The Documentary Podcast Twin spirits: A lost bond that lives in dreams
Nov 28, 2025
Claire Nakato, a woman from Kampala, shares her profound journey of connecting with her deceased twin brother, Waswa, through dreams since childhood. Growing up in a multi-faith household, she faced confusion and rejection from her family regarding her spiritual experiences. After traumatic encounters with a medicine man, Claire found solace in a new spiritual community that blends African spirituality with Christianity, empowering her to heal and embrace her unique identity.
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Childhood Bond With A Dreamed Boy
- Claire began dreaming of a lonely little boy from age eight and spent hours sleeping to play with him.
- Those recurring dreams became a central comfort and shaped her childhood identity.
Revealed: A Twin Buried In The Garden
- Claire discovered as a child that her actual twin, Waswa, had died at birth and was buried in their garden.
- That revelation reframed her dreams as contact with her deceased twin and deepened her isolation.
Forced Spiritual Interventions As A Teen
- Claire's mother sought help from mediums and church, believing spirits harmed Claire's intelligence.
- Treatments included prayers, crossroads rituals and being told to pray against a 'spirit of adultery', which traumatized her.