Lonely knight, there are a lot of very positive Posts that will lift your spirits (pardon the pun LOL).I have experienced many aspects of the paranormal since I was about 11 years old (some most wonderful, some dark) and initially thought everyone could see and feel what I could.I soon found out that I was the only one in my family to experience such things; worse still know one I knew was like me.How did I know, I was a very strong empath and could tell what people really thought and also feel other peoples emotional and mental states.I was in essence, for over 50 years a "sleeper", who just observed the human race and at certain ages was given messages to seek out various things.Not many people knew what I knew about the paranormal and of the very few who knew some were very negative about it, but that's the risk you take.Also, everything I could do and feel came naturally to me, so I did not have to seek out guidance.This changed over 2 years ago when I had a strong urge to seek out similar people via the Internet. Although I searched the Internet I could not find any group in Australia.Then some 12 months ago I do a search again and up popped this site.Since then via Christine and other members I have learnt so much about myself and my background.Christine has been most helpful and worked with me, providing information that I was not aware of (like I have Spirit Guides and who they were and the roles they play in my life); everyone has been supportive and patient with me.I am now on a journey of self discovery and it has been a wonderful experience so far.So not everything is dark.Apologies for rambling on. Just my nature sometimes.I never told my parents or brothers, sisters, etc., something held me back.