I Called My Mom at 3am Because of a Ghost (and Learned Something Bigger)

I’m a grown ass woman. I have a career, responsibilities, bills, and an Amazon cart full of vitamins I’ll probably never take.And yet… a couple of weeks ago, I called my mom at 3am because I was afraid of a ghost. 👻

The Setup: Hallmark Movie Meets Horror Flick

I was staying in this adorable bed and breakfast built in the 1800s. Charming. Quaint. Straight out of a Hallmark movie—the kind of place where you’re supposed to sip tea, reflect on your life choices, and maybe even rediscover your purpose.

Everything was picture-perfect… until I woke up in the middle of the night and had a very unhelpful thought:“1800s? That’s plenty of time for ghosts.”

And just like that, the Hallmark movie turned into a horror flick.

The 3am Move of a “Responsible Adult”

So what did my grown-woman self do? I picked up the phone and called my mom.

She answered on the second ring. No hesitation. No “Do you know what time it is?”Just: Hello?

That’s when I panicked. I realized how insane this was and immediately tried to cover my tracks.“Uh… butt dial!” I blurted out. At 3am. (Because we all accidentally sit on our phones in our sleep, right?)

But here’s the thing: as soon as I heard her voice, I felt safe. Five seconds later, I was asleep again—peaceful, ghost-free, tucked back into my Hallmark life.

The Bigger Lesson Hiding in the Funny Moment

Yes, it’s hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) that I called my mom about imaginary ghosts. But here’s the part that sticks:

The comfort wasn’t in her answer—it was in her answering.She picked up. No judgment, no annoyance. Just unconditional love in the middle of the night.

And isn’t that what we’re all chasing? The kind of people (whether it’s moms, friends, mentors, or partners) who make us feel safe enough to be ridiculous… and loved enough to laugh with us about it later.

Why It Matters Beyond Ghost Stories

We live in a culture obsessed with “big moments”—the job promotions, the social media milestones, the dramatic transformations. But I think the quiet moments carry the bigger lessons.

Like:

• Funny moments teach humility. You can be a competent adult and still totally lose it over ghosts.

• Embarrassing moments teach vulnerability. They remind us we don’t have to have it all together.

• Love shows up in the ordinary. Sometimes the most profound thing is someone answering the phone on the second ring—without hesitation.

That’s unconditional love. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t trend, but it changes everything.

The Takeaway

I don’t remember what ghost I thought was lurking that night. But I’ll always remember the sound of my mom’s voice, the way it instantly calmed me, and the way she laughed with me about it the next morning.

I’m lucky. Lucky that my mom answers. Lucky that she still makes me feel safe—even as a full-grown adult. Lucky that she reminds me that life’s big lessons often hide inside our funniest, most ridiculous stories.

So here’s to the people who pick up when we call—even at 3am. And here’s to the ghosts they unknowingly chase away. ❤️