Help! Do We Have a Ghost?

Each week, we pull an Anonymous Post from our Facebook group for our panel of experts and area moms to weigh in on.

Question:

My husband and I moved into base housing this past July. When we moved in, it felt like something was off upstairs, but I figured I was being paranoid. The home was built in the 1950s and has a higher turnover rate than most homes in the area. 

I was ignoring it, but my 2-year-old kept talking about something being in a room upstairs. A couple weeks ago, she told me there were monsters upstairs and she refused to go upstairs to play. Then today, we had an incident and it just weirded me out and was why I wanted to post.

My daughter was in a room across the hall while I was folding laundry. I heard the door slam shut and then I heard my daughter screaming. I hurried over and she was having issues getting the door open. She knows how to open and close doors, so it unnerved me when I saw her little hands under the door trying to get out. After that, she will sit halfway up the stairs but will not go any further. Before this happened, she would play upstairs in her older sister’s room.

It very well could be nothing, but I want my daughter to feel happy and safe. Should I just chalk this up to normal toddler behavior or take it more seriously? Is there anyone I might talk to about this? Anything I can do to start fresh with the house and get rid of whatever it is that is upsetting my daughter? 

Answers:

Rob Gutro, Paranormal Investigator and Medium on Inspired Ghost Tracking (IGT) Group of Hanover, Maryland and Author of 10 True Paranormal Books: 

The first thing to try and do is debunk these events. Houses settle, pipes make noise, and electrical wiring can wear out. Also, there are devices that can cause electrical interference (like turning on a microwave interferes with radio stations). Relative to electricity, if she’s experiencing a feeling of being watched or unease near an electrical panel, she should have it checked for grounding by an electrician, as electromagnetic fields can cause people to experience physical feelings of anxiety.

That being said, there are some things here that are flags to me that I think warrant an investigation.

1) The house is over 70 years old and has had high turnover.

2) Her young daughter’s experience. Children can see and hear earthbound ghosts because their logical minds have not matured, and they don’t dismiss things as adults would. So, she needs to listen to her daughter. 

3) Investigate the history of the house. Ask neighbors if they heard from previous residents of any unusual happenings.

4) Definitely have her contact Margaret Erhlich of Inspired Ghost Tracking to get a (free) investigation. When it comes to children, IGT makes cases priority.

5) The homeowners definitely need to go in that room and address anyone who may be an earthbound ghost, and ask them to leave their child alone.

Maggie G., Intuitive Psychic/Medium Coach & Reiki Master & Chopra Meditation Instructor:

Well that’s a lively Spirit! Your home has been occupied by many who have left their energetic signature like a child leaves crumbs behind. I would encourage you to–with windows open–completely sage (I recommend Sage Goddess for well-sourced sage) the house in all rooms and corners repeating “Anything that is not of the highest and best I invite to leave this space immediately and I bless our home sacredly.” 

You can also spread salt outside the home and in all four corners in the home. Invite your daughter to make a “Spirit Spray” with a few drops of lavender and water and decorate the bottle. She can be empowered with this to spray away anything (don’t call them monsters) that brings her discomfort. 

Lastly, yes, have a kind conversation with the Spirit there and explain to them, like you did in your post, how their behavior is affecting your family and invite them to leave the space peacefully. We can clean and clear our homes anytime and should do so monthly with a full moon, too! Wishing you healing and joy! 

Olen Prince, Founder, Dead of Night Paranormal Investigation:

First, I would tell your daughter that there’s nothing to be afraid of. 

Secondly, it is your house and your space, and I would say this out loud and tell whatever it is that it is not welcome there and that it needs to move on. 

Then, I would continue to ignore it. If the activity doesn’t stop, I would look into having the house blessed. 

Megan, mom from Severna Park:

This is a really tough situation! I think it’s normal behavior for toddlers to feel uncomfortable on a different level of the house by themselves. It sounds like the house is triggering fear for her, whether it is simply a new environment for her or that there are some energies in the house making her feel uncomfortable. For now, I would consider her recent pattern of fear of being by herself as a phase that will pass and continue to make her comfortable when she feels scared without judgment. 

I’m also hearing that you are concerned about the possibility of other energies in your new house. Something you can do is walk through each room for a few minutes with the intention to create a safe space for you and your family. You can bring some burning sage or incense with you if that feels right for you. Maybe start there and see what happens. Best of luck to you and your little girl!

Deb, mom from Davidsonville: Over the years, I have heard children can see and hear ghosts. I would do some research on the house and its previous occupants . My guess is that there are ghosts there! Just because we don’t see it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.