At around the age of 11 or 12, Susan recounts a profound experience while swimming alone in their pool. As she submerged themselves underwater, she unexpectedly found herself in a tunnel of light and energy. In this tunnel, she felt surrounded by an overwhelming sense of love, warmth, and peace, accompanied by beautiful, indescribable music. She sensed the presence of unseen beings, whom she felt were connected to her, including family and ancestors. Among these presences, Susan heard her grandmother's voice, who gently conveyed that it was not her time to stay in that place. Despite feeling welcomed and at home, the narrator was reminded of her family, particularly her mother, and felt compelled to return to her body. Upon reentering her body, she felt the physical sensations of needing air and surfaced from the water. It took Susan many years to share this experience, fearing parental disapproval for swimming unsupervised. Additionally, the presence of her grandmother's spirit puzzled her, as she was alive and living far away at the time of the experience.