The First Sign That Changed Everything: Real Stories of Spirit Breaking Through

The First Sign That Changed Everything: Real Stories of Spirit Breaking Through

There's a sacred. moment I've witnessed countless times.  It happens when a client hears something they know no one else could have known.

A nickname.

A private joke.

A memory buried so deep, they forgot it existed.

In that moment their eyes widen, their breath catches, and everything shifts.

Now they know for sure that spirit lives on.

When the Unseen Becomes Undeniable

I once worked with a man named James who came to a reading out of curiosity. He'd lost his older brother years earlier in a sudden accident and had never explored mediumship. "I'm not saying I don't believe," he told me, "but I've never felt anything."

During our session, a presence with a playful energy-competitive, teasing, with a love of sports. I mentioned a visual of two boys climbing a tree behind a blue house.

James went still.

"That was us," he said. "No one else knows that. We used to climb that tree in the backyard, trying to see who could go higher. We called it 'the eagles nest.'

Then came a phrase: "You still owe me fifty cents."

James laughed-a deep, surprised sound-then tears filled his eyes.

"When we were kids, I borrowed a coin from him and never paid him back. One day, he jokingly held up a sign that said 'IOU 50 cents' and taped it to my shirt at dinner. I hadn't thought about that in thirty years.

James said later, "I didn't just feel him. I knew him. And for the first time since he died, I didn't feel alone."

The First Sign is Often the Most Powerful

For many the first undeniable sign is the turning point.

Before: "I hope they're okay."

After: "I know they're okay."

Before: "I'm not sure I believe."

After: "I can't deny this."

That first moment-whether it happens in a reading, a dream, or a sudden memory-opens the door to a new kind of relationship. One that isn't bound by time, distance, or even death.

Once that door opens, the signs often begin to multiply.

If you've been longing for a confirmation-or if you've already felt something but aren't sure what it means-I would be honored to help you receive it.

Whenever you're ready, I'm here.

You can reach me at www.aperfectsoul.com

"I’m Not Worthy of a Message” — Why Guilt Blocks the Connection (And How to Open Again)

 "I'm Not Worthy of a Message"-Why Guild Blocks the Connection (And How to Open Again)

There's a quiet ache I've come to recognize in so many hearts-a hesitation that shows up not as doubt in the afterlife, but doubt in themselves.

"I don't deserve this."

"I wasn't there enough."

"I wasn't a good enough daughter...son...partner...friend."

Those words aren't always said out loud. Sometimes they are in the pause before hitting the "send" to book a reading. Sometimes they show up as a sigh, a tear, or an internal voice that says, "I don't know if I even should be doing this."

Every time I know what's beneath it: love.This guilt isn't about failure-it's about how deeply they cared.

What spirit has repeatedly shown me: Love doesn't keep score. It just doesn't.

When a loved one leaves the physical body into it's new world-it dissolves the weight of human imperfection. The petty arguments, hard feelings, moments of impatience or distance-none of that defines the relationship anymore. What remains is the bond, the history, the love that was always there, even when it was hard to see.

And that love? It's why they come back. To remind you of who you are to them.

A Story of Letting Go of Guilt

I remember one client who came to me months after losing her mother. She had her head down and said, "I don't know if she'd even want to come through. I wasn't a good daughter.

She mentioned that her mom had lived far away, how she'd been busy with work and her own life, putting off visiting her mom "until the next time."  And then, there was no next time.  Her guilt felt heavy.

During her session a warm, familiar presence came through.  Then came the little details that only she would understand.  Then the message: "You were my joy. Not because you did everything right-but because you were mine."

Her mother continued with the message-Tell her to stop waiting for permission. She has everything she needs to start that counseling practice. I've always believed in her-now she must believe in herself.

It's exactly what she needed to hear to move her forward with her idea of going back to school and which she had been putting off.

Guilt can cripple us if we allow it to take root.  Let it go.  Spirit holds no grudges.

They’re Still Parenting Me: When Spirit Shows Up to Guide, Not Just Grieve

They're Still Parenting Me: When Spirit Shows Up to Guide, Not Just Grieve

When we lost someone who played a nurturing role in our lives, we often presume their guidance has ended.

We think:

"I wish I could ask her what to do."

"He would've known how to handle this."

"I'm on my own now."

One of the most beautiful, life-affirming truths I've witnessed through my work is this: love doesn't retire when someone passes.

And for those who parented us-whether by blood, bond, or heart-their role doesn't end at death. It evolves.

They're not gone.

They're not silent.

They are still looking out for us.

A Message that Changed Everything

I remember a session with a woman named Elena, who had lost her father two years earlier.  She came to me hoping for closure-a chance to say goodbye.

What came through wasn't a farewell. It was direction.

As I was blending my energy I began to feel a strong, steady presence of a no-nonsense individual with a deep feeling of caring. There was a sensation of his hands adjusting her shoulders making sure she stood tall.

Then came a phrase: "Check the numbers."

Elena's eyes widened as she recalled that's what he used to say whenever I was making a big decision about money.   He'd say, 'Don't go by feelings alone. Check the numbers.'  I hadn't thought about that in years!!

He went on to offer her advice about a career decision she was contemplating.  In that moment, it wasn't just comfort she received.  It was a push.  A father, from the other side, still doing what he always did: believing in her before she believed in herself.

She took the job a week later!

Often, the advice isn't what we want to hear-it's what we need to hear.

Because spirit sees the bigger picture.

They see your potential.

They see your path.

If you've been thinking, "I wish I could ask them what to do," I want to gently offer this: You can.

Try this:

Set an intention before you sleep:

"Loved one (name)-if you're near please send me a sign, a dream, or a feeling about this decision."

Pay attention to your body.

When you think of a choice, do you feel tightness-or a sense of ease? Spirit often communicates through your gut, your heart, your breath.

What keeps showing up? What memory surfaces? What phrase echoes in your mind? These aren't accidents-they're messages.

Trust the nudge.

That sudden urge to call someone, change a plan, or take a risk? It might be your loved one still parenting you-not with rules, but with love.

If you've been feeling lost, unsure, or like you've lost your compass-I would be honored to help you reconnect with the voice that still knows your name.

Whenever you're ready, I'm here.

You can reach me at www.aperfectsoul.com

What If It's Just My Imagination?-Validating Your Experience Without Doubt

 What If It's Just My Imagination?-Validating Your Experience Without Doubt

One of the most common, and most human, questions I hear is this:

"What if it's just my imagination?"

Here's what important to know: Imagination is not the opposite of truth-it's often the doorway to it.

When a loved one reaches across from the other side, they don't come with a spotlight or a loudspeaker. They arrive gently. Through the very channels your mind and heart already use to process love, memory, and meaning. That includes your imagination.

So is it "just" your imagination?

Maybe.  Perhaps your imagination is how they're reaching you.


A Story of Doubt That Turned Into Certainty

I once worked with a client named Daniel who came to a session feeling deeply skeptical-not of me, but of himself.

"I keep dreaming about my dad," he said.  "He's always fixing something-a car, the porch step.  He was like that in life-always tinkering.  I tell myself it's just my brain holding on.

During our session, a strong presence came through-practical, no-nonsense individual. I described a sensation of grease on the hands, and a phrase that kept repeating: "It's got good bones."

Daniel froze.

"That's what he used to say about every project.  Even when things were broken, he'd say, 'It's got good bones."  I haven't remembered that for years!

There were other things that came through that Daniel clearly understood were from his dad.  In that moment, something shifted.  It wasn't "was it just my imagination?" anymore.  It became "What if my imagination is how he's still teaching me?"

And because of that, spirit often comes through in ways that feel familiar to you.  Like a thought, a dream, a sudden knowing.  They are using the language of your relationship: a song, repeated numbers, a smell or a symbol that only you would understand.

I'll say it again: Your imagination may very well be one of your greatest spiritual tools!

 

Why You Don’t Need to Believe in Mediumship for It to Work

Many clients come to me saying, “I’m not sure I believe in this, but I need to know.” The truth? Belief is not a prerequisite for connection. Spirit doesn’t require your certainty—just your openness. And often, the most powerful sessions happen when someone arrives cautiously, only to leave completely changed.

Mediumship isn’t about convincing. It’s about revealing what is already present: love, energy, connection, memory. If spirit has a message for you, they will find a way to bring it through—whether you’re skeptical, grieving, or completely unsure of what to expect. Your doubt doesn’t block spirit; it often makes the session even more meaningful.

Some of my most profound sessions have been with people who were hesitant or even resistant. When a spirit comes through with a name, a memory, or a piece of guidance that only the client could verify, something shifts. Skepticism melts into curiosity. Curiosity melts into awe.

Belief may follow, but even if it doesn't, the healing still happens. The love still comes through. Spirit meets you where you are—no dogma required. Just an open heart and a willingness to be surprised.

So if you’ve been unsure whether a session is “for you,” know this: it is. You don’t have to believe in mediumship to benefit from it. All you need is a little courage. Visit www.aperfectsoul.com when you’re ready.