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.
Information on contacting Theresa Caputo
Hi Theresa,
I am a fan of your show and am a believer of spirits and people having gifts like yours. I would like to know if you are willing to do a reading on the phone due to my limitet means of transportation. I dont have a lot of money and dont know how much you charge but feel free to email me with the details. I live in PA with my two kids so comming out there is not possible since I live so far away.Thank you for your time and understanding. My kids say hi. Big Greatful Fan,
Kimberly
Hi Theresa..(.my sisters name) my mother passed last year and I need to talk to her…and I think she needs to talk to me..please let me know how I can see you or even make an appointment for a group reading. Thank you sooo much!
I just want to know what happen. I always wanted to know. Even when I am christian and I do not believe in this things. I always want to know with my dad’s disappearance.
How can I get in touch with you?
Hello Theresa, i was interested in finding out 3 things i would like to know from you. If i can get a email i can send a email to you i will ask in my email. I love the show and i think you have a great gift. Thanks in advance.
Loved the show. Would like to make an appt. I can’t get thru. PLease advise if you have another number/ or email..
God Bless you and your family..
Jojo
Hi Theresa my name is Teresa i love the show you are so great i would love to meet you one day i need help with my life.
Hi Theresa.
My sister passed away in April ’84. I want you to help me communicate with her.
Thanks.
Patty. Faillo.
Your show had me captivated-I love it! I would like to request an appointment when possible. If you could send me your contact information I would appreciate it!
Thank you
she does not have a gift from god. a man or a woman who is a medium, or has familiar spirits, shall surely be put to death{ leviticus 20:27 } deception is so prevalent these days, especially to them that do not know the word of god.
Thanks to Theresa for being brave and willing to share her gift with the public. I hope she includes how she developed her gift into what it is today on one of her shows. I would love to be able to talk to my mom every day. I wonder if she can connect with her own loved ones that have passed? What a gift she is blessed with.
I Absolutely Love you and Love Love Love your show!!! I would lke to get in touch with you, Im in California but born and raised on Long Island. Have a wonderful day = )
Fasinating show, I have never really been one to watch such a show but I did and look forward to the next. I find either our minds are so closed or always rambling. It is nice to see such amazement on others faces.
Good Luck
Theresa, I am SO glad to see and hear you, too! I am also a psychic medium and I’ve been in hiding for many years. I’m finally beginning to “come out in public” about my gifts…but so far, with my animal communication. For so long, I’ve been afraid of being rejected by others and worse…it’s now becoming impossible to keep it inside. Like you, it is my life…it is what I am and Spirit will not be silent. I just told my husband how relieved I feel hearing and watching you because knowing I’m not alone helps me to ‘feel more normal’! When I’m brushing my teeth, taking a shower, eating, driving the car…you name it and they come! I LOVE that I can be of such help to people and animals, with my gifts. There is so much to do! Keep up the great work 🙂 now, why am I hearing the words “Simon says but seeing spelling: Sez”? Call me <3
Be Well and Thrive!
Theresa,
I am wondering if you could send me some of your information on how to get into contact with you.
I was also wondering if you have wrote any books ?
I loved your show and couldn’t get enough of it.
Janice P.
please contact me thanks …can’t wait to her from you 🙂
Dear Theresa ,
Hello! I would love to have a get together with you for muy mother 89 recent widower and I .We both would love to have you come by to chat ….I really need someone who is good .I t is on my mom’s Bucketlist to do …Sincerely ,Tina
Blessings…
Can you do a reading over the phone? if so please contact me I really need closure my father passed away in June, I had not heard from him since 1995 his wife kept us apart. There’s more to the story to long to tell in short. I thought I was healing from all of this but recently I realized I have become angry instead of feeling peace..I need to know if he is ok, and tell him I love him. Please, please contact me
can readings be done over the phone
Hi Theresa,
I saw your show last night on TLC. I could’nt keep my eyes off the tv, but in the second breath I could’nt stop crying. I have lost my sister a couple of months ago. This has left my mother in a depression. I feel you could really help her and me. I am located on LI too. Can you please get back to me asap so you could help my family move on, this would mean the world to me.
Thank you,
Lynn