I'm in a similar situation myself!! My kids and I are living with my mother while I'm in nursing school and she is a hoarder! She won't let me throw anything out, so I've started throwing things out that she wouldn't notice was gone when she wasn't home..

I got divorced a year ago and my 3 kids (12,12,8) moved in with my mom. She’s lived alone in this huge house for 20 years and I don’t think she’s ever thrown anything out. I’m trying hard to declutter my stuff and the kids stuff- which is very difficult for me- but she won’t let me throw out things. When I have the energy I am able to get rid of a few things here and there but it’s never enough. She’s 73 and not gonna change her ways anytime soon. Any advice?

Help! I live with a hoarder!

Since I am in charge of trash and recycling, I do the same thing hoping she want notice 😬 It’s a slow process.