"Looking for my brother's ghost."

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2. Mental Illness? What's it called? Never heard of it.

There is a phenomenon called grief hallucinations which are quite common; about fifty percent of the bereaved have them. I think mental illness is too strong a word.

I've known folks who've seen deceased loved ones, and none are mentally ill. Some saw them years after their loved ones passed. In every case, the experience was comforting. So, what's the harm?

I thought the article was beautifully written and worth sharing. I have seen participants in this group discuss experiencing this very phenomenon and thought they'd appreciate it. Whatever gives one comfort.