I recently had to hide all of my magick and witchcraft items, books and altar because of a surprise visit from some of my family to see my apartment. I hate the fact that I, as well as others, have to hide our religion from friends, family and significant others because we can run the risk of abandonment, negative responses and even disownment.
In my family, if my grandparents knew of my religion, it could result in very negative responses not just from them but from the community of my hometown as well. The area where I grew up is very conservative and can be extremely judgemental and negative.
While I accept that this is an unfortunate truth to my religious beleifs, it does not mean that I enjoy or fully accept that this is simply what I must put up with. I beleive that, as a community and a whole, we can rise against this negativity and, one day, be able to be open and accepted for who and what we are.
To everyone else who experiences this in any way in their lives, you are not alone and I pray to the Goddess for you and your protection and happiness. The Goddess protects her own, and we can beat their negativity with positivity and by learning from their negativity.
May everyone enjoy the beginnings of the summer weather and be happy and healthy. Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again, my readers!
In my family, if my grandparents knew of my religion, it could result in very negative responses not just from them but from the community of my hometown as well. The area where I grew up is very conservative and can be extremely judgemental and negative.
While I accept that this is an unfortunate truth to my religious beleifs, it does not mean that I enjoy or fully accept that this is simply what I must put up with. I beleive that, as a community and a whole, we can rise against this negativity and, one day, be able to be open and accepted for who and what we are.
To everyone else who experiences this in any way in their lives, you are not alone and I pray to the Goddess for you and your protection and happiness. The Goddess protects her own, and we can beat their negativity with positivity and by learning from their negativity.
May everyone enjoy the beginnings of the summer weather and be happy and healthy. Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again, my readers!