Mariel,
Though my husband's body passed away 9 years ago, I still talk to him and probably always will. When he was here in the body we were very connected, as such good friends often are. That friendship has remained and although some might say that I am delusional for doing so, thinking of him as being near has helped me through rough patches and many a long night.
To the nay sayers, I say prove it. Of course they can't, just as I can't prove that he is with me in consciousness...so why not believe in the more beneficial option?

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With love, Erika