Bebe Nicholson Interesting tale! Getting your fortune told can come with a price for those who are vulnerable. Like Debra in your story. We may take what the fortune teller said literally. When her grandfather died, she thought she’d be next to die. Imagine living with that fear for 20 years. Not good.

I saw a book in the library about a group of kids who went to see a Fortune teller as a dare. She told each person they would die on a certain date. When the first one died, the others became afraid. Was it a self-fulfilling prophecy? Waiting for the next one to die. The son of one of them, searched for the fortune teller and found her in a trailer park, on death’s door herself. He begged her to tell him, “Why?” It seemed that she made it up. Tragically, it ruined many lives.

A fortune teller with a real gift may warn you about a dangerous event. They may say it like, “You’re at a crossroad. Choose the one that gives you joy. Ask your heart, your intuition. Check things before making a decision.” ~ Things are not set in concrete. It may happen, it may not. Rarely would they say, “I see your death. Don’t go out on (date)… Don’t do this.” Even if they’re gifted, they’re not God. They don’t have the power of your life in their hands.