rant · moment 6 of 15
The Psychology of Hoarding and the Plan to Lie to Mom
from Alt Ass Eating · #57
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6 minTim and Ray theorize about the emotional roots of hoarding disorder, Tim's own aversion to keeping possessions, and Tim's plan to have his aunt lie to his mother that the hoarded items were damaged rather than confront her directly.
- 18:40Tim explains hoarders keep things because of early childhood abandonment and loss, trying to preserve memories.
- 19:02He admits he's a disgusting slob who lives in filth but casually threw away his birth certificate and passport.
- 19:31Tim's aunt found two doll heads in boxes in the attic with no clear explanation of their origin.
- 20:18Tim's mother claims the French doll heads are worth five thousand dollars each without actually looking into it.
- 20:57Tim tells his aunt to lie to his mother and say the stuff got damaged to avoid endless complaints.
- 21:15His aunt has a milder version of the hoarding problem but still defends useless items like a dresser that's been in the attic for fifteen years.
- 22:03Tim explains the white elephant sale as a church garage sale in Island Park where parishioners donate items.
- 22:55Rich people never think about giving old things nice homes—they just throw things on the street.
- 23:49Tim's aunt plans to have his mother come pick out what she wants to save from the attic on Monday.
- 24:01Tim argues his mother shouldn't go back to the attic and suggests never telling her about the stuff.
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