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20/20 Season 2011 Episode 35“A life Defined By Mess”

ABC · S2011E35 · Aired August 5, 2011 · 60 min

There are an estimated six million hoarders in the United States - and while they suffer tremendously from the effects of this mysterious and devastating mental illness, their families also suffer along with them. In fact children of hoarders often spend a lifetime feeling ashamed, trapped and traumatized by the conditions of their home. In an eye-opening report, 20/20 looks at the children of hoarders, who come clean about the shame, resentment and lifelong secrets of growing up in such conditions.

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20/20 season 2011 episodes

1. The Clique Jan 7, 2011
2. Scandal Inside the Peace Corps Jan 14, 2011
3. The Congresswoman and the Astronaut Jan 18, 2011
4. Mother's Day Murder Jan 21, 2011
5. Street Kids: A Year on the Road Jan 28, 2011
6. Wrong Turn: The Kati Kim Story Feb 11, 2011
7. Astronaut Love Triangle: The Soap Opera Behind the Space Shuttle Feb 18, 2011
8. Life of Lies Feb 25, 2011
9. Charlie Sheen: In His Own Words Mar 1, 2011
10. Carmina Salcido's Survival Story Mar 4, 2011
11. Disaster in the Pacific Mar 11, 2011
12. Dexter Fans Turned Killers? Mar 18, 2011
13. See What's Next Mar 25, 2011
14. Florida Attack Case Apr 1, 2011
15. April 8, 2011 Apr 8, 2011
16. Shaun Gayle Apr 15, 2011
17. William and Catherine: A Modern Fairytale Apr 18, 2011
18. Elton John and David Furnish Apr 22, 2011
19. The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairytale (1) Apr 28, 2011
20. The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairytale (2) Apr 29, 2011
21. Kill Shot: The Story Behind bin Laden's Death May 6, 2011
22. May 13, 2011 May 13, 2011
23. Infomercial Nation May 20, 2011
24. Saving Private Moss May 27, 2011
25. June 3, 2011 Jun 3, 2011
26. Reality Bites, Reality Pay$s -- Reality TV in America Jun 8, 2011
27. June 10, 2011 Jun 10, 2011
28. From Homeless to a Dream Jun 17, 2011
29. Cyber Scams Uncovered Jun 24, 2011
30. July 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2011
31. Military Mistress Jul 8, 2011
32. Jaycee Dugard Jul 15, 2011
33. Super Powers, Super Humans Jul 22, 2011
34. When Seven Looks Like 70 Jul 29, 2011
35. A life Defined By Mess Aug 5, 2011
36. August 12, 2011 Aug 12, 2011
37. Suicide Attempt or Terrible Accident Aug 19, 2011
38. Teens in Trouble Aug 26, 2011
39. September 2, 2011 Sep 2, 2011
40. The Smoking Baby: Where Is He Today? Sep 9, 2011
41. Romeo and Juliet With a Twist Sep 16, 2011
42. Generation YouTube Sep 23, 2011
43. Amanda Knox: Does the Countdown to Freedom Begin This Weekend? Sep 30, 2011
44. One of the Most Controversial Bullying Cases of Our Time Oct 7, 2011
45. October 14, 2011 Oct 14, 2011
46. Stephanie Madoff Mack Oct 21, 2011
47. Billionaire Secrets: What They Know That Can Change Your Life Oct 28, 2011
48. Conrad Murray Trial Nov 4, 2011
49. Caught in the Act Nov 11, 2011
50. Small Town Scandal Nov 11, 2011
51. Regis Philbin: The Morning Maestro with Katie Couric Nov 17, 2011
52. Inside the Secret World of a Polygamous Family Nov 18, 2011
53. How Young is Too Young Nov 25, 2011
54. Generation Meds Dec 2, 2011
55. Mindy McCready Dec 9, 2011
56. Million Moms Challenge Dec 16, 2011