Ep 12. Kevin / Mary

Kevin and Mary are two hoarders who are struggling to maintain their homes as their clutter continues to build up around them. In this episode of Hoarders season 4, viewers get an inside look into the lives of Kevin and Mary as they navigate through the challenges and struggles of hoarding.

Kevin is a 53-year-old man who has been collecting items for over twenty years. He lives in his parent's old house, which he has completely filled with his possessions. Kevin's hoarding has gotten so out of control that he has started storing items in his neighbor's garage and renting storage units to keep his belongings.

Mary is a 59-year-old woman who has been hoarding for over thirty years. She lives in a small apartment with her adult daughter, and her hoarding has taken over every inch of space in their home. Mary's daughter has had enough of the clutter and has threatened to move out if Mary doesn't get the help she needs.

Throughout the episode, viewers watch as a team of experts work with Kevin and Mary to help them declutter their homes. The team includes Dr. Robin Zasio, a licensed psychologist who specializes in hoarding disorder; Dorothy Breininger, a professional organizer; and David Tolin, a clinical psychologist who studies compulsive hoarding.

The process of decluttering Kevin's home is especially difficult because he has a hard time parting with his possessions. He becomes emotional as the team encourages him to discard items that he has been holding onto for years. However, with the help of the team, Kevin is able to let go of some of his belongings and is making progress towards a clutter-free home.

Mary's decluttering process is more challenging because she has a difficult time making decisions about what to keep and what to throw away. She becomes overwhelmed and starts to shut down as the team tries to help her sort through her possessions. Eventually, with the guidance of the team, Mary starts to make progress and is able to say goodbye to some of her items.

Throughout the episode, viewers see the toll that hoarding has taken on both Kevin and Mary's lives. They struggle with isolation and anxiety, and their hoarding has caused strain in their relationships with loved ones. However, as they work to declutter their homes, viewers also see a glimmer of hope for both Kevin and Mary. They begin to regain control of their lives and are able to see a brighter future ahead.

Overall, Hoarders season 4 episode 12 with Kevin and Mary is a powerful and emotional look into the struggles of hoarding disorder. The team of experts works tirelessly to help Kevin and Mary overcome their hoarding behaviors, and viewers are left with a sense of hope and optimism for the future.