Hoarding: Buried Alive Season 10 Episode 2 Updates: Benny

Updates: Benny is the second episode of the tenth season of Hoarding: Buried Alive. This episode follows up with Benny, who was featured in a previous season. Benny was a 69-year-old man who was a hoarder and had a house that was filled with clutter. He had trouble moving around his house and needed help from his family to manage his living space.

This episode begins with Benny's son and daughter-in-law, who saw an episode of Hoarding: Buried Alive that featured their father, reaching out to the show for help. They felt that their father had relapsed and wanted to get him back on track. The crew from the show visits Benny's home to see how he is doing and assess the situation.

The scene opens with the crew visiting Benny's house where they find him sitting on a chair surrounded by trash piles. Benny welcomes them in and starts showing them around his home. The crew finds that the house has accumulated a lot of garbage after the initial cleaning they had done last year. They find clutter everywhere, making it difficult to move around the house. They are accompanied by Benny's son and daughter-in-law who are horrified and saddened by the state of the house.

After assessing the situation, the crew decides to take Benny to a therapist to help him understand his hoarding tendencies. They take Benny to the therapist who discusses the reasons behind Benny's hoarding habits. The therapist explains that hoarding habits are usually associated with emotional trauma and grief, and if left untreated, can lead to severe anxiety and depression.

Benny opens up to the therapist about his emotional state and explains how hoarding has been his source of comfort for many years. The therapist works with Benny to help him understand why hoarding is harmful to his mental and physical health and creates an action plan to help him declutter his home.

The crew, Benny's son, and daughter-in-law decide to help Benny declutter his home. The process is emotionally challenging for Benny, as he has an attachment to every item in his house. However, with the help of his family and the therapist, he slowly starts letting go of his possessions.

The decluttering process takes several days, during which the crew removes several tons of garbage and clutter from the house. Benny's son, daughter-in-law, and the therapist work continuously with him, encouraging him to let go of his possessions and keeping him motivated.

The episode ends with Benny's house looking remarkably different than before. The crew has cleared away all the clutter, making space for Benny to move around freely. They have also donated several of Benny's items to charity, reducing the amount of waste in the landfill. Benny is visibly relieved and happy with the results, and his family members are emotional and grateful for the transformation.

In conclusion, Updates: Benny is an emotional episode that highlights the life-changing effects of hoarding. The show manages to sensitively portray the emotional and psychological difficulties associated with hoarding. Benny's journey to decluttering his home serves as a reminder that no matter how difficult the situation may appear, it is always possible to move forward with the right support and guidance.