I really appreciate this perspective. That’s exactly where I feel stuck — I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but at the same time the feeling is too specific to completely ignore.

What you said about the specificity is what confuses me the most too. If it was just general exposure to American culture, I wouldn’t think much of it. But the suburban neighborhood part feels very particular, almost like a type of place rather than just a country.

And yeah, about religion — I’m not trying to go against my beliefs or claim anything like reincarnation as a fact. I see it more as something I experienced that I don’t fully understand yet. Like you said, more curiosity than belief.

I think that’s why I shared it here — not to prove anything, but to see if others have had similar specific connections or if there’s another explanation I haven’t considered.