How do i talk to my parents about the paranormal?

Question

i have a really big interest in the paranormal. i've been told i have the sixth sense and some psychic ability. i reegulary hear footsteps, breathing, feel coldspots and see shadows outling people. i'd really like to talk to my parents, espically my mum about these things and how i might be a medium and that i have the sixth sense, but she doesnt seem to listen. whenever i tell her stuff about hearing things etc, all she does is say; ohh really ohh okk. it really pisses me off that she just cuts off the conversation and doesnt really talk back.

ive told some friends about what ive been hearing, feeling and seeing and they either just say, you're going mental or that

they hear those things all the time when they really have no idea what im talking about. any ideas on what i could do to get mum to listen or who i could talk to?

thankss

Answer 1

I don't know how you should talk to your parents, but you really need to. You will be living with them for a long time because the paranormal swindle doesn't pay very well.

Answer 2

Just tell them its nothing to it, if you feel they need to hear tell them and chances are they will understand. If they don't want to listen then don't tell them, because that means they don't care, talk to a priest they will listen or a good firend or perhaps siblings/ other relatives. Tell them that you are serious and not joking around. Anywho good luck to ya!

Answer 3

Many people who have these experiences have trouble finding other people to talk to about their experiences.  They can be dismissed, ignored, or even ridiculed.  But, if these experiences are real to you, you should explore them.

If you are truly interested, I would recommend that you take this seriously and try to learn more about other people's experiences.  Go to the library and look for books on the subjects that interest you.  Look for information on meditation to help you to learn to quiet your mind and refine your experiences.  Learn from them and try to see how they apply to your daily life. (Search the "discover" section in answers for previous questions about books that might help.)

Once you have learned a little more on your own, try to find a book that explains your interests in simple terms.  Share it with your parents and let them know that you've been studying the subject.  They'll likely take more interest in the subject when they see that you are serious about it instead of just casually mentioning that you "heard something strange".

Another thing you can do is look for groups or organizations that are working on the things that you're interested in.  Talk to those people and ask them how they spoke to their parents about it.  Good luck, and I hope you find a sympathetic ear along the way!

Answer 4

It sounds like you mom isn't interested. As you age you will realize that your parents weren't or arn't the people you want them to be.

I would suggest that you reacho out to someone who understands. I personally had a pastor come and anwer my questions concerning my gift. It put my mind to rest .

If you are tired of the activity in your house then tell the spirits loudly to leave you alone tell them to go into the white light.

Tell yourself over and over again that you don't want to be so paranormally sensiitive.

You arn't crazy.  You are gifted. Read read read about paranormal things. You will  learn how to use your gift. Don't let your gift become your nightmare.

You can still be a Christian or whatevert your religion is and still have these gifts.

I wish you well.

Answer 5

I wouldn't give you advice until I knew your age.

Answer 6

my mother is actually kind of open toward what i might want to say. i have always had an 'interest' i suppose would be a good word, in the paranormal. i have an older sibling that i can talk to absolutely openly, and i have always found that helpful. most of the time, i will ask a question hypothetically, rather than straight out ask it. instead of asking the question, i would say "if i were to say....so and so...., your reply would be?" and then, normally, they will answer the question, and then would ask "why do you ask?" and i would either reply what i am curious about, or i was just wondering... personally, i like to keep most things to myself for a while, and let my brain have a little more time to process it, and develop my thoughts about it. there are some people who dont want to know about anything out of the ordinary, because it would upset their lives, or their beliefs about something. if something were proven they would have to reorganize their thoughts on the subject, and wrap their thinking around the concept being proven. i am very open minded, and i think very openly. i consider possible, what most consider impossible, and i consider likely, what most consider unlikely. i do believe in the paranormal, as you put it. in your case, you mother doesnt seem to want to listen, or even to know. some things are better to keep to yourself for the time being. if it is possible for you to practice on an ability of yours, possibly something physical, or maybe something she would have to see as no other way that could have happened. try to improve on something you can do, to prove to her that you are not insane, you are not imagining it, and that you are what you say you are. if she still doesnt believe you, then, she cant have needed to know that bad. after a little while, if more things happen around you, and she starts to notice them, she might come around, and see that you werent lying, but maybe not. either way, attempt to develop what you can do. i hope i answered the question well enough.

good luck, and have a wonderful day!

-Angel-

Answer 7

The best way to interest your mother in your beliefs would be to demonstrate your powers, if you have psychic ability show her that you can read her mind or predict the future, until you can do that she probably thinks you are just imagining things.

Answer 8

By what you have stated, it is important for you to tell your Mom about the things that you are experiencing.  And she needs to know, if it is your wish to tell her.  Since I have no idea of her schedule (work, home activities) my suggestion that you sit her down at a quiet moment at home and just tell her what you are feeling.  If you have to schedule a "girls day out" in order to have her attention, do that.  Parents are guilty of getting wrapped up in the day to day stuff and as long as one of the kids is not sick or bleeding, they forget to talk to them sometimes.  Just approach the subject with her as openly and honestly as you would have her be with you.  Suggest to her that you would like to try to find the cause of the footsteps, breathing and cold spots that you have experienced by means of a paranormal investigation.  You can do your own, but I would suggest having a group in for that.  But to do that, you will need the homeowners permission.  That might answer a few questions that you have as well if natural causes can be found for what you are experiencing.

Answer 9

I like Tunsa's suggestions.

You may have inherited your abilities, if not from your mother, then from other family.  If this is not openly talked about, then gently explore what kind of extraordinary experiences others in the family may have had.   For example, ask about the deaths of grandparents, and whether anyone "knew" before being told.

Answer 10

Generally speaking, I tend to think that there's no need. If you don't trust them well enough to be able to disclose something like this, then likely it's going to meet with a poor reception.

I would recommend speaking to a parapsychologist (there are good ones in most Commonwealth countries who have their own departments at universities). Essentially, they'll test you and advise you on how to break the news to mum and dad.

As with anything, take the advice and think about it. Advice is a starting point, and should almost never be used as the sole course of action for anything.

Answer 11

I think Tunsa's answer really sums up the best approach.

To build on it, I would also suggest watching a movie with your parents to contains a topic you would like to discuss with them. Then after the movie, you can start a discussion about their beliefs of the topic, and why they feel that way and in turn share your own as well.

I hope that helps. :)