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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Friend with hoarding problem drowning in junk

Headline from Omaha World-Herald

Dear Annie: A close friend, "Jenna," has a mental illness: She hoards. Her house would be condemned if the health administration were to go there.

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  1. Omaha World-Herald

    Friend with hoarding problem drowning in junk (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Dear Annie: A close friend, "Jenna," has a mental illness: She hoards. Her house would be condemned if the health administration were to go there.

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    Dear Annie: How do I help my friend with a serious hoarding problem? (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Advice from Annie Lane.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Dear Annie: My friend's hoarding disorder is putting her children's stability at risk (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    With her illness, she can only think of herself and getting a new start.