Autism, Ancestors, and Angels

Mary from Boston, MA, asked:

Hi Julie,

My 35-year-old daughter has autism as well as a profound intellectual disability and seems to also be able to sense spirits.

In the past few years, she has often spoken about my grandmother who died when she was 15 and has found comfort in having her picture nearby. In the past year, she has repeatedly asked to look at a picture of my former father-in-law who she did not know very well but remembers visiting as a young child. In addition, she seems reassured by seeing my father’s picture. He died about 12 years ago.

The week after my dad passed, I was with her and my friend at my home. As my daughter walked down the hallway on the way to her bedroom, she quickly stopped and gazed at a brick wall with a look of wonder and said to my friend and me, “Look, it’s Papa”! The wonder on her face was quite stunning – and she is not one to emote.  

My spirit and intuition tell me my daughter has a large contingent of ancestors and angels with her at all times. What do you think?

With gratitude to you for sharing your gift with the world.

Mary

Hi Mary,

Your daughter’s journey is a testament to the profound connections that transcend language and understanding. It seems she shares a remarkable connection with the spiritual realm, a skill we all possess, and her interactions with ancestral figures demonstrate a depth of perception beyond words.

The way she seeks comfort from the presence of loved ones, both past and present, is a beautiful reminder of the spiritual bonds that guide her path and the spiritual support encircling her at all times.

Thank you for sharing this touching glimpse into your daughter’s world. It validates the universal truth that we are never truly alone on our journey, rather, all of us are surrounded by God, angels, spirit guides, our deceased loved ones and pets, and many others.