Hi all! I wanted to mention that I spoke with Tracy last week and she got incredibly sick after we filmed this. I think that may be why her photos weren’t up. I’ll be back to her home very soon and I know we’ll get her started. I have faith in her Great Unhoard project. For some, the first step of declutterng is not the act of fully removing the items, but simply getting items out of the immediate living space. It may not seem like progress to an outward perspective but it’s HUGE progress for the client because they’re taking the first step. And then, in time as they process this HUGE life change and process all the emotions attached, they begin to let go of more. Decluttering is a slow process in general, but sometimes even slower for some. That’s okay because it’s all about progress and even the act of boxing something up and saying “I don’t want this in my house, but I’m not quite ready to let it go so I’ll put it to the side.” - that is meaningful progress and the wheels in her head are turning. Without this, decluttering would never begin because the client would be too afraid to declutter in the first place. So I give them space to process their thoughts and in the meantime we’ll keep making progress in other areas and show them what it feels like to create this change in their home. It’s a layered process and I have complete faith in Tracy. For those being critical, we all say goodbye to our memories in different ways and even if that means that means we’re delaying goodbye, it’s okay. No two declutter journeys are the same and for some it will take more passes than others. Tracy made the brave decision to ask me for help and that’s what I’m going to do. …I’m excited for this series as to share with you this unique story of decluttering. Please be kind in the comments and remember that this is her journey, not yours.
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The Great Unhoard is totally a safe way for Tracy to feel comfortable starting that journey, and more power to her! It's awesome that she's innovating ways for herself to engage with decluttering without triggering that fear or panic. I hope she feels better soon and I'm really looking forward to seeing the project start! ♡
Well said. A family member had mental health issues and was quite poor when she was young. The amount of clothes she hoarded, "just in case I lose weight, or need it" was incredible. When they had to move to senior housing (hubby had a stroke) she had to give up and let others empty her home. She decided she was ready as she really had no other choice (severe COPD and mobility issues at 86 yo). I feel it was actually a relief for her, as she was incapable of doing it and didn't have room in her new apartment. We all have our issues and reasons for doing/not doing things. Compassion is always the best way to view someones circumstances.
I think we all knew that the great unhoard was simply a way for her to move her items out of her home but still have them and it may take her a while to actually allow herself to get rid of them. She has made great progress just by now having space in her home, congratulations. We’re all a work in progress!
Tracy would be a fantastic buyer for boutiques / higher end department stores because she can source the best pieces like I’ve never seen. Tights from a particular street in Osaka? Bespoke pieces from Thailand? Socks from Korea? Your taste is impeccable. This is a first for me watching a decluttering series. I cannot empathize with most collectors that are seeking help to declutter. But Tracy’s passion for her garments and textiles has inspired me to curate special pieces moving forward - not just basics for a capsule wardrobe.
H&M would be a great place to capture her style. Excited for Tracy to work on The Great Unhoard. Im excited to see the vintage dresses. Will you consider offering them for sale as you post?
I think The Great Unhoard will be most successful if you pick your top favorite 10% and dump the rest. You've put 100s of items in the pile and I think that will ultimately make the project overwhelming.
I agree, but in order to do that, she kind of has to pre1select everything she thinks she might want to use for that project. She’ll go through a second pass (actually photograph vs declutter now) later on, and delaying that decision until later means she’s more efficient now.
I think she wants to get rid of most of it anyway. But going through every piece one by one to make a last good memory with it can only be done when she doesn't have to think about dumping most of it in a pre-select. This process is all about staying in control, and taking pictures with it can make it easier to keep the memory and letting go of the physical item
I checked out the Great Unhoard on Insta (July 24) and there was one short video of a pile of clothes on the bed. I'm not sure what she was saying with this? 😏
I know there is a range of opinions with regards to "the great unhoard" but it sounds like Tracy connects with clothing and style in a very personal way and I think it's really fun and nice to be able to say goodbye and/or thank you to a clothing piece through photographs. I know I've taken quick digital photos of things when I knew I had to give them away and it let me feel that I had it saved somewhere special that was just for me, and allowed for me to make physical space in my living arrangements that I knew I needed. Very much looking forward to see her art project come to life.
I agree - except it isn't happening and I'm beginning to think it's very much a matter of not facing her reality and simply a way to hold onto things without saying you're actually keeping it all. With all of those mountains of shoes and clothes, the number of "sell" and "trash" items is awfully small... I hope she's able to come to grips with the hoard (it's not an "unhoard" since nothing is leaving) and can begin to let go of some of it.
"The Great Unhoard" Stresses me out! I feel like that is another HUGE daunting project! I'm hoping a lot of those just go straight to donating instead. Good luck!!
For me, it also feels like it collects items she knows she doesn't want but that she doesn't feel comfortable getting rid of. I really hope she does the projects with them or just donates/sells them. But I don't feel too optimistic about that.
It’s part of her journey of decluttering. She might complete every single piece or maybe stop the project midway, no one knows yet, even Tracy. I went through a similar journey of trying to sell my mother’s nice clothing all new with tags, when she died. After shuffling and stuffing them in my small home, I finally donated them.
I think it is less stress to put items in a box that you don't want but don't want to get rid of. Even if she never does her project, it may be easier to declutter it after it's been moved to that stack. That's how we declutter my daughter's toys, especially stuffed animals. We throw them in a trash bag and put them away for a few months. When she goes back to them, she is fine with tossing 95% of them.
Same! The “unhoard” pile would be overwhelming in itself for me. But this is part of the process for her, baby steps. I’m sure it will be worth it in the end!
The psychological support you are giving while helping them to declutter is helping them to think more about their reasons for keeping things. It is a very caring way to help ❤
I can’t wait until Tracy and Dani move beyond clothes! I’m especially anxious to watch Tracy “declutter” her plants! I love plants too, but I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that all plants don’t always stay beautiful and too many plants are no longer calming in my space.
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Tracy and Dani are doing great. You can do it ladies 💪🏼
Her dogs are so chill at around the 26-minute mark Tracy accidentally dropped a hanger on one of the dogs and they got woken up and that was about it. Cool as cucumbers.
I really look forward to the finishing up for Tracy. Her space is so small for so many clothes. Realistically we can only wear so many things. I'm very happy that Tracy is doing such a great job of developing those wonderful declutter muscles. Great work Tracy🥰
Each of you have such an infectious sense of fun, that any trauma involved is not looming. This is dealing with the issues creatively and lovingly. It's establishing a process for dealing with the items, and that's empowering. Dealing with hoarding is an emotional issue and it necessarily involves respect, not humiliation. So well done, both of you!
The "great unhoard" is making me anxious. Decluttering series has been an eye opener for me as to the rampant consumerism of our culture. I have become more intentional about purchases.
That stripey top Tracy is wearing is wonderful. What a difference in all the spaces since the first day. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this home...literally.
Oh we are! We're doing both of the rooms you've seen (bedroom and 2nd bedroom) and then moving on to the art studio... If Tracy isn't sick of me by then, I would love to help her do a second pass as well :)
Omggg, the sheer amount of clothing is overwhelming and takes me back to when I first began decluttering ~2011. Both my parents are kinda packrats, although you would never know to look in their houses. My mom is crafty and my dad is nostalgic. I always had the space as a teen and young adult to keep everything and not realize the impact. Clothing is my personal weakness in terms of accumulation and I had kept everything, including items my mom offered to me instead of just donating. I felt bad they would get donated so I took them, but never wore any of it. By the end of her time in her condo, my closet was packed to the gills and you couldn't even find anything, it was packed so tightly, and there were laundry baskets and boxes on the floor full of clothes. We only realized what a disaster it had become when she moved from her 4 story (including furnished basement and furnished attic) condo to a two bedroom apt and we filled the basement. I think the landlord wondered what in the world he had gotten himself into. I have been slashing away since then and I believe I am down to normal amount, but this video is bringing me right back, especially since I still love clothing and do tend to buy couple items a month.This series and Dani's (and some hoarders videos) have motivated me to get into my dresser and do some try-ons to weed out unworn clothing. I cannot wait for the next episode to drop.
I remember my clothing hoard as well. I had clothes in storage that I paid rent on monthly. Absolute insanity! I now have two beautiful chest of drawers for all the clothing I own. If the drawers get too full, I declutter. I'm so much happier now.
@cantocant2346 I've never seen so many clothes for one person. My "extras" are all size differences. I discovered a textile recycle 1place for getting rid of worn-out clothing etc, so it doesn't go to a landfill.
Omg ye did absolutely fantastic work today. The yellow chair is gorgeous and Tracy should definitely use it. It’ll be perfect for doing homework. The spaces that are opening up are very noticeable and looking great. Tracy remember to take a before and after pictures of each of the boxes you go through. I’m really looking forward to seeing the next episode. The dogs are ssssooooooo cute 🥰 Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️🙇♀️👏👏💪👍🙏💐🐶🐶☘️
You treat your clients with so much respect and dignity❤❤I think Tracy did a phenomenal job with very focussed decluttering. Bravo!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉Feel better!!!
This is another great series! Tracy is decluttering differently than Dani. But, still so fascinating to watch! I can only imagine how much lighter she will feel when the two of you are done with the process. She, like Dani, seems very eager for a change.😊
Really loving this series and just wanted to say - Tracy seems to get a little comfier with this process each week and I love seeing her open up (especially while having to make all these tough decisions and say goodbye to special pieces which would be really hard to relax while doing!)
Except she hasn't really said goodbye to much of anything. She just moves it into a second "keep" pile and then hides it in her studio which will soon be so full it will be unusable, I'm afraid. I hope to heaven she proves me wrong and actually starts the project AND gets rid of most of it as she says she intends to do...
I am just so amazed by the fact that she is so much more willing to let go when the clothes were hanging (for a while). Love the series and already excited for the second pass!
I have been to garage sales where the owner just brought the bins from the attic or the basement; opened them up and set them out on the lawn. “I haven’t opened those in three years” was the response. Some very fine sweaters, jeans and shoes. I was so impressed and somewhat jealous that she could do that. I do store my seasonal clothes but some don’t make it through the rotation and get packed away year after year.
Decluttering has been a multi layered, multi year journey for me. It is such a different and personal process for everyone. I find it so much easier to let go of things these days than I did when I first started. The more I let go of, the easier it became. Congratulations on starting your journey Tracy. You can do it - it’s just a matter of taking it one step at a time. ❤️
You're doing soooo well Tracy it's amazing. I heard Tracy say she will group some things together and then decide which ones to keep. I found that so helpful when I did my clothes. When I could see the pile of 10 similar items, or whatever, it was very easy to say which to keep when comparing them.
Great progress to you and Tracy! The Great Unhoard is obviously a massive project, as the name suggests. I hope Tracy is patient and kind with herself during the very time consuming endeavour of putting on the clothes and taking photos. I don't know how many times per week she makes it into the studio but this could take months so I hope she paces herself so she can enjoy the process.
Y'all were rockin' and rollin'! Those were some fast and courageous decisions! Way to go! I hope you're feeling better, Tracie, because I know you are looking forward to really knocking all of this out! So proud of you! And, your babies will have so much more, and safer, room! Keep your chin up! You've got this!
Hello! I hope Tracy is feeling better. I love seeing how she enjoys her clothing. Love your channel! Lots of kindness and caring here. Sending you both hugs. 😊🐦
Congratulations ❤ You are a STRONG and Beautiful person!!!! I’m so proud of you ❤ because of you I’m going to clean out my one day clothes box. Thank you ❤😊
She has sóoooo much clothes... It's incredible! I don't have much space in my house, I share a terraced house with 4 kids and husband, appr. 100 m² of floor space. We regularly have to declutter/unhoard to keep it livable. I guess if I didn't have kids I would have and keep more clothes because I do love to have choices. But I do get by with a little amount.
Tracey is a unique and wonderful human being. Her Great Unhoard is her way of organising her unique and wonderful life. It may be frustrating to some but that says more about them than it does about the magnificent Tracey. I often find that those with unsolicited advice , you know the opinion that wasn’t asked for, are probably just not looking inward too far. Because NONE of us are perfect and we ALL have struggles and irrational behaviours. I personally have a “quarantine” corner , where when I struggle, I place those items. After some time in that corner the magical emotional pull that that inanimate object once had on me, is diminished. Suddenly I can look at it with a clear vision and make a decision that is less emotional. Tracey you are on your way to a place that serves YOU better.
I have faith in you, Tracy, in your Great Unhoard project. I noticed several Negative Nancys in the comment section about this. We all need some encouragement. Naysayers be damned! LOL!! You've got this Girl!💕💕
This is definitely the most satisfying clean out and organization job you've had on your channel! Everyone loves this one! And Lord have a lot of us been here before. We can relate to a degree. Great inspiration as well!
I love Tracy's eclectic collection of clothes! Also I am going to Vietnam in the fall and added hoi an to the trip because of her and the beautiful clothes she had made there!
I totally understand the great unhord project, because I'm doing the same, so I have a tipp: See it as multiple levels of declutteeing! 😊 Level 1 was the first round, decluttering trash and don't loved things. Level 2 is the second round with the Konmari method to decide was is liked and what is loved. And then we come to Level 3 which is decluttering loved but old / damanged / not fitting things! Level 3 is the time for take fotoshoots before letting the things go! 😊 Level 4 is to regulary go threw all things you have and train your brain to don't fall back to shopping & hording disorder. 😊
It's good to see her progress but also the clothing items because they are so cool, cute and unique!! Also love her energy, I can only imagine how hard it's for her to keep going with this project with such uplifting spirit. She's an inspiration 🎉
I'm really looking forward to more from these ladies. I really, really, really want to see Tracy's studio. I'm an artist too, and my studio has turned into a depression doom room! Need to make space for what I want to keep so I can quit the clutter cycle once and for all. Of course, I also decided to restore wintage Coach handbags, and bought more than I can realistically handle...but they're so pretty, lol!
@theboujieproletariat I contacted her on IG and she said she got very sick and is recovering . Poor thing!! I didn't realise about the ADHD thing either, thanks for the context.
Instead of the Great Unhoard project. You could do what Dani did and video tape holding up the clothing and put in boxes of 100 items and sell the whole box. Do it by size ranges.
I feel like this is the most satisfying type of person to declutter and organize with, the spaces are gonna look so different and be so functional when you guys are done! Can’t wait for the next one, probably my favorite declutter series so far, and I watch a lot of that type of content.
Ooh, that is a great idea to take a model photo of yourself in pieces you don't wear often, but love... Then discard, yet always have the memory *documented. Clever! I'll have to remember that 💡
Hoarding is mental disorder that often results from experiencing some form of trauma or loss. Helping her get a handle on "why" she thinks she needs all these items is typically the only way to have any lasting effects. I hope she works through the mental/ emotional journey to a healthier life.
I've recently decluttered my bedroom, where I couldn't even turn on the light because it would make me sick just to look at the mess, so I love seeing your videos. They're so wholesome, so inspiring. I bought a couple of canvas boxes like Tracy's and what I did to fit more stuff inside was getting those vacuum bags, especially for winter wools. It worked great! I could fit more than twice the number of clothes in each box. Just leaving my two cents 😊 Oh and I love Tracy's project 'The great unhoard"! I also take pictures of my shoes before letting them go and I have a story for each piece of clothing I own. I've put away 6 huge bags of really nice and already kinda vintagy clothes that will never fit me again (alas!) and I'm going to play 'boutique' with my friends and give them all away.
Tracy has done an amazing job at letting go and I am really excited to see the ‘great unhoard’project. It’s going to take time and it will be worth it in the end. I have pictures of my sons wellingtons that he has grown out of but didn’t want to get rid of and he felt better about donating them.
i'm a new viewer here. this is the 2nd vid i have watched with her since i got interested... however i feel anxious bec of the "great unhoard" and i kinda agree with some viewers what they think it is. This is why I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT for the professional in this video. You have so much kindness & patience for the client. I hope that your client will find freedom from all this hoarding.
Thank you! It's a long process that will take multiple passes, but I promised Tracy that I would see this through.💛 I think we all have a different declutter journey to take and this one is going to be more of a marathon, but I know that it's going to completely transform her home, life and relationship when we finish. (but it will take time to show that full transformation here.) Thanks for following along and thank you for your kind words. :)
Hi 👋🏼 this is a truly helpful but confronting set of videos for me as I too have been holding on to clothing & accessories for many years… I’m a “creative” with such an abundance of ideas that I see potential in almost everything… or at least that’s what I tell myself!! I have been battling anxiety for many years without consciously understanding that all my “stuff” is the physical manifestation of terrible disorder, discomfort and emotional pain. I can say that this is a very real mental health issue that has a lot to do with attachment issues in early childhood… once that realisation dawned I was finally ready to help my poor struggling inner child that cannot let go of things which in turn has freed me to cleanse my mind and soul of my miserable hoarding which I had deluded myself into believing was some kind of happy place… it’s a huge emotional journey that I can see Tracy is on which has probably made her vulnerable to physical ill health… but time & inner self examination will heal.
Great job today April and Tracy! Can’t wait to see the final results. I look forward to watching you two go through all of clothes and things. Are you going to be doing her office? Hugs to both of you. And hugs to both of your fur babies! Izzy included. 🐈⬛🦮👍💜💜
OOh My Goodness, Little Ruby gets pegged in the head with a Hanger at the 26:09 mark. What a little trouper, didn't even flinched or moved from her spot! LOL! I am enjoying these videos so much. I just finished Dani's journey and now on to Tracy. I am so impressed at both your organization skills, and Tracy's ability to let go. Awesome jobs, Ladies!
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Hi all! I wanted to mention that I spoke with Tracy last week and she got incredibly sick after we filmed this. I think that may be why her photos weren’t up. I’ll be back to her home very soon and I know we’ll get her started.
I have faith in her Great Unhoard project. For some, the first step of declutterng is not the act of fully removing the items, but simply getting items out of the immediate living space. It may not seem like progress to an outward perspective but it’s HUGE progress for the client because they’re taking the first step. And then, in time as they process this HUGE life change and process all the emotions attached, they begin to let go of more. Decluttering is a slow process in general, but sometimes even slower for some. That’s okay because it’s all about progress and even the act of boxing something up and saying “I don’t want this in my house, but I’m not quite ready to let it go so I’ll put it to the side.” - that is meaningful progress and the wheels in her head are turning. Without this, decluttering would never begin because the client would be too afraid to declutter in the first place. So I give them space to process their thoughts and in the meantime we’ll keep making progress in other areas and show them what it feels like to create this change in their home. It’s a layered process and I have complete faith in Tracy.
For those being critical, we all say goodbye to our memories in different ways and even if that means that means we’re delaying goodbye, it’s okay. No two declutter journeys are the same and for some it will take more passes than others. Tracy made the brave decision to ask me for help and that’s what I’m going to do. …I’m excited for this series as to share with you this unique story of decluttering. Please be kind in the comments and remember that this is her journey, not yours.
Thanks for always being SUCH a good advocate for your clients.
Tracy will get rid of clothes when she is ready. It is going to take her time.
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The Great Unhoard is totally a safe way for Tracy to feel comfortable starting that journey, and more power to her! It's awesome that she's innovating ways for herself to engage with decluttering without triggering that fear or panic. I hope she feels better soon and I'm really looking forward to seeing the project start! ♡
Well said. A family member had mental health issues and was quite poor when she was young. The amount of clothes she hoarded, "just in case I lose weight, or need it" was incredible. When they had to move to senior housing (hubby had a stroke) she had to give up and let others empty her home. She decided she was ready as she really had no other choice (severe COPD and mobility issues at 86 yo). I feel it was actually a relief for her, as she was incapable of doing it and didn't have room in her new apartment. We all have our issues and reasons for doing/not doing things. Compassion is always the best way to view someones circumstances.
I think we all knew that the great unhoard was simply a way for her to move her items out of her home but still have them and it may take her a while to actually allow herself to get rid of them. She has made great progress just by now having space in her home, congratulations. We’re all a work in progress!
I was hoping to see that project unfold 😔
Tracy would be a fantastic buyer for boutiques / higher end department stores because she can source the best pieces like I’ve never seen. Tights from a particular street in Osaka? Bespoke pieces from Thailand? Socks from Korea? Your taste is impeccable. This is a first for me watching a decluttering series. I cannot empathize with most collectors that are seeking help to declutter. But Tracy’s passion for her garments and textiles has inspired me to curate special pieces moving forward - not just basics for a capsule wardrobe.
Love that idea. Or a personal shopper!
H&M would be a great place to capture her style. Excited for Tracy to work on The Great Unhoard. Im excited to see the vintage dresses. Will you consider offering them for sale as you post?
I think The Great Unhoard will be most successful if you pick your top favorite 10% and dump the rest. You've put 100s of items in the pile and I think that will ultimately make the project overwhelming.
I agree, but in order to do that, she kind of has to pre1select everything she thinks she might want to use for that project.
She’ll go through a second pass (actually photograph vs declutter now) later on, and delaying that decision until later means she’s more efficient now.
That’s what I kept thinking too
Saving old ragggy tops she wpuld never miss, old daghy bottoms she would never miss.... yep
I think she wants to get rid of most of it anyway. But going through every piece one by one to make a last good memory with it can only be done when she doesn't have to think about dumping most of it in a pre-select. This process is all about staying in control, and taking pictures with it can make it easier to keep the memory and letting go of the physical item
I checked out the Great Unhoard on Insta (July 24) and there was one short video of a pile of clothes on the bed. I'm not sure what she was saying with this? 😏
I know there is a range of opinions with regards to "the great unhoard" but it sounds like Tracy connects with clothing and style in a very personal way and I think it's really fun and nice to be able to say goodbye and/or thank you to a clothing piece through photographs. I know I've taken quick digital photos of things when I knew I had to give them away and it let me feel that I had it saved somewhere special that was just for me, and allowed for me to make physical space in my living arrangements that I knew I needed. Very much looking forward to see her art project come to life.
I agree - except it isn't happening and I'm beginning to think it's very much a matter of not facing her reality and simply a way to hold onto things without saying you're actually keeping it all. With all of those mountains of shoes and clothes, the number of "sell" and "trash" items is awfully small...
I hope she's able to come to grips with the hoard (it's not an "unhoard" since nothing is leaving) and can begin to let go of some of it.
@@Lucinda_Jacksonare you paying her to do it? She doesn’t owe you a timeline that you’ve approved.
"The Great Unhoard" Stresses me out! I feel like that is another HUGE daunting project! I'm hoping a lot of those just go straight to donating instead. Good luck!!
I also wonder if the "sell pile" will be a daunting project. Have they mentioned how she will do that?
For me, it also feels like it collects items she knows she doesn't want but that she doesn't feel comfortable getting rid of. I really hope she does the projects with them or just donates/sells them. But I don't feel too optimistic about that.
It’s part of her journey of decluttering. She might complete every single piece or maybe stop the project midway, no one knows yet, even Tracy. I went through a similar journey of trying to sell my mother’s nice clothing all new with tags, when she died. After shuffling and stuffing them in my small home, I finally donated them.
I think it is less stress to put items in a box that you don't want but don't want to get rid of. Even if she never does her project, it may be easier to declutter it after it's been moved to that stack. That's how we declutter my daughter's toys, especially stuffed animals. We throw them in a trash bag and put them away for a few months. When she goes back to them, she is fine with tossing 95% of them.
Same! The “unhoard” pile would be overwhelming in itself for me. But this is part of the process for her, baby steps. I’m sure it will be worth it in the end!
I get so excited to see Tracy and Dani's progress every Sunday!! They are doing so great!!
Dani gets rid of so much stuff, Tracy not so much!
I clicked so fast. These 2 ladies you're working with at the moment are so great. Tracy is so nice :)
The psychological support you are giving while helping them to declutter is helping them to think more about their reasons for keeping things. It is a very caring way to help ❤
Just found this in July 2024 - still no great unhoard? I'm so excited to see it! Come on Tracy, you can do it! xxx
I can’t wait until Tracy and Dani move beyond clothes! I’m especially anxious to watch Tracy “declutter” her plants! I love plants too, but I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that all plants don’t always stay beautiful and too many plants are no longer calming in my space.
Tracy and Dani are doing great. You can do it ladies 💪🏼
Her dogs are so chill at around the 26-minute mark Tracy accidentally dropped a hanger on one of the dogs and they got woken up and that was about it. Cool as cucumbers.
I really look forward to the finishing up for Tracy. Her space is so small for so many clothes. Realistically we can only wear so many things. I'm very happy that Tracy is doing such a great job of developing those wonderful declutter muscles. Great work Tracy🥰
I cant even imagine how the before/after shots will be
This series inspired me to declutter my home and the feeling is amazing
Each of you have such an infectious sense of fun, that any trauma involved is not looming. This is dealing with the issues creatively and lovingly. It's establishing a process for dealing with the items, and that's empowering.
Dealing with hoarding is an emotional issue and it necessarily involves respect, not humiliation.
So well done, both of you!
Well said!
The "great unhoard" is making me anxious.
Decluttering series has been an eye opener for me as to the rampant consumerism of our culture. I have become more intentional about purchases.
That stripey top Tracy is wearing is wonderful. What a difference in all the spaces since the first day. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this home...literally.
I get nervous every time she moves that there will be a wardrobe malfunction!😂😅🤣
Hi from Blackpool , l have it ,mine isYong kim from QVC
@@jannismclellan9810 I should have guessed something so stylish would be from QVC.
I remember those days of being so overwhelmed with my excessive clothing. She is staying so positive and making great progress!
I think she has done wonderful! I hope y’all do more than just clothing with her cause she’s so fun!
Oh we are! We're doing both of the rooms you've seen (bedroom and 2nd bedroom) and then moving on to the art studio... If Tracy isn't sick of me by then, I would love to help her do a second pass as well :)
Omggg, the sheer amount of clothing is overwhelming and takes me back to when I first began decluttering ~2011. Both my parents are kinda packrats, although you would never know to look in their houses. My mom is crafty and my dad is nostalgic. I always had the space as a teen and young adult to keep everything and not realize the impact. Clothing is my personal weakness in terms of accumulation and I had kept everything, including items my mom offered to me instead of just donating. I felt bad they would get donated so I took them, but never wore any of it. By the end of her time in her condo, my closet was packed to the gills and you couldn't even find anything, it was packed so tightly, and there were laundry baskets and boxes on the floor full of clothes. We only realized what a disaster it had become when she moved from her 4 story (including furnished basement and furnished attic) condo to a two bedroom apt and we filled the basement. I think the landlord wondered what in the world he had gotten himself into. I have been slashing away since then and I believe I am down to normal amount, but this video is bringing me right back, especially since I still love clothing and do tend to buy couple items a month.This series and Dani's (and some hoarders videos) have motivated me to get into my dresser and do some try-ons to weed out unworn clothing. I cannot wait for the next episode to drop.
I remember my clothing hoard as well. I had clothes in storage that I paid rent on monthly. Absolute insanity! I now have two beautiful chest of drawers for all the clothing I own. If the drawers get too full, I declutter. I'm so much happier now.
@cantocant2346 I've never seen so many clothes for one person. My "extras" are all size differences. I discovered a textile recycle 1place for getting rid of worn-out clothing etc, so it doesn't go to a landfill.
Omg ye did absolutely fantastic work today. The yellow chair is gorgeous and Tracy should definitely use it. It’ll be perfect for doing homework. The spaces that are opening up are very noticeable and looking great. Tracy remember to take a before and after pictures of each of the boxes you go through. I’m really looking forward to seeing the next episode. The dogs are ssssooooooo cute 🥰 Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️🙇♀️👏👏💪👍🙏💐🐶🐶☘️
I honestly need more of these videos to get through the week! Great job ladies!! Good luck April for the final edit of the book 🎉
You treat your clients with so much respect and dignity❤❤I think Tracy did a phenomenal job with very focussed decluttering. Bravo!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉Feel better!!!
This is another great series! Tracy is decluttering differently than Dani. But, still so fascinating to watch! I can only imagine how much lighter she will feel when the two of you are done with the process. She, like Dani, seems very eager for a change.😊
Really loving this series and just wanted to say - Tracy seems to get a little comfier with this process each week and I love seeing her open up (especially while having to make all these tough decisions and say goodbye to special pieces which would be really hard to relax while doing!)
Except she hasn't really said goodbye to much of anything. She just moves it into a second "keep" pile and then hides it in her studio which will soon be so full it will be unusable, I'm afraid. I hope to heaven she proves me wrong and actually starts the project AND gets rid of most of it as she says she intends to do...
I started watching as soon as I saw it...but I have to watch the rest tomorrow. It's late here in Australia 😅 So excited to see the rest!
I am just so amazed by the fact that she is so much more willing to let go when the clothes were hanging (for a while). Love the series and already excited for the second pass!
Loving this series ❤
This totally boggles my mind. She did really well today, but my head hurts seeing so many clothes.
I have been to garage sales where the owner just brought the bins from the attic or the basement; opened them up and set them out on the lawn. “I haven’t opened those in three years” was the response. Some very fine sweaters, jeans and shoes. I was so impressed and somewhat jealous that she could do that. I do store my seasonal clothes but some don’t make it through the rotation and get packed away year after year.
Watching these videos never fails to help me organise, I don’t even realise that I start sometimes. It’s just so affirming and helpful💕
Me too! ❤
Decluttering has been a multi layered, multi year journey for me. It is such a different and personal process for everyone. I find it so much easier to let go of things these days than I did when I first started. The more I let go of, the easier it became. Congratulations on starting your journey Tracy. You can do it - it’s just a matter of taking it one step at a time. ❤️
And we're off to a lovely start...an amuse bouche for my own decluttering
You're doing soooo well Tracy it's amazing. I heard Tracy say she will group some things together and then decide which ones to keep. I found that so helpful when I did my clothes. When I could see the pile of 10 similar items, or whatever, it was very easy to say which to keep when comparing them.
Love how Tracy explains every piece of clothing.
The girl with the greatest smile! Tracy you’re on a big journey (probably scary) but you’re in very safe hands.
Great progress to you and Tracy! The Great Unhoard is obviously a massive project, as the name suggests. I hope Tracy is patient and kind with herself during the very time consuming endeavour of putting on the clothes and taking photos. I don't know how many times per week she makes it into the studio but this could take months so I hope she paces herself so she can enjoy the process.
Love love love the episodes with the two current ladies you are working with almost as much as the ones with your mom ❤so relatable
Another fantastic episode. Go Tracy 💪💪💪
Y'all were rockin' and rollin'! Those were some fast and courageous decisions! Way to go!
I hope you're feeling better, Tracie, because I know you are looking forward to really knocking all of this out!
So proud of you! And, your babies will have so much more, and safer, room! Keep your chin up! You've got this!
Hello! I hope Tracy is feeling better. I love seeing how she enjoys her clothing. Love your channel! Lots of kindness and caring here. Sending you both hugs. 😊🐦
Thanks so much!
She is doing great! And I love her idea of photographing the items she is letting go. 😊
I relate to tracy so much as a fellow woman with adhd and a love for fashion!! shes an icon
I propose a Great Unhoard drinking game. Every time we hear that phrase during the video, take a sip of your drink.
Haha I’m in!!! 😅
I had to turn this off because listening them use that phrase over and over again sounded immature and ridicules!
That’s a good idea but horrible for reality because that’s an easy way to get alco poisoning straight from the get go💀
😂
@@MyRosie2007she has adhd, she doesnt think the same way as a typical person, dont be rude
She's doing good! With the amount she has, it will take a few passes. Hope she continues on her organization journey, she will appreciate the outcome.
Congratulations ❤
You are a STRONG and Beautiful person!!!!
I’m so proud of you ❤ because of you I’m going to clean out my one day clothes box. Thank you ❤😊
She has sóoooo much clothes... It's incredible! I don't have much space in my house, I share a terraced house with 4 kids and husband, appr. 100 m² of floor space. We regularly have to declutter/unhoard to keep it livable.
I guess if I didn't have kids I would have and keep more clothes because I do love to have choices. But I do get by with a little amount.
Tracey is a unique and wonderful human being. Her Great Unhoard is her way of organising her unique and wonderful life.
It may be frustrating to some but that says more about them than it does about the magnificent Tracey.
I often find that those with unsolicited advice , you know the opinion that wasn’t asked for, are probably just not looking inward too far. Because NONE of us are perfect and we ALL have struggles and irrational behaviours.
I personally have a “quarantine” corner , where when I struggle, I place those items. After some time in that corner the magical emotional pull that that inanimate object once had on me, is diminished. Suddenly I can look at it with a clear vision and make a decision that is less emotional.
Tracey you are on your way to a place that serves YOU better.
Earlybird here, Tracy and Dani are making good choices.
I love Tracy's style!!!! She is so beautifully unique!!!
OMG I love her! She is so fun and I think she would be such a great friend to have. Such a positive personality! She is doing so great
Great unhoard is a great distraction. I hope she is able to continue to work with you and make progress
I SO dig Tracy's style and would TOTALLY love seeing her try the outfits ON!
The first step is admitting there is a problem. Great Job ladies!
I know how hard it can be to declutter and how overwhelmed you can get .
You are doing great ,step by step ❤
Just keep going 💪🍀👍
I have faith in you, Tracy, in your Great Unhoard project. I noticed several Negative Nancys in the comment section about this. We all need some encouragement. Naysayers be damned! LOL!! You've got this Girl!💕💕
This is definitely the most satisfying clean out and organization job you've had on your channel! Everyone loves this one! And Lord have a lot of us been here before. We can relate to a degree. Great inspiration as well!
Glad I go through my clothes periodically. Good on Tracy for tackling Mt. Clothes.
I love Tracy's eclectic collection of clothes! Also I am going to Vietnam in the fall and added hoi an to the trip because of her and the beautiful clothes she had made there!
I totally understand the great unhord project, because I'm doing the same, so I have a tipp:
See it as multiple levels of declutteeing! 😊 Level 1 was the first round, decluttering trash and don't loved things. Level 2 is the second round with the Konmari method to decide was is liked and what is loved. And then we come to Level 3 which is decluttering loved but old / damanged / not fitting things! Level 3 is the time for take fotoshoots before letting the things go! 😊 Level 4 is to regulary go threw all things you have and train your brain to don't fall back to shopping & hording disorder. 😊
Hope you feel better Tracy. You are making continuous progress. Every decision moves you forward.
Why do I enjoy this series so much? 😂
It's good to see her progress but also the clothing items because they are so cool, cute and unique!! Also love her energy, I can only imagine how hard it's for her to keep going with this project with such uplifting spirit. She's an inspiration 🎉
I'm really looking forward to more from these ladies. I really, really, really want to see Tracy's studio. I'm an artist too, and my studio has turned into a depression doom room! Need to make space for what I want to keep so I can quit the clutter cycle once and for all. Of course, I also decided to restore wintage Coach handbags, and bought more than I can realistically handle...but they're so pretty, lol!
When is The Great Unhoard project going to start? I am following it on IG and waiting for the posts.
Remember she has adhd so she may take much longer than a typical person
@theboujieproletariat I contacted her on IG and she said she got very sick and is recovering . Poor thing!! I didn't realise about the ADHD thing either, thanks for the context.
Not happened yet, July 2024 x
@@Stumpybear7640 And 1 day away from August 2024....
tell her get well soon she sould be very proud with all the work shes doing.
She’s doing a great job! So impressed.🎉
Thank you for the video April. Amazing progress so far. Tracey is a lot more confident when making
Donut, the puppy dog, was so funny watching you two! ♡
April, I look forward to your videos! Tracy, you’re personality is infectious - keep smiling - you’re doing a great job!
you are 2 adorable characters to watch, love this process. Gorgeous clothes!
bravo bravo bravo! and so sorry to read you are feeling unwell. You are a star!!!
Instead of the Great Unhoard project. You could do what Dani did and video tape holding up the clothing and put in boxes of 100 items and sell the whole box. Do it by size ranges.
In my family we call it "Mount Garment".
Tracy seems like an absolutely fabulous person ❤
Tracy is such a fun, joyful person ❤
I feel like this is the most satisfying type of person to declutter and organize with, the spaces are gonna look so different and be so functional when you guys are done! Can’t wait for the next one, probably my favorite declutter series so far, and I watch a lot of that type of content.
Ooh, that is a great idea to take a model photo of yourself in pieces you don't wear often, but love... Then discard, yet always have the memory *documented.
Clever! I'll have to remember that 💡
She seems to be our Artistic kindred spirit, personality.
Hoarding is mental disorder that often results from experiencing some form of trauma or loss. Helping her get a handle on "why" she thinks she needs all these items is typically the only way to have any lasting effects. I hope she works through the mental/ emotional journey to a healthier life.
I absolutely adore Tracy, her personality is so bubbly, watching her series has been a real treat.
I've recently decluttered my bedroom, where I couldn't even turn on the light because it would make me sick just to look at the mess, so I love seeing your videos. They're so wholesome, so inspiring. I bought a couple of canvas boxes like Tracy's and what I did to fit more stuff inside was getting those vacuum bags, especially for winter wools. It worked great! I could fit more than twice the number of clothes in each box. Just leaving my two cents 😊
Oh and I love Tracy's project 'The great unhoard"! I also take pictures of my shoes before letting them go and I have a story for each piece of clothing I own. I've put away 6 huge bags of really nice and already kinda vintagy clothes that will never fit me again (alas!) and I'm going to play 'boutique' with my friends and give them all away.
Such great progess! Can't wait to see The Great Unhoard take off. Tracy has so many fun and beautiful clothes. ❣
I’m following you Tracy on your unhoard channel!
so... i just kepp looking at the dogs! lol near 27min the dog was always shaking and getting the hangers in his head 🤣
I love your excitement about life Tracy. Best of luck with your decluttering journey! 🎉
Tracy has done an amazing job at letting go and I am really excited to see the ‘great unhoard’project. It’s going to take time and it will be worth it in the end. I have pictures of my sons wellingtons that he has grown out of but didn’t want to get rid of and he felt better about donating them.
Amazing work ladies. This was inspiring.
Good for you Tracy! Slow progress is so much better than no progress at all! ❤❤❤
Good morning all!
i'm a new viewer here. this is the 2nd vid i have watched with her since i got interested...
however i feel anxious bec of the "great unhoard" and i kinda agree with some viewers what they think it is.
This is why I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT for the professional in this video. You have so much kindness & patience for the client. I hope that your client will find freedom from all this hoarding.
Thank you! It's a long process that will take multiple passes, but I promised Tracy that I would see this through.💛 I think we all have a different declutter journey to take and this one is going to be more of a marathon, but I know that it's going to completely transform her home, life and relationship when we finish. (but it will take time to show that full transformation here.) Thanks for following along and thank you for your kind words. :)
Hi 👋🏼 this is a truly helpful but confronting set of videos for me as I too have been holding on to clothing & accessories for many years… I’m a “creative” with such an abundance of ideas that I see potential in almost everything… or at least that’s what I tell myself!! I have been battling anxiety for many years without consciously understanding that all my “stuff” is the physical manifestation of terrible disorder, discomfort and emotional pain. I can say that this is a very real mental health issue that has a lot to do with attachment issues in early childhood… once that realisation dawned I was finally ready to help my poor struggling inner child that cannot let go of things which in turn has freed me to cleanse my mind and soul of my miserable hoarding which I had deluded myself into believing was some kind of happy place… it’s a huge emotional journey that I can see Tracy is on which has probably made her vulnerable to physical ill health… but time & inner self examination will heal.
Well done tracy ❤ decluttering is exhausting mentally and physically. I hope she was able to rest well while she was sick ❤
I love how i wake up every sunday to your video. Perfect decluttering motivation everytime! ❤
Oh no. Feel better Tracy. Just wanted to say good job Tracy. Keep going you can do it 🎉🎉❤❤
Great job today April and Tracy! Can’t wait to see the final results. I look forward to watching you two go through all of clothes and things. Are you going to be doing her office? Hugs to both of you. And hugs to both of your fur babies! Izzy included. 🐈⬛🦮👍💜💜
Tracy, hope you are on the mend!
OOh My Goodness, Little Ruby gets pegged in the head with a Hanger at the 26:09 mark. What a little trouper, didn't even flinched or moved from her spot! LOL! I am enjoying these videos so much. I just finished Dani's journey and now on to Tracy. I am so impressed at both your organization skills, and Tracy's ability to let go. Awesome jobs, Ladies!
Love this for you! Rock on!!