Great to hear about the new home. The e-bay sounds good too. Have you shared with him how glad you are he is getting rid of the stuff. Maybe he could work at an auction house if he is interested in turning over estates? But sounds like you'll have to put him on a limit of home space for his stuff he purchases and the amount of stuff he can purchase within the family budget.

I know sometimes I go on buying spree's of beading stuff. I do it because it makes me feel good and I think I deserve it. I manage my expenditures though and limit myself. Sometimes I realize it is because I am filling a need I don't know I have - like being lonely or something. This is typical of PTSD I think.

Also, be happy he is still engaged in the here and now and interacting with life. That is a great sign.

Wishing you the best.

Cindy