On October 6, 2009, my 20-year-old son Erik, took his own life. Since that sad and tragic day, an overwhelming sense of grief and despair propelled me into a search for answers. Answers that would provide me and others with comfort and hope. Some of those answers came from the many books I bought, but many came from an unexpected source: Erik himself. Read more.

Channeling John Lennon, Part Two

I’d like to thank everyone for all the love and well-wishes yesterday. You all made a difficult day easier to bear. In fact, in the channeling session this morning, Erik commented, “It was really weird having so many people think about me yesterday!” (He meant this in the nicest of ways, of course. Just the...

My Daughter’s Post

Please be sure to read my eldest daughter’s poignant entry in her world-renown blog, PrettyShinySparkly. Although her blog usually covers all things light and beautiful, today’s was all about her heartrending experience two years ago. http://t.co/vSavrHEQ Be sure to read the comments too.

Happy Homecoming, Erik

October 6th. Two years ago. Lives ripped apart forever. This day is hard for me. The memories. Even driving down Echo Lane this morning brought back that time when we were speeding home in response to Maria’s phone call, everyone screaming at the tops of their lungs. Even opening the front door to water my...

Channeling John Lennon, Part One

Channeling Transcript Me: Erik, what do you want your role to be with this celebrity interview book? It seems like in an earlier session, you said you wanted to do the interviewing. Jamie: Oh, is that why he jumps in with questions like “what’s your favorite color?” and “what’s your favorite animal?” Jamie and I...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

At long last, I’ve been urged (strongly) to seek treatment for my PTSD. Okay, we’re talking major arm twisting here, because I’m a typical mom who feels that everyone else’s needs must be addressed and nurtured before I tend to my own wounds. So, with five kids, a husband and friends (including cyber friends), I...

Channeling Michael Jackson, Part Three

All good things must come to an end, including our conversation with Michael, at least for now. At the end of this entry, I included a candid interview with Michael about the abuse he endured as a child. Very sad. On a lighter note, please enjoy an encore of Sam Tsui’s Michael Jackson Medley as...

How to Comment on Channeling Erik

With change can come some unexpected learning curves thrown at us. We totally get it! As you probably noticed, we have migrated over to using Disqus for comments, which is sooooo much better, once you get the hang of it. Some of you have expressed concerns or troubles signing in to Disqus to leave comments....

Channeling Michael Jackson, Part Two

Me: Okay. Was it your destiny to die when and how you did? Michael: Yes. Me: And why? Michael: I think what I could do in my life was really over. Me: Okay. I guess that’s a perfect segue into the next question: What were you here to learn and teach? (Long pause) Jamie: He...

Channeling Michael Jackson, Part One

Before we start, I’d like to say that I still get a lot of smells and pranks from Erik, but I don’t share them all since they’re usually very similar. Yesterday, while walking alone in the middle of a deep forest, I smelled a very strong scent of pot. I looked around. No skulking teens....

How to Rise Above Your Struggles

Me: Erik, there are so many people who are struggling in so many ways. Some of us grieve over a loss, some of us have trouble with a relationship, raising kids, making ends meet, dealing with bosses or co-workers, and even figuring out why we’re here in the first place. My god, the list of...

Missing a Loved One?

Many of you have found your way to this oasis of hope by following a trail of tears. Many of you grieve. Many of you have suffered under the heavy burden of loss. You find camaraderie here. Understanding. Unity. Friendship. Compassion. But it doesn’t replace the son, daughter, lover, friend or sibling that is no...

Channeling Kurt Cobain, Part Two

Many who have led such tortured existences like Kurt seem elated to transition Home again. This should in no way condone suicide. In past entries, Erik has explained time and time again why taking your own life is almost never the best option. When you cross over, you still carry the same emotional baggage with...

Channeling Kurt Cobain, Part One

Erik was always a fan of an eclectic mix of music: hard rock, rap, reggae, spanish classical guitar and, of course, grunge. Nirvana was no exception. He loved their music. Personally, I also enjoy crazy percussion, screaming electric guitar with lots of palm muting, so Kurt cobain is right up my alley too. Then again,...

The New Look of Channeling Erik

Hi everyone! It’s the eldest daughter writing to let you know that I’ve given Channeling Erik a shiny new facelift (because my mom doesn’t look a day over 29 so I had to do it on someone). Old vs. New   You’ll notice that things are not only a lot easier to read, comment, and...

Ascension

Quick announcement: My eldest daughter is transferring Channeling Erik to a different server so I won’t be able to post for a day or two. Sorry! Meanwhile, here’s some great information about The Ascension. NOT DOOM AND GLOOM Climate change, economic upheaval and governments run amok. Are we staring into the face of our own...

Channeling River Phoenix, Part Two

Here’s part two of River’s message. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Know that I think about you, my cyber family, every day. I love you! To refresh your memory, River answers a question about his previous beliefs: River: I pretty much dabbled in spiritualism. I really felt that there was a spirit...

Where to Begin

If you're new to Channeling Erik, I recommend you read the backstory first. Then, I suggest you start with the very first post. In doing so you can follow my journey just as I did, through the inexplicable, inconceivable, and yet utterly undeniable surprises that I have encountered since my son''s death. Welcome.

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