Near-death experiences can leave us feeling both scared and curious. Stories about people who have come close to death and returned with incredible tales often capture our attention. Whether it’s someone who fell off a cliff and saw someone surprising in heaven or a woman who died briefly and saw what happens when God cries, these accounts are both mysterious and fascinating.
This story is about Kirsty Bortoft, a mum of three, whose life almost ended during what was supposed to be a relaxing date night. Kirsty had planned a quiet evening with her fiancé, Stu, while her father kindly offered to watch her three sons. But when Stu returned home, he found Kirsty lying motionless on the sofa. Her skin had unusual hexagonal patterns, and her eyes were open but lifeless. Alarmed, Stu immediately began CPR and called for an ambulance. Kirsty was rushed to the hospital, where doctors put her into an induced coma. It was later revealed that her heart had stopped for 40 minutes, and medical staff had fought desperately to bring her back. Her chances of survival were only 6%.
Despite the bleak outlook, Stu didn’t lose hope. He stayed by Kirsty’s side, even video-calling her while she was unconscious to tell her that they would get married when she pulled through. During this time, Kirsty had a remarkable experience. She later said that she realized death is not the end: “You don’t really die. Only your body moves on, and I knew my mission here wasn’t finished.”
While Kirsty was in her coma, a psychic friend unexpectedly reached out to her sister, claiming that Kirsty’s spirit had visited her. The psychic said Kirsty was asking for help to write lists for her sons and father. She also described Kirsty as saying her body felt broken and that she wasn’t sure she could return to it. The psychic, however, firmly encouraged her to go back. Meanwhile, Stu and other friends organized spiritual healing efforts, sending prayers and positive energy to help Kirsty recover.
A few days later, doctors determined Kirsty was stable enough to wake up. When she regained consciousness, her first request was to see Stu. True to his word, Stu proposed, and the two shared an emotional reunion. Kirsty’s recovery was nothing short of miraculous. She explained that after waking up, she felt as though she had been given special knowledge about how to heal her body. She began meditating daily, imagining golden light flowing through her cells, and affirming to herself that she was healthy and strong. Even though some people laughed at her optimism, Kirsty was confident that she was on the path to healing.
Her recovery was faster than anyone expected. On the tenth day after her near-death experience, a radiographer x-rayed her lungs and was stunned to find that the scarring and fluid had almost completely disappeared. Kirsty credits her recovery to the combination of spiritual practices, support from loved ones, and a deep understanding that her life wasn’t over yet.
Looking back, Kirsty says her experience has made her braver and more determined to live life to the fullest. She feels she has been given a second chance and wants to make the most of it. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of both the human spirit and the connections we share with others.
