Around a month ago, my 5-year-old daughter became extremely upset and inconsolable. Through tears, she started asking me if I was going to die. In response, I gently explained that death is a natural part of life, and I hoped it wouldn’t happen for a long time. However, her distressing emotions took an unexpected turn when she revealed something quite astonishing.
She confided in me that she had another mommy who had died when she was young, and her daddy had raised her instead. According to her, her mother’s name was Jerissa, and her father’s name was Michael. She continued to share details about her past life, claiming that her name was Abigail and she had died at the age of 16. A bad man had killed her, leaving her father and her sister, Melissa, behind. They had lived in a little white house in an Oklahoma cornfield.
As she narrated these memories, she described vividly specific details, such as her sister’s wedding dress and even the name of the man her sister had married, “Joe,” who had a baby. She also recalled distressing aspects of her death, like how the bad man looked and smelled and the location in the cornfield where she was shot while attempting to escape.
Throughout her discussions, we listened attentively and did not try to suppress her thoughts or feelings. However, as time has passed, we’ve noticed some behavioral problems that seem to be directly related to these memories. One notable aspect is her extreme fear of guns and loud noises, which she has displayed since birth. Strangely enough, she couldn’t possibly have known about Oklahoma or cornfields as she has never been exposed to them.
This entire experience has left us both amazed and concerned. We are open to exploring these past-life memories with an open mind, understanding that they might be impacting her current behavior. As parents, we are committed to providing her with love, support, and understanding as she navigates these puzzling and fascinating memories.