7-Year-Old Says He Was in 9/11 Plane Crash - The Ghost Inside My Child (S1 Flashback) | LMN

Summary

A mother recounts the unsettling experiences of her son, Kade, who exhibited strange behaviors and memories linked to the 9/11 tragedy, despite never being exposed to any information about it. From talking about his past death in the World Trade Center to his obsession with planes and tall buildings, Kade's unusual experiences deeply impact his family. The mother struggles with these revelations, grappling with their emotional toll and the challenges of raising a child who is misunderstood by others. The story is a poignant reflection on memory, identity, and the difficulties of acceptance and understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 The narrator was surprised when their son, Cade, was born despite being told they couldn’t have children.
• 😀 Cade exhibited unusual behavior as a child, showing intelligence and maturity beyond his age, including having detailed conversations with adults at a young age.
• 😀 Around the age of three, Cade began talking about memories of dying, and recalling vivid dreams about being in a building that collapsed, which seemed connected to the events of 9/11.
• 😀 Cade described details of a past life, such as working in a tall building, seeing the Statue of Liberty, and falling with a building after it was struck by a plane.
• 😀 Initially, the narrator dismissed Cade’s statements as a vivid imagination, associating them with autism, as they hadn't exposed him to information about the World Trade Center.
• 😀 Cade developed an intense fear of airplanes and tall buildings, which seemed to correlate with the trauma from his described past life experiences.
• 😀 Despite his young age, Cade repeatedly expressed discomfort around tall buildings and airplanes, often becoming frantic when near them.
• 😀 The narrator, feeling increasingly concerned, began researching Cade’s memories and discovered a connection between his descriptions and the life of a person who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11.
• 😀 The narrator’s investigation revealed a man whose life and death closely mirrored Cade’s descriptions, including the same career and death in the attacks.
• 😀 Despite uncovering the truth, the narrator struggled with the emotional burden of knowing Cade had past-life memories, feeling helpless and unable to make the memories go away.
• 😀 Cade’s situation became increasingly difficult as he faced social challenges, with peers and teachers rejecting him, causing further distress in his childhood.

Q & A

What was the initial reaction of the mother when her son, Kade, was born?

The mother was surprised and amazed when her son Kade was born because she had been told she wouldn't be able to have children.

How did Kade differ from other babies in his early years?

Kade was different from other babies in that he was very serious and didn’t show the typical baby excitement. He seemed more like an 'old man,' constantly observing people with a questioning look.

What early developmental milestones did Kade achieve?

Kade was an early crawler, early talker, and early walker. By the age of one and a half to two years, he was using very intricate and intelligent words, holding conversations with adults.

What was Kade’s behavior regarding death and past life memories?

At the age of three, Kade began talking about dying and shared vivid memories of working in a tall building, seeing the Statue of Liberty, and falling from a building. He seemed to remember past events that his family did not understand.

Why did the mother initially dismiss Kade’s comments about the World Trade Center?

The mother initially dismissed Kade’s comments about the World Trade Center because she thought he had a vivid imagination and that he could not possibly have known about such events, especially since they had never shown him anything about it.

What was Kade's obsession with airplanes and tall buildings?

Kade became obsessed with airplanes, viewing them as 'monsters.' He was especially fearful of where the planes were going. He was also frightened by tall buildings, especially ones that resembled the Twin Towers, avoiding them altogether.

What did Kade reveal about his past life experiences?

Kade eventually revealed that he had been in a building that was hit by something and exploded, and he fell with the building. This matched the tragic events of the 9/11 attacks.

How did the mother react after connecting Kade’s memories with the 9/11 tragedy?

The mother was shocked when she connected Kade's memories with the events of 9/11. She eventually found an obituary and photos of a man who had worked in the World Trade Center and whose life and death mirrored Kade's descriptions.

What challenges did Kade face in his neighborhood?

Kade faced rejection and bullying in his neighborhood. Other children didn't want to play with him, and teachers were either scared of him or saw him as a disruptive influence. His story of his past life led to him being called a liar.

How did the mother cope with Kade’s behavior and her role as a parent?

The mother felt heartbroken and helpless, trying her best to make Kade comfortable in his own body. She acknowledged that her priority was to help him embrace his identity as Kade and guide him to live a happy childhood despite the challenges.