Grief is a journey that doesn’t follow a straight line. For many of us, especially after the loss of a spouse or parent, we find ourselves searching—for peace, for understanding, for connection. When my husband, Dale, passed away, the world shifted for me and our family. His absence was, and still is, profound. As his wife, and as the mother of our children, David and Kayla, I felt not only my own grief, but theirs too. Together, we’ve each found different ways of making meaning in the wake of such a loss.

One of the most powerful, and unexpected, sources of comfort we’ve experienced came through meeting with a psychic medium.

Seeking Something More

Each of us—myself, David, and Kayla—had the opportunity to sit with a medium at different times in our grieving process. We each went in with a combination of hope, skepticism, and a deep desire to feel closer to Dale. What we found was not necessarily about specific answers or predictions. It was about something deeper: the sense that Dale is still with us. That he still sees us. That his story, and our story with him, didn’t end the day he died.

Meeting with the medium helped affirm something we already believed: that this life is not the whole story. That death, as painful and final as it can feel here on Earth, is not the end of our connection with those we love. It’s simply the end of our time together here.

Signs, Symbols, and Spiritual Comfort

In the weeks and months after our sessions, we began to notice more signs—small, meaningful things that felt like they could only be from Dale. A song that played when we needed it most. A feather in an unexpected place. A phrase that echoed something only he would say. Through our conversations with the medium, we felt validated in believing these weren’t coincidences. They were reminders. Reassurances. A way of saying, I’m still here. I see you. I love you.

We also felt closer not just to Dale, but to other loved ones we’ve lost. It gave us a deeper sense that our ancestors, friends, and family members who have passed continue to care for us from a place we cannot see, but can sometimes feel.

A Path That May or May Not Be Yours

We know this experience is not for everyone. Visiting a psychic medium is a deeply personal decision, and it’s important to be guided by your own intuition, values, and faith system. For us, it was a way of deepening our connection to something we already held in our hearts—that there is life after this life, and love that never ends.

That said, we also encourage others to be discerning. If this path feels right to you, explore it. If it doesn’t align with your beliefs or your needs in grief, that is okay too. Grief is not one-size-fits-all. What brings comfort to one person might not resonate for another.

Trusting Your Inner Wisdom

One of the most important parts of navigating grief is learning to listen to your own inner wisdom. As others offer advice, suggestions, and support, it’s okay to gently receive what fits and set aside what doesn’t. Grief is deeply personal, and only you can know what healing looks like for you.

Faith, whatever that may mean to you, can be a powerful source of strength. For some, that comes through prayer, community, scripture, or ritual. For others, it might include spiritual practices that allow space for mystery and connection beyond this world. At Second Sunrise, we honor all paths. We believe in supporting each person in finding what feels true, helpful, and grounding for them.

In Closing

Our experience with a psychic medium didn’t erase our grief. It didn’t bring Dale back into the physical world. But it gave us something else—hope. A reminder that we are still in relationship with the people we love, even after they’ve passed. That they may be gone from our daily routines, but not from our hearts. And that sometimes, if we’re open, we may just catch a glimpse of them reminding us they’re still nearby.

We encourage you to follow what feels healing to you. Whether that’s meeting with a medium, lighting a candle each morning, joining a support group, or simply taking quiet walks while talking to the person you miss. There is no wrong way to grieve, and no wrong way to stay connected to love.

You are not alone.