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The original was posted on /r/paranormalencounters by /u/Party-One-8712 on 2025-09-30 22:51:37+00:00.

Hey everyone, I’m in law enforcement and recently started a channel where I share paranormal experiences from officers on duty called Policing The Shadows. I’ve personally experienced some strange things myself, so this topic hits close to home.

But what I’ve noticed is that whenever the topic comes up in conversation, a lot of people get dismissive or just avoid it altogether. It makes me wonder, why is that? Is it an ego thing? Are people worried about being seen as crazy or losing credibility? Or maybe they just don’t want to confront the unknown?

I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Why do you think so many people shy away from horror or paranormal topics, especially when there’s firsthand experience involved?