Distinguishing the Paranormal from the Abnormal: A Necessary Clarification for PCA&I
In light of increasingly concerning behaviors circulating on social media, it has become necessary to draw a firm distinction between what is paranormal and what is simply abnormal. To that end, PCA&I will introduce a dedicated parapsychology section to this site.
This expansion is rooted in two core areas of inquiry:
Paranormal vs. Abnormal
Parapsychology from a Spirit-Realm Perspective
Too often, harmful or toxic behaviors—ranging from erratic conduct to overt psychological distress—are mischaracterized as paranormal phenomena. This conflation is not only inaccurate, but it actively undermines the credibility and integrity of serious inquiry in this field.
The misconception likely stems from the enduring association of the paranormal with themes like darkness, horror, or the “demonic.” But these tropes exist largely for entertainment. They are not—and should never be—a license for individuals to excuse abuse, dysfunction, or harm under the guise of psychic or spiritual activity.
PCA&I does not, and will never, normalize the abnormal. It is the responsibility of every practitioner to distinguish between anomalous phenomena and human dysfunction—and to act with clarity and accountability when those lines blur.
To support this effort, I’m developing tools, frameworks, and informational resources to help us expose and disarm the destructive narratives currently harming our field. We cannot advance until we address, by name and with resolve, the behaviors that masquerade as phenomena.
It’s important to clarify: This initiative is not about exclusion. In fact, many individuals with neurodivergent profiles or mental health challenges have exceptional abilities when their skills are honed, supported, and ethically grounded. The concern lies specifically with behaviors that are harmful, violent, manipulative, or toxic—those that corrode community trust and derail serious research.
These patterns may appear in small numbers, but their impact is outsized if left unchecked. PCA&I exists to create a space where anomalous inquiry can thrive without being co-opted by chaos. That means defining the edge between the paranormal and the pathological—clearly, firmly, and compassionately.
Where We Are Now—And Where We're Heading
This isn’t a call for some distant transformation—it’s already happening. The work to distinguish the paranormal from the abnormal is here, unfolding in real time with each update, tool, and conversation we bring forward through PCA&I. We’re not waiting for clarity to arrive; we’re building it now.
For those who may have been misread, mislabeled, or misunderstood in this field: you’re not alone. If you’ve felt the weight of being called “abnormal” when you were simply wired differently—or driven by perceptions others failed to understand—this new paradigm is for you, too.
We're not here to cast shadows. We’re illuminating nuance. And that means crafting a framework that welcomes deep sensitivity, unique cognition, and expanded ways of knowing—while also making space to name and disarm that which harms.
PCA&I is evolving. This site will continue to grow, organize, and offer structured guidance throughout 2025—with the goal of entering 2026 as a fully operational and resourced platform for those committed to integrity in the field. We’re moving forward with momentum, with clarity, and with conviction.
Together, we are the future of paranormal inquiry—grounded, ethical, unshaken.
This material is part of an ongoing inquiry. It is not to be copied, republished, or excerpted without explicit permission. Integrity matters—context is everything.
