After Death Communication, or ADC

In June of 2009 my elderly mother committed suicide. I never expected this event to take me on a wild paranormal, metaphysical journey. Similar things happened to me as a child when my grandparents' generation died off so it really shouldn't have shocked me, but it did!

Over time I began to feel that these experiences would be wasted if I never shared them with anyone else. So I decided to start a blog about my ongoing contact with my mother and the things she tells me about life "on the other side". These experiences were, and are, very healing for me. I hope that they will be encouraging, comforting, or at least intellectually stimulating for my readers.

This ability runs in my family. My mother had similar experiences. She was the one who helped me make sense of them - now she is the one causing them! Both of my grandmothers could do this, as well as my father, my brothers, and my sister.

Recommended Reading

Below are some of the books I have read and found helpful, inspiring, or just plain impossible to put down!



Mediumship and Medium Autobiographical

The Messinger by Denise Lescano
An inspiring & enlightening TRUE story that will change the way you think about your life

I had a reading with Denise and the story is on my site!  She was very accurate!  In her book she tells you about how she came to be a professional medium and relates many amazing stories of her work with grief survivors.  It is very down to earth and honest.

Embracing the Ties That Bind: Connecting With Spirit
by Carole J Obley
A must - read for spiritual seekers everywhere.

I also had a reading with Carole and have taken several of her classes!  I haven't written about it yet as I am not that far along.  Also the reading was more about what I should do with my life than needing to talk to deceased relatives, since I am already doing a good bit of that myself.  The reading was VERY insightful and comforting, and it helped me make some very good vocational decisions.


ADC (After Death Communication)

I'm Still with You: True Stories of Healing Grief Through Spirit Communication
by Carole J Obley

A collection of compelling, true stories of after-death communication from Carole's private sessions.. These inspiring examples open our hearts and minds by convincingly demonstrating how contact with the spirit world can be a catalyst in healing grief. We are uplifted and comforted by realizing that the challenges we face in life can be positively transformed by the magnificent strength of undying love.


Hello from Heaven: A New Field of Research-After-Death Communication Confirms That Life and Love Are Eternal
by Bill and Judy Guggenheim
"After-death communications," or "ADCs, " occur when someone is contacted spontaneously and directly by a deceased family member or friend, without the help of any medium. The authors' research shows that these spiritual experiences offer hope, love, and comfort for thousands of people. Included are more than 350 first-hand accounts of those whose lives have been changed and even protected by messages or signs from the deceased.

This is actually the FIRST book I read after the events following my mother's death.  I was shocked to find how much had been written since the last time I searched (about 1985).  This book is well researched - as scientific as you can get with the afterlife.  You will be amazed at how many people will admit to having had an ADC in a random sampling!


Reincarnation

Children's Past Lives: How Past Life Memories Affect Your Child by Carol Bowman

Full of case studies and examples from  her own practice and her own children, this book explains how past life memories surface in children and how to handle it.  She also details the work of Dr. Ian Stephenson, who documented case histories of child reincarnation globally.  If you think nobody has studied this subject scientifically, think again!

Return From Heaven: Beloved Relatives Reincarnated Within Your Family by Carol Bowman

Written as a sequel to "Children's Past Lives", this is a fascinating collection of stories and case histories.  Many of these stories came in a flood of emails in response to "Childrens's Past Lives", which resonated with many families.  While not as "technical" as the first book, this book will grab you on the emotional impact of the stories alone!

Lucid Dreaming

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge
One of the earlier books to come out on the subject - and a classic - I first read this many years ago.

Journeys Out of the Body by Robert Monroe

The ground breaking book on the OBE (Out of Body Experience), a phenomenon related to Lucid Dreaming.


Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self by Robert Waggoner ...

is the account of an extraordinarily Talented lucid dreamer who goes beyond the boundaries of both psychology and religion.  In the process, he stumbles upon the Inner Self.  UPDATE: I am taking an online class from this author right now.  So far, very highly recommended!



Sleep Paralysis: A Guide to Hypnagogic Visions and Visitors of the Night by Ryan Hurd

One of the few books available on this experience - full of practical advice and fascinating information.

Advanced Lucid Dreaming: The Power of Supplements by Thomas Yuschak

A detailed inventory of most lucid dreaming suppliements, how they work, how to use them, and dosage suggestions.

Robert Moss has a many publications on lucid dreaming and Shamanism.  Well written and packed with information, some of these are pretty far off the beaten path for the uninitiated (that said, this entire blog is pretty off the beaten path for the uninitiated).  His perspective is unique and will challenge you to look at dreams in ways that never occured to you before:


Conscious Dreaming: A Spiritual Path for Everyday Life by Robert Moss

Dreamgates: Exploring the Worlds of Soul, Imagination, and Life Beyond Death by Robert Moss

Conscious Dreaming: A Spiritual Path for Everyday Life by Robert Moss

The Secret History of Dreaming by Robert Moss

The Dreamer's Book of the Dead: A Soul Traveler's Guide to Death, Dying, and the Other Side by Robert Moss

Dreamways of the Iroquois: Honoring the Secret Wishes of the Soul by Robert Moss