TRIGGER WARNING - This may be a disturbing thread - So sorry

[fullofhope03]

Apologies as I have had a few wines AND a depressing and long conversation this evening. Anyway, my question is, has anyone lost someone very dear to them and wanted to 'get in touch' ? Via a Medium, Ouja board? Sorry again to ask.

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I lost my partner just over 3 months ago and would do anything to have just one more chat with him but I wouldn't start playing around with Ouija boards.

I don't actually believe in all that sort of stuff but when it comes to it I would always err on the side of caution and not start "just in case".

Nope, psychic abilities don't exist. Ouija boards are sold as a children's board game for a reason - they're a bit of tat that, for some reason, people believe are real.

You can't contact the dead - if you could, they'd have huge companies running services, not your local snake-oil salesman in the church hall.

Look up Barnum statements and cold-reading. You'll come away seeing it for what it is. I think every 'psychic' should be locked up, quite frankly. They're con artists who prey on vulnerability.

Please don't do a ouija board. It's not the answer

Hug right back at you hope. You're obviously a very feeling, empathetic person. I find it hard to understand any reason for the death of a Mum with small children. Or understand that there are no reasons.

Hello Dear MN'
I'm so sorry I haven't posted on here until now - Have been whizzing around and out and about all day -
Again, I really want to thank all of you for your kind messages and support last night. TBH, I feel mortified that I posted having had so much wine - Oh the shame
I won't do the Ouija board thing, though am still tempted by a Medium, I can't lie. However, I am very aware that I need to get a bit of a grip and realise that losing one's dear parents is part of life. I think part of the problem is that I feel pretty alone most of the time and just cannot bear to burden my friends with how I'm feeling. Always 'put on a happy face' - Though I know if any of them felt how I feel and they didn't talk to me I'd be very upset! Go figure
Feeling ill and exhausted doesn't help either does it? Every night I wake at stupid o'clock and then that's it - so that doesn't help. Bought some 'Kalms' today - lets hope that works. Thought about sleeping pills from GP but don't think that's wise!
Anyway, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you really are a wonderfully caring and wise lot. Aml, xxxxx

ps - And to all of you who have lost someone dear, the biggest HUG to you, xxxxx

GeYourRocksOff - Exactly that

I'm glad you posted again, you sound a bit brighter. You take comfort from whatever it is you need. People are just trying to make sure no one takes advantage of you xx