What sets me apart from most of the other ghosts enthusiasts that I know is that I cannot remember what triggered my love for the paranormal. I have been a HUGE believer for as long as I can remember, never once doubting the existence of ghosts. I do not say this to sound smug or to tell you that "my belief is stronger than yours"; it is merely a fact about myself that has led me to ask a lot of questions that I have yet to answer.
Here's a little secret about myself...I lived by a mantra that I followed very, very closely when I was about two years old...it was a very strong belief for me that I never once considered to be anything but truth: "Ghosts can save ya."
I repeated it to my parents time after time, and whenever they asked me "What do you mean?", I had no answer. Of course I didn't! I was just a toddler, who had latched on vehemently to an idea. I have no idea why I thought that, but since that time, I have felt unusually calm in the presence of spirits...actually, "calm" isn't even the accurate word. I feel safe in haunted locations.
Originating from Northern Virginia and living in Georgia, I have lived in the South for my whole life. For those reasons, I have a strong respect for history, and a genuine love for olden times. The South, as you may or may not know, has a very strong, cultural connection to the spirit realm. I grew up around a city that clung to its haunted reputation like a safety blanket.
Ok, fine, I'll drop the name of my hometown, just so you'll see where I'm comin' from: Savannah, Georgia!
I LOVED growing up in Savannah. I loved the live oak coverage, the antebellum manors, and the slower life that the south is so famous more. I grew up living a fairly charmed, southern life, sitting on the porch with my family drinking lemonade (and then beer, as I got older), thinking about how one day, I would move to a bigger city. Savannah is so unique because it has remained true to the culture that colored it so vividly, and yet, the small city remains in motion with the current times everyday, sometimes a few steps back, but even more often, several forward. It's my town.
As beautiful of a place as I painted it, it has a very dark side, too. Having worked as a ghost tour guide in the historic downtown district, I've gotten a first hand experience at just how terrifying this Southern Belle can be.
Savannah is a city rooted a past of fires, murders, illness and poverty. I spent my childhood diving head-long into it's fascinating past, and the stories I will bring to you will show you exactly what I'm talking about...
More to come, but for now, I am moving in two days, and need to get some shut eye. Sweet dreams ;)
~Southern Hauntings
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