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Petro S NDE

Because of my condition, I went into full septic shock and all my organs started failing...

Out of BodyBright LightBeing of Light

Greyson 20/32Read the account

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Neill H SDE

I was sitting on my bed with one foot on the floor and the other on the bed, I had only been home for about 10 or 15 minutes after leaving the hospital...

Out of BodyBright LightDeceased Relatives

Greyson 30/32Read the account

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Karl R Possible NDE

I already had several surgeries with general anesthetics, (at least 5)...

Peace, Joy or LoveCosmic Unity

Greyson 4/32Read the account

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Elodie B Probable NDE

I was admitted in the hospital for ulcerations inside the bladder...

Out of BodyTunnelBright Light

Greyson 12/32Read the account

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Ramona C NDE

Below are the notes in my medical record concerning the event that led to the NDE: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts X 3 Notes: GSRMC LEFT INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY, LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING CORONARY ARTERY, SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT TO OBSTUSE MARGINAL BRANCE OF CIRC...

Out of BodyDeceased RelativesLife Review

Greyson 20/32Read the account

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Leslie G Probable NDE

I was 17 years old, on a date with my then boyfriend and our friend...

Bright LightBorder / BoundaryPeace, Joy or Love

Greyson 9/32Read the account

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Kaitlin S Anesthesia

I was admitted to the hospital at 37-weeks pregnant for an induction due to high blood pressure and symptoms of pre-eclampsia...

Out of BodyTunnelBright Light

Greyson 22/32Read the account

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David C NDE

I was tail ended in a car accident, I seemed to be ok but one year later the medics told me I needed to undergo spinal surgery, if I did not go ahead there was strong chance that I would lose the ability to walk...

Out of BodyCosmic UnityTime Distortion

Greyson 15/32Read the account

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