Artist using her work and life experience to break down hoarding stigma

When artist Siobhan Marriott sought help for family members with hoarding behaviours, she discovered hoarding tendencies of her own.

“It’s made me more compassionate to my family members who have some of those same behaviours,” she said.

Ms Marriott said managing her own hoarding was a lifelong battle, and it had caused conflict in her relationships.

“When it’s very intense, it’s very socially isolating. It comes with a lot of shame and social stigma, and so…