16/01/2025
The egos and desire for fame in the paranormal field are troubling. I understand the appeal of concepts like “paranormal unity,” but unity without standards doesn’t help anyone. Just because someone wants to investigate the paranormal doesn’t mean they should. It’s no different than someone wanting to practice brain surgery—you wouldn’t hand them a scalpel and let them operate. The same caution should apply here.
The truth is, there are no experts in this field. Not me. Not anyone. If someone claims to be, they’re only fooling themselves. Think about it—80% of the world’s oceans remain unexplored. We’ve barely scratched the surface of the natural world, let alone the paranormal. There is so much we don’t understand about the very reality we live in, and humility is essential.
I’m also deeply concerned about the rise of paranormal tourism. Places like the Conjuring House were closed for a reason. When people reopen those doors, often with little understanding, they can create serious problems. Many people drawn to the paranormal are already struggling emotionally, and the energy they bring can intensify activity, making things worse for themselves and others.
Let me also address something directly: the Netflix series 28 Days Haunted was supposedly based on a theory of my grandparents, but let me make this very clear—it was not. Shows like that may entertain, but they sensationalize and trivialize a field that should be approached with care and responsibility. Worse, they can harm the people who live in these locations and must deal with the aftermath.
That said, not all investigations are dangerous. Exploring historical sites like old castles can be fascinating when done respectfully. But places like asylums and prisons are a different matter. These spaces hold deep trauma, and you’re likely dealing with broken souls. If you’re not careful, you might bring some of that home with you.
At the Warren Legacy Foundation, we take a different approach. We don’t do this work for fame or recognition. We do it because people need help. If you’re struggling with something paranormal, we’re here to offer that help. But we do so with humility and respect for the unknown.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about how much we know. It’s about how much we don’t know and having the humility to act responsibly in light of that.
