YOUR AFTER-DEATH COMMUNICATION STORIES ARE WANTED

In conjunction to running this website, I am undertaking research and gathering real-life stories for several non-fiction books that I plan to write.

Each book will explore different After-Death Communication experiences:

1. Communication from loved ones who committed suicide.
2.Warnings and help received from departed loved ones.
3.Communication received in the form of telephone calls, faxes, computer activity and other similar devices.

If you , or anyone known to you, has experienced something that falls under any of these categories, then I would love to hear from you. Please contact me through Contact Us link on the Home Page to indicate your interest, and I will then forward you a questionnaire to be used as a set of guidelines when you are ready to begin writing down your story.

If your story is appropriate and considered for any of the planned books, I will contact you to ensure you are happy about this and may need some clarification or further information to round off your story. In most cases this can be done via E-Mail alone. The written word is the quickest and simplest way for me to listen to your stories, and only very occasionally would I anticipate needing to follow up information you give me through a phone call or actual visit. You can by all means opt to write me a letter in stead of filling out the questionnaire, or perhaps even record your story on cassette. In either case, please request the questionnaire FIRST so that you have a thorough idea of what to include in your story, then send me your story to the following address:

The Enchanted Land
After Death Communication stories
Suite 280
61, Wellfield Road
Roath
Cardiff
South Wales
UK
CF24 3DG

I should mention to all interested parties that this research is in no way funded. I do not have any "advance" on some book deal or sponsorship from any type of organization. It is therefore impossible for me to renumerate any of you who wish to tell their story. It is simply my hope and intention that all of us who have received communication from our loved ones in spirit can join together in relaying our stories through a series of books that , Spirit Willing, will then go on to receive interest from a publisher. The broader the body of information on this subject, the wider the recognition of the continuation of human consicousness beyond "death" becomes. We will all be helping to lift the "veil of ignorance" that still surrounds death. This, in itself, I hope you agree, is quite some reward in itself.

1. COMMUNICATION FROM LOVED ONES WHO HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE

Losing a loved one through suicide

Losing a loved one through suicide is a devastating experience. I know, for I have experienced it myself. The shock grips your entire being, the sense of utter despair over what they have done is engulfing . The pain of their loss is immense and the rage at their actions is primal and terrifying. Underpinning all these responses to a death so violent, sudden and final is fear. Fear of what to do with your grief and sometimes, fear for the spirit of the person who has taken their own life.

People of all ages commit suicide, and do so for many different reasons.

In the case of my Father, the onset of a sudden and unanticipated nervous breakdown caused him to experience terrifying psychotic episodes that were completely beyond his control. A week later, during one such episode, he attempted to hang himself . The rope snapped and he fell , sustaining injury to his windpipe that led to breathing difficulties and two heart attacks followed. Lack of oxygen to his brain caused irreversible brain damage and the following day he was pronounced brain dead. Life support machines were switched off. Following his death, I experienced a variety of After Death Communications from him. My Father's story and our continuing link beyond the physical world is the inspiration for this project.

Fearing your loved one may be punished for their actions

The grief process for anyone who has lost someone is hard no matter how the loved one has died, but for people left behind through suicide, it can be complicated through societal stigma surrounding this manner of death, unanswered questions that torment the bereaved for months or even years, anger, a sense of “unfinished business” and in particular, guilt. “Could I have done more to help them?”, “Why didn’t I see it coming?” etc

Grief can also be compounded by fear instilled in us from early conditioning that taught us how people who commit suicide cross over into a world that punishes them in some terrible way for their actions. Many people have been brought up with religious beliefs that inform them how people who commit suicide have done something evil and will be punished by a vengeful God and left to spiritually rot in "Hell "for all eternity. It is little wonder that many bereaved through suicide are then having to face a sense of panic, fear and worry for their loved one that result directly from being taught concepts like these. Even if we haven’t been brainwashed by myths, it is not unusual to carry around a sense of concern for the person who has killed themselves. We wonder where our loved one is, we worry that they are still in anguish, we want to know how they feel and what is happening to them “on the other side”.

Is my loved one okay?

There are many documented stories concerning After-Death Communication with people who have died by their own hand. The body of research into this phenomena suggests that although, in most case, suicides will experience spiritual pain, guilt and regret about their actions, essentially they are viewed with compassion and treated with unconditional love when they cross over. They are given every opportunity to work through their hurt and difficult emotions, when these are experienced, so that they can come to terms with what they have done to themselves and the people they have left behind. They are supported in every conceivable way so that they may adjust to their new surroundings, and find peace and happiness. Many suicides have found contentment and peace in their new home, and try very hard to communicate this fact to their loved ones on Earth. They want us to know that they are okay, they want us to stop fretting about them and they want us to know they are still a part of our lives.

To date, most books on this subject have only included a brief chapter about suicides, the After-Life and After-Death communication with such people. It is my aim to compile a book completely devoted to this particular issue, and one that will dispel the myth of “fiery retribution” in favour of presenting evidence that supports the departed soul’s journey along the path of reflection, self- forgiveness, acceptance, learning, healing and peace. And to show to all who have lost someone through suicide that death is merely a transformation, not an end to existence, and that although we are separated from them by our different worlds, our bonds of love join us for all eternity. Our ties to them are indestructible. They are still with us, and we shall see them again when it is our own time to cross over.

2. COMMUNICATION THAT PROVIDES A WARNING, HELP, OR SPECIAL ADVICE

There are some whose After-Death Communication with loved ones takes the form of a warning, help or some sort of important advice. The experience may avert some accident, terrible mistake or tragedy. It may have hepled the person to dicover or uncover something that impacted their life in a significant way. It may have helped to locate a missing object, or even a missing person. It may have aided them in making a very sensitive , life- changing decision. If your personal experience was along any of these lines, I would love to hear about it.

3. COMMUNICATION THROUGH TELEPHONE CALLS OR SIMILAR

There have been many documented cases of "Telephone calls from the dead" and similar, which appear here and there in various books, magazines and websites etc. Not since the 70's has a book devoted entirely to this subject been published and yet this has to be one of the most exciting forms of receiving communication ! With the arrival of computers, faxes and simliar devices, spirits now have an interesting array of opportunities through which to make their presence and continuing existence known. If you have a story that relates to one of these methods of contact, please contact me

Types of After-Death Communication

I myself have received communication from my Father since his passing on numerous occasions. These efforts on my Dad’s part have been of enormous benefit to my healing process, and personally proved to me that life does not end with the destruction of the physical body. Sadly, many years ago, my Father’s younger brother also committed suicide. He himself made a supreme effort to contact a loved one,appearing visually before my Grandmother in the countryside one afternoon to tell her he was fine and not to worry about him.

Contact with departed loved ones can take a variety of forms, and the main examples are laid out for consideration below. If you have a story you are willing to share, please scroll down to the end of the list where you will find a link to take you to a questionnaire. Heartfelt thanks are sent to all of you who write in. Your stories will help countless others consider the issues I have raised here, and hopefully bring them comfort .You will also be helping to spread knowledge and awareness about the continuation of our existence beyond the physical world. The more we know, the less we fear. The less we fear, the more we can embrace life, both here on Earth and beyond.

Sensing a Presence

The most common form of contact and one that many discount as just an imagination. Sensing a presence is a distinct FEELING that your loved one is close by, even though they cannot be seen or heard. Though most often felt during the first few weeks of their passing, you may sense their presence months and even years later.

Hearing a Voice

Some people report hearing an external voice, the same as when a living person on Earth is talking, but usually, the conversation is telepathic- the voice heard is heard in your mind. Some people report having long conversations in this way.

Feeling a Touch

You may feel their touch, perhaps through their hand, an arm around your shoulders or a hug. You may feel a tap, a pat, a caress, a stroke, a kiss.

Smelling a Fragrance associated with them

You may have smelt their favourite cologne, perfume, soap, talcum powder or after-shave lotion. Other common aromas include flowers, tobacco, favourite foods and the person’s own personal scent.

Visual Experiences

Different types of visual appearances have been reported. Sometimes the loved one is seen in a transparent or semi-transparent way, with either just part of their body exposed or sometimes, all of it appearing. Others report seeing the person as if they were really here, in that the person appears solid, just like we do on Earth. The visitation can take place anywhere and anytime. The person will typically be expressing love and well-being and virtually always appear to be “healed” and “whole”, regardless of how they died. Verbal communication may sometimes take place.

Visions

You may see an image of your loved one in a “picture” that can be two-dimensional and flat or three-dimensional like a hologram. It’s been described as viewing a slide film or a movie, suspended in the air. Visions may be seen externally with your eyes or internally with your mind. Verbal communication may take place.

Dreams

A very common experience, where your loved one appears to you while you are asleep, or perhaps just as you are falling asleep or on the edge of waking. In the dream, your loved one may talk to you, touch you, or show you something. Sometimes they want to warn you about something or help you out with something. Usually they simply want to convey their love and continued presence in your life. They often look younger, in full health and happy.

Sometimes, the dream is much more than just a dream, and instead feels like an actual meeting or visit, just as it felt when you saw them on Earth. This type of visitation is not jumbled or filled with fragmented scenes and symbols the way a typical dream usually is.

Out of Body

These occur when you are asleep or in a meditative state. It can be a dramatic experience in which you find yourself leaving your body to visit your loved one at the place or level where they no exist. The experience can be very vivid, intense and real and the person is typically able to describe the surroundings and atmosphere in detail.

Telephone Calls

These can occur when you are asleep or awake. You will hear a phone ringing, and if you answer it, you hear your departed loved one talking. The message may be brief and not give you a chance to reply, or it may be longer, and sometimes involve a two-way conversation. Their voice may be very clear, or it may sound far away and indistinct.

Physical phenomena

Lights blinking off and on, electricity supply turning itself off then on by itself without the switches being tripped, stereos, radios , televisions and other electrical or mechanical devices switching themselves on or off, sometimes without even being connected to the power supply. Objects move around by themselves or appear out of thin air, or there may be unexplained noises such as footsteps, banging doors, raps, taps and knocks.

Symbolic

People often ask a Higher Power , the universe, or their deceased loved one to send them a sign to show they still exist. Many do receive such signs, but these can be very subtle and therefore easily missed, or simply discounted as a coincidence. Commonly reported signs include the following examples: you turn on the radio and a song with particular meaning for you in connection with your loved one is playing; the rose bush they gave you blossoms with a single rose in the dead of winter and never does it again; an object associated with them appears as if out of thin air ; something you have lost suddenly appears in a position that it immediately noticeable; an animal you associate with them but don’t ordinarily see, suddenly appears; they appear in the dream of someone else to send a message to you. There are many “signs” that may be sent to you in answer to your plea. Yours may be entirely different but will hold great meaning for you.

Other

Occasionally a person will experience a manifestation of an object, as if out of thin air and is usually one that hold special meaning for them. There have been occurrences of people receiving posthumous written messages that appear on paper or perhaps on a mirror, or even a fax machine or computer. There have also been reports of people receiving text messages from the deceased. There may be other forms of After-Death Communication that have not appeared on this list. I would like to hear about these too.