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Guided by Opal:
Dylan Bell’s Rise as a Top LGBTQ Psychic Medium
Dylan Bell's story starts in the to understand how Spirit con-

heartland of Ohio, where the back- nected with him. It was during this
drop of his childhood was a quin- time that Dylan began working
tessential Midwestern scene—a closely with his main spirit guide,
small town with a cornfield in the Opal, learning how to communi-
backyard. Growing up in a close- cate with past loved ones and un-
knit family of five, with his parents derstand the messages they
and two older brothers, Dylan’s life conveyed. This discovery was a
was deeply rooted in Christian turning point in Dylan's life, leading
values. His family attended church him to fully embrace his abilities
three times a week, instilling a and start helping others.
strong sense of faith and com-
munity in him from a young age. In 2014, Dylan founded Opal's
This religious upbringing, ho- Truth, a business dedicated to of-
wever, also set the stage for sig- fering mediumship, energy
nificant challenges Dylan would (chakra-based), and tarot
face as he grew older and began readings. “The name of the busi-
to understand his true self. ness honors my spirit guide, Opal,
who played a crucial role in help-
“Coming out as gay in a conserva- ing me harness my gifts. Over the
tive, religious environment was in- past decade, Opal's Truth has
credibly difficult,” Dylan mentions. grown into a respected service,
“At 19, during my sophomore year known for its compassionate and
of college, I decided to come out insightful readings.” Dylan's work
to my family and community. The has been recognized in a Do317
response was devastating. I was article and has earned him the title
told I was destined for Hell and of the number one psychic me-
was even forced to meet with the dium in Indianapolis on Yelp since
pastor of my church in an attempt 2019. Through Opal's Truth, Dylan
to ‘correct’ my orientation. This ex- has connected thousands of in-
perience was profoundly isolating, dividuals with their past loved
but it also marked the beginning of ones, offering comfort, closure,
a journey toward self-acceptance and guidance.
and independence.” Moving away
from his family's expectations, Opal's Truth primarily grows
Dylan started to forge his own through word-of-mouth referrals.
path, one that would eventually “Clients who have had transfor-
lead him to discover his true cal- mative experiences with my
ling. readings share their stories with
friends and family, leading to new
Dylan's journey into the world of inquiries and appointments.” Ad-
mediumship and spiritual guid- ditionally, Dylan maintains a web- “Working as a psychic medium viewing me more as a novelty than
ance began in earnest at the age site that provides information comes with its own set of chal- a person.” Some individuals seek
of 22. After earning his certification about his services and allows lenges. One of the most demand- his company only to receive free
in Reiki Level Two, he started to people to book sessions. This ing aspects of my job is readings or to boast about having
explore card readings. His Reiki combination of personal rec- interpreting the energy and mes- a psychic medium as a friend.
teacher quickly noticed his unique ommendations and online pres- sages from the spiritual realm and
abilities and suggested that Dylan ence has helped Dylan build a communicating them effectively to Moreover, the emotional weight of
might be a medium. Through sev- solid client base and establish his clients. This process requires his work can be exhausting. “Con-
eral one-on-one sessions, his himself as a trusted figure in the a great deal of sensitivity and skill. ducting readings often involves
teacher helped him understand his spiritual community. Additionally, being open about his encountering deep grief, which
gift thus allowing him to find how gift has sometimes led to people can leave me feeling drained and

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