I was about 15 minutes into my conversation with medium Theresa Caputo about her new TLC series Long Island Medium when my mom decided to show up.
Caputo interrupts my questioning with, “You’ve lost a lot of loved ones.”
I disagree, saying “I wouldn’t say a lot, but a few, yeah.”
She confidently asks, “Is your mom departed?”
“OK, that’s weird,” I think. After all, most people my age still have their mothers, so she really took a long shot throwing that one out there. But, I acknowledge that my mother is indeed deceased.
Caputo goes on to explain that prior to answering my call she had written down a few things including my name, mother, daughter, young male, 4 and 62. She tells me there’s a “lot of energy” going on, and suddenly I get a little nervous, thinking this could be my doing. Although I didn’t tell Caputo, when I drove to work that morning I had actually talked to my mom in my head [and that’s something I just don’t do. I’m a bit skeptical on ghosts and spirits]. I simply thought, “Hey, if you want to reach out to me I’m talking to a medium today.” And that was it.
Caputo asks: “Where you at the actual passing of your mother because your mother showed me the holding of the hands, which means she wants to go back to the day of her passing. Were you actually there for that moment or did you just miss the passing?”
I gulp. It’s a sensitive topic for me, since I was the only family member who actually wasn’t there when she passed. So I tell her I was not.
Caputo says that my mother is validating that nothing was left unsaid and that “everything and anything you said to your mom was heard.” She then asks? “Whose birthday is now? If it’s not today or the week of it’s usually the month we are in.”
“That would be me,” I tell her. “OK,” Caputo says. “So your mom’s just wishing you a happy birthday.”
I give an uncomfortable laugh and jokingly ask Caputo to tell my mom to hush up, so I can get back to doing my job.
But Caputo — well, maybe it’s my mom — isn’t quite finished. We go on to connect months and dates, discuss that “young male” reference, significance of April and more. She presses on with “Do you remember the year 62? Or could it stand for the month of June and the month of February as far as birthdays or anniversaries?”
“My mom was born in February, died in June,” I confirm.
“Perfect,” Caputo says. “Just validating your mother’s presence and that she took this opportunity. Spirits will take any opportunity to get a message to someone.” Then Caputo’s Long Island accent comes out as she describes my mom as a “chatty catty.” Glad, she’s having a good time.
“Whether you believe or understand what I do, and I don’t mean to be rude, but it really doesn’t matter,” Caputo says. “That’s not what this is about. This phone call is not about you believing in what I do. What just happened right now, what I interpreted it as a beautiful gift you just received from your mother. Knowing that even after all these years of her not being here in the physical world she hasn’t missed out on anything. She acknowledged your children, that she held the children before coming here in the physical world and she’s still with you, and loving and guiding you from the other side. Right?”
Gulp.
What a loaded thought. I pause. I collect my thoughts. “Did I tell her I had kids? Could this seriously be real?” And I simply say: “That’s awesome. Thank you.”
So add me to Caputo’s long list of clients who have been given the gift of closure. Now, as for my sister, she’s really ticked my mom didn’t even give her a shout out! She’ll have to join Caputo’s long waiting list and maybe we’ll here back from her in a few years.
Long Island Medium airs on TLC Sundays beginning Sept. 25.
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Hi, Mrs Caputo, my name is Gaetano Ciccone, I never got say goodbye to mother she pasted away 22years ago on March31st, I lost my best friend , she was my rock where my father was not there for or her, I want to let her know I love her, and that I can get family and life back on track. She died with in three months with cancer i have carried this sadness, and letting things go , and being push by my father,
I’m the author of this blog, PLEASE PLEASE don’t post your phone numbers and addresses here, only post your stories and thoughts on the show. If you want to contact Theresa directly go to her website: http://www.theresacaputo.com. Also, in response to a prior post – this is not an advertisement for her show, it’s simply a recount (a very unexpected one) of what occurred during my interview with Theresa. I didn’t ask for a reading and I highly doubt she researches every journalist before she talks to them. Obviously, you are entitled to believe whatever you want.
I looked for the chance to win a reading with you and could not find the link. I am really struggling with so many thing in my life and need to hear from a loved one. Love your show, maybe could do a meeting over the phone?
Did she know she was going to have the interview with you before you guys started? She could have obviously looked up your history and found out anything.
I watched your show for the first time n thought what a great gift to connect people with there loved ones, I have one that I cry for everyday!
My father passed away in 1994. I have not been able to get over it. My sisters, (I have 3), have had dreams of him over the year. I have only had one. He was in a yellow taxi cab and I could see him through a window. I need to hear from him. I believe he is the only one who ever loved me. I have gone on in my life, but I believe I would have made better choices if he was still here. I watched your show tonight for the first time. I not only believe in you, but you are someone that I know I would connect with in the real world. I love your attitude. Not only that, you are very lucky to have your family support. I will come wherever you tell me to, to hear from my dad. I NEED so very bad to hear from him. Thank you for your time.
would love to hear from my godfather if he is around and what he would tell me left me at young age
Would you tell me if my mother’s sould is still suffering. She suffered so much on this earth, I hope she found peace in death.
my mom dies last year aug 5 2011 and my family was there by her side i wanted to know if she is prould of me watching over my my daughter is getting married march 26 2012 and want her to know what she thinks of it thank you shannon
Hi Theresa, My name is Alicia Quintana from Albuquerque, New Mexico.My Mother past on suddenly 15 years ago in March, my little brother found her in her room with pills next to her. We don’t know if it was intentionally or accidentally but later on found out some guy was bragging about killing her please help us get closer on what really happened!! Thanks Girl we also are your biggest fans and LOVE YOUR SHOW KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!
i would like to make a appointment how do i go about doing that….also what are the fees
Theresa, please, please, help. My son died June 6th of 2011 and my dad passed october 3, 2011. I feel so much guilt about my son and some things that happened in his all to short life. He was only 29. I am the one who found him dead.
My other half lost her mom in 1991 when she was 17 years of age, and I feel that there is alot of unresolved issues between them….is there anything that she may need to know from her mom?
i would love to have a reading with you i would like to know if my mom who has died 30yrs ago is ok and what actually happen when she died please email me and let me know
My grandma pass away right in front of me I need to know if she ok she was my world I can not let go
how can I become a medium
I would really like to have a reading with you email me please with info on how I do that please an thank u
I would like to know if my mother is happy with me ….And I would like to know about my child that passed away ….
I love the show and you have a gift and I watch the one when your on the boat cruise-ship and you get remarried I look forward to watch your show again?
I love THE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dear mrs. caputo, my name is karen braune, i lost a cousin in 1996, that i was extremely close to and think of her often, more recent my husband lost his dad 2 yrs ago this may and he was the one that found papa and is very lost with out his dad, we live in a very small community in south texas. we would love for you and your family to come and visit with ours!!!!!!! praying for a reply, thanks and love,
karen braune