THREE ROOMS FILLED WITH OLD TOYS: HOARDING TOOK OVER MY LIFE | ONLY HUMAN

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This installment of 'Only Human' delves into the life of Joy, a 57-year-old retiree whose passion for vintage toys has evolved into a consuming obsession. Her home, a testament to a life dedicated to collecting, overflows with an astonishing array of dolls, games, and other cherished playthings, rivaling that of a dedicated toy museum. The narrative touches upon a brief entrepreneurial chapter, where Joy and her late husband Dennis attempted to commercialize her collection. Following Dennis's illness and passing, Joy's collecting intensified, transforming her living space into a vibrant, albeit crowded, repository of nostalgia. The documentary offers a poignant look at how personal passions can shape a life and a home, exploring the emotional and physical space these treasured objects occupy.