Dead for 8 minute 33‑year‑old Brianna Lafferty, who battled a rare neurological disorder, was declared clinically dead for eight minutes before being revived.
Myoclonus Dystonia Brianna suffers from a debilitating condition causing uncontrollable muscle jerks. One day, her body gave out completely
Body Gave Up Her condition worsened until doctors pronounced her clinically dead—no heartbeat or brain activity—for a full eight minutes
Floating Above Her awareness detached from her body. She “floated” above, peaceful, still, yet more aware than ever
No Time, No Pain Entering a realm without time, she felt serene—no agony, only clarity and calm
Unconditional Love She sensed a higher intelligence watching over her with boundless love
Familiar Yet Alien She encountered beings she couldn’t call human, yet they felt deeply familiar
The Universe as Numbers She perceived the universe in pure clarity—an intricate tapestry of numbers and perfect order