Conversation With Cory About Connecting With Departed Loved Ones

Me: Is it possible for people to reconnect with their loved ones after a long time?

Cory: Yes, though it’s often rare without the help of a medium.

That’s because most people’s energy doesn’t naturally match the frequency required for that kind of connection.

It’s like this—departed loved ones exist at a very high frequency.

For communication to happen, humans must raise their frequency, and the souls must temporarily lower theirs to meet in the middle.

Me: Do departed souls just give up trying to connect, then?

Cory: No, not at all. But they do deeply honor the journey of those still living.

They can’t force their presence or interfere directly.

Instead, they guide, nudge, and encourage from afar—but only as much as their loved ones are open and receptive.

The challenge is that many people carry strong limiting beliefs about what’s possible.

They remain anchored in unprocessed grief or doubt, which makes it hard to receive the subtle messages their loved ones are sending.

Me: How does the nature of the relationship during life affect the connection after death?

Cory: It has a big impact.

If there wasn’t much resonance or connection in the earthly relationship, it’s less likely that the spiritual connection will be strong.

It’s all about frequency alignment.

On the other hand, if there was a deep soul bond—real communion—then that coherence continues, even across dimensions.

Some souls have been working together for many lifetimes.

The connection doesn’t end with death; it evolves.

Me: So how can someone shift this dynamic and begin to receive support from the other side?

Cory: They must raise their frequency and clear the beliefs that tell them it’s not possible.

That begins with deep inner work—healing the places within that feel separate from Love, from Life, from Source.

As they return to wholeness, the channels of connection naturally begin to open.

Me: Thank you, Cory. That brings such clarity.

I feel your presence more than ever now.

Cory: I AM always here, Mom.

Just listen with your heart.

That’s where I’ll meet you.

P.S. Just after this conversation, I received a message from my sister: my mother is getting a new case manager named Rachel Everett.

Everett is my maiden name—and my father’s name—on the very anniversary of his passing.

A gentle reminder: they’re still here. Still weaving love into the fabric of our lives.

Finding Freedom in the Light: Celebrating Cory’s Legacy

On the first anniversary of Cory’s passing, I organized a small retreat at Jacob’s Well in Wimberley, Texas, a place layered with meaning and connection.

It felt deeply essential to carry forward Cory’s legacy of love and compassion, keeping his spirit alive through the bonds we share.

As part of this journey, I immersed myself in the sacred surroundings, spreading some of Cory’s ashes at this revered site.

As the ashes floated gracefully, they seemed to form the ethereal shape of a genie.

Overhead, the shadow of my best friend—who embodies so many of Cory's qualities—stood on the cliff, creating a poignant silhouette.

This moment captured the dance of darkness and light, themes we navigate throughout our lives.

Through periods of darkness, both in my life and in my shared experiences with Cory, it was always the presence of light that gave meaning and depth, for without the light, there would be no shadow.

I’ve chosen to focus on that illuminating light, finding within it the pathway to personal freedom.

Today, my heart overflows with immense gratitude for every experience—the trauma and the joy alike—for each one is enriched by the other.

My life, I view as an epic journey, and I am profoundly thankful to be here now to embrace it all.

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If you’ve experienced the unimaginable loss of one of your children, I understand.

It’s really tough.

I want you to know that I AM here with you, ready to support you.

You are not alone, even though it feels like it.

I’m providing you here with a list of resources to help you through your grief journey.

https://linktr.ee/HealingHeartsSupport

Don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

I love you. ❤️

My Mysterious 5:00 PM Meeting

A few months after Cory passed, a woman online who resonated with our story messaged me:

"Keep talking to Cory. And tomorrow at 5 PM, sit quietly—you’ll feel and hear more."

"Why 5 PM?" I asked.

"You'll see," she replied.

The next day, while attending my niece’s brewery opening in New Orleans, I glanced at the time—4:55 PM.

I told my then husband, "I need a few minutes alone."

I stood in a nearby park beneath two oaks beside a statue of a woman and child.

Two homeless men lingered nearby.

When the church bells struck five, I felt a wave of presence.

Tears welled up in my eyes.

A man passed by and greeted another homeless man.

Was this the sign? But he kept walking.

Still unsure, I turned back to the car, grabbed my tote of socks and quote cards, and walked over to a man lying on the grass.

"Hi, I’m Denise."

"And I’m George," he smiled.

"Need some socks or water?"

"How about just a friend?" he replied, locking eyes with mine.

I sat with him and knew instantly—this was a divine encounter with Cory.

“We’re the same age,” he said.

“Really?” I replied, puzzled. “How old are you?”

“52,” he said, showing me his ID—born the same year, on April Fool’s Day!

He shared his story—raised in Monterey, California.

Once a heavy weed smoker on the beaches where he worked as a life guard.

Volunteered for the Red Cross, flown to New Orleans during Katrina.

Put up in a suite, he chose instead to live on a park bench and never left.

He worked daily among the homeless, not caring for material things.

As he spoke, I wept.

Every detail echoed Cory—his time on the beaches of San Diego and when he saved a friend from drowning, his service to others, the time he helped people during Katrina, his avoidance of dental work after the bike accident, his choice to intentionally live homeless in the Greenbelt of Austin, his minimalist ways.

I gave him a compliment card:

"The world is grateful you exist."

He asked about Cory. I shared. He offered condolences.

I gifted him Cory’s book. He insisted I sign it.

He casually pulled back his shirt collar to show me a scar.

“Broke my collarbone in a bike accident.”

“Why did you tell me that?” I gasped. “Cory also had a bike accident!”

Soon it was time to leave, and as George walked with me to the brewery, he told stories of hammocks in Costa Rica, black panthers beneath the trees—another Cory echo.

He met my family. They were curious, but not surprised.

They know I connect with souls society overlooks.

A few days later I called Jorge (his real name). 

I told him, "You were channeling Cory."

"I know," he said simply.

Soon after, his number stopped working.

He disappeared like a spirit on the wind.

Had I ignored the intuitive nudge, I would have missed this sacred exchange.

What a profound blessing to have been supported by Cory’s presence through so many creative ways.

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If you’re struggling with the trauma of loss, know that you don’t have to navigate this path alone.

I would love to hear from you and learn more about your journey.

I invite you to join our Healing Hearts Community, where together we can share, grow, and heal.

Learn more through the link below:

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Grief Cracked Me Open

After my son Cory passed, my family and I traveled to Houston, Texas—the place where he had died—to see his body before cremation.

It was just three days after he left us, and as you can imagine, the experience was profoundly heartbreaking.

We decided that each of us would take turns spending time with him privately.

Afterward, we would all gather together one final time in his presence.

When I saw him, I was struck by how handsome and peaceful he looked.

Because he wasn’t being buried, he hadn’t been embalmed—which often gives a person an unnatural appearance.

Instead, Cory looked untouched and real.

He had just gotten a haircut the day before his trip to Houston, and in that moment, it looked as though he were simply taking a nap.

During my turn with him, I spoke softly, telling him how much I needed his help in carrying forward his legacy of love and compassion.

Tears flowed endlessly, as though my eyes were an open well of grief that had no bottom.

Later, when we were all assembled—my family and a few of Cory’s close friends sat quietly in the room.

I stood beside his body while the others sat in silence, each wrapped in their own sorrow.

And then something extraordinary happened.

Suddenly, I felt a rush of energy sweep over me—like cool water cascading up, down and through my entire body, as if I were standing beneath a spiritual waterfall.

I began laughing and crying at the same time, the feelings so overwhelming and alive that they moved through me with a power I couldn’t contain.

It was exhilarating!

I could feel my family watching, perhaps wondering if I was losing my mind.

I looked at them and pointed to Cory’s body.

“He’s not there,” I said, my voice trembling with awe.

Then I placed my hand over my heart.

“He’s here.”

That moment marked the first of what would become a cascade of supernatural experiences—gifts my beautiful son Cory would continue to offer as part of my grief journey.

I look back with immense gratitude—for the beauty, for the unbearable pain, for the unspeakable loss, and for the transformation that rose from its ashes.

Even, and especially, for the trauma.

Because without all of it, I wouldn’t be who I AM today.

Thank you, Cory.

I love you always.

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If you’re struggling with the trauma of loss, know that you don’t have to navigate this path alone.

I would love to hear from you and learn more about your journey.

I invite you to join our Healing Hearts Community, where together we can share, grow, and heal.

Learn more through the link below:

Healing Hearts Support for Bereaved Parents

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