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Would you want to see a medium if you were me?

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LowFatMilkshake · 20/06/2007 15:23

My SIL recently saw a medium and during her reading she was told of a lady with my DM's name and linked to cancer. My SIL did'nt put this together until afterwards.

But now she has told me I am really curious, I serioulsy want to know if my mum is there IKKWIM. My dad died when I was 6 and my mum just over 2 years ago. When she was alive mum saw a medium and heard things about my dad, and I have been told on a couple of occassions that my aura is perticularly bright with the protection of those who love me.

My SIL also got told of the baby she lost years ago, and as I have lost 3 I am also eager to know about them.

I dont want to know about the future - I believe that's what you make it, but I do want to hear about my parents, I am an only child and the curiosity is almost more than I can bare.

I know a lot of people think this is a load of old cobblers and if you do thats fine, but please dont write on this thread as I just want to hear from people who have positive experiences and how it helped them move on.

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MrsThierryHenry · 20/06/2007 15:27

Hi there LowFat...why do you only want to hear from people who've had positive experiences? Wouldn't you like a range of opinions? It sounds like you've already made your mind up and want to hear from people who agree with you. Or am I overanalysing?

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LowFatMilkshake · 20/06/2007 15:30

No you're right. I dont want to be put off. I guess I should have a different title.

Then again I suppose I just want to see what experiences people have had, bad ones too.

But not those who just say mediums are a load of rubbish without even going to one, or considering that others find it very reassuring.

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LilRedWG · 20/06/2007 15:30

You do sound as though you have made your mind up and in that case I'd suggest going to a medium who is recommended to you - perhaps the one your SIL used.

LilRedWG · 20/06/2007 15:31

PS - haven't been myself, but would like to (I think....)

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LowFatMilkshake · 20/06/2007 15:32

No she's in a different part of the country. My aunt who went to one with my mum suggested a spiritualist church first. But someone else said this can be confusing as so many connections can be made.

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HuwEdwards · 20/06/2007 15:32

LFMS - am a non-believer, but all I would say is that these people appeal to those who have had unhappy experiences and are trying to make sense of them.

If you do go, please take a large dose of cynicism with you - you may need to prepare yourself for hearing stuff you don't want to hear.

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LowFatMilkshake · 20/06/2007 15:37

As I said I will not be asking about the future. And lots of people who have been have told me just to sit there and take in all that's being saaid to me and not say anything.

I do appreciate that some people are only out to make a bit of money from someone desperate enough to hear anything.

I will be taking the advice of only going to a recommended medium.

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AbRoller · 20/06/2007 15:40

Hi lowfat, I think you should go just to rid you of the curiosity. It might be a genuine person but be wary.

I believe firmly that our passed loved ones are all around us. They send messages all the time but we just don't see them or we put it down to coincidence. For those of us who are unable to decipher the signs there are mediums.

I would not go and see a medium who asks for money as I believe to have such an ability is a gift to be used to help others and not to earn money from. Also I think many people who have no ability prey on peoples insecurities and curiosity to make a living.

You asked of positive experiences, well I don't want to push my beliefs onto anyone else but I have found, only in the last couple of years, a peace of mind I never thought possible and it came about from reading a book by a lady called Mia Dolan. She has written more books and I can't remember the title of the one I read but it was her first IIRC. Also a lady called Doreen Virtue, she has written many books about our angels and I find her work comforting.

HTH

Nightynight · 20/06/2007 15:43

hmm, if I were you I would read Anyone Out There by Marian Keyes, before going to a medium....it is a good book, and the heroine longs to hear about her dead husband.

Tamdin · 20/06/2007 15:44

LFMS i would go. you know the potential pit falls and worse case scenario you're back where you are now, curious. Make lots of enquiries and get as many recommendations as you can before you choose who you want to see.
Have you ever seen john edward on crossing over on living tv he is incredible.

MrsThierryHenry · 20/06/2007 15:45

Okay, here's my experience - no medium involved.

My mother died a few years ago, which pretty near broke my heart as she was far too young.

A couple of years ago she appeared to me as I slept. It felt distinctly different from a dream, and there was none of the random bizarritudes that one normally gets in a dream story. What happened is that I was woken by a presence who I didn't see, as they remained behind me. They ushered me into my living room and there was my mother, smiling and radiant with peace. I gave her lots of hugs and kisses and it was one of the most wonderful things to have ever happened. She didn't have any predictions, any special messages, nothing predictable (ha!) like that. It was special because I simply enjoyed her presence, and then after about a minute it ended.

I won't tell you what my faith background is, but I will advise you (since you are seeking advice) to be on your guard. Firstly there are people who will tell you what they think you want to hear, using Derren Brown-like techniques to read you. Secondly I do believe that there is a spiritual aspect to this world and if we're not careful about how we get involved in it, it can cause us serious harm. I knew one woman who was deeply involved and ended up with a number of serious problems, including depression. Interestingly all those problems settled/ disappeared when she finally managed to extricate herself from the clairvoyant lifestyle.

I hope and pray that you are able to make a wise decision and most of all that you're filled with peace with regard to your family.

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LowFatMilkshake · 20/06/2007 15:58

Thank you for your reading recommendations - I will be off to the library with those tomorrow morning.

Also MrsTH, thank you for sharing such a personal experience with me. It has left me very emotional beacuse it reminded me of a recent experience.

I was dozing on the sofa with my Baby DS during a night feed, when I was roused by a presence. I was'nt scared or worried, and I felt very calm. But for a few seconds afterwards the room felt almost alive - it's so hard to explain. I think this happened after my SIL had her reading.

Guess my next thread might be asking for recommended mediums........

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Flamesparrow · 21/06/2007 08:14

I would advise going to a spiritualist church service. They will do mediumship during the service - if someone wants to get through to you then they will

I have always been a believer, but still one of those things of not completely believing until it happens to you (does that make sense?? think its the scientist in me) - on Saturday I had my first ever message. I had never been there before, the woman didn't know anything about me or my family, but she was spot on with her description of him and everything she said about how he was before he died. There was none of the fiddling around with "a name beginning with B" etc, just very definate about everything.

Go and just sit through a couple of services. If they want to come through to you, then they will.

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