I've always had a belief in the afterlife which is why I cannot conceive of not seeing my father again or anyone else that has passed that I hold near and dear to me.

I've had very few experiences like these which is why I believe they are real experiences. I'm trying hard to open myself up more to receive communication, etc. I tend to overthink things which is why I posted this experience in the first place. I didn't trust my intuition at the time.

I think what Mayflow has said just reaffirms my belief. No offence taken.