Jim Parsons turned to a medium to cope with loss of his grandmother and found unexpected closure

No one would want to leave their loved ones with bitter memories before they pass from this life. The beloved actor Jim Parsons lost both his grandmothers, Mae and Wilma, within the same year and had much grief to battle, especially because they didn’t get a chance to fix things with the actor before their passing. Parsons spoke with Tyler Henry, author and host of “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry” and “Life after Death with Tyler Henry." The 'medium' provides information in the form of readings with his unique potential to connect with the other side. In a video shared on January 10, the host was able to give the grieving actor closure with comforting words and an apology from his late grandmothers. 

Henry started meditating and was able to tap into the history of the actor’s family and connect with his deceased loved ones. He connected with Mae, Parsons’ paternal grandma, who had a special message and apology. Speaking of her aging process and to those who looked after her, she noted she didn’t want any bitterness or emotional conflict to be the last thing they remember about her. So she shared an apology, saying, “I’m sorry for being such a pain.” It was initially confusing, as the “Big Bang Theory” actor noted that things were quite the opposite. He was choosing to let go of the bitterness and remember the good parts. “I had a lot of good memories with her. We had a good thing going,” he remarked. 

As the duo conversed, Parsons was able to recall and connect the dots. “She didn't want to be difficult. I know she became somewhat obstinate by the end, and she was so independent for so long, but it makes sense that she might be concerned about how others were left,” he explained. He was glad that even after she was gone, there was a way for him to receive the apology and find closure. Henry also connected with Parsons’ maternal grandma, Wilma, and highlighted how the deaths took place in proximity to one another. Henry also mentioned that there was an unresolved issue that Wilma wanted to address. 

The woman had congestive heart failure, and the family had a hard time before she passed away. With fluid building up in her lungs and trouble with breathing, there was a lot the Parsons had to deal with. Nevertheless, Wilma gave them one message — “She just acknowledged wanting to let this go, wanting people to let this go, not to feel upset about how this went,” Henry revealed. To this, Parsons emphasized that their legacy stretched far beyond their end-of-life behavior. Another heartbreaking yet assuring message he received was from his late dad. Parsons was only 28 years old when his father passed away in 2001, reported The List. The man passed away after a fatal car crash. His vehicle reportedly veered off the road, and it was only later that a passerby found him. The “Young Sheldon” actor learned that his dad had a message regarding his own death.

"He is having me talk about wanting anyone to let go of this idea that there could have been a medical response any faster," Henry told the grieving son. It was bittersweet comfort to know that his dad wanted to make it clear that it was his time and nothing could have changed that. “I'm sure all of us have wondered how it happened. But the important thing is to know it was quick and that there was nothing that anybody could have done.” Author, psychology coach, and expert Laura K. Connell revealed that many people seek closure, especially if things have been left unsettled in a relationship.

Many answers blur our feeling of freedom. However, she noted that in any relationship, what’s more important than closure is healing on your own terms. She emphasized the need not to dwell on closure and give healing power into the hands of those who wounded you. It is a step you take with acceptance, honesty, and time. “The truth is, closure comes from within and can never be granted by anyone else,” she pointed out. In Parsons’ case, though it was great for him to know his grandmothers were apologetic and comforting, he had already taken his steps to let it go and focus on the good parts. And that requires courage. 

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