A Day in My Life: Post 8 for Rave Reviews Book Club: The Demon

Hello everyone! Today, my schedule was filled with grocery shopping and other errands, the seemingly never-ending task of processing laundry and a whole slew of business-related items. I hope each of you have had an enjoyable and productive day as well. I don't know about you, but I always feel that if my Monday starts off positively, then it bodes well for the rest of the week.  : )

So, as promised in my previous post, I'm here today to discuss a dark and difficult time in my life. This was, in fact, the darkest time in my life, but in a strange way it benefitted not only me, but several other people as well, so I'm going to get right to it.

It’s more than a little embarrassing to admit this but, shortly after my encounter with the large, spherical UFO outside my family’s home in upstate New York, I thought I started hearing from a demon – inside my head. The demon actually yelled at me, telepathically, for nearly a week. To my relief, the noise quieted during the day, (but was still audible) and then invariably, it would start back up again at night. The demon's voice was deep and masculine. Much to my dismay during this ordeal, by the time I was ready to go to bed at night, he grew so loud that I would be unable to sleep! I even tried listening to music using headphones, but just like with the TV and the lamps, my portable CD player invariably and inexplicably, malfunctioned. By the time things eventually began to settle down, I was so exhausted that I appeared to have aged ten years inside of a week. I mean this quite literally.

While I can’t say for sure whether what I experienced was truly demonic in nature, what I can tell you now that many years have gone by, is that this is precisely what I needed. Someone, some entity from somewhere, was intent on getting my attention, and frankly, anything less would not have worked. The fact of the matter is that for most of my life, I was far too nice. Far too accommodating. Far too much of a people-pleaser. By never standing up for myself, this made it seem as though I did not stand for anything. At times, this made me feel invisible. Simply stated, this part of my personality needed to be corrected - and quickly.

Looking back, all I know for sure is that this incident had a profound impact on my life. Whoever or whatever was at work, they wanted me to make some changes, and they meant business. As a result, I was forced to set aside my science fiction writing, which in reality wasn't that much of a sacrifice, considering that I hadn't been able to concentrate for months. As much as I did not want to do this, (believe me, I fought this for several nights, hence the reason I was yelled at), giving up my writing for a while provided me with the time necessary to once and for all deal with my marriage. In the end, I asked for a divorce, and as you’ve probably already guessed, I was polite about the whole thing. Fortunately, our split was amicable, and I am grateful that we've been able to remain friends. I also helped our daughter deal with a couple of issues commonly faced by young adults. Being able to step in at this time in her life meant a lot to me. I love my daughter very much and I'm proud of how she turned out. If all of this weren't enough, I also sold the family home and many of our possessions while working part time and attending a challenging program for massage therapy. After graduation, I moved across the country to Arizona to be close to my daughter who had just relocated there to attend graduate school. Equally important, my mom was now in need quite a bit of assistance. As a result, I’ve dedicated the last two-plus years of my life, every day, to helping her.

As I was getting thrown into all of this, I didn't realize that standing up for myself and correcting a lot of situations would ultimately go a long way to increasing my self-confidence. Additionally, I’ve gained real-world experience in far too many areas to mention here, but suffice it to say, this newfound knowledge will serve me well. Best of all, I respect myself and have a close, loving and honest relationship with God. By becoming more authentic, my relationships with family and friends have also grown closer and more genuine. I guess what I'm trying to say is that as unlikely as it may seem, I’m pleased to report that I'm a better version of myself than I was before my encounter with the orb. I’m happier, healthier and wiser. If that weren't enough, I’m thrilled to be stepping into a role within the UFO/spiritual community, a role which is so much more than I ever could have envisioned for myself years ago. More on this in my next post.

I will leave you with one last thought. Whoever it is that that controls these orbs, they wanted me to share the following with you: when we humans don't take care of each other, we end up only hurting ourselves. 

What about you? Did you ever go through an exceedingly difficult time which ultimately served to strengthened you? If so, I'd love to hear about it! (Please only share if you're comfortable doing so.)

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Wishing you love and light,
Donna M. Atwood

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

​Donna M. Atwood, founder of ALIEN EXPERIENCERS NETWORK is also an American writer of suspenseful paranormal and science fiction as well as spiritually based non-fiction. In her fictional works, she draws upon her B.A. in psychology to develop flawed and complex characters, while her background as a nanotechnology start-up owner serves as the foundation for her sci-fi's exciting, futuristic technologies. In addition, as a trained massage therapist and ET/UAP experiencer, when it comes to her non-fiction writings, Ms. Atwood is comfortable exploring some of the more esoteric aspects of the human condition. Ms. Atwood is known for reaching out to other experiencers as she maintains that there is nothing more important than supporting one another during this time of ascension.

Donna M. Atwood is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the American Massage Therapy Association, the Exoconsciousness Group, the New York Writers Association and Rave Reviews Book Club. Additionally, she proudly supports Phoenix, Arizona's chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Currently, Ms. Atwood resides in Tucson, Arizona where she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her grand dog, Luna. She is also frequently sighted around Sedona, Arizona where she partakes of its vibrant arts community, New Age shops, and world-class hiking. 

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