Why I Became a Professional Organizer: A Journey of Healing Through Order
Hi, I’m Niecy, the heart behind Nice & Neat with Niecy. My journey into professional organizing began not with a business plan, but through a deeply personal experience that reshaped my life. Someone I love dearly, a person I hold close to my heart, struggled with hoarding. Over time, their home, once a place of comfort, became overwhelmed with belongings and memories they couldn’t part with. Eventually, the City of Chicago deemed the home uninhabitable, calling it a public danger. Watching them lose their home—and knowing there was little I could do to stop it, was heartbreaking. Hoarding is more than just clutter. For my loved one, every item held emotional significance, memories, possibilities, even dreams. But as the weight of those things grew, they began to lose control, and their home became unmanageable. I learned firsthand how possessions, once a source of comfort, can turn into a burden. This experience stayed with me, sparking a deep commitment to help others before they...
