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.Theresa just wanted to write in behave of my cousin Julie she wants to come see u or any other way.I told her about your show and she really admire what you’re doing for others so please let me know how to come see u or contact u.
Thanks soila
hi theresa,
i am writing again…. i need help…. i need to know if helped my mom pass. i took care of her in the final days and it was very hard. i never left her side but for a few times. i hope i made her comfortable and and let her go in peace.
thank you
celeste
I lost my father 5 years ago on 9/29/06. I would love to hear from my father. I feel him around me at times. I need to know if its him.. can I please make a appointment?
Hi Teresa, I lost my sister 8 yrs ago and the way she passed haunts me still to this day. I can’t get over the hurt and pain that it had caused. There hasnt been any answers and I am struggling with our last moments together before she passed. Please let me know how I can get a chance to speak with you. Thanks.
Hi Theresa I saw your’e show and I was amazed I even cried. It’s really amazing and very touching. Please how can I reach you to make an appointment. I have so much feel burden of everything I need an advice. I lost my husband two years ago. And its still hurting me till now., I feel like I cant move on my life anymore. I hope you will read this mail.
I would really appreciate your help in finding peace. I thought I was at peace when my dad passed and now that time is passing, I don’t think I am. Your show has literally brought me to tears.
Hi theresa,
I know you may be overwhelmed with many emails and calls, but I really would love to speak with you, I have so much hurt, and would love to be able to let that go.
Hi my name is janet i lost my 1 son 4 years ago and I like to know if he is ok and i like to know if he have aneything to say.
duse he know that i miss hem and that i love hem so much.
Hi Theresa,
I really need to get an appoiment with you, please answear my prayers,
Thank you
I would be so honored to be able to meet with you. I lost my mom two years ago and its been killing me ever sense, if you could return my email that would amazing. Thank you.
I would love to speak with you. Your are gifted and I admire what you do to help others, feel at peace with losing someone close to them. Please send me your email address or phone number that I may call you. Thanks, for any reply.
Hi, Teresa.
I just stumbled on one of your episodes on tv. I love the fact how you take time to help other, even if its out of the blue. But may I ask a favor from you? I lost one of my friends prior, a couple months ago. To be exact its been 6 months since his passing. He lost his life in a tragity. All my friends who are a huge quantity lost him at a huge upset and by surprise. I would like to know if you could help me contact him and see if he is okay, I want to know if he’s at peace. If I could contact you somehow please let me know. This is something that’s been bothering me and 20 more of my friends, I would like to pay you a visit so that you can clear everything up for me please.
Thank You
Would love to hear from you!
I am amazed at your ability. While I would love to hear from those I have lost. I wonder if you could help family and community. There are 3 beautiful boys taken by their father. No one knows if they are alive or dead. If there is any way you can help these boys find their way home, even in spirit. The Skelton Brothers from Morenci, MI
Hi,
I’m writing you for my friend Henri Provencher who’s grandaughter had been kidnapped 4 years ago. We don’t know but only presume that Cedrika is dead. Either way, there’s no closure for us. We’d greathly appreciate anything you could help us with,
I understand you talk with the dead, is Cedrika’s dead? Please if you can, help Cedrika’s family to find her or let them know if she’s dead or alive.
We thank you from the bottom of our heart.
God bless you.
Doris Martel for Henri Provencher
Ms. Caputo, iv’e been waiting for your show you did not dissappoint. You understand I have a heavy heart but I’m now stronger please send me info to reach you. Respectfully Carla Quan
Loved the show and your personality! Me and my friends would love to drive up from PA to meet you!! 😉
said a prayer to god to show me a sign that a person i love and miss is around,about two hours later i was flipping thru the t.v. channels and your show came up.i watched it and it brought me to tears.i would love a reading but i know its a long time wait.your doing such a wonderful thing,it’s a true gift what you have.thank you,hope to meet you one day. live,love laugh. ty
Dearest Theresa,
I can’t tell you enough how your show has changed my life.
You are truely an inspiration to me and give me hope that someday I may be able to have some closure with my past. Congratulations on your new show!