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[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I have a feeling this is going to be one of the most rewarding series yet 💛

[@LaurelChinnRealEstate-Fairfax]

She’s a gem too

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

🥰

[@lisathurston8265]

Your approach is very soft and easy. Makes the person not feel rushed and guilty for the decluttering Journey. I see how the mind takes the process of the person and makes the person go through the thoughts, Emotions, and memories still remain. Hording Happens due to some part mental depression or from trauma in their lives. Your approach Helps them in so many ways. Thank you for showing this.

[@suzannevanhook4284]

I’ve really enjoyed watching Tracy go thru this process. She deserves a lot of praise for her willingness to go through this challenging and emotional journey in a public forum.

[@E4mj]

A lot of people here are being really critical of Tracey 'never going to' Great Unhoard or change her ways, but as the daughter of two hoarders, can I just say it doesn't actually matter. If she had to let go of things immediately then she probably would have spiralled, got overwhelmed, burnt out, and not reached everything. Sometimes it is just important to go through and touch everything, and be reminded what you have, even if you only get rid of a small percentage. Also, even if the Great Unhoard turns into keeps... she has still decluttered a HEAP of stuff. And if she does get rid of it later, then that's a bonus.

[@alamedadanceparty]

Very compassionate insights

[@imera4180]

As a daughter with hoarding issues this means a lot, I'm so glad that my family accepts me and understands that my declutter takes longer than they might want, but that I'm slowly doing it and working through the trauma which has lead me to this place at the same time 🥰

[@wheretheseedbegins4]

As somebody that has ADHD as does she... She is kicking a** and doing an awesome job! I am very impressed and proud of her, and I do not know Tracy, but my name rhymes with hers... My name is Stacy. LOL, Ps. Yes, my mom does have it going on! Hee hee 😂

[@Janjones7735]

So many people think she has to do things for content and it’s not content, it’s her real life. It could take years to photograph the hoard and if it does, that’s ok as long as that works for her.

[@fianorian]

It struck me that The Great Unhoard is a way of saying, "Thankyou for being in my life" before deciding whether or not to keep something. It's a project that will be done slowly, allowing time to process the emotions attached.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

💛

[@labradorite8256]

Well said.

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Yes!

[@hopefully2224]

I think it’s a way of not getting rid of stuff. I do think this woman did an amazing job getting her place cleaned up.

[@pixi78]

@@hopefully2224we need to be gentle with some people to allow them time to process what they have and what they no longer need.

[@sooniesoonie]

The more I watch this channel the more I realise you like everyone's cheerleader. Anytime anyone ever feels they aren't doing enough you always give them a confidence boost. Thanks for sharing realistic people's homes.

[@margaretblount4794]

I already want to see Tracey go back through her shoes, I think her declutter muscles are so much stronger and she could let go of more. Excited to see her 2nd and 3rd passes as she realizes what she has and what she really uses! Getting to a "winners only" wardrobe will be great for her 😊

[@shannonstroud2479]

I’m always astounded by how some people have so much stuff! No judgement. It’s just I feel overwhelmed looking at it, so I can’t imagine feeling happy or comforted by it. Obviously we are all different but it just amazes me every time I see something like this 😊

[@theboujieproletariat]

I feel exactly the same way, when I see peoples houses that are sparse and full of grey and beige. I think people must have differences in the processing of visual information or space.

[@shannonstroud2479]

@@theboujieproletariat it is definitely something about how people’s brains process visual stimulus! Its really interesting

[@sarahholland2600]

Hoarding is very often a reaction to trauma, or, the act of buying is a dopamine high & they're addicted to that high. Unless you address that, hoarders usually fill their decluttered space right back up. Its why the show Hoarders has a therapist there for the declutter & gives the owners free ongoing therapy afterwards.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

@@sarahholland2600 My boyfriend holds onto things because his family didn't have a lot of money growing up (he will be 60 in July). He is a professor with a PhD at a community college but those tendencies to be frugal are strong. He also has some legit (to me) hoarding because he has dozens of plastic fast food drink cups in his bathroom because he feels bad about using them only once. I get it, but there has to be a line

[@toomanymarys7355]

They don't clean. If you dust, it's overwhelming. If that’s just something you don't do, then you can possibly get comfort from looking at it. I am okay with visible stuff in a craft room, but even though I would like a charming vignette in the kitchen, it would stress me out to have to clean it and around it.

[@shannonw6604]

I read through the comments and some feel so negative. I am glad they are outnumbered by the positive. Tracey didn't have to do this in such a public way, and it shows a lot of willingness to be vulnerable. I appreciate her honesty. I think she is growing and becoming more self aware. Anyone who has been through this knows what a huge process that is. Things like this take the time they take. Bravo Tracey! You are doing a great job. Also sharing the process is such a gift for all of us. Thank you both for that.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@Yosatorn.Asavapatr.Naptvik]

OP, thank you for your comment 💛

[@michelecarroll8168]

I also separate clothing into these categories Who I was Who I really am now And who I want or wanted to be. This helps me get rid of the unrealistic items. Just a little fyi

[@fl2298]

This declutter is quite hard for me to watch because I too have ADHD and I can see all the mechanisms she is using to delay the actual declutter (gonna mend this one, gonna take a picture of that one, etc) I was like this at one point too. I just wish she could understand how freeing it is to actually purge!! Something clicked one day and it's been 2 years i am hard core decluttering (even though i live in a small apartment it's crazy how much clutter we collect). She will need at some point to be ruthless for her own well being. I will never be a minimalist but I'm getting to a point where everything has a space, nothing is overflowing, i wear and use most of my possession and it's a game changer on my mental clarity and well being. i am also way better at buying things which is part of it and yeah sometimes i have slip up but i try to be gentle with myself.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I'm glad you've found your stride with decluttering. Like you learned from your own declutter journey, this all takes time and multiple passes. And then with the progressive results you start to feel the change which fuels the motivation to declutter more, but getting there takes time. This was Tracy's 4th day of her declutter work with me and though the progress is slower than other series, progress is progress and what's most important is that she's starting to become aware of how the changes are making her life better. Slow and steady decluttering💛

[@Genie519]

I’m so glad she’s getting help and finding a good system for her. My sister is a big hoarder and it feels so wasteful when so much is going unused. Working slowly can really help those that need the breaks between 😀. I will gently suggest that for her.

[@dig3671]

Last week I loaded a friend's trailer and bagged up all and I mean all my clothes except what I stood up in, and gave them to the charity shop. I wanted to feel free and in the world and I did and still do. I then bought a trouser suit, shirt, one pair of all occasion shoes, some underwear, a dressing gown and slippers and will probably buy as I really need them. My home feels great. All the past clothes are now unmissed. It feels great!

[@marloespeters8404]

Congratulations for doing such a good job 🎉 i am proud of you!

[@k.a.l.2130]

🎉❤

[@beccagee5905]

I go through my clothes ever season. Grouping Fall/Winter together, and Spring/Summer together. I need a container for don't wear often, and anything I don't use for the season just donate them. I do discard stained, too worn, or doesn't fit/don't like. I do find that I wear some clothing a lot, others occasionally, and some hardly ever. So I need to start with the hardly ever, and trim it down to four to six items. Then trim my occasionally down to half as a start.

[@wee_haggis6374]

When I left my abusive ex I got rid of everything he’s ever seen me in, or touched me in, and started over. I still only have less than a dresser worth of clothing, years later, but it’s enough.

[@sarah.bea.]

At the beginning I too thought that the idea of the great unhoard might just relocate the “problem” but then I realised that separating things from the definite keeps is the most important step. I can’t wait to see what the new wardrobe will do to the storage system in their whole house!

[@annvirco7308]

As with a lot of hoarders, and I include myself in this, we find a reason to hold on to stuff rather than a reason for letting it go,im also ADHD and decluttering is really stressful for me but im gradually getting better each time i go through my stuff,im currently on the fifth de clutter of my clothes 🤦,but I'll get there eventually and then try to keep myself accountable for anything I buy . This episode was interesting to watch as I can see how difficult it was to let things go but definite progress was made and im here cheeering on in the background.

[@lisadavis4279]

I think your method of slow progress for someone who is so emotionally attached to things is a good approach. You can feel her emotion with everything she touches. I agree about "The Great Unhoard" being a goodbye party for the things she knows she no longer uses but is having a hard time letting go of. The actual documentation may never happen, and she may just realize that its time to let go anyway. I think it is helpful to have her let go to others. She wants someone to love those things she is releasing. With so much stuff and so many things to do on her list, she may never get to selling or "The Great Unhoard" so finding other outlets which require action with little effort is good. Nice work to both of you!

[@adenineful]

I used to have hoarding tendencies and it took me YEARS to get to a point where I can fairly easily get rid of things (and I'm still nowhere near perfect!) it's been a very slow but consistent progress. This is just her first pass, she's learning the right tools. Every little bit is a step in the right direction.

[@gwenellison5386]

Same with me. Took me three years to get rid of about 80% of my stuff.

[@adenineful]

@@gwenellison5386 It's definitely a mindset shift, and there are ups and downs along the way. Good job on downsizing so much!

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

I do the same thing with my clothes. I do reels with my art with clothes that I want to have a last goodbye with hehe!! And then I donate them. It’s really worked and I’m getting really near having a very curated closet and my shopping habit has been completely broken. I haven’t bought anything new in at least a year and before that I was shopping at goodwill but even that habit was pointless because I just kept bringing in clothes to my home that I didn’t need. I’m super excited to reach my goal of having very simple closet but clothes that I really love and colors that really suit me!!!!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I’m so happy that you found a system that works for you AND helped you with changing your shopping habits too!!

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

@@SpaceMakerMethod thank you so much!! 💜😄

[@mandolynmorin9783]

You are so gentle and patient. It’s nice to see a compassionate slow process, especially in comparison to all the ruthless declutterring content that focusses on quick results to give the viewer an easy dopamine hit. Instead of feeding into productivity culture, you offer support and encourage healing, all the while giving viewers a realistic peek into the complexities of declutterring and its emotional aspects. Your method is different, and I love how good hearted it is.

[@bratatouille]

I kind of do this but with shopping. I like going to thrift stores a lot, and I end up finding a lot of stuff I like, but it's definitely not what I was there for. If I feel like I want it but already know I don't need it, I take a picture of it instead. Logically I know it doesn't really make sense, but it works 😅

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

@@bratatouille I get it totally!!

[@Bubreherro]

I love how safe April and her method is. It's great teaching too (I have a non-English speaking person in my life who I like to help with clutter, but it is mentally challenging. The approach and mentality is my biggest take-home from April's method). I can't wait to get to the organization part. Having grown up with a person without any organization, I need to see examples and thought process to understand it and apply it for myself. It's my greatest challenge. So excited for it !

[@fbz2415]

I think you would like Erica Lucas channel, she vocals her decluttering process

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thank you so much. The book will cover more in depth about the process as well 💛 I’m excited to show you the organization here as well. It will also take multiple passes, but we’ve already made amazing progress (in real time). Coming soon 💛

[@Bubreherro]

@@SpaceMakerMethodthank you, April! That’s the other take-home: multiple passes❤

[@Bubreherro]

@@fbz2415I’m gonna check that channel out. Thanks!

[@theboujieproletariat]

Are they non-english speaking, or is it that you dont speak their language...

[@3llzebub]

Every piece is so unique and irreplaceable, whether it's from a faraway place or has good memories attached. Tracy's collections are like a wearable scrapbook. I wouldn't be able to part with these things either, not unless I knew the person also treasured it for how special it is. A clothing swap is perfect because she can pass along the story with the item, so the new owner can appreciate it for what it is and share the story with others when they wear it. I love when people have unique and hard to replicate items, and the way they accquired it is part of that story. Where so much is mass produced and treated as disposable, Tracy has found treasures. I can't wait for her to have a closet to revel in her collections. I wish she had a bigger space to really display and curate her items.

[@robopecha]

this is what i am thinking! people in the comments dont get it. she is not a hoarder, she is a collector. she needs a huge space to display everything and then she can walk through it all and take in all the energy and happiness and she can see what she has and what she wants to combine and come up with great new outfits she never thought of before and it will be the most fun!

[@scholargrrl]

Congrats for Tracey for starting this journey for herself. My grandfather was a hoarder and the amount of new things that wound up distroyed and only fit for the trash when he passed was truely sad. And his hoarding protective behaviours (never letting people over to visit or answering the phone) actually resulted ultimately in his death due to a fall and and resulting organ damage after we broke in after we couldn't get a hold of him after 3 days. It makes my heart happy to see Tracey working so hard on cleaning up and starting to declutter and also respecting her own feelings to make this positive for her.

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

It’s so great to meet someone where they’re at and give them time and space to map their own journey. Also you’re both making memories together and doing a hard thing with a light touch and lots of laughter and care. Beautiful. These videos make me smile. 😊🐦

[@heysaras]

I love the series. But when we say that she “still wears” all of these clothes, I don’t think that can be true. She only has one body so she’s probably not changing outfits more than twice a day? It be interesting for her to explain the last time she wore some of the items that she says she still wears. She may be surprised to find that it was three years ago She “still wore that.”

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

If it is possible to vlog a bit of the clothing swap, I would love to see it. Sounds fun. Also, I love how to are always thinking about your cat and the toys

[@LaurelChinnRealEstate-Fairfax]

Just tell her that this old lady lives the idea of the great un-hoard. It’s going to appeal to people with the same process and help! 🎉

[@bevalexander5897]

I have never really been into clothes. Jeans and tees for me, although last fall I counted 65 tees!😳 I have donated or tossed more than 25 so far, but added a few after the Stevie Nicks concert.😄What I love the most is that Tracey has such great stories and love for her clothing and accessories. Her stories are like what I have for my family photos, so I can understand her reluctance to let go. I would run into a fire for my pets and my photos. Looking forward to the next episode of “Keep, Hem, Try On, Swap, and The Great-Unhoard!

[@lantanawoman3913]

Thank you for reinforcing that it’s a process. As well as the idea that it’s going to be messy until it gets better. I started to declutter my office and was pulling things out of cabinets. My instinct was to start putting things back in a place without finishing the Declutter. itself so I’ve done one set of cabinets so far. I’ll be there trashed or decided where most of the clutter is going to a home that is not in my office. Going to work on a next section today. Thanks so much for your help in the series and the steps you take for the spacemaker method.

[@eyrunsigrunardottir6977]

I think it is ok to take a little time to say goodbye to your things. First when you see it you get the high of rediscovering and that can´t be the best time to make the decision to let it go. It´s nice to handle it a bit, enjoy a memory and even tell someone. That is the process of saying goodbye and let go.

[@vanlifebayou]

I use a timer….I declutter for only 10 min at a time, then I spend 10 min watching these videos :)

[@alamedadanceparty]

I’m terrified hearing, “If I get rid of this, then I’ll have more room if I see something cool that I really want…” Noooo, just do a no-buy month and see how it feels to stop acquiring things. Also, if you’re going to add something new, use the 1 in, 1 out rule. If the new piece is not good enough to replace a piece you already have, don’t add the new thing. It needs to be good enough to let go of an existing piece. That rule helps me a lot because I love what I have and it forces me to pick a piece I must remove before I can add something new. My tiny closet and wallet cannot support my epic love of clothing, and this rule has saved me many times.

[@joleonthestreet]

i’m not shaming her or judging because i know people’s journeys are different but to me the great unhoard seems to be an excuse to not let go of stuff and just move it somewhere else

[@alamedadanceparty]

@@joleonthestreet Yes, I know what you mean and agree. I'd be stressed about the huge time/effort burden for the great unhoard project (not to mention the mend pile, the textiles class pile, the try-on pile, etc). But, I recognize decluttering is a process, and she is making forward steps. I have a lot of empathy as I struggle emotionally to let go of specific clothing pieces that are too small for me (but I'm hoping I can eventually lose 10kg to wear them again). The difference is that I have far fewer things and a manageable inventory level for my space.

[@Jen39x]

@@joleonthestreetWhen you have more stuff than space you get in a position that you can’t see how much of an exact thing you have. My problem is collecting glass and china. It’s mostly packed away from a move where I never unpacked. I find myself buying more in part because I can’t enjoy what I have. By creating a boxed un-hoard I’m hoping to quickly get rid of items I’m not in love with and make space. When I have a free dining table and china cabinet I can unpack those boxes and seriously reduce to available space with a little growth room. I can see why you find concerning though. A no spend month makes me a little anxious which indicates I have an issue

[@candylove1234]

No buy months are such a great way to reset your brain from constantly spending

[@dlsetaro]

She was talking about buying something as a momento when she visits another country, and then getting rid of something older in her collection that she likes less than that new item, so she isn’t accumulating more. More like one in one out.

[@helenm1085]

Clothes are clearly a special interest of Tracy's! You can see her light up as she talks about each piece, where and when she got it, and where she wore it. It's so good for your brain to engage in your passions, but she's definitely gaining a lot through going through everything to get some control over her collection and declutter her space!

[@PaladinDansesGirlfriend]

Don’t forget to find those scarves that were squirreled away in the bookshelf ❤

[@sherri.]

Watching Tracy gain her decluttering muscles is very inspirational. Since spring and summer are around the corner I’m going to soon go through my summer clothes. I’ve learned to first categorize to make it easier for my decisions. Loving this series!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Happy spring decluttering!

[@ArtyAntics]

As a recovered hoarder I think she is doing great. I am slightly worried that the great unhoard project might become a churning exercise but I can see why she wants to sat goodbye to things. I really hope April can keep her on track because she is doing so well and seems excited to make progress. I was very sick when I decluttered my home and it took 5 years because I would churn it so much. That was the downside of doing it alone.

[@fim1968]

What worries me is that she seems to have no intention of changing her buying behaviour. Saying that she's making room for new things when she already has sooooooo much (plus the great unhoard) is not a good sing. Sadly she's in denial. You can't keep the number of things down when you keep buying and buying even if you're decluttering a lot more that she is. I'm worried.

[@bratatouille]

She said thinking about decluttering as making room for new things *that she actually loves* makes letting go of things easier. To me it sounded more like a thought she's been using to trick her brain into getting rid of more stuff. Also, not saying that she intends to completely stop buying new things doesn't mean she isn't working on changing her shopping habits. Her saying that she's making room for the things she really loves shows that she already acknowledges that she doesn't actually love all the things she's bought, and that usually translates into being more considerate of one's purchases. That's a really good first step.

[@Janjones7735]

She doesn’t have to stop buying things if she doesn’t want to. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s all her choice. As long as her space is still functional for her she can buy and then maybe declutter whatever she wants. Especially because she generally buys unique pieces they don’t have to be in her life forever. It’s not like she’s buy 100 shirts at old navy.

[@fim1968]

@@Janjones7735 you seem to have a very poor understanding of hoarding and the value and attachments hoarders place on their things. Decluttering is very hard on them, in Traci's case she invented a whole project to avoid the actual letting go of the things she decided to declutter. If she keeps buying like that, she will end up back where she was in no time. And it is a problem for her and it does cause friction in her relationship which is why she decided to ask for help.

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Hi, April and Tracey! Great job on this declutter! I’m sure you feel lighter, Tracey! Feels good! April, give Izzy and the other fur babies hugs from me! Hugs!💜👍🥰🌷🌷🌷

[@katymcdonald5481]

I love this so much, as an alternative person who has been collecting clothes for 20 years I completely relate. When you wear a lot of unique pieces you don’t want to get rid of them because you can’t replace them and so the great unhoard is a great idea to document those pieces. Clothing for me is part of how I express myself, they’re part of my identity it’s not just my stuff. When I’ve worked places where I’ve had to wear uniforms or conform to a dress code I’m not me anymore. I feel really burnt out from being someone else all day so I now only work jobs where I get to be me. I understand how hard it is to let go because although I don’t shop that much I do hold onto and wear my clothes for a long time.

[@olbird7647]

Gosh! What's an 'alternative person', I've not heard that description before?

[@rockysmom]

Also wondering 🤔

[@judithbn8699]

@@olbird7647I’m from The Netherlands and when I grew up we used to call people that used to dress a bit different ‘alternatief’ or ‘alto’s’ so maybe this person is from my part of the world, can’t say I have heard it anywhere else either.

[@beccagee5905]

In the USA there are also people who identify as alternative.

[@kaylag9579]

As someone who has an adhd husband and a friend with adhd. Micro organization will be her best friend.

[@lliselsolis4456]

I appreciate you both so much. I’m a minimalist (OCD) you’re teaching me that everyone’s declutter process is different and it’s ok!! ❤

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

💛💛💛💛

[@sundoesshine8583]

There is a non profit in Bethel Maine called Repant. They make tote bags from pants and t-shirts. Don't know if you could use the idea or commission them for anything. Was gifted one made from my Dad's pants. It's becomes my go to bag as I feel like he's with me every time I grocery shop.

[@Tantejuju65]

This is a hard one to watch, hits too close to home. Right now all my stuff is out of place after construction and painting...I sit, close my mind to it...tough place to be

[@darleneh608]

When I've moved, packing my things puts them in places where they are hidden and just not where they belong. My mind gets similarly disordered when my stuff is disordered. It's extremely uncomfortable.

[@net_marie3153]

This is such a fun video. Love how the two (sorry: three 🐾) of you interact! Great work!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gwenellison5386]

Tracey, girl hang in there and keep letting go of what you can. Small steps is okay. The point is progress. It took me three years to completely declutter my place. I would go through a category and think cutting it in half was enough. Then I'd sit with it for awhile and see that I still had too much. Several categories like books and stationery took me 4-5 passes to get things down to what I felt was reasonable. Just stick with it and don't give up. Many of us are rooting for you!

[@Kris-pw4gp]

I think the great unhoard will be an amazing way for her document the memories and tell the stories and then let the pieces go. After several rounds she will have the clothes that are her very favorites and she will have a different mindset when she brings items in. I remember decluttering some stuff and said," I know I will eventually get rid of this, just not right now." Then a few days later I just went and got the item and put it in my donation box (other times it may be weeks or months). Thanks for continuing to inspire me and making me laugh along the way. Tracey, thank you for allowing us to go along on your journey! ❣

[@MaKuz3140]

The great unhoard category is brilliant! - because it seems like it all gets in to one category. Then you tackle the next step- in bite sizes- to do a dress up & make photographs of (what I imagine) is the fantasy self. (OMG so fun to dress in all them and experience each persona) and then perhaps let them go❤ with a photo memory/document of each of them /all. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ impressive great progress 🎉🙌🏼💯

[@shaynaangers5691]

I wish i had a real life friend like you ive been doing this for years on my own so im trying to follow along 😅

[@maryellenabrams2075]

I am wondering. Has any clothing been donated?? Or been thrown away? Or are all the clothes being moved to the great unhoard project? I see this as phase one of a very long project. I’m hoping her space is transformed and she has the bandwidth for the great unhoard. Best wishes.

[@bratatouille]

If you watch the video you can see them making a donate pile and a pile for stuff to bring to the clothing swap. Tracy also said last time she took seven costco bags to the clothing swap. They spent quite a while talking about the great unhoard and how it's a step towards letting go of the items. Just because they're taking it slow doesn't mean she isn't making progress and already getting rid of stuff.

[@Mrtuky]

April, I think would be better for her to just set aside the geat unhored project for when she had everithing finished, do she will feel less pressure during the process. Thank you for your great content!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

That’s a great point! I’ll bring it up to her when I’m there next. 💛💪🏻😘

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

And personally I always find creativity easier to come by when the clutter is out. I’m sure when things are more organized and clutter free it will be easier to put that creativity into action when the mood strikes

[@helenm1085]

Plus there's totally room for a declutter of the great unhoard pile... Working out how much you can actually get through and want to get through, and then prioritising! But not until the declutter muscles are ready for it!!

[@melissa1488]

I honestly believe that while some ppl do have stuff they need to clear out, like we all do. I feel like ppl r being forced to live in smaller spaces that don’t have proper storage space for the tenants to place their stuff. So u then also accumulate furniture to fix that but then u move again and it doesn’t fit,so ur on a vicious streak of accumulating shit to try and make each space work. It’s why our family went minimalist, it’s not because we don’t love having stuff, but that it was just to mentally exhausting trying to always find a place to fit stuff in each space. The ladies you’ve been working with are absolutely beautiful 😊

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

This is a great point and Tracy and I talked about this off camera as well one day. The total size of their home has to be around 550 sq ft (2 rooms/1 bath/1balcony) without any storage built in. And just as you said, you accumulate furniture to try to fix the problem, but it never works. ...really great point and it's worth while talking about this in the next video we film together. (the next video we have already filmed really highlights this point) Thanks for this comment!

[@stucklescrafter5712]

Greetings from Germany. This is so helpful! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@INfectiOUSfreak]

Love to see the progress! Thank you to Tracy for opening up and letting us come along. She is such a fun person and has so many beautiful pieces. ❤ Progress over perfection!

[@Janneli2024]

I loath clothes it’s all too much funny how we are on all different spectrums , I like a uniform system 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tamjg]

Same here. I hate shopping for anything other than books, and when a guy (in a suit) said I wore a "uniform", I had to laugh!

[@KristiBranstetter]

Tracey is doing a great job! She has gotten rid of a LOT! Later passes will be easier for Tracey. Yes, Tracey has to find the system that works for her. Tracey has a great support system!

[@shaunnarochelle]

when Tracy's house has thinned down she will have so many beautiful things to decorate with... she could put some of the handbags, hats hung on the wall, cool jackets on their coat hangers hung on the wall, then she'll have even more surface space.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Love this! Can't wait for that stage. I think her art studio (once we get there) will be equally unique.

[@wendoxia]

I bet that will turn into a whole new clutter situation

[@laurasimpson7650]

Love the energy to keep going in the great unhoard of '24. 👍

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

💛😊

[@littleone7404]

Tracy needs to put her saying The Great Unhoard onto T shirts & sell them

[@jillc1910]

It’s interesting to me when she says I wear that I wear that I wear that, when it’s an item that was in a tub tucked away at the bottom. I have liked to buy things when I travel, but I usually buy consumables like shampoo or toothpaste so that when I’m in the shower or brushing my teeth I can be reminded of my trip but it’s not something that hangs around forever.

[@vickylch]

I don't have instagram, but I really want to see the great unhoard, Tracy.

[@josephdaly2015]

Yippee you can see the floor, mission accomplished 👍💪 Tracy you did fantastic work again, take a bow 🙇‍♀️ and you let plenty go too. The clothing swap sounds great and I love the thought of passing on your treasures to someone who will love and appreciate them like you did. If ye can will ye show us a little video or pictures of the setup. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️👏👏💪👍🙏💐🦮

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I'm hoping to go to the swap and if I can take some photos I definitely will!

[@tarajohnson6446]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos! You ladies are such an inspiration. You have given me the motivation to declutter at my own pace as well. I appreciate you.

[@DaSwedishGirl]

As an adhd hoarder I appreciate the work that you do. I my main control is through poverty which isn't the best way but it is a good start for me

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

24:49 I have an old smith corona I bought on eBay. I just googled the model and was able to buy a certain universal ribbon set that fits from Amazon. 😁😁😁

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

There’s another thing you can do with the items you love that are too worn for other people to wear after you’ve loved them to death. You can cut them up and make a quilt as you go, quilt. (There’s a good hexagon one on KZbin) this means you don’t have to store large volumes of fabric waiting for enough to make into a quilt. You would just need to cut out two sizes of hexagon, stitch them together with the larger one folded over the innards and the pretty front one with a fold to give a clean edge. Then you have a finished hexie to attach to the next one. You’d end up with a lap blanket and you could use a button from the garment to quilt into the center if you like that type of quilting. Then the rest of the worn garment could go into the fabric recycling.

[@LaurelChinnRealEstate-Fairfax]

She’s doing great!

[@SunnySideUpArt20]

Starting is sometimes the hardest thing! As an artist I cant wait to see you great unhoard project but take your time. Good things are worth the wait.

[@Sherryk546]

I am binging your videos like crazy! I am helping a hoarder with adhd and definitely some trauma and love the calm you show to clients. I have to know though, what happened to the vlog channel? I can’t find it!

[@vanlifebayou]

I am both….thank you for helping your friend. ❤

[@LaurelChinnRealEstate-Fairfax]

Good morning!! Coffee in hand! Here we go!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Oooo enjoy!

[@teatime8457]

Yay, more April and Tracy🥰

[@marissabulso6439]

Even if she never completes “The Great Unhoard” as a photography project (listen, I have a dozen photography ideas I have never gotten to…it’s rough 😂), it is definitely a useful middle ground for her right now. Is she possibly sending things to limbo? Sure. But limbo is important. It’s basically her processing space-accepting that this group of things she maybe, possibly doesn’t need to hold onto forever. For now, she is willing to remove them from her living space. Even that she entertains the idea of parting with that stuff is a big step when it comes to adhd + hoarding tendencies. April is doing a great job of helping her not to spiral and shut down. ❤

[@susanrikimaru6630]

Such great progress made - Tracy is doing awesome! 🎉

[@lindaroyal8161]

At least she has a good start. It's going to take several passes, hope she stays enthused to get to her goal.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

I thought it nearly impossible for someone to actually wear all those clothes but Tracy really seems to never wear the same thing twice. It's really incredible that she doesn't seem to have a rotation. I live in about 5 different outfits.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I've told her that so many times... her clothes are very well loved and I think that's because she's been collecting them for over 20 years.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

@@SpaceMakerMethod Most of my wardrobe is 10 or more years old and that's even after giving away a lot of extremely old items. Idk how she can wear so much stuff when mine is extremely old and still doesn't get that much wear. It's seriously impressive.

[@graceaxisa4213]

First thing in the morning here in Australia and I clicked on straight away. Love Tracey! ❤️

[@moviemommy9039]

Can we come along to the clothing swop? Pleeeeze?

[@marylhere]

Watching this to avoid doing this….there IS a clothing swap next weekend around the corner at a funky bar. I AM off on Monday but was kind of planning yard work….its always something.

[@eileenlehonnyberg1576]

Don’t feel like you need to bring a lot of items to the swap. Choose two things each day and voila

[@Shellysdungeonlife]

Love the progress! It's really difficult for me to get rid of things sometimes so I love the motivation. I've put things aside then later went back and decided I don't need most of it. It works if you aren't emotionally ready to let stuff go to set it aside for now and keep going so you don't just stop all progress. As for the typewriter ribbon I found some on ebay before so that might be an option. You could also try to add ink to a ribbon if you have one that dried out. It's messy but is an option I've been told works. My typewriter got damage in shipping so I've been on the search for someone in Michigan that repairs them. It's a cursive font one so not as easy to replace but the prson I bought it from shipped it in the case with no padding.

[@VeeBee81]

I’m triggered by ‘The Great Unhoard.’ I LOVE MY STUFF!! All of it! So decluttering is excruciating!! I have got rid of SO MUCH but it looks as if I haven’t cleared anything?? I’m currently stuck!! My version of MY Great Unhoard would be the equivalent of Moving it to my Storage Facility. If I had one. I LOVE my stuff and I do wear most of it… but I want to create a hotel bedroom for myself. A space I would love to spend time in. (I don’t at the moment) so even though I love my stuff, I need to DeHoard and Downsize.

[@tessaeaton2442]

As always, another great video xx

[@lROct]

As a daughter of a hoarder; I’m super triggered by the great unhoard. My mother loves to make excuses or find reasons to keep everything too. I doubt she will take the pics or release the items. I love my mother dearly but her love of clothing and items has taken over her house to the point I can’t bring my 3 kids over. This house looks unsafe and items are just not more important than health or safety. I don’t have the answer for this mental health condition… I wish I did. It’s caused so much pain and strife. The joking about it is hard for me to watch.

[@mammacass5311]

It’s definitely a mental illness and it needs to be addressed

[@helenm1085]

I think it's really useful to recognise that you are triggered and that you're having an emotional reaction to someone else's space. I think on each side of hoarding there's this conflicting desire for control - on one side: having control of your life, being prepared for the future or keeping hold of past memories, and on your side there's the desire to care for your mum and take responsibility for her wellbeing. If this is all too triggering, take a break, find something different to watch, decide consciously if you want to come back to more declutter videos. Take care of yourself ❤

[@dismurrart6648]

My gran is a hoarder too so I get it. I think it's important to remember that she might not, bur she might. Whatever she does, she still has already removed stuff

[@katraylor]

Literally the first thing the video asks is that you be kind and respectful with your comments. This woman is not your mother, and no one made you watch this video.

[@JennyHanlon]

The Unhelpful Helpers are getting cuter. Ricky in Dannis place and now Ruby helping Tracey?! 🥰

[@saltosrankos]

Am I the one, who thinks, that there is no declutter at all? Just sorting items to different piles? The amount of clothes/shoes in all series about this lady remains almost the same, just few are thrown away. The amount which was left for "Great unhoard" is just enormous, it will take years to say goodbye for those things :) Things, which left for fixing? Sure. Those and "Great unhoard" things will die in those piles in some corner of the house :) Looks like a little bit useless process :)

[@bethcampbell3988]

I am hoping at some point she can see the amount she has and get rid of all worn out items and anything needing mending or alterations….once they are out of sight they will be out of mind.

[@saltosrankos]

@@bethcampbell3988 in this case it's not enough to throw out few worn out clothes.

[@amandabradley6256]

Watching this through a nurses eyes…..this is so incredibly sad as I never see this situation changing without some serious therapy. “The Great unhoard”…….is a way to keep holding onto things. I’m cheering for Tracey, I really am.

[@vanlifebayou]

Thank you for this!

[@Michellehardyorg]

Maybe take a picture of the socks so that you can possibly create other art later when they wear out.

[@kkpriskiee1570]

I wish I could go to that clothing swap! Such a good idea❤you should make a video 😊

[@soburlvt]

Where does Tracy live? There is obviously a Korean connection but the apartment seems very NW US to me. Same with the other series that you did with Dani. Were these filmed when you moved back to the US a couple of years ago? I really enjoy these. Everyone has done such a great job!

[@casn3424]

Good job again! 🤩🤩🤩

[@hannahkennedy2259]

Love this !!

[@princessofbegonia]

I feel like asking them for their strings for your cat is a great idea… I always keep random strings, thinking I’ll use it for something 😂 but I rarely do

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I do it all the time🤣 and Izzy LOVES them! I can buy her fancy cat toys, but strings are her favorite😜

[@Jayneisere04]

Great job keep it up

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Great job

[@rnggall9640]

Look at you go!!!!

[@melissaweller3718]

Tracy, you made a lot of decisions, way to go. I loved the stories that go with an item.

[@laurasc84366]

I love the episodes, but I would love tips on storing pictures or showcasing pictures,. Bulletin boards?

[@iosonoquella]

It'd be awesome to see Tracey go through the Great Unhoard pile and filter it into different categories. Some items surely belong in the project. But maybe other items belong in a "time will tell" category with a "revisit in 9 months and declutter if I haven't missed it" kind of rule.

[@Dashzap]

I cracked up when she jammed the scarves randomly into the shelves.

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

Regarding typewriters: Tom Hanks is a huge typewriter fan. He would know.

[@maddscientist3170]

I LOVE that wicker handbag

[@porcelina956]

I love her wanderlust I would love to travel more.

[@reneedeli989]

Those Prada boots r gorgeous 🎉

[@sarahholland2600]

What are 'pouches' for ? I've only ever seen tiny jewellery pouches, not these larger sized ones . I'm wondering what else you would use a pouch for?

[@jennyjenkins877]

Slow and steady wins the race!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

absolutely :)