Ep 3. Owned By The Roaches

In Hoarding: Buried Alive season 4 episode 3, titled "Owned By The Roaches," viewers are introduced to a woman named Dolores. Dolores has been hoarding for several years and has accumulated an overwhelming amount of stuff in her small apartment. Her hoarding has gotten so out of hand that she has been living with a severe cockroach infestation for years.

Dolores' living situation is extremely hazardous, with piles of garbage and clutter everywhere. The cockroach infestation has gotten so bad that they are literally taking over her apartment. The bugs are living in the clutter and refuse throughout the space.

For years, Dolores has had a problem with hoarding, but it was only after her husband's death that her hoarding took a turn for the worse. Dolores has been grieving the loss of her husband and it seems that hoarding has become her way of coping with the pain.

Dolores' daughter, Jennifer, is extremely concerned about her mother's living conditions. Jennifer has been trying to get her mother to address her hoarding for years, but Dolores has refused to acknowledge it as a real problem until now.

In an effort to help her mother, Jennifer contacts a professional hoarding cleanup crew to help Dolores clear out her apartment and get rid of the cockroaches. However, the task proves to be more difficult than anticipated, as Dolores struggles to let go of her hoarded items.

The cleanup crew must work delicately to ensure that Dolores' valuable possessions are not thrown away accidentally, while also removing the trash and clutter that has taken over her living space. Meanwhile, exterminators are called in to deal with the cockroach infestation, which Dolores is having a particularly difficult time coping with.

As the cleanup crew works tirelessly to clear out Dolores' apartment, they confront her about the severity of her hoarding. The crew worries that Dolores' hoarding is beyond the help of an average cleanup and may require additional mental health support.

Despite the difficulty and emotional strain of letting go of her possessions, Dolores finally begins to realize that she needs to make a change. She starts to let go of her hoarded items, and with the help of her daughter and the cleanup crew, she begins the process of getting her life back on track.

"Owned By The Roaches" is a powerful episode that sheds light on the dangers of hoarding and the devastating impact it can have on an individual's life. The episode highlights the importance of seeking professional help and the role that loved ones can play in helping someone overcome their hoarding disorder. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder that it's never too late to make a change and that there is hope for those struggling with hoarding.