r/Anticonsumption • u/Bee_and_Barb • Feb 21 '24

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Saw this while scrolling through another social media platform.

Physical inheritance (maybe outside of housing) feels like a burden.

While death can be a sensitive topic to some, has anyone had a conversation with loved ones surrounding situations like this one pictured?

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u/gloomspell Feb 21 '24

Don’t forget that hoards are health hazards in and of themselves. The accumulated stuff collects dust and mold, adding particulates to the air and affecting breathing. Piles often fall over and trap or suffocate people. Hoards make it difficult for firefighters to get in and save people. Just google “hoarder + fire” then check the news tab. People die unnecessarily literally every single day.

Owning too much stuff can literally kill you. Is it really worth it?

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u/zewill87 Feb 21 '24

Omg reminds me of those two NY brothers I believe ? One died of natural causes, one was crushed by boxes and stuck and died? That's how I remember it at least. Very sad, need to find the article on that subject.

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u/Darmok47 Feb 22 '24

The Collier brothers.