Visits from the other side: You would probably feel scared if your dead great-great grandmother appeared in front of you right now; and because of the fear, the bigger picture for the visit may not get through.
You are not powerless (until and unless you give your power away to another due to buying into some illusion sponsored by the Matrix or society). 2 cease to support or look after (someone); desert : her natural mother had abandoned her at an early age.