Ep 6. Twenty of Everything

In season 5 episode 6 of Hoarding: Buried Alive, titled "Twenty of Everything," viewers are introduced to a woman named Elaine who has been struggling with hoarding for over 20 years. Her house is filled to the brim with items she has collected over the years, ranging from clothing, books, and kitchen appliances to broken furniture and piles of outdated electronic devices.

Elaine's hoarding has reached such a severe level that she now has 20 of everything in her home. This includes 20 toasters, 20 coffee makers, and 20 sets of dishes. Each item holds a sentimental value to Elaine and she cannot bring herself to throw them away. Although her hoarding has caused her to lose friends and family members, Elaine is not willing to let go of her possessions.

The episode begins with a tour of Elaine's home, which is filled with clutter, garbage, and piles of items that have not seen the light of day for years. Despite the unlivable conditions, Elaine continues to buy more items each day, unable to control her hoarding.

The episode follows Elaine and her family as they begin to clean out her home and attempt to help her work through her hoarding disorder. Elaine's daughter, who has been estranged from her mother for years due to the hoarding, returns to try and help her mother overcome the disorder.

Together, the family begins the strenuous task of sorting through decades of clutter, deciding which items to keep and which items to donate or throw away. The process is not easy, as Elaine fights to hang on to every item in her home.

Throughout the episode, viewers witness the toll that hoarding has taken on Elaine's mental and physical health. She is unable to live a normal life due to the clutter and filth in her home, and she struggles with anxiety and depression as a result.

The episode also highlights the impact that hoarding can have on family members and loved ones. Elaine's daughter talks about the pain and sadness she feels seeing her mother living in such conditions, and how she wishes she had been able to help her sooner.

As the family continues to work through Elaine's hoarding disorder, they begin to uncover the underlying issues that have led to her hoarding behavior. Through therapy and emotional support, Elaine begins to make progress and let go of some of her possessions.

The episode ends with a transformation of Elaine's home, which has gone from unlivable to clean and functional. While Elaine still has a long way to go in her journey towards overcoming hoarding disorder, she has made significant progress and is on the path towards a healthier and happier life.

Overall, season 5 episode 6 of Hoarding: Buried Alive offers a raw and emotional look at the impact of hoarding disorder on individuals and their families. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking help and support when struggling with this disorder.