Get me out of here!

By Anonymous - 29/07/2023 22:00

Today, my mother is a hoarder and her stuff has taken over the whole house, my bedroom included. I've always felt trapped in my home, but when I can't use my closet or dresser because of her and have a messy room because of it, I feel like I can't breathe. In 3 years I'm moving out, I wish it would come faster. FML
I agree, your life sucks 943
You deserved it 90

Same thing different taste

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**** your mom's life too cause most hoarders suffer from a form of mental illness. I hope she gets well. And indeed, move out ASAP.

This is 1 instance i feel it's legit to call cps on your parent. Living in that environment is unhealthy, both physically and mentally.

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**** your mom's life too cause most hoarders suffer from a form of mental illness. I hope she gets well. And indeed, move out ASAP.

Nikki 16

Hoarding is a mental illness in itself

In three years you might be trapped in her piles of shit. Read "The Cask of Amontillado" and you'll move out while you still can!

This is 1 instance i feel it's legit to call cps on your parent. Living in that environment is unhealthy, both physically and mentally.

You need to talk to someone. Family, school, Cops, CPS, your mums Dr... Start with school and family first. I'd also put a decent lock on your door, remove all her stuff and don't allow her access to your room. She'll freak but stand your ground. You need space and privacy to concentrate on your studies and getting your future sorted. But you do need to call someone and soon. Hoarding is a serious mental issue that needs help. It's like eating disorders, it almost never gets better on its own, it just gets worse. It's also a serious health and safety issue. I know it's not a kids place but you need to get your Mum some help so you can live there as well as you can. I'm sorry you have to suffer this and deal with it but getting help now should stop it escalating. If she refuses or doesn't respond to intervention then you might have to get yourself into care. Which is a terrifying thought but you are old enough to protect yourself from any problems and if you are lucky, you could get a decent placement or even move in with extended family while you finish school. But STOP suffering in silence. Kick up a big, loud fuss and look after yourself. Your Mum isn't capable of doing it right now and that's not her fault. She's ill. You wouldn't blame her for breaking her leg or developing cancer, this type of mental issue is not so different. Future you will appreciate getting yourself, and hopefully your Mum, the help you both need right now. 🫂

SylvarLorali 4

I would be kicking her stuff out of my room, if I were you OP. that's YOUR bedroom, and it doesn't matter if you're legally under-age or it's her house - that's YOUR living space. kick her stuff out. she wants the stuff, she can find somewhere else to put it.