Is there life after death? For centuries, this question has sparked curiosity, debate, and deep spiritual inquiry. But for Tessa Romero, a 50-year-old journalist and sociologist from Andalusia, Spain, it’s no longer a mystery.
Collapsing Into Silence
Tessa’s ordinary morning turned extraordinary when she collapsed while taking her daughters to school. Her heart stopped, and doctors declared her clinically dead. For 24 long minutes, medical professionals tried to revive her.
During those 24 minutes, Tessa believes she crossed into another realm, one far beyond the physical world.
“I Felt Alive, But Invisible”
In her own words, Tessa described what she experienced during that time: “It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from my shoulders.” She recounted hovering above a building and seeing her own body below. “I didn’t realise I was dead. I felt alive yet invisible to those around me,” she added.
She shared this profound journey in her book, detailing what she calls a realm of peace, clarity, and timelessness. “That world felt entirely different, time moved slowly, and everything had a deeper meaning,” she wrote.
Illness, Trauma, and Awakening
Before this near-death event, Tessa had been struggling with a rare, undiagnosed illness. Despite extensive medical testing, no conclusive diagnosis emerged. “I was living through the most difficult period of my life,” she revealed, suggesting that buried emotional pain was surfacing through her physical condition.
Some doctors speculated that her deteriorating health might have stemmed from unresolved emotional trauma. Tessa admitted that the darkest moments of her life preceded her collapse.
Embracing Life Without Fear
The near-death experience dramatically altered her worldview. “I no longer fear death. It’s not an end, but a transition,” she said. What once seemed terrifying now brings her peace. “I’ve realised we are never truly alone. That is the greatest comfort of all.”
Today, Tessa approaches life with renewed calm and purpose, using her story to offer hope to others facing fear, illness, or despair.
