She said she was healing. Her friend said she was freeloading.

This week’s confession comes from someone who moved into her friend’s guest room after a messy breakup—and didn’t leave. Six months, zero rent, and a whole lot of unspoken tension later, her friend changed the Wi-Fi password and handed her a formal three-day notice.

Yikes.

In this Patch Job, we break it down: the slippery slope from houseguest to headache, why real apologies matter, and how to make an exit you can be proud of. With wisdom (and some tough love) from our True Home Confessions community, we talk about boundaries, gratitude, and how to move on—literally.

One confession. A few fixes. That’s the patch.

HOME IMPROVEMENT PRO & HOST: Laurie March

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If you’ve ever looked around your space and thought “I cannot deal,” then opened Instagram and lost 45 minutes to fridge tours and color coordinated shelf bins, this episode is for you. Our confessor is buried in clutter, frozen by overwhelm, and frustrated that looking at other people’s perfectly organized homes isn’t making her feel any better. Honestly?

Relatable.

This week’s Patch Job offers a simple triage plan and some real-life encouragement—from me, and from the True Home Confessions community. You shared everything from ideas like body doubling and ten-minute timers to letting go of shame around mess. (Plus one chaotic idea about buying yourself something new every time you put something away??)

I’ll share the organizing systems that really helped me, the book I think you should start with, and why you should hold off on those cute containers—at least for now.

One confession. A few fixes. That’s the patch.

HOME IMPROVEMENT PRO & HOST: Laurie March

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Follow us on Social & Contribute to the Next Patch:

Substack: https://truehomeconfessions.substack.com/

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Call the Confession Line and Leave A Confession: 323-716-2107. By leaving a message, you grant the True Home Confessions show permission to use your audio message.

Audio post production: Scott Ecklein Swayze

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Brought to you by Renewal by Andersen

This episode is brought to you by Renewal by Andersen. So, if you need a window or door upgrade, here’s an offer: Buy One window or door and Get One 40% off - Plus an additional $200 off your entire purchase when you buy four or more. Special financing is available. Are you in? Give Renewal by Andersen a call at 844-290-2458. https://thcshow.co/Renewal Tell ‘em I sent you!

We’re taking a short break from full-length episodes while I sort through new confessions for Season Two—but in the meantime, welcome to Patch Job, a mini-series from True Home Confessions!

Each week on Patch Job, we share one anonymous home-related confession and patch it up with advice from real listeners (and a little help from me, Laurie March).

This week’s confession comes from a newly divorced dad, who is setting up a new home and wants to make it feel welcoming and safe for his four-year-old daughter. From fairy lights and fog machines, to favorite foods and chicken tender selfies - we’ve got ideas to help make this next chapter a cozy one.

One confession. A few fixes. That’s the patch.

HOME IMPROVEMENT PRO & HOST: Laurie March

https://www.instagram.com/laurie_march/z

Follow us on Social & Contribute to the Next Patch:

Substack: https://truehomeconfessions.substack.com/

https://www.instagram.com/truehomeconfessions/

https://www.truehomeconfessions.com

Call the Confession Line and Leave A Confession: 323-716-2107. By leaving a message, you grant the True Home Confessions show permission to use your audio message.

Audio post production: Scott Ecklein Swayze

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Mentioned in this episode:

Brought to you by Renewal by Andersen

This episode is brought to you by Renewal by Andersen. So, if you need a window or door upgrade, here’s an offer: Buy One window or door and Get One 40% off - Plus an additional $200 off your entire purchase when you buy four or more. Special financing is available. Are you in? Give Renewal by Andersen a call at 844-290-2458. https://thcshow.co/Renewal Tell ‘em I sent you!