The Reason for Hoarding
Many people suffer from some type of hoarding disorder. These disorders usually come from experiencing a stressful life event that they are having a problem dealing with. In Ruth’s case, the death of her husband triggered this behavior. However, there’s a problem.
Effects of a Fire
Many people also develop hoarding disorders after losing possessions in a fire. This could be a problem for Ruth, who’s hoarding disorder led to her losing her possessions in a fire. How did she react after the fire burned her house and possessions to the ground?