Unexpected Visitor: A mother was reading a bedtime story to her 4-year-old son when he suddenly asked, “Is he bothering you?” and pointed to an empty corner. The memory still sends chills down her spine.
A Chilling Realization: A woman dropped off her 6-year-old son, Luke, at his sitter’s house. Luke hesitated, saying, “Dad always comes up with me. Then he stays with the sitter while I play alone.” That evening, she confronted her husband, who admitted to an affair with the sitter. She filed for divorce the next day.
The Hidden Struggle: During a routine check-up, a nine-year-old told the doctor, “Mommy says she can’t take it anymore,” revealing her mother’s hidden battle with depression.
A Dark Coloring: A 6-year-old told her mom, “I’m coloring with black because that’s how I feel.” This prompted close observation.
The In-Laws: After moving to a house in the woods, a 3-year-old girl talked about her “friends” living in a hole behind the house, adding, “They’re right here in the room with us.”
Family Gossip: At a neighborhood gathering, a 6-year-old said, “Grandpa says Daddy is lazy and doesn’t work hard,” leading to a tense family discussion.
An Unwanted Guest: A 2.5-year-old said five people lived in their house, including “the girl who lives in my closet.”
Midnight Visitor: A 3-year-old woke up screaming, then asked, “Mama, who was that man in the living room?”
The Baby: A 3-year-old pointed behind her mom, saying, “I want to play with the baby.”
A Past Life: A boy said, “When you were a little girl, and I was a man, I remember we danced in the garden.”
