This is a link to an advice column entitled Psychic Frustration. It came at a perfect time for me as I can definitely relate to what she is writing about. Since my family already calls me 'weird', I think I'm going to try and be a bit more like Aunt Marie.

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I've tried very hard to fit in with my family, but I really don't. Oh well, time to be a bit more myself, 'weirdness' and all.

Great Q&A! Thanks for sharing that with us.

I agree with what Julia said - you do take a risk when you start acting upon (voicing) your intuitions, but it's worthwhile, in my view. It's still kind of hard for me to relay things to others who don't know me as well as my family, for just that reason - I don't want them thinking I'm a kook! It's something I need to continue to work on.

I say, you should just be yourself, Snoopy - and not worry so much what your family thinks. I know it's not easy, but you gotta be you!

Kell

I might have a teensy, weensy bit of psychic ability but that is about it. I think my gift is more on the side of being an empath. Still, I thought this Q&A was a very good one and great advice for all of us. People do seem leery of anything they don't understand, which of course, makes it hard for those who have gifts.

::hugs:: to all you weird psychic people. Hey, we love ya anyway

Being the family vegan, tree hugging, earth muffin, liberal with a capitol "L" the psychic flashes go unnoticed.

They come out in very cynical or sarcatic ways. Example, 4 of us were hitchiking and I said the only person going to stop would be in a Volks wagon beetle. Sure enough, an hour later here comes a college student in a bug, packed to the gills. He stopped and rearranged stuff and gave us the lift.

My answer to people who make fun of it is "hey, I'm either a cynic or psychic take your pick.

I'd speak up if you have an intuition. Family would have to decide for themselves what to do. After a while, if things come to pass often enough, and they kick themselves once to often for not listening, they may come to appreciate your gifts.

I think your own advice is the best. Be yourself. Whatever that is and leads you to.

Some people will accept it and some won't. Some of my family is comfortable with it, as long as it meets their definition of acceptable of course. They mostly accept it. There is no way to please everyone and acceptance isn't universal in this life.

And if it means anything, you're my kind of weird. =)

Trust your intuitions. Even if they don't seem to work out at first, give them time. They always do. And I kick myself when I go against them.

Hi!
I am frustrated, but not about myself! In my family different levels of "sixth sense" abilities through the generations. My great grandmother, grandmother, mother, myself, my son and now his daughter.
The problem that I am having is my son in his teen years, closed it all out. I mean he somehow closed his mind to this and would not accept his gift. He didn't want to be a "weirdo". I have gladly accepted my gift and I am so happy that my 2&1/2 year old grandaughter is already showing hers. My son doesn't like it and I am so afraid he is going to do the same with her as he did with his gift. He's already let me know he doesn't like it. He says its not natural? I can't think of anything more natural.
I could use any suggestions/help.
Right now Lexi (grandaughter) is having conversations with my father who died 15 years ago. She came out of her bedroom and told my son who she was talking to by name. I was really happy. She has a wonderful gift and I don't want it taken away from her by a father that is either scared or won't admit this even to himself.
Guess you could call me a grandma in need of advice on how to handle this.
Also, I don't think my son totally blocked his mind. I think he just acts like he did it and other than that ignores it.
Peace to everyone..........

I don't know if I have any good advice to offer but I can definitly sympathize with you. The women in my Mother's side of the family have always been extremely 'tuned in' and for some reason it jumped to me (I'm a guy). I have spent a lot of time developing my abilities but my Mother is exactly like you describe your Son to be. My Mother is constantly calling me 'weird'. It can be difficult enough to be a teenager (at least it was for me), without feeling the added pressure of knowing/hearing/feeling/seeing things that others don't. Teenagers aren't usually very accepting of someone who is different than they are. If you give him a little space about the issue, it is possible that in time he'll start to see how wonderful it can be to be 'weird'. I also wouldn't worry too much about your Grandaughter losing touch with her psychic senses it as long as there are others around her who are open about what they sense. As much as I was discouraged as a child from sensing things the ability never really went away. I think that now as an adult I am more determined than ever to develop my senses to their fullest because of the way it was handled when I was young. As a side note both my neice (8) and my nephew (6) are both showing that they are 'tuned in' yet my Mother (their Grandmother) is MUCH more accepting of it from them. Oh well. =P :banana:

[ May 06, 2003, 08:22 AM: Message edited by: Snoopy ]

Hi Snoopy!
Your reply sounds so familiar? My mother also wasn't very accepting, she only will speak of a couple incidents, one that saved my sisters life. With me, I was always the odd child out to her but not to my father. My mom's grandmother would talk to me about it, I spent endless time with her. Grandma helped me to understand that this gift was a good thing. My mom is now 72 years old and still won't talk about it.
Even when I needed her help with my son, whose experiences as a teen, horrified him and he seemed to tune it all out. My son, Bobby, also seems the strongest of us all in his abilities actually. When he was younger, he openly accepcted it, but when my grandaughter started at least he did come to me immediately.
My grandaughter Lexi is 2 and she was talking in her room to someone, and my son said it reminded him of his younger years. Lexi came downstairs from her bedroom and said "she talked to Grandpa (said his last name) and he said gramma (same name) was going to be alright. My mom lives in another state and she doesn't know they're names.
The next morning I was awakened a 5am with a call that my mother had taken ill and was on life support? My sister and brother were sure mom was going to die, and so was her doctor. I told them that Lexi seen grandpa and gramma was going to be ok. And my mom recovered, everyone in ICU was happily surprised. Lexi had hit it on the head!
My son feels as she gets older it will affect her. I have had this all of my life and it didn't affect me I told him. And it is not odd that my father is visiting his home, my father loved his 2 grandsons beyond anything, both my sons. His visits to my son as a teen is what scared my son out of his wits, grandpa kept coming and finally he asked him to stay away. Which my father did until my mom became ill.
It is so nice to be able to even write about this! My husband who became a beleiver married to me, just accepts it now LOL! When my stepson came to live with me, he kinda freaked but then thought it pretty cool.
I love this site!
Thanks for the reply Snoopy!
Peggy =)

I wish I had some psychic ability or some form of a sixth sense. Sometimes I think I do......something will just pop into my head, and then I end up being right. Ex: when my sister-in-law was pregnant, for the first few months I was sure it was a girl......then the day that they were going to fine out the sex of the baby....I thought...she's going to call and tell me it's a boy. Sure enough......it was a boy. I don't know if that would be considered psychic ability though.

My family also gets weird about such things. My whole family it Catholic and most believe that having such an ability is a "sin" so to speak (Not that everyone who is Catholic thinks this way) My great Grandfather was a "witch" and they still talk about him as if he was in league with the devil himself. Is a shame that they can't see outside their little worlds to the fact that it is a very natural thing to have an ability like that. I think it's a wonderful thing actually, and anyone with it is very lucky to have it!

I agree with what a few of the others have said....you can't please everybody all of the time, and you can NEVER make everyone happy. You have to do and go with what makes YOU happy...and most of the time, people that really understand and commend you for it will end up surrounding you.

Awww don't be so hard on yourself! I truly believe that we all have the ability to tune into things, it is just a matter of learning how. Even professional psychics practice in order to improve their skills. Maybe find a book you like on psychic development and begin learning. Or try keeping track of all the 'predictions' you have and how they turn out. I think you might surprise yourself (in a good way.

Hi all!
I agree with Snoopy, do some reading, etc. You may be more tuned in then you think?
I never tried to hone mine, but lately have thought of it? You know, empty nest syndrome here and I have alot more time for me these days.
But like I said before, I may not be able to get any stronger.
And you know, I always have the hubby behind (he is good natured about it) joking I am whacked out enough! LOL
But also ( I have) look into some seminars, etc. I am looking for some in Ohio or close to there to attend.
I guess I just took this all kinda for granted and never thought as I was driving to football or baseball games with a van load of kids about it much. Just always seemed this was part of my life and was about as good as it was going to get?
Really what I need to learn now, is how to grow a garden and not kill it! I am a plant murder! I even talk to them and it doesn't work!
Oh well, try, try again? LOL LOL Oh boy!