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Bill D NDE

Bill D NDE Home Classification NDE 3072 Bill D NDE 6316 Experience Description We were hunting about 20 miles out of town...

Out of BodyPeace, Joy or LoveCosmic Unity

Greyson 12/32Read the account

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Teresita Possible NDE

Teresita Possible NDE Home Classification Possible NDE 3074 Teresita Possible NDE 6310 Experience Description I found myself in a place where several things claimed my attention: the place was like a luminous city, but the luminosity was not sunshine...

Bright LightBorder / BoundaryPeace, Joy or Love

Greyson 10/32Read the account

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Michel L NDE

My alcoholic illness lasted 35 years, ending in November 1997, when I entered an alcoholic coma that last three weeks...

Out of BodyTunnelBright Light

Greyson 17/32Read the account

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Oliver V NDE

At 11 years old, I was rushed to the intensive care unit due to a case of septicemia [a dangerous blood infection], which was the result of a bad diagnosis made by a general doctor...

Out of BodyTunnelBright Light

Greyson 24/32Read the account

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Sara C NDE

It was my very first delivery at age 31 yrs...

TunnelBright LightPeace, Joy or Love

Greyson 12/32Read the account

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Georgia P NDE

Georgia P NDE Home Classification NDE 3080 Georgia P NDE 6332 Experience Description I was pregnant with my first child; from my fourth month on I kept having problems...

Out of BodyTunnelBright Light

Greyson 17/32Read the account

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Sarah Other STE

Sarah Other STE Home Classification STE 3082 Sarah Other STE 6335 Experience Description Prior to my experience, I was in the hospital...

Out of BodyTime DistortionEnhanced Senses

Greyson 10/32Read the account

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SA NDE

I saw numerous people all gathered to welcome me into the afterlife, all my beloved were there...

Bright LightDeceased RelativesPeace, Joy or Love

Greyson 19/32Read the account

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Edwin G Probable NDE

Edwin G Probable NDE Home Classification Probable NDE 3089 Edwin G Probable NDE 6341 Experience Description I went to a friend’s house, at the time I was unaware that her boyfriend suspected we had more than just a friendship (but we did not)...

Out of BodyTunnelBright Light

Greyson 22/32Read the account

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