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 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...

Channeling River Phoenix, Part One

First, Erik and I would like to thank you all for the outpouring of birthday well wishes. Personally, I think that when we all cross over, we owe him a bunch of birthday spankings, and “one to grow on”! Many of the posts that follow will be focused on insight from various celebrities, but I...

Happy Birthday Erik!

Ah, today is bittersweet. This, the day of Erik’s birth, conjures up joyful memories as well as a deep sense of loss. What do I give a boy who has given his life for us? What gift could possibly do justice to a young man who loved and still loves so deeply? He is not...

Ian Stevenson

Scientist, Ian Stevenson, is one of my heroes, first to etch away part of my thick armor of skepticism. Enjoy this video about his work. Enjoy Endre’s performance of Dany Boy at a 911 Commemoration. Very poignant, full of feeling, keep the Kleenex box handy. Danny Boy – Endre Balogh Tomorrow, I will be out...

Finding Your Purpose

Although I’m not against those who seek wealth, I believe it’s important to realize that it cannot bring meaning to life. Only we can do that. And that means we must leave this world a better place than when we came here, even if by small measure. Enjoy this video, a beautiful illustration of this...

Channeling Erik Artists

Empress Kristina has given me permission to post today while she migrates everything to a new hosting service. You may also make whatever comments you wish until she gives us the orders to cease and desist! I’ll let you know when and if those orders are issued. Blog member, Paul Crockett, a talented artist and...

Last Night’s Channeling

Lately I’ve been looking at life and thinking, ‘Where the hell is the joy?” Family drama and illness are but a small part of the challenges I’ve faced lately. Much of it I can’t share because of privacy concerns, but trust me, it all sucks. So last night, I had a long talk with my...

Holidays and Sisters

Quick note: my daughter, Kristina, is working on some problems with the blog. As I said earlier, something is sucking up bandwidth like a freaking monster with a thyroid condition eating a gallon of french vanilla ice cream after a traumatic break up. So you might notice the archives, forums, and media gallery come and...

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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