My Stories
From a young age, I was able to connect with something that I knew wasn’t actually “there”. Sometimes I would see things, other times I would feel like someone was there with me. I distinctly remember having a skylight over my bed and having my “friends” (i.e. spirit) come and pick me up so we could “go to school”. Being a kid, of course I got scared of these things and ended up “turning off” so to speak. While I didn’t know it at that point, what I was doing was shutting my ability to connect with spirit off.
Flash forward to my college years and I began having experiences that I could only describe as intuitive. Thinking about an artist and then their song plays on the radio (or Spotify because I’m in that weird in-between generation), knowing what was going on in my friend’s lives without them saying a word, and getting feelings about if work was going to be rough or not (yes, I was an RA) were just a few things I began to experience. At this point, I did not have much recollection of the things that happened in my childhood, so again, I brushed these things off as “coincidence”. And then I physically saw my first spirit.
One night while I was anxiously working on a paper for grad school, I began to see the air vibrate in the apartment in my living room. Through that vibration, I then saw an older woman who looked like someone’s grandma. It was at this moment that a bunch of memories came flooding back about the experiences that I had when I was younger. After this moment, I had a conversation with my dad about how him and I used to talk about this when I was younger, to which he swore that we had never had a conversation about spirituality, but yes, this was something that ran in the family.
My Gift Story:
Things didn’t really pick up until my dad passed in 2019. While his passing was traumatic, I truly think that that was the moment that my spiritual side opened back up. A few months after his crossing, I remember speaking with one of my friends and saying “Yea, I wouldn’t be surprised if I could talk to dead people,” somewhat as a joke. But clearly spirit didn’t take it as a joke! From that point on, I started feeling, seeing, hearing, and knowing the things that I once shut out when I was a kid.
Not sure where to turn to, I went to Reddit where I found a community of people posting pictures of their crossed loved ones hoping to receive a message. I used this thread to begin to develop my mediumship abilities, which were pretty spot on for someone who was just beginning! I was even surprised at how many things I was “getting right”. I say getting right in quotes because giving validations isn’t about getting them right- it’s about giving the sitter, or person getting the reading, those big and little ways of being able to understand that this really is their loved one coming through. After Reddit went well, I then sought out someone who could help me understand what I was experiencing, which is when I was brought to Rebecca Anne Locicero, an absolutely amazing medium located in Vernon, Connecticut. She confirmed what was going on and began helping me understand and develop my gift, which has brought me (and you) to this exact moment. And I could not be more grateful that we are both here, existing in this weird little world at the same time.
My Why Story:
Grief absolutely f*cking sucks. I say this as someone who, by the time I was 25 years old had at least 10 loved ones cross over. The hardest passing that I ever had to experience was that of my Dad. Now, for the most part, nothing will prepare you for the crossing of your parent. Even when you know that the moment is coming, there is still that immense wave of grief that will hit you in the moment it happens, and for years after. However, the wave that once felt like it was 100 feet high and 4 miles long soon begins to shrink. As you move forward, sometimes the wave feels like a gentle nudge at your ankles, giving you a brief reminder that it is still here and you are still human. Other times it gathers up some ferocious power and knocks all of the wind from your lungs. It’s always fun when those waves happen at the most random times, like eating at Chipotle and their song comes over the speakers, or when you’re driving and see their birthday on someone’s license plate. Regardless of when the grief hits, it is a reminder that we are human, and that we once had a loved one physically here who still wants us to know that they are spiritually with us. And this is something that my Dad’s passing has taught me- even thought I can’t see him, he will consistently show me that he is still around.
This idea, that our loved ones are still with us even after they cross- that this life is not our only story- is exactly why I do what I do. I have been at the lowest of lows of grief, sobbing into a piece of clothing and asking the Universe (or God, whatever floats your boat) why they had to leave. I have been angry, annoyed, frustrated, sad, depressed, anxious, curious, and all of the other things that come with grief. And I have also seen how grief can trigger one of the greatest healing experiences we can grow through as humans. As a medium, psychic, healer, channeler, or whatever you want to refer to me as, I use my gift to help you know, understand, and trust that your loved one, while not physically present, is very much still with you. I think we often get so caught up in not being able to see them or physically hold them that we forget to look for the signs they’re sending us- flowers, birds, feathers, coins, ladybugs, songs, smells, and maybe even f*cking with your lights or technology every now and then. Those spirits are always fun to connect with! If our time together helps you know and trust, even a little bit more, that your loved one is still here and watching over you, then I have done all that I want to do. And that is my why.
My Just Me Story:
Aside from being a medium, I really am just your average millennial with ADHD. I grew up in the wonderful town of Poughkeepsie, NY (it’s pronounced Poe-kip-see) and graduated from Rider University, a small school in Central New Jersey. I then went on to get a Master’s Degree from the University of Connecticut and now work in Greensboro, North Carolina in education! I have a lovely little 4 year old Boxer-Labrador Mix named Bailey, and he and I often enjoy going on some fun adventures together. When I’m not doing readings or working, I’m often exploring new towns and cities (especially if they have metaphysical shops), finding new breweries, and diving deep into some video games. I know it probably sounds pretty boring, but I have become very okay with living a boring life (that has exciting parts to it).
So, while I do enjoy being able to connect with spirit, I just as much enjoy connecting with my couch after a long day and wrapping up in a cozy blanket. Being comfortable is also a must for me, so you will almost never see me in what people would consider “formal” attire. We can also talk about how “formal” attire isn’t always equitable for folks, but that conversation can come at a later time. And that’s just a little bit about me. If you’re interested in getting to know me a bit more, make sure you connect with my social media channels!
