The above drawing was made by the child of a client who requested an investigation. With this exercise the child was asked to draw what she had seen, and this is what she produced: “The Monster in the Closet.” Although there were numerous other paranormal claims taking place within the home, claims that involve children are especially concerning and are always handled with vigilance and extra care. We arrived at about 7pm last night and investigated until 4am this morning. It was a very thorough investigation, and although all the evidence hasn’t been examined yet, it will most likely warrant ongoing contact with the client.
Situations like this remind me of when I was a little girl – I was afraid of a monster who lived under my bed. I would cry for my Dad who would swoop in with a broom yelling and swatting at it. He would go so far as to chase the monster out of my room, down the stairs and out the front door. He would stand in the doorway and yell, “Get out and don’t come back!” All the neighbors probably thought he was crazy, but it made me feel safe & secure and I’d fall asleep within minutes.
Although my personal childhood experience was not rooted in anything paranormal, and what my Dad did was nothing more than theatrics, I liken what I do now as a more elaborate version of what my Dad did for me when I was little – I basically chase monsters and help people feel safe in their own home. That is what ghost hunting is all about, ultimately – helping people.
Even if doing so means all the neighbors think you’re crazy.
