If your parents were hoarders, would you report them?

[drummerboy]

intervention by the social worker should lead to some sort of therapy

Social workers are communist agents.
Far better to seek a priest.

Please quote my whole post, and not just a selection.  I did indeed say a priest would be best, but a "therapist" is better than nothing in this case, as they refuse to see a priest.  Perhaps her diocese could provide a listing of counselors or therapists, so at least it's not completely secular

[Bernadette]

Good news: Dad still has all of the dogs, but his house is at least clean enough now for his home healthcare worker and physical therapist to be able to come in. I'm very relieved. Thank God.

[Bernadette]

He did agree to accept a rosary from me, so there's hope. I've decided to send him the combat rosary that I won in Gardener's rosary contest. Dad is retired Navy, and loves military history. I explained the history behind the combat rosary and he seemed interested, so I'll send it this week. He should get it before his next surgery.

Dad loves the combat rosary. 

[Bernadette]

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