Has anyone seen that docu-series on Netflix, Surviving Death? I didn't know it existed until my sister mentioned it a few days ago, as I rarely watch TV. She said she'd thought of me after the second episode. So, out of curiosity, I put it on last night, and my (adopted) daughter Ray and I sat down last night to see what it was all about. Now I understand why my sister had me in her thoughts.

 

 I noticed I had many things in common with the people being documented. Though it started out talking about near-death experiences (which I have not delved too deeply into,) I did notice similar verbiage and experiences between other people in the series and me. If you don't know me or my story, I lost my oldest daughter several years ago, quite unexpectedly. Since then, I've become entirely grounded in my belief that our loved ones have all survived death. To some, this may be a bizarre concept, for if one has survived death, why aren't they here? The simple answer is, they have never left. They are all around us; they have never stopped loving us and are fully aware of what we're up to. 

 

Once the series started delving into the subject of Mediums and connecting with our loved ones on the other side, it really got my attention. After my daughter's death, I began to gravitate towards this subject, discovering, as it was mentioned in the series, that there are ways we could connect to our loved ones. I was desperate to talk to my daughter again right after she passed. I had always been open to Mediumship. I didn't need to take some huge leap of faith to believe that we could communicate; however, I also didn't need to be taken for a ride from a shady Medium either, so I have been rather selective in who I allow to read for me professionally. I've been fortunate that 99% of the Mediums I have spoken to have been above board and have helped me on this journey of grief. I became so fascinated with the subject that I started to explore my own abilities, and took a few beginner classes, and made connections that have further convinced me of the existence of life after death. I wouldn't call myself a full-fledged Medium, more like a budding amateur apprentice. I've not had years of development it takes to feel confident in my own abilities. Since deciding to pursue writing, my studies and personal development have been simmering on the back burner, waiting for me to return. Still, the experiences I have had, I think, give me a different insight as I write my "fiction" books with a different perspective. 

 

I would be remiss not to mention the episode that heavily covered Trance Mediumship and Physical Mediumship. I have come across the subject trance Mediumship very, very rarely. It's hardly mentioned in the books I read or the classes I've taken, or by the Mediums I know personally. My hardly expert opinion on this episode was one good episode-long eye roll. Now, maybe someone out there knows the lady who was "channeling" the three different "spirits" and can vouch for her legitimacy. I saw and heard some very credible things so far in this series, but that was not one of them. They talked about ectoplasm and the lady needing to be strapped down sitting in the little boxed area in the dark during the session, warning the audience that touching anything would be very dangerous… I wanted to shout at the TV. I have an open mind about many things, but watching that segment was cringy even for me, and her 'channeling' left me saying, "You've got to be kidding me." But enough of that...

This Saturday, I will be hanging out with one of my all-time favorite mediums. I love catching up with her when we get the chance. She's one of those kindred's that I could talk to for hours. She has such a special and unique relationship with my daughter—her ability to connect is amazing. Having had a relationship with this woman for 14 years prior to my daughter's death brings forth a trust that is beyond question for me. It's been such a healing comfort. I guess my daughter wanted to pop in early and assure me she will be at our session this weekend because she was throwing me all kinds of signs this morning. The in your face ones that say, I'm still here, I've never left! Waking up to those says are some of the best moments this mom could ask for. They give me the knowledge that I can't be shaken from, that she's still with me, that she's survived death and continues on!