These types of signs show up in almost every home we work in. While surrounded by this accumulation, we also see hand written signs that say “put things away.” We see books on the various methods of downsizing that have been popularized by all kinds of media. We see magazines and video tapes (yes, video tapes!) on decluttering, downsizing, letting go of stuff, hoarding and more. In particular, these things accumulate in the homes where there is clearly something happening that created circumstances and things have gotten away from the home owner. Often the amount of stuff that people are accumulating, storing and holding onto has become completely unmanageable. Of course this is triggered by a traumatic event, and while we are not therapists, we have learned in the last ten years or so, that the accumulation of too much, while yearning for simplification, creates spiritual, physical and mental health challenges. We do our small part and are honored to help.