Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

January 21, 2025

Woman Describes Terrifying Vision of Hell Before Being ‘Taken to Heaven’

Do you believe that heaven exists? Tamara Laroux found herself in a venture which can only be described as a spiritual journey which marked her teenage years, leaving her emotionally traumatizing. Profoundly affected by her parents’ relationship which led to a stormy separation, she resided with her mother. Witnessing a messy divorce left her grappling feelings of rejection, these were exacerbated by her father.

Her father always had the option to reach out to her, but decided to avoid her, choosing to remain in touch with her siblings, but completely cut her out of her life. Unable to process her emotions, she slowly steeped into utter despair. Emotions she was incapable of toughing out alone.

That Day That Ended It All

She has since stated the experience strengthened her religious beliefs
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At just 15, Tamara broke down. Alone, hopeless, she grew completely consumed by her pain and rationalized ending it all. That fateful day, she reached for her mother’s gun. Pointing it towards herself, she shakily pulled the trigger. That same day, her understanding of life and death was profound.

As she felt the bullet penetrate her weakened body, she recounted a sensation she could only describe as profound. Nearing her imminent death, she was closer to her spirituality than she had ever been before. Speaking to the Christian Broadcasting Network, she described how her body slowly started shutting down. “When I pulled that trigger… I knew my body was dying,” she said. “I felt the blood rushing through my lungs. Death gripped my body. I became blind and deaf.”

Her Soul Slowly Left Her Physical Body That Day

She truly believed that in this moment, she was heading straight for hell, moving rapidly.
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She described how her soul left her body, transitioning to whatever was next, now moving at an unimaginable speed. “I began traveling faster than the speed of light,” she explained. She truly believed that in this moment, she was heading straight for hell, moving rapidly.

What Does Hell Look Like? Feel Like?

What Does Hell Look Like? Feel Like?
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Laroux described a terrifying vision she could only describe as horrifying. This was definitely not heaven. She described torment beyond comprehension, exploding into sudden pain within her very being. “It was so hideous and terrifying… there was no way to describe the level of pain that I was experiencing,” she said.

She further described being surrounded by what looked like an ocean of people. Each screaming in pure agony, a terrifying sight. Her encounter was strikingly detailed.  “I remember looking at an individual. And I knew everything about them” She said. “I knew every sin they committed. My knowledge about their life was full. I knew their thoughts and emotions.” This alone left her horrified as to what she was waiting for Was this her eternal torment?

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A Divine Intervention That Shook Her to Her Core

As she was about to prepare for what was to come, an intervention she could only describe as an act of God occurred.
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As she was about to prepare for what was to come, an intervention she could only describe as an act of God occurred. A divine intervention. A giant hand suddenly reached out to her, she described this moment as God reaching out to grab her. She help on tight and found herself in what she can only describe as heaven.

She carefully painted a picture of what she say, describing her vision as exquisite. A glorious realm which filled her with an overwhelming sense of serenity, joy, peace. “The colors were so bright and refreshing,” she said. She added that they felt  “rejuvenating and full of energy.”

A Sense Of Completeness And Tranquility

The experience she felt was nothing short of absolute tranquility in heaven, unlike anything she had ever experienced on earth.
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The experience she felt was nothing short of absolute tranquility in heaven, unlike anything she had ever experienced on earth. A place filled with life and purpose, resonating with her, leaving her completely awestruck by it’s incredible beauty. She described it as harmony.

As Laroux followed on in her journey through heaven, she felt herself suddenly return to her body. Rushed to hospital, she was later told that doctors were shocked to learn that the bullet had missed her heart by a mere quarter of an inch. Tamara realized that day that her close brush with death was nothing short of a divine message.

A Life Transformed Forever

In 2018, she wrote a book titled A Second Chance at Heaven
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Laroux recounts that fateful day as nothing short of a miracle. She had been completely transformed and chose to embrace every second she had been granted. She embraced her newfound faith, becoming a devout Christian. Her path was clear, she was a messenger sent back to share her story with those around her.

In 2018, she wrote a book titled A Second Chance at Heaven. She made sure to detail her profound experience with others and how this pivotal moment in heaven changed her life. If we can learn anything from Tamara, it’s that even in your darkest moments, there’s redemption. She is a walking testament to the power of faith and how profound an impact it can make on your life journey.

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