spirit in my house frightening my DD...

[hollowhallows]

I have NC for this.

OK, I know some people are going to think I am a crank, but here goes...

I have been aware of a spirit/s in my house since I moved in. In my family we are thought to have 'the sight' and it has been very real to me from the experiences I had growing up and experiences I continue to have. I'm not talking miracles or talking to the other side, just an ability to sense what others cannot, such as aura and spirits etc...

Because I was aware of spirits myself as a child from my own experiences, I was always aware that my children could experience the same thing. I have dealt with having 'the sight' (I don't know what else to call it, I know 'the sight' sounds cheesy) and as I have grown older it has bothered me less and I fear the things I sense a lot less. I hope this is all making sense, I usually keep this to myself

Well now my DD has started to very obviously see something that is frightening her. It is starting to become more frequent and is really upsetting her. It is always in the same place in the lounge and she runs over to me upset, crying and pointing towards whatever it is she can see. She tries to tell me but her speech isn't good enough yet, but her actions and feelings are very clear. Tonight she was so upset by whatever it was that she started crying and covering her eyes so she couldn't see it. I tried to encourage her to show me what it was that was upsetting her in case it wasn't what I thought, but she refuses to even venture to that side of the lounge when this happens. This has been going on for about 6 months but is now becoming more obvious.

I am not religious, I am not overly superstitious, but this is the one thing I genuinely believe in because I have experienced it myself. I have read stories by other MN's about their children telling them they had seen peculiar things so I'm hoping to get some input on how to handle this (and not be mocked in the process). When I sense something myself, I just ignore it. I'm not sure how to handle my DD possibly seeing things that are upsetting her.

Head, who agreed that and when?

"headinhands Sun 03-Nov-13 14:49:44
If you want suggestions of only a paranormal nature about a scared child you probably shouldn't post on a public forum where lots of non believers will be."

Yes, but there are lots of believers who know exactly how to assist, and at times it's hard work attempting to defend to those who do not know how to assist and sometimes only exacerbate, and just for clarification I am not getting at you.

It's actually refreshing to think that some people look to MN'rs for advice of this nature, instead of hushing it all up like it was in the olden days.

Technodad was quick to point a finger at me for somehow looking to make some cash for assisting this poster. The reason I quite often do not post on this forum anymore, is because it is utterly tiresome to have to battle with the many viewpoints on here. I can't think of one time I've ever attacked or challenged another's beliefs on here. I have requested advice and opinions of others plenty of times, as I have found solace and friendship on MN.

I offer my help in a genuine capacity (just as many other posters do regardless of their beliefs etc) and NO, I cannot prove I see ghosts, angels, fairies, and yes, unicorns and speak to them on a regular basis. I am able to see into other dimensions and help others who are experiencing out of the ordinary happenings. I use my gifts for the good of others, so it doesn't really register to me that they are not real. My experiences are not repeatable, measurable, or for some of the time 'explainable' to others and hence, if anyone wishes to flame me on threads I pretty much let it go over my head.

The thing here is though, do we constantly want to perpetuate a debate about what's real and what's not real, OR, allow an open minded discussion with practical and useful advice for those MN'ers to come and know that they can seek out help, from genuine people, who actually have the experience that they require to assist them?

'Believers who know exactly how to assist'

Not on this thread there isn't. It's a mixture of 'tell it to go away, talk to it and/or waft some lavender sprigs about. How 'exactly' is someone to assist?

What makes you think it was hushed up previously? I think what is new is the opportunity for such beliefs to be examined robustly.

The use of the word 'attack' when referring to a discussion on beliefs is highly misleading and used as an appeal to the emotions in a bid to prevent examination. How does it affect that persons beliefs if another poster doesn't share them and explains why? How do you attack a non-physical 'thing'. If another poster said to me ' I think what you (don't) believe is false for this reason etc etc' has that person attacked my thoughts? No. You can't attack or diminish my thoughts. You might challenge my thoughts, you might make me realise my thoughts don't actually fit together logically and that some are contradictory but you can't attack them. I might realise my thoughts don't make sense but I would need to agree with what you are saying for my thoughts to be altered.

'Who actually have the experience that they require'

Again there is no consensus on what they require, the range of suggestions is diverse.

And any discussion that doesn't care to establish what is, and isn't real, is unhelpful and pointless.

OP, if you're still on this thread PM me. I believe I can help you.