My great niece has a friend named Jackie that her mommy can’t see. If you’re thinking how cute she has an imaginary friend just like other kids, you would be wrong. Jackie is a spirit of a young child that has passed. Jackie had a very hard life with a mother that was physically abusive. We know this because Jasmyne told us the story many times. Did we ever worry about her thinking she saw a spirit? No, because we knew she did and always encouraged her to befriend it. We felt Jackie needed a good friend like Jasmyne to help her get passed her terrible childhood and be able to see not all Mommies’ were like hers. I will be asking Jasmyne, and her mother, if she would like to write something about Jackie for my blog and perhaps give us her point of view about seeing spirits. If they agree to do this, I will be adding it as soon as I receive it.
When my own grandson was about seven years old, he told me about his past life. We were having pizza with a few other children who thought it would be a good idea if their parents allowed them to eat pizza anytime they wanted. I was trying to explain to them why they couldn’t just eat pizza and told them they would understand when they became parents. At that time, my grandson told me he knew what it was like to be a parent because when he was here before he had children of his own. Later that day, he again told me and his Dad how he had lived here before and had children. When we ask where those children were now, he said he didn’t know because they were already grown up and quite old when he passed at a very old age.
Last year, my grandson told me all about a conversation he had with an African American man named Justin. The man came to Rowan one night in his mommy’s mirror. He told me all about the conversation they had and how much he enjoyed talking to Justin. He then said his mom came in the room and told him it was time for bed, and asked who he was talking to when she came in the room. He explained about Justin and she just told him to tell his friend he had to go to bed now. He said they exchanged a nice farewell and then he went to sleep. He wasn’t afraid of Justin, nor was he worried about telling us. He knew Justin was a spirit and wasn’t there to harm him. I will also be asking my grandson and his parents if he would like to share his experiences here, and will post it when if they agree.
Are these two children different from many others that have imaginary friends? Do your own children have an imaginary friend that makes you wonder if the child can actually see someone? Does your baby often seem to be laughing or smiling at something or someone only they can see?
Do people tell you your child is different and should see a counselor? I hope in the next few articles I can help you better understand there is nothing wrong with your child, it is a common occurrence for children to be able to physically see spirits that have crossed. Often babies and small children are actually seeing spirits because they still have innocence.
Before I go any further, I understand that for some this all goes against their religious beliefs. Many may also think we are wrong to encourage our children to talk with the spirits, and I would never want to impose my own beliefs on you, just ask that you have an open mind when reading my article. For our family, this is nothing new, but has been something we were aware of most of our lives. My maternal great grandmother, as well as my paternal grandmother were both healers and continued helping people even in a time when they were labeled as evil. It’s your choice to read this article, as it’s your choice to believe or not that your own children may actually be communicating with spirits. I would just like to give some insight to those that are questioning if this may be happening with your child.
This gift can be quite unsettling for both the parents and the children. My hope is to give you, the parent, a little guidance to better understand what your child is dealing with and how you can help them. While I can give you advice, it’s truly your decision on the best path to take for your child.
For many children, they are afraid to tell anyone or talk about what they see for fear of people thinking they are weird or crazy. They aren’t comfortable talking to their parents or may not be sure of the reaction they will get if their friends find out. Most kids want to fit in with the rest, not feel like an outsider or different because of their experiences, so they often never speak about it to anyone. Instead, they may withdraw into themselves or just try to deal with it on their own. They need to feel they have a safe place to discuss this without being made feel like it’s wrong or not really happening. You, as the parent, will need to decide if you can be that safe place for them. If you think as the parent, this is a tough thing to deal with, try to put yourself into the child’s place and understand how hard it is for them.
This is just the beginning of several articles I will be writing to better help you and your child. Be sure to bookmark this blog to read more in the next few weeks.
Blessings,
Ms. Yvonne
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