that change, self compassion, and hope are all powerful ways to move through life
I knew that you had worked super hard on your clutter and your hoarding problem but I didn´t realize how much you also had to go through with the unkind comments
Sweetie, I just found out that compulsive gift giving is connected to attachment style ie. people pleasing. Thank you for your honesty, you are the best.
I remember the day you showed yourself to the world. I still smile, seeing your beautiful, but clearly a bit ashamed/afraid/unsure about the outcome. You indeed, with that action, make some of us hoarders feel seen....and somehow "proud to be vulnerable":) Thank you, for All You do! And amongs all the videos mentioned, I honestly loved the little bathroom declutter! That's, whenbyou started blessing the Home, about which you though, and spoke way later! I remember thinking "it feels, like the hine is smiling and feeling happy, I am sure it will bring lots of good to the Family":) Cheers and here is for All the Best to come to You and this beautiful family home, while unnecessary phisical things leave❤🦄🥳
I remember the masked days, the day you were comfortable enough to unmask and all between and after. While I am not a hoarder your journey showed me a gentle way to change my approach to other things in life. Plus I do enjoy my decluttring sessions a few times a year 🎉❤ Thank you for sharing your journey and cannot wait for more to come.
ooohhh cute pepper in the background 🥰 i think you were very brave in sharing the beginning of your journey and still are very brave in continuing to show your piles, struggles, wins and recovery. overcoming the embarassement and open up to the public is no easy feat and you have such a great way of explaining your inner struggles. i do not consider myself a hoarder and guess what, i have piles that take years to be put away, i have a guest room that constantly tranforms into the room of doom, my attic and basement are full of stuff and crap. i like that you show us the extent of your disorder because it is so relatable and a can help and motivate people to start their healing. keep up the good fight! 💪🏻
You’re channel has really helped me. I think we both had the realization at roughly the same time. The first year, I didn’t write down how many trash bags left my house but the second year, on the urging of a friend,I put out well over 100 to trash, recycle or donate. I still have a lot of “stuff” especially for my work. I did have that totally organized and under control but in the last year, I’ve had to move it all 3 times to different spaces in a school so it’s out of control again. There are also giant piles in a few places in my home. But- I’m working on it. At least a medium sized bag worth leaves per week.
I am so glad that your courage and true "heart" and purpose to heal and to help others kept you moving forward and giving hoarding disorder a beautiful face. Xox
You have come so far and helped so many be being vulnerable and sharing with others. That is something to be proud of for sure! I have been watching since your sunglasses days and you helped me have a place I feel comfortable having people over in. I may have been a 1.5 level? I still have a chair in my bedroom covered in clothes and one wall in a spare room with one line of stacked bins and boxes but used to have more so thank you. I'm sure my local thrift store thanks you too for the sales😊
Thankyou, angelic soul, for being your true vulnerable self and sharing the truth (for our benefit as well as yours). I was so sad about the world today and needed your healing loving self; your not -fakely-perfect self. 😢😢😢 💛 Thankyou. 💔 💛 and bless you.
Oh my goodness! Don’t be embarrassed to show us anything. We’re all so proud of you! I felt the shame when you talked about the fridge. I’m notorious for items pushed to the back and finding them months later. 😬😬 Thanks for sharing with us and motivating us all.❤❤❤
I am sooo happy I started watching your videos with you hiding behind the phone!!! Gosh can’t believe it’s been this long! For me it has been fun seeing you go over a few areas and recognising items from previous videos that you didn’t let go!! Thank you sooo much for being so consistent over the years your videos always puts a smile on my face and you are so apart of our house, and since Pepper came along my husband started joining in and always says the intro with you 😂
What some other creators with a very wholesome community (e.g. Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning) do, is actually to ban people from the channel outright if they are rude in the comments. It really seems to help, especially if you nominate community moderators to help you ban them before you have to even see the disrespectful comments.
I originally watched one of your videos when you hid your face. I didn't connect at all and didn't watch another.......until you showed your face. I've seen every one since. I'm not a hoarder but I can use your techniques to declutter a section at a time. It doesn't have to be done all at once. So, just know you are touching non hoarders as well. You have come so far.
Yes, I remember when you used to hide your face. I thought the main reason was for privacy not because of embarrassment. I see the light now and understand a lot more now about hoarding disorder. Thx for taking the time to explain it to your s❣️
Wow! You have come Long way! I’ve been watching you from the beginning I remember all those videos especially when you revealed your identity. I said, that your are a beautiful lady. I have learned so much from you about this mental health disorder.
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I would love to see another video like this, but of all the places you are most PROUD of!
Greaaat idea! ❤
Oh my goodness, what a great idea!!! Thank you for sharing, I will have to create that 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
Yes, I would love to see this happen! We always revisit the places where the clutter comes back, but don't see the successes often enough to celebrate them with you.
I am so thankful that even if you feel embarrassed, you still post the videos because you are really making so many people feel like they are not alone.
Thank you my friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I don’t want anyone to feel alone bc I remember it so well! If I can share my story to help someone feel like someone understands and comfort them: then I’m fulfilling my life’s purpose ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
@@ahoardersheart you are absolutely encouraging me. Any haters can just **** off. I love that you encourage us to even just 'let go of one thing today.' That is a seed that takes root in my head.
I'm so glad you didn't let the nasty people stop you from achieving your goals!!! I have followed your journey from beginning and I am so excited for all you've accomplished. You are doing amazing!!! You've got this!!!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, you're truly my rock! ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
I do remember those masked days, and how excited I was for you when you revealed your face. ^_^ I am so happy for you for how far you've come, and endlessly grateful for how you've been so open and compassionate. I don't have hoarding tendencies, but husband does, and listening to you helped me understand him SO MUCH BETTER. You are responsible for the victory of last Fall's Deep Clean and nothing can convince me otherwise.
After a few years of Fall & Spring Deep Cleaning cycles, this last Fall, I simply put his things out after cleaning our bedroom and closet and told him, "You can keep every single thing here if you want to. I'd just like you to touch it and be sure you do."
Ms. Heart!!! That man let go of BINS worth of things that afternoon. Willingly. I'd been doing that for a few years by this past Fall, but this time... Old clothes, old papers, old electronics! So much! And the reason he did it was because, through YOU, I learned how to understand how he sees things, how he's attached to things. Once I understood that pressuring him to let go of things made him cling tighter and that logic wasn't going to work because it's an emotional decision, he learned to trust me. If he wants to keep it, he keeps it and I don't fuss. I do, once every 6 months, (so I can bug spray and clean the spots that don't get cleaned weekly or even monthly) pull the house apart and donate/recycle/toss the things that I know *I* don't need, and I let him see his things so he can choose.
So, thank you. So very much for everything you've done and continue to do.
OMGGGGGG!!! You are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! Thank you for being my friend for so long, it means EVERYTHING to me!!! And for your hubby, please tell him how proud I am of him from one recovering hoarder to another!!! To let go of BINS of stuff….wowwww what a victory for the both of youuuuu 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
@@ahoardersheart Funny story. And looking back I think this was the real turning point for him.
About.. must've been about 2 years ago? Maybe 2.5? I had done the deep clean, and he got home from work just as I was having the kids help me finish putting away his tubs away after sorting like with like so things could be found at least. I tossed NOTHING of his. Well, there was a small 2x4 bit of wood about 6-8 inches long and I put it with the leather working things figuring that was a block for that stuff.
Nope. LOL! It was the piece of wood he'd used for his motorcycle before getting the kickstand replaced after the old one'd been bent and wasn't safe to hold the bike up without that block. He was shocked I kept it, and I remember saying, "I told you I wouldn't throw out your stuff, just organize it." I think that's when he REALLY began to believe me even though I hadn't tossed his stuff without permission in a few years at that point.
Next project? Our shed. LOL!
Thanks for sharing this insight, you have helped many I'm sure.
Love that you declutterrd the rude comment! Leaves space for the positive and helpful!
Yessss! I love that!! Decluttering the negative energy and creating space for positivity 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
This might sound strange: I am not a hoarder, but your strength and determination to keep working on something that is so difficult, inspires me to face my own problems. So a big thank you for being so inspiring❤️
Yes!
Same ❤
The nerve of people to shame someone who is working to improve themselves, for the sin of not already being completely perfect. Gross!
I'm sorry that happened, and I'm so impressed by your persistence and willingness to continue moving forward. Your growth has really inspired me, and I listen to your videos while working on my own decluttering projects. 🎉
Your courage is gigantic! Almost as big as your very loving heart~ ❤
Some of these moments of embarrassment make me feel sad that others talked down to you about them. I wasn't diagnosed with ADD until age 38, and it made my lifetime of forgetfulness and misplacing items make sense. I have found stashes of cash on multiple occasions in my life. I now keep a jar for all of my cash I receive, but if we are being real - I have misplaced the jar in my own home. It's a fact of my life that I fight regularly to control. I have often considered writing down my "clever" storage spots in a notebook for the days when my cleverness is not the same.
Ohhhhhh…I like the notebook idea, might do that myself!!! lol Thank you so much for sharing your story with us 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
I’ve been dealing with PTSD since I was assaulted in January 2016… Started hoarding that year around September… By Fall of 2017, I stopped inviting friends over… No rotten food, just THINGS… I was going through therapy, which helped me through the worst parts of PTSD… But, I built STACKS and PILES of my stuff… Because I couldn’t deal with making decisions about things… Part of it was literally WALLING MYSELF OFF from the world… I worked on sorting things during Covid, but have recently been battling my PTSD again… Thanks for reminding me that it’s a process… ❤️💔
God bless you, I’m praying for healing for you! 🙏🏻 Remember to take everything one minute at a time , not by the hour or by the day! ♥️
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, my friend, you are not alone and you are so strong. ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I remember the advice I got to start decluttering whatever would embarrass you most if people saw it. I was so sad when I realized it was my whole house. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you for sharing, many people are on the same journey!
Ohhhhhh…I feel your message with every fabric of my being ✨✨✨ Yes, back in 2018 if you asked me that, I would have the same answer 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
Some of those embarrassing spots are in so many homes around the country. What makes it strange is those situations can happen to non-hoarders. I have misplaced money. My refrigerator has had spoiled food in it more than once. You help so many people based on comments I’ve read. Keep being the wonderful person you are.
You’re so right, and I’m so glad we can all learn from each other’s experiences! 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
I remember your sunglass days; had no idea I've been following you for so long. Congratulations for sticking with educating viewers what hoarding is about. Most definitely it's a message that needs to be discussed and understood. You have done a fabulous job. Thank you.
I am so thankful and grateful for being with me for so long!!! That means everything to me 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
You are such a beautiful person and anybody would be so lucky to have you as a mother!
Thank you so much, I have tears in my eyes my friend 🥹🥹🥹
@@ahoardersheart ❤❤❤
I believe most people have at least one thing like this. Some are somewhat publicly visible like smoking or overeating, some are hidden. I have had many, I am down to a few. I love your honesty.
Thank you so much my friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️ Yes, I believe that most people have a behavior that they hid from everyone too 🙏🏼
I’m not a hoarder, but definitely, chronically disorganized, and I too have found large amounts of cash in random spots. I love your vulnerability and your videos are helping people, please ignore the haters! ❤
I struggle so much with clutter and organization, and I was taught that it was some major malfunction with me. It’s so comforting knowing I’m not the only one! Thank you!
Did I hear you say "hoard-tress"?! I love that and need to steal it asap! My mom has hoarding disorder and something you said about not having compassion and truly understanding that it's a mental disorder hit a nerve. I had to leave a hoarding group I was in on FB because the people were so mean. They had so much anger toward the hoarder. I used to be that way too. Now I just see my mom as a sad, old woman who needs help. Thank you for your bravery and honesty!
I am SO proud of you!! 💖✨ You have progressed where so many are stuck. And you have gotten through the worst parts! I thought your videos in incognito✨ were also wonderful and thoughtful! 💞 You are amazing!! 💪⭐️✨
would you consider doing a house tour (or just certain spaces) comparing what the space looked like in the beginning of your journey vs now? I always enjoy the before and afters of each video but it would be amazing to see in one video. you have made so much progress!!
Oh yes, that’s a great idea!!! I gotta add that to the line up 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
What a fantastic trip down memory lane. When I saw you holding the phone with the sunglasses all I could think of is how strong are your arms to hold the phone up that long? Now you also have huge decluttering muscles 💪 Hope Tyler is getting better every day. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈🦄
It's been so wonderful watching your journey! Thank you for sharing the good, bad, and the embarrassing!
Thank you so much my friend, I appreciate your encouragement so much! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
We all have the tendency to overthink negative events or comments. That helps us survive but please, focus on all the positive comments you had. Exposing yourself the way you had has helped a lot of people. In my case, I am a psychotherapist in training, and I have helped a client with a severe mental health diagnosis to declutter her space. The level of kindness and support I was able to provide was mainly thanks to you. You have trained me through your process and your explanations, and I was able to be a better version of myself. You provided a master class in each of your videos. The ripple effect your efforts have had is something that is bigger than you can think of ❤. I felt equipped to say the right things to this client, and she build up the confidence she needed. Her nervous system felt safer little by little. The empty spaces were not a threat anymore. When she felt like shopping again, she picked up her self again with love and kindness again. What an amazing teacher you are!
I have learned so much from you. about hoarding and how you think but also about my adhd. I have shared with so many people "don't put it down, put it away." I'm glad you have been able to ignore the negatives, you have done amazing things. I remember you needing to pay off credit cards and now you give all your yard sale money away!
Thank you so much my friend for encouraging message, it keeps me motivated 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
When you took off your mask and glasses, I cried! I never saw that episode and it just hit me today how hard that must have been for you! Thanks a million for your videos! Your authenticity has helped me so much over these many years!
You are so sweet, your message means the world to me, thank you! ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Awww you will always get unkind people (trolls) when you open yourself up on UA-cam. No wonder you were so upset (re the lost money), it probably took you back to the time when you were bullied and abused. You are NOT and never will be ungrateful or disrespectful, Ive watched you since nearly the start and its so clear what a sweet and loving person you are and Im so proud for you at how well you have done xxx
you are so charismatic and entertaining, you would do great as a tv host of some sort, i love your energy and enthusiasm
Thank you for being brave and laughing at yourself. In turn we can laugh at ourselves and stop feeling bad or embarrassed anymore. It enables us to have the courage to take care of it and tackle the issues. That is why we love you!
For me what motivates me to declutter is thinking if I had to sell my house and move I don't want to pack up all that stuff that I don't really need. I still have to much but I'm always working on it.
I love that mindset!! I think bc I know I’ll prolly be here for the rest of my life…that I never thought of it like that!!! It keeps you motivated for sure 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
You are so brave. I discovered your channel when you spoke for Get Organized HQ 2021 and I went back and watched all your past videos. My mom had hoarding disorder. She passed away 3 months ago and now we are cleaning out. My dad found a 30 year old piece of chocolate candy that had turned to powder. I always wished I could show my mom your videos, but she hid her hoarding disorder and was embarrassed about it. I’m glad you didn’t let the negative comments stop you. You are inspirational. ❤
I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm honored that you've been following my journey. Thank you for your kind words, it means the world to me! 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
You have gone such a long way!!! Well done, your journey can be an inspiration for a lot of people !!! You must be so proud of yourself! Be kind with yourself ❤
My three best friends are cleanies. I don't think they would ever really understand my struggles with decluttering my messes. They'd still love me, but they wouldn't understand. Thank you for your channel. ❤
It is so hard to find people who truly understand, so it means the world to me that you're here. 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
@ahoardersheart I look forward to your videos. ❤️
I followed you through your journey and I struggle with everything you do. The shopping the gift guilt the sentimental the crafty crafty, the raising the kids. But through it you have made me happy and inspired and understood through you kindness, progress and the REALity of your channel.
We have so much in common my friend, 2 peas in a pod 🫛💚😂 Thank you for being such a good friend to me!!!
My embarrassing hoarder spot is my linen closet! I save towels or blankets that could be used for scraps. The worst part is the door is see through, so you can't hide anything. It should keep me on my toes to keep it organized but it doesn't. And anyone who comes through that hall will see it. But I will work on it after work today, because you Mrs. Heart are my favorite youtuber! And you have motivated me to do better! Love all your videos! Keep it up!
I was so proud of you when you took off those glasses. I think I started watching in 2019 and you definitely make me feel like I'm not alone and that I can heal too.
Thank you so much for being my friend since the beginning!!! You are definitely one of the main reasons I healed so much 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
Your openness and vulnerability is truly so inspiring and helping so many others overcome their shame! Your progress over the years is also amazing! So glad I stumbled upon this channel last year 🥰 thank you and greetings from Germany!
Thank you so much for your sweet encouraging message ❤️🇩🇪❤️
Hi, I am a long-term minimalist wannabe: when I want to get rid of more I pretend I'm moving, then get rid of more stuff. I do a cupboard or drawer each day. You
have made so much progress by doing a little at a time. Tina, Al's wife
Really proud of you
I remember when you unmasked…I didn’t see your face and instantly think “ hoarder!” …I thought wow she is so pretty! 😊
I thought the same thing--so pretty!
Oh my goodness, you are so so kind ☺️ Thank you so much my friend 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
Thank you for posting even the embarrassing stuff - you are helping so many!🥳👏👏👏👏👏🦄
I remember those masked days, too. Look how amazingly far you have come! You are an inspiration to others!
Girl! I just cleaned out a couple of science experiments in my fridge today!! I think unless you're "super mom", everyone has frequent dead things in their fridge!! I'm horrible about it and have never been a hoarder, just a lazy don't wanna cleaner!! Love ya girl and so proud of your progress!❤
You are a champ! You have such a positive attitude and have such a beautiful heart for those who are struggling. Thank you for encouraging kindness and change :)
I am so sorry that mean people brought you these negative comments :( they have no class, and some never change!
But Please know that you are so encouraged here! You have genuine cheerleaders who care about you and your progress :)
I’ve been subscribed to your channel for several years now, and always look forward to your transformations :)
Keep up the wonderful work you do, lady!
We’re here :)
This is Nina. I think you're awesome n encouraging. I'd hate to see what people would say about me. When my mom died in 2020 I had let the dishes pile up high on both sides of sink
I like this little “behind the scenes” video. Haters gonna hate- let them. You are a joy to watch and have made so much progress! You are also helping more people make positive changes than you could know. Appreciate you putting yourself out there for us xoxo🦄❤
You are so sweet and your message means so much to me 🙏🏼❤️🦄🙏🏼❤️ I am so grateful for your kind words!
Wow. I follow you so long, but this is by far the best video you’ve made!
M.. I’m out of words. But I love you very much and am so very proud of you! You’ve made the decision to give yourself time and grace, but to get the f*ck out of that mental state- AND you’ve really fought your way through. WOW!
You are a very strong warrior queen, and your men will remember you as that and will always look up to you.
You’ve healed so much!
I’m just amazed..
I have stumbled onto your channel and absolutely love it. Your honesty is so genuine. You’ve encouraged me and I’m sure others to keep going. Although I’m not a level four hoarder, I do have tendencies to hold onto things and your channel has helped me work through my need to hold onto things that I don’t have to. Keep strong and keep up the good work. Thank you.
I don’t how people can write nasty comments to someone trying to better themselves….you are truly an empathetic loving person trying to help others….l😘❤️
You are such an inspiration for me,as someone with ocd,depression, anxiety and with a sprinkling of hoarding trying to creep in you really help me feel that I can do better,that I’m actually normal,that it’s not just me who has moldy food in the fridge when life is challenging and my depression won’t let me hardly move.
You’re exactly the person I would love to be best friends with ❤It’s such a pleasure to spend time with you and share your journey.❤
So lovely to see your beautiful face! No judgement here! ❤ We are still cheering! I redid my tea tray, first aid box, and battery tray this morning. Snow and cold today. Let’s reclaim that pretty bathroom.
I will never understand why people have to comment negatively. Just don’t comment!
I love watching your progression! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Good Lord girl. I am not a hoarder but I am ADHD so yes. You had moldy food. Trust me you are not alone. You are a full time mom and wife , you work and you give to so many ....you need to give yourself a few breaks. Me at 75 I have just about filled my car this week with stuff I am not using and is only cluttering up my apartment and storage unit in the building. And I have no excuses I am retired and it is only my husband and I .
Meeting yourself where you’re at takes courage. Courage is facing fear. To face fear we need strength.
Mean comments make people feel better about themselves because it’s easier to judge others than judge ourselves.
You’ve come a long way! Don’t let ‘em get you down cause you got this!
❤❤❤❤❤ i feel like my hoarding recovery is 3 steps forward and 1-2 steps back.
That’s still progress ❤
People being nasty about losing the money in your house is wild. That’s not even a hoarding thing it’s an adhd thing. You are such an inspiration to so many people and make people feel normal for being overwhelmed even if they aren’t hoarders. Keep doing what you do!
I hope you don’t let “shame” stop you anymore, Ms. Heart. You are a pioneer at this and people need you. You may stumble, but the fact that you dust yourself off and keep going every damned time makes you a leader. You are absolutely trailblazing at this - flaws - rotten stuff & mold & all. We are here with you and we learn to give ourselves a tiny bit of grace because we see you so it. Thanks for leading the way. 💯
Thank you a million times over for your transparency! I am listening to this as I go through stacks and stacks of totes full of paper clutter. Your witness to the stuggles and possibilities is so helpful. I'm sorry anyone gives you negative feedback. You are a blessing❤❤
We are all sane we all have those embarrassing moments leaving the narcissistic man I live with bought so much junk for the move have already taken 10 boxes to good will I'm sure I got much more to donate in the process I've lost 118 lbs so now got alot of very extra large clothes to go problem was the more he insulted me the more I bought so ashamed but I will get there once the move is complete thanks for sharing 💜🦄
You make people feel like they are not alone.
You really have made an incredible journey showing your weakness, difficulties and challenges. Its wonderful that you have shared them with the world. I am sorry for the negative comments which must deeply hurt, people forget that hoarding is an illness.
I look forward to watching your journey every week!
I began my decluttering journey last year. I cleared all the main spaces & am mainly managing to keep them clear.
My next-level clearing targets are the small bedroom, a storage room on the ground floor, and to a lesser extent, the garage.
God please help me to make a start & keep on going.
it is wonderful what you have done in the few years I have been following you.
I have been here since you started & am so proud of you!! You have helped many people including me! I became a hoarder after my husband of 35 years committed suicide & soothed myself buying things I didn't need. I have come a long ways since then and am recovering. Listening to you always helps me! Thank you for being brave despite the naysayers!❤❤❤❤
Thanks
Thank you so so much!!! I truly appreciate this ❤️🙏🏼❤️
@@ahoardersheart You’re very welcome ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and being so transparent with us. My late ex-husband was a hoarder. I have been helping my young teenaged daughter sort through the many belongings that she got from her daddy as well as his belongings for the last three years. We finally have it sorted, consolidated, organized and labeled, so that she can make an adult decision in a few years. You have helped my heart heal in this process with your channel and encouraging words.
No way...2019 - I've been watching your videos a long time. Had no idea. You've come so far and should be so proud.
you do so much great work and you’re showing your kids how to do hard things and take care of yourself and that change, self compassion, and hope are all powerful ways to move through life
You have done a great job
I knew that you had worked super hard on your clutter and your hoarding problem but I didn´t realize how much you also had to go through with the unkind comments
Sweetie, I just found out that compulsive gift giving is connected to attachment style ie. people pleasing. Thank you for your honesty, you are the best.
Your strength inspires many. ❤
I remember the day you showed yourself to the world. I still smile, seeing your beautiful, but clearly a bit ashamed/afraid/unsure about the outcome. You indeed, with that action, make some of us hoarders feel seen....and somehow "proud to be vulnerable":)
Thank you, for All You do!
And amongs all the videos mentioned, I honestly loved the little bathroom declutter! That's, whenbyou started blessing the Home, about which you though, and spoke way later! I remember thinking "it feels, like the hine is smiling and feeling happy, I am sure it will bring lots of good to the Family":)
Cheers and here is for All the Best to come to You and this beautiful family home, while unnecessary phisical things leave❤🦄🥳
I remember the masked days, the day you were comfortable enough to unmask and all between and after. While I am not a hoarder your journey showed me a gentle way to change my approach to other things in life. Plus I do enjoy my decluttring sessions a few times a year 🎉❤ Thank you for sharing your journey and cannot wait for more to come.
ooohhh cute pepper in the background 🥰 i think you were very brave in sharing the beginning of your journey and still are very brave in continuing to show your piles, struggles, wins and recovery. overcoming the embarassement and open up to the public is no easy feat and you have such a great way of explaining your inner struggles.
i do not consider myself a hoarder and guess what, i have piles that take years to be put away, i have a guest room that constantly tranforms into the room of doom, my attic and basement are full of stuff and crap. i like that you show us the extent of your disorder because it is so relatable and a can help and motivate people to start their healing.
keep up the good fight! 💪🏻
You’re channel has really helped me. I think we both had the realization at roughly the same time. The first year, I didn’t write down how many trash bags left my house but the second year, on the urging of a friend,I put out well over 100 to trash, recycle or donate. I still have a lot of “stuff” especially for my work. I did have that totally organized and under control but in the last year, I’ve had to move it all 3 times to different spaces in a school so it’s out of control again. There are also giant piles in a few places in my home. But- I’m working on it. At least a medium sized bag worth leaves per week.
I am so glad that your courage and true "heart" and purpose to heal and to help others kept you moving forward and giving hoarding disorder a beautiful face. Xox
You have come so far and helped so many be being vulnerable and sharing with others. That is something to be proud of for sure! I have been watching since your sunglasses days and you helped me have a place I feel comfortable having people over in. I may have been a 1.5 level? I still have a chair in my bedroom covered in clothes and one wall in a spare room with one line of stacked bins and boxes but used to have more so thank you. I'm sure my local thrift store thanks you too for the sales😊
7:16 💯 block any of the comments that do not lend to this beautiful UA-cam family, community you have grown❤😊
Wow, Melanie, you have come incredibly far! I hope you allow yourself to celebrate that ❤
Love your channel!
I would love for your videos to be used to train counsellors to help hoarders. You offer so much insight and understanding to help solve the issues.
Thankyou, angelic soul, for being your true vulnerable self and sharing the truth (for our benefit as well as yours). I was so sad about the world today and needed your healing loving self; your not -fakely-perfect self. 😢😢😢 💛 Thankyou. 💔 💛 and bless you.
Oh my goodness! Don’t be embarrassed to show us anything. We’re all so proud of you! I felt the shame when you talked about the fridge. I’m notorious for items pushed to the back and finding them months later. 😬😬
Thanks for sharing with us and motivating us all.❤❤❤
I am sooo happy I started watching your videos with you hiding behind the phone!!! Gosh can’t believe it’s been this long! For me it has been fun seeing you go over a few areas and recognising items from previous videos that you didn’t let go!!
Thank you sooo much for being so consistent over the years your videos always puts a smile on my face and you are so apart of our house, and since Pepper came along my husband started joining in and always says the intro with you 😂
You have come so far and are such an encouragement to others.
I can't wait to see you be able to make a craft space. You have worked so hard, and you deserve it!
Thank you for being honest with us over the years - I appreciate the REAL you!!
What some other creators with a very wholesome community (e.g. Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning) do, is actually to ban people from the channel outright if they are rude in the comments. It really seems to help, especially if you nominate community moderators to help you ban them before you have to even see the disrespectful comments.
Thank you for all of your videos. Your bravery is benefiting so many. 💙🤗
I originally watched one of your videos when you hid your face. I didn't connect at all and didn't watch another.......until you showed your face. I've seen every one since. I'm not a hoarder but I can use your techniques to declutter a section at a time. It doesn't have to be done all at once. So, just know you are touching non hoarders as well. You have come so far.
You are amazing! I love that you keep growing and working on yourself. You help so many!
You are so kind and so brave. Thank you for the work you do
You have come a long way. Thank you for sharing your journey
Yes, I remember when you used to hide your face. I thought the main reason was for privacy not because of embarrassment. I see the light now and understand a lot more now about hoarding disorder. Thx for taking the time to explain it to your s❣️
3:48 That was hilarious! I could so relate to holding something so gross! I loved watching you take back that bathroom! What a success!
Wow! You have come Long way! I’ve been watching you from the beginning I remember all those videos especially when you revealed your identity. I said, that your are a beautiful lady. I have learned so much from you about this mental health disorder.
You are very strong 💪🏼! Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts! You are amazing!
And you have one SO FAR in your healing and recovery!
I can’t believe you revealed your face in 2020! So long ago! That was a very exciting day for your long time followers to see your beautiful face!❤️