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RE: [Discussion Post] What ghost stories did YOU grow up with?
Although I was born on the island of Sicily, I did not really grow up with the Sicilian culture. I grew up in New Jersey, after my family migrated from our native home. We always heard the local legend of the Jersey Devil, but I never really bought into it much. The stories were indeed scary, especially the warnings to never go along in the forest alone. Being a nature lover, I did not want to live with this fear, so I would often go into the forest alone, during the day of course, and challenge this myth. Eventually, I moved well beyond the fear by visiting the forest in the absolute darkness, with no streetlights! Frightening, yes! But no Jersey Devil appeared!
You are really brave!! Urban legends can grow strong roots in our minds, but surely time teach us many things.
Good vibes, @FamigliaCurione!!
I agree! Having challenging myths to grow up with is important for a child's imagination. Unfortunately, the present generation live in an isolated world where superheroes always save the day.
I was also going to comment about the Jersey Devil. As a kid, I heard about it just about every year when we took our drive through the Pine Barrens on the way to family vacations on Long Beach Island. Since then, I have driven through the Pine Barrens many more times, but like you, I never had any Jersey Devil encounters.
A Jersey Boy!!! What are the odds! The Garden State is amazing for its nature!
I'm from Pennsylvania, but spent many childhood summers at the Jersey Shore. I agree about NJ's natural resources.
Pennsylvania is a beautiful State as well. My son lives in Philadelphia with his family. When I was a teenager, I used to love to grab the bus and take a trip into the city. Just as nature has its energy, so does the urban environment!
I'm about 25 miles west of Philly. I hope your son and his family are keeping safe with all of the disturbances in the city during the last few days.