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There were voices during a life-threatening event...
I had been riding my motorcycle like I have done so for many years with a high level of competence...
I was one of the first open-heart surgery cases...
At the time of my NDE, I was an incredibly depressed person who took my anger out on my dog and myself...
I was waiting for a ride and trying to figure out what was happening...
John S NDE Home Classification NDE 4035 John S NDE 7810 Experience Description It was night time and it was raining...
On the afternoon of June 12, 1995, around 3:00pm I was picked up by a high school friend...
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While undergoing my second C-Section, the epidural was administered incorrectly which led to me having a near death experience...
Rafael A FDE Home Classification FDE 4045 Rafael A FDE 7825 Experience Description My experience goes back to 2014, at a time of year in which the weather is usually rough for those nearby...
Kenneth F NDE Home Classification NDE 4046 Kenneth F NDE 23065 Experience Description I have a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation...
I first heard a loud buzz and felt like I was stretching my arms and legs like when one awakens...
IMy experience starts with returning from camping and breaking up with a girlfriend...
