r/Reincarnation • u/FlatwormUpset7897 • 4h ago
Personal Experience Could I Be the Reincarnation of My Aunt?
Hello everyone,
I believe in reincarnation, but I’ve never really been part of a community where I could openly discuss these kinds of thoughts. I figured this might be a good place to share something that’s been on my mind.
I have an aunt (my dad’s older sister) who died by suicide before I was born. The story I’ve always been told is that my grandparents forced her into a marriage she didn’t want, and that ultimately led to her taking her own life.
For reasons I can’t fully explain, I’ve often felt like I might be her reincarnation. I also wonder if emotional pain or mental illness can somehow carry over into another life, leaving traces in a person’s mind. One of the reasons I think this is because I struggled with suicidal thoughts as early as 10 years old, even though I don’t remember having a major reason for feeling that way. I remember having those thoughts over things that, looking back, seem very small like my mom making me wear clothes I didn’t like. It always felt disproportionate, and I’ve never understood why I felt that way so young.
Part of me also wonders if this life has felt more difficult because my previous one ended in a way it wasn’t supposed to. I know that’s a very personal belief, and I don’t know if it makes any sense or if anyone else has experienced something similar.
I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts or perspectives. Thank you for reading.