@theoldcraftlady: It’s easy to watch a video like this and quickly assume there was mental illness or label someone as a hoarder. This was an older person who didn’t use a cell phone or computer. Their world—and the way they interacted with it—was very different from ours. They shopped in person, saved physical items, and held onto things in a way that made sense for their time and circumstances. If we’re honest, though, many of us are doing something very similar—just in a digital way. If we opened our phones and really looked at everything we’ve saved, bookmarked, clipped, or told ourselves we’d come back to someday—recipes, videos, music, memes, shops, travel, interior designs, stories, games, DYI, images, articles—we’d likely find thousands of items. Things we may never revisit. We scroll when we’re stressed. We save things for “later.” We subscribe, download, and collect more than we can realistically ever consume. The difference is that our “clutter” lives neatly tucked away inside a small device, so it doesn’t feel the same. This was also an older couple dealing with real challenges. The husband had developed dementia, and that kind of situation can be overwhelming. It’s possible the woman coped the best way she knew how—through shopping and holding onto things. In many ways, that’s not so different from how people cope today. The behavior isn’t as unfamiliar as it first appears—it just looks different depending on the generation. These items are not going in the landfill. They will find new homes with new crafters. You may search & ask to join my private Facebook group The old craft lady. Over the next few months I will sell items through the AACT flea market in Anderson, IN & in the private group. As always no requests or holds. I’m making this post because I’ve gotten a lot of comments and private messages from people who are in shock and quick too label What they see here. When I go into a situation like this I don’t judge & it’s really none of my business why or how this got this way. I’m simply there to keep it out the landfill by purchasing it and offering it available for other crafters to purchase & enjoy.

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Wednesday 01 July 2026 11:08:54 GMT