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Posted: Oct 19, 2010

I need some input about something that my 3 y/o grandson has been saying. He has been saying that the "shadow man" comes out of his roof and says bad things to him. He tells him to go away and he does and he goes back to sleep. That is only at his house. He does not seem scared, he says "he makes me mad".

On the anniversary of my father's death, I took him with me to place flowers at the grave. He was talking to the air, having a conversation with "a man soldier". He was laughing and not scared and even said bye when we left.

He also says hi and talks randomly at other places, seemingly addressing or answering people. Day and night. He told me he liked my house because it was quiet and without shadow people.

It didn't bother me, but I thought he was getting to the age where he had imaginary friends, but the better and better he is speaking and the better he is able to explain what he sees and tell more of the conversations, I'm freaking out! The only one incident that he speaks of as being bothersome and potentially frightening is the "shadow man" at his house. (their live on a base that in the past years had all the old houses torn down and new ones built).

Has this ever happened to anyone else? My mom was very, very "perceptive". My dad used to call her a "witch" jokingly. Input, insight, opinions???

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re: g-ma - kim

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I could very well be that imaginative phase! Don't worry. Why not try giving him a "magical wand" or something to "keep him safe". Tell him it will keep the bad shadows away and keep him safe.

Children are very imaginative. I wouldn't freak out about it. And so what if he is a "perceptive child". He'll have to learn to deal with his "gift" anyway. Best not to disregard what he is saying and just be as supportive and loving as you can.

I'd bet it's just a phase. Don't worry.

The shadow people - yes, they are real

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It sounds like your grandson was born with a gift. Many children, perhaps all children to at least some extent, are born with this gift, but some are more perceptive than others. This is usually what most adults will call their "overactive imagination" or "imaginary friends."

But usually by the time children are old enough to talk (to explain to the adults what is going on or what they are seeing or hearing), they will start "growing out of it." Actually, they don't really "grow out of it," but rather society (adults, parents, teachers) begin to indoctrinate the children into the mindset that it is all "imaginary" and that it is "not possible" and that it is "not really happening." We impose our accepted reality on the children, when in fact the children are seeing a different, but very real reality. But, since it is "not possible," children will then start to quickly lose the ability to see it.

There is a whole world going on around us that we, as adults, can't and don't usually see. Every now and then you'll hear one of those strange stories, but as a general rule, most people don't believe it.

But to answer your question, yes, I most definitely believe the "shadow people" are real. I've seen them before, and if you Google it, you can find quite a bit of information about them. The fact that your grandson is not frightened, and the fact that the "shadow man" keeps his distance and goes away on command, tells me that your grandson is being protected. You too are probably also being watched over and protected since your grandson says that your house is quiet and there are no shadow people there.

There is a whole spiritual world out there that most adults can't see and therefore don't believe in.

Anyway, just my opinion, since you asked for some input.

I have to say... - Kendra

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that I had an "imaginary friend" as a child that I never for a second believed was real. I used him to get two desserts, extra toys, candy, et cetera. And it worked because my parents indulged me. I am not saying that all children are as manipulative as I was, but not all imaginary friends are some sort of metaphysical phenomenon, either.

seeing - Aunti

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I ran across a book sometime ago dealing with the subject. You might find it helpful as well. Chidren with Past Lives by Carol Bowden. She touches on this subject very well. Your grandson may very well be able to see shadow men, even at his age. Books on this subject state that younger children are able to do this because they are so fresh/untainted by views and beliefs and have no fear of the backlash, that many adults do.
The trick is this around the age of 7 they may lose the "sight" of these shadow men, simply because his mind has become overun with the here and now. This gift may never go away only time will tell. Please encourage him do not discourage him to this gift. Think of the wonderful things he would be able to do one day, like help find people for police, answer a grieving families quesstions about what/how their loved ones are.
You have a special little guy there and he has one very special and caring grandma.

I hope this is not the case, but... - see message

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is this a child who might be in an unsecure environment at night where he might be molested? I know it is a terrible thing to think about, but even people you don't think would do such a despicable thing have been found guilty.

I have actually dealt with similar situations where a child refers to the "shadow person" or the "dark person" who comes to their bedroom at night, and an adult thought it was overactive imagination or psychic powers, when the child was really trying to tell them that he/she was being molested. Sometimes, a child will even develop a personality that is a protective figure (such as a soldier or a big brother, etc.) who takes over as their protector. I have dealt with some of these very situations in my counseling position over the years.

Again, I hope this is not the case, but if there is even a remote possibility, you need to check it out. Sometimes the one doing the molesting is someone nobody would ever have imagined could do such a thing.

I wish you and your grandson the best, and I do hope it is just a very healthy imagination that he is displaying, but I encourage you to gently dig a little deeper or maybe even suggest that his parents take him to a counselor, just so he can talk to a neutral person outside of the family with whom he can develop trust.

smudging - steady eddie

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You could smudge the boy's home of all past personalities if it is indeed a spirit that comes. The spirit will have to leave. It's a ritual the boy can be witness to, but you should hold the lit sage. You can look up smudging on the internet, but it basically banishes evil spirits from one's home. I believe it is a Native American custom. It should be done each time you move to a new place. It can also be done with eggs if you don't want to use fire.

It's a thing that you can do, whether you believe it or not. It's a positive thing to help with the situation along with the others' suggestions, which are also very helpful.

UPDATE - G-ma

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I talked to a Catholic priest, he met with my grandson and I and we all had a talk. The priest said what was mentioned above, that he probably has a gift. He blessed him and prayed a prayer of protection over him.

So, I wanted to test this theory and took him to an old local cemetery. We got out of my car and he ran off laughing, calling to me "come on grandma, they're here! and he ran RIGHT TO THE GRAVESITE OF MY GRANDPARENTS! No joke. He sat down and so innocently said, "they're happy"!

I hadn't been to that cemetery since I was a child and would have had to walk around and around before I found the site.

I couldn't help but cry. My son and his wife were so shocked, speechless!

I don't understand this, but the priest said for his sake and to not teach him to be afraid of this, just to listen to him. To not disregard him. He said he isn't "psychic" or "endangered" or "possessed", that he just is in tune with unearthly energy that we don't understand.

Thank you all for your help and the input. (no he is not being molested thank goodness!) I guess I've got some reading up to do. Wow... I kind of feel like I've seen a real-life fairy or a ghost. It's surreal

Thank you for the update! - shadow people are real

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Thank you so much for coming back with the update. From what you had described in your original post, I knew that it wasn't simply an "overactive imagination."

Talking to a catholic priest was a good idea. They usually understand a lot more about these things than your average person. And the way the priest described it as being "in tune with an unearthly energy that we don't understand" is a pretty very good way to put it. Although I might disagree when the priest said your grandson isn't "psychic." Because that's exactly what being "psychic" isâ�¦being "in tune" and being able to perceive other energies and other dimensions that most people have been conditioned not to see or believe.

And I also agree to listen to your grandson, let him talk about it, and don't disregard what he says as "imaginary" or "not possible." As I stated earlier, most children will "grow out of this"...in other words, they will gradually lose this gift that they were born with. But, on the other hand, some people will "grow into it" and develop it instead of losing it. It is truly a gift and nothing to be afraid of. Your grandson is a very special boy!

If he does continue to grow into it - Happy MT Robin

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You might consider looking into finding an adult person who is also in tune with these types of energies to help him learn how to channel it so it doesn't affect his life abnormally.

Have you ever seen the show Psychic Kids? I can't remember if it's on A&E or The History Channel, but it's one of those. The kids on there have gifts and they work with adults who have the same type of gifts who help them learn how to harness them in a way.

I have that gift... - sm

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But mine didn't present itself until I was in my early 20's and I am now 45. I would see shadows and feel energy - the "shadow people," if you will - who are trying to communicate through those of us with this gift. I can walk into anyone's house and know right off if there is energy there or not - good and bad. I can "feel" if there has been something horrific happen there or not, but can't tell you what it is. I keep this to myself, unless someone asks me lol. I had young boy (7-8) living with me in a past home who would walk up the stairs while I was working (my loft overlooked the stairs), a 30ish dark- haired woman for years in a past home (she used to freak my dogs out when she would walk down the hallway). I would walk down the hall to my room with the lights off and run right into her. It was just like walking into a "real" person - would stop me cold and knock me back a little bit. And she used to leave the oven door open lol. I'd go in the kitchen in the morning and the oven door would be wide open now and then.

I was at a friend's house for UFC and somehow the conversation turned that direction. As we all talked, I said there's energy in your hallway there at the end. That's where it hangs out, but it's a good energy. They were stunned! They said that there had been unexplained happenings and "feelings" in that spot, and their dog would get up and start barking at that area.

Now my sister, her two houses both have
"energy." Her rental has one that opens her kitchen cabinet doors - all of them. It also has a thing for my truck keys. I'll put them down in the kitchen and when I go to leave, they are gone. They ALWAYS appear on the bed in the spare bedroom. She bought another house and asked me to walk it, which I did. All was well until I got to a spot in the hallway just between the spare bedroom and bathroom. I walked just that far when there was a very cold area that took my breath away, and literally stopped me in my tracks - tingly scalp and hair raised on my arms. Something horrific and bad had happened in that spot. I've only been to her house that one time and won't go back. She tried to get me to go on John Edwards years ago, but I'm afraid of opening myself up to this. I will not watch any type of horror or paranormal movies either - in my case, I feel it would be an invitation for the dark side to start becoming more "visible" (kooky, I know LOL). What I see and feel is enough and spooks me, too. I don't fight it - I embrace it when it's living with me, but I just don't understand what the "shadow people" are trying to convey to me and I don't think I really want to either. I'm afraid of the "dark side."

Your grandson has this gift and it's not a bad thing once you accept and understand it. Everyone's level of awareness is different, though.

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