Hoarding: Buried Alive Season 2 Episode 9 This is Where You Sleep?

In Hoarding: Buried Alive season 2 episode 9 titled This is Where You Sleep?, we are introduced to a man named David who has been hoarding for over 20 years. David's home is so cluttered that he is unable to find a place to sleep and resorts to sleeping on piles of papers and other debris. His living conditions have become so unsanitary and hazardous that his family, friends, and neighbors have all cut off communication with him.

David's hoarding began after the death of his mother, who was also a hoarder. In an attempt to cope with his grief, David began collecting items that reminded him of his mother. Over time, his hoarding spiraled out of control, and he began collecting anything and everything that he could get his hands on. His hoard has taken over every inch of his home, making it impossible for him to invite anyone inside.

The episode follows David as he works with a team of hoarding experts to clean out his home and start a new life. The team begins by assessing the level of clutter and designing a plan of action. They recognize that David's hoard is not just a physical problem but also a mental one, so they bring in a therapist to help him work through his emotional attachment to his belongings.

As they start cleaning out David's home, they find some unsettling items hidden in the piles of clutter, including a dead rat and a jar of urine. The task of sifting through all of David's possessions is not an easy one, but the team persists, working long hours to clear out the clutter.

Throughout the episode, we see the emotional toll that hoarding has taken on David. He becomes overwhelmed with grief as he is forced to confront the items in his hoard that remind him of his mother. He struggles to let go of his belongings, even when he knows they are useless and unsanitary.

In the end, David's home is transformed. It is clean, organized, and free of clutter. David is able to sleep in a real bed for the first time in years, and he is able to invite his family and friends back into his home. He even speaks about starting a new career as a motivational speaker, using his experience with hoarding to help others struggling with the same issue.

This episode of Hoarding: Buried Alive offers a poignant look at the devastating effects of hoarding on both the hoarder and their loved ones. It also shows us that with the right help and support, even the most severe cases of hoarding can be overcome.