Voices Beyond the Veil: A Medium's Halloween Tales of Connecting with the Afterlife As Halloween approaches and the boundary between the living and the dead is said to blur, many of us indulge in ghostly tales and supernatural frights. But for some, communication with the other side is more than just a seasonal fascination—it's a way of life. This Halloween, we sit down with Evelyn Rose, a renowned medium with over 30 years of experience, to explore the realities of connecting with the afterlife and the profound impact it has on both the living and the dead. Evelyn welcomes me into her home, a cozy Victorian-style house filled with crystals, tapestries, and the faint scent of incense. As we settle into her reading room, the space feels charged with an indescribable energy, as if unseen presences are gathering to listen in on our conversation. "Halloween has always been a special time for me," Evelyn begins, her eyes twinkling. "Even as a child, I sensed that the veil between worlds was thinner during this season. It wasn't about the costumes or candy for me—it was about feeling closer to the spirit world." Evelyn's journey as a medium began in her early teens when she started having vivid dreams of deceased relatives sharing messages for the living. "At first, I thought I was just processing grief in a unique way," she recalls. "But when the messages started containing information I couldn't possibly have known, I realized something more profound was happening." Over the years, Evelyn has honed her abilities through study, practice, and what she describes as "endless conversations with spirits." She's quick to point out that being a medium isn't about parlor tricks or spooky theatrics. "It's a serious responsibility," she emphasizes. "We're dealing with people's grief, their unresolved issues, their deepest hopes and fears. It's not something to be taken lightly." When asked about the mechanics of communicating with the dead, Evelyn explains that it's different for every medium. "For me, it's like tuning into a radio frequency. I can sense presences, hear voices, or sometimes see images. Often, it's a combination of all these things. The spirits find ways to make themselves understood." Evelyn notes that the Hollywood portrayal of mediums often misses the mark. "It's not always about delivering a specific message from a specific person," she says. "Sometimes it's about helping the living sense the ongoing presence of their loved ones, or helping spirits complete unfinished business so they can move on." This idea of "unfinished business" is particularly relevant around Halloween, Evelyn believes. "Many cultures have traditions of honoring the dead at this time of year. It's not just about remembrance—it's about helping both the living and the dead find closure and peace." Evelyn shares a particularly moving story from a Halloween séance she conducted several years ago. "A young woman came to me, devastated by the recent loss of her father. During our session, her father's spirit came through, but he seemed agitated, unable to fully communicate. Through a series of impressions and fragmented messages, we discovered that he was worried about an unfinished home repair project." What could have been a trivial matter turned out to be deeply significant. "The daughter realized that completing this project had been a point of contention between them before his passing. By promising to finish it, she was able to give her father's spirit peace and find a way to honor his memory. It was a beautiful moment of healing for both of them." Not all of Evelyn's experiences have been so serene, however. She recounts instances of encountering angry or confused spirits, particularly around Halloween when the veil is thin. "These situations require a delicate touch," she explains. "Often, these spirits don't realize they've passed on, or they're stuck reliving traumatic moments. Part of our job as mediums is to help guide them towards understanding and peace." I ask Evelyn about skepticism and the scientific community's stance on mediumship. She sighs, having clearly faced this question many times before. "I understand the skepticism, I really do. In fact, I encourage a healthy dose of critical thinking. There are, unfortunately, charlatans out there who prey on people's grief and desperation." She continues, "But I've also seen too much, experienced too much, to discount the reality of spirit communication. There's a growing body of research into consciousness and quantum physics that suggests there might be more to reality than what we can measure with our current scientific instruments." Evelyn believes that the popularity of Halloween and ghost stories points to a deep-seated human need to connect with the mysteries of death and the afterlife. "People are drawn to these themes because, deep down, we all wonder what happens after we die. Mediumship offers a glimpse behind that curtain, a suggestion that ...
