How A Spiritual Medium Makes A Powerful Connection When Losing a Loved One

 If you have lost a Loved One, you may be thinking about visiting a spiritual medium. Here are some tips to help you get a true reading.

When you’re losing a loved one or have recently gone through a loss, you may be considering visiting a spiritual medium for comfort, validation, or connection.

Here are some grounded insights from my own experiences that may help you understand what a true mediumship reading can feel like, and what to look for.

A Personal Mediumship Experience During My Mum’s Passing

I recently wrote about my mum’s final days and the unusual bedside experiences that unfolded as she transitioned.

What surprised me most was how naturally she accepted the spiritual activity around her, even though she had spent much of her life setting my own experiences aside.

At one point, she said,

“You were right all along, Sarah.”

During those final hours, I heard a clear voice in my ear asking me to share childhood stories with her, stories I had never been told but that she immediately recognized and validated.

That moment gave me a profound understanding of what it feels like to truly connect with our Loved Ones in Spirit.

How Do We Know We Are Connecting With Loved Ones?

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I admire John Edward—both as a teacher and as a long-time medium. He often speaks about energetic language and the importance of bringing through verifiable information.

His insistence on accuracy has always stayed with me, and it’s shaped the way I understand mediumship, especially when people are losing a loved one and are seeking real comfort.

How to Know You’re Getting a True Mediumship Reading

A genuine mediumship connection includes validatable material—information the medium could not logically know.

Some examples include:

• A precise description of a photograph in the home of the person receiving the reading
• A private family joke or saying
• Details about how the person passed
• Personal likes or dislikes of the Loved One in Spirit
• What I call an “I see you” moment—for example:
  • “I’m excited about the new baby.”
  • “You just bought a new car.”
    These are things the medium could not guess and only the recipient would know.

When you’re losing a loved one, these moments can bring deep comfort and clarity.

How You Might Recognize Mediumship in Yourself

After my mum passed, I began receiving more frequent—and more accurate—validations from Loved Ones who had crossed over.

Even though I had been sensitive my whole life, I used to assume that everyone noticed what I noticed and simply didn’t talk about it.

Training, reading, and community have helped me understand that these sensitivities are part of my mediumship, not random impressions.

Spiritual Mediums Can Be Sensitive to Energetic Imprints

Many years ago, I walked into a home for a business meeting and felt a sudden, unsettling impression, as if a woman had been pushed down the back stairs long ago.

I couldn’t explain why I sensed it. After the meeting, I quietly asked the homeowner about the house’s history.

His face went pale.

A woman had, in fact, died falling down the stairs in medieval times. For me, experiences like this were early signs of a mediumship ability I didn’t yet understand.

Mediumship Can Deepen After Losing a Loved One

When my dad passed away, I was 19, living in London. Before my mother called from Chichester, I saw him clearly in my room—standing there in the pajamas he died in.

I told her exactly what he was wearing before she said a word.

More recently, a Loved One from my ex-husband’s family has made repeated contact with me. I’ve been able to share information that brought comfort and validation to someone still grieving.

These experiences have shown me how mediumship can become more active, clear, or grounded after losing a loved one.

You’re Invited to Share Your Story

If you’ve had your own experiences—whether during a loss, after a passing, or in unexpected moments—I’m always interested in hearing them.

Your stories help others feel less alone as they navigate grief, connection, and the continued presence of their Loved Ones.

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