My Truck Crash Rebirth: A Divine Mistake Sparks My Craving to Die Again

15% of people worldwide report near-death experiences (NDEs), with many claiming encounters with an afterlife. While some return feeling enlightened, others describe being thrust back into their bodies “against their will.” Survivors recently shared their haunting stories on the Outer Limits of Inner Truth Reborn podcast, revealing profound insights—and lingering anguish—from their brush with death.

A Glimpse of Heaven, a Reluctant Return

Peter Bedard, a California dancer, recounted his NDE after being struck by a truck. His soul exited his body moments before impact, entering a swirling tunnel of light. “I felt an overwhelming sense of life,” he said. A celestial guide informed him it wasn’t his time, returning him to his broken body. Bedard endured years of chronic pain and suicidal thoughts but feared jeopardizing his chance to reenter heaven. Today, he uses hypnotherapy to help others heal.

Peter Bedard | "Heaven felt like home, but I was sent back."

Vincent Tolman overdosed on a supplement, slipping into a coma for three days. In his NDE, a “guide in white” led him through a paradisiacal realm where grass, trees, and flowers radiated love. “I felt complete,” he recalled. When told to return, Tolman resisted but was thrust back by an “energy explosion.” He now shares his story, longing to revisit the peace he briefly knew.

Vincent Tolman | "Heaven’s serenity made Earth feel alien."

Why Are We Sent Back?

Andy Petro, who nearly drowned as a child, described floating toward a “light brighter than 1,000 suns.” He believes souls choose Earth to experience negativity absent in the afterlife. “In the light, we’re all one. Here, we learn through pain and separation,” Petro explained. Though he yearns to return, he shares his message: Earth’s struggles have divine purpose.

Andy Petro | "Earth’s pain is a lesson, not a punishment."

The Agony of Coming Back

Podcast host Ryan McCormick noted many NDE survivors grapple with longing: “They spend years yearning to return but feel compelled to share heavenly truths.” Forced reintegration into damaged bodies or fractured lives leaves lasting trauma. Yet, their stories emphasize universal themes: unconditional love, interconnectedness, and life’s fleeting nature.

Survivors describe being torn from peace into pain (Stock Image).

Legacy of Light

These experiencers now dedicate their lives to healing and teaching. Bedard guides others through trauma; Tolman inspires hope in the afterlife; Petro reframes suffering as spiritual growth. Their journeys, though marked by loss, underscore a shared truth: death may not be an end, but a transition to something incomprehensibly vast—and a reminder to cherish our fleeting human chapter.

“All I want is to be in the light again. Until then, I’ll share its message,” Petro said.

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