Posted by deirdrehbrt on March 12, 2006, at 21:51:29
Ok, this one may be a little difficult. I'm not sure where to post it, don't know if it belongs in psychology, faith, relationships, parents or alternative. So.... I'll put it here.
As most of you know, I'm a Pagan, and have a slightly different view on the spirit world and such. Something slightly disturbing happened yesterday though, and I'd like some input if you guys don't mind. There's lots of good brain power and insight on this board, and I respect you all. Here's what happened.I was walking with my eleven year-old daughter yesterday. She started talking to me about 'ghosts' that she has been seeing and talking to. These 'ghosts' are all children, and they talk about kids stuff. They go away though, when other people arrive. She said that sort of scares her. More before than now though. These 'ghosts' typically arrive when she is alone.
She also spoke of having 'rituals' with some of her friends which sound more like seances to me. Three girls will sit around a light-up plastic skull and have their 'ritual'. Knowing that it's kids, and knowing that likely none of them know how to psychically protect themselves in that sort of situation, that seems to me to be one possibility of where this phenomenon may have come from.
I also gave her a journal. I asked her to write about what she talks about when she talks with these 'ghosts'. I'm trying to find out if they might be telling her to do things.
Part of what I'm scared of is that there is a history of mental illness in my family. I don't want her diagnosed with something like early onset schizophrenia though when what's going on may be spiritual.
I also don't want my very Catholic ex to go off the deep end and have an exorcism, or have her hospitalized or something right away. Consequently, I didn't mention it just yet.
So tonight, I'm going to do a ritual of protection, I'm going to have a chat with my therapist tomorrow, and I'm going to try to talk to my daughter about this frequently over the next few days to get a better idea of what's really going on.
She's eleven, and at the age where many young women become more psychically sensitive. I just haven't heard of many having conversations with multiple full-bodied solidly appearing guests. I've also asked for some help on some Pagan boards too.
Just a bit concerned right now....
Blessings,
--Dee
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