DEAR ANNIE: I have a brother-in-law that I need help with but don’t know where to turn. He’s a hoarder. The house he lives in belonged to his parents, but it is now full of junk and he does nothing to keep it clean. He has purchased several items and his garage is overflowing so the new items are left in their boxes outside.

He has purchased several items and his garage is overflowing so the new items are left in their boxes outside.

My wife wakes up in the middle of the night and can’t sleep because she’s worried what may happen to him. Who can we talk to or where can we go for help? Dear Hoarder for Brother-in-Law: It’s important to recognize that hoarding is a mental illness,