Hello, I noticed someone posted something like this. Like her, I could not find another place to post this. My name is Kimberly and I am twenty. When I first found out about Wicca I was in high school. A couple of my friends and I were going to learn about it. Me and one other friend started to learn more about it. After I bit, I told my mom about it and all she said was that it's black magic and evil. She is not a religious person so this came at a surprise to me.

I went into Christianity hoping to find my purpose or to find out who I am. It was fun going to church on Sundays and Wednesdays. I met new people, laughed and had a generally good time. It just didn't feel right though, my thoughts always strayed back to Wicca. So, now here I am. I want to learn what I can but it's hard to find accurate information on the web.

I've tried to get books but I still live at home and my mom wont let me buy them. This is the first site that I found where I truly believe I can get help. To learn about myself and connect to my new way of life.

First you guys can post this on member Announcement & Greetings. But I know how you feel about the learning I always till pple when I first was trying to learn more I was looking online for sites & you would have thought I looking at porn how jumpin I was lol. I say look at sites to learn until you can get books. Some books store carrying them if you can go to the store by yourself & buy them or libary. Try showing your mom the site or more get some info & explaining it to her your beliefs or what you feel is right. Sitting & talk my mom gave in well & everyone is ok with it. Time will help im sure. Best is trying to talk to your mom first. best wishes

I found the Announcement and Greetings area after I posted this. I found some some great sites that have helped me out a lot (this is one of them). Everyone is friendly and I feel at peace. I got together some of the information I had on Wicca and tried explaining it to my mom. At first I thought she was interested in it but she became more and more negative the more I talked. After I told her this was something that I really wanted to do and it felt right to do, she blew me off. She asked me, "Can't you find something better to do with your time?"

It was very hurtful, especially since we're so close. I thought she would understand and accept me but now it's like a joke. She keeps asking me if I'm a witch. I just wish she would accept me and not make fun of my choices. Luckily, I have people like you who are helping me out so I have no time to be discouraged!

So, I thank you so very much! Blessed be

Sweetie maybe one thing is she really doesn't understand what wicca is. Maybe she thinks your just trying it on for size, or like most mothers she just worried & wants the best for you. That you mix in with the first thing. I really say give it time. Im 20 & still live with my parents & my mother hated the idea when she saw how serious I was about wicca. Then after time & her seeing & hearing my speak of things I learned or even she takes peeks at my wicca books shes ok with it. I have a altar always up in my room I have my herbs out & pentacles up in my room. She even let my put protection sackets in her Jeep. I hope in time your mother with understand like mine. She the funny thing with me & my mom is we hated each other when I was in school we got close right after I was out of high school now shes my best friend. Im glad I can help. Blessed Be

I've tried talking with her again about it but she thinks it's all about black magic. When I tried to explain what's it's really about, she just kinda blew me off. I want to try and keep talking to her about it and I hope it will help. I've set a few things out in my room that I bought and she's not happy about it. She thinks I'm wasting my money.

I can also feel the space between us since I told her. It was never there before then when I told her, it started and just gets bigger. She pulls away a little more every time I try to talk with her. I even tried inviting her to read with me as I learn and she just pulls away.

What I am doing I feel is right but it's not working. I just don't know what to do anymore. Blessed Be.

Will make sure she doesn't think your pushing it on her. Maybe just little it lay low & let her see your serious about wicca. Like I said Ive caught my mom checking out my wicca books when Ive left them out on the porch swing. I think that helped alot. Tho you have to think there is a chance she may throw it out. I think maybe just handing her the info say I really feel this is right for me its not black magic its more nature magic. I dont ask you to believe in my believes but respect this is my way & i'll respect yours. I just want us to be close like before & put this behind us & move past it. Maybe that would help instead of throughing the info in her lap. Everyones different. Maybe time will help her??? Blessed BE

Some people are very closed minded when it comes to a religion. People fear what they do not understand. I was lucky, my sisters have no problem with it, they are both christian, they chose to follow our upbringing. I knew from a very early age that I was a pagan. I have a cousin that taught me quite a bit when I was very young because I was curious. With my mother, she did not like it, but dealt with it. She never tried to convince me that I was wrong. Give you mom time. Learning that you are now Wiccan/Pagan is sometimes a lot for others to take in and understand, especially if they know nothing about it. Don't push it, but don't give in either. She will eventually find that it is not a phase with you and then she may want to learn more. If this feels right for you, then go with it. You should do what is best for you NOT what is right for others. Not everyone is accepting of our religion, but it is their problem. We just have to walk our path the best way we know how. You are doing a marvelous job hun. Keep you chin up, she will come around in time.

Fallon

Wow fallon thats what I was tryin to say but much better You word yours way better than I can.

I thought what you said was just fine hun. Thank you very much.

Thats EXACTLY the problem in todays society. They fear what they do not understand. Thankfully my family is understanding, but we are Native American and if you think about it, Native American Spiritualism is along the same lines and very similar to paganism/Wicca. So for me, I really always knew but my family isnt really "religious" if u will. However, I have had some issues with strangers and even friends. Wearing a Pentacle around me neck and hearin from a 'friend' "WOW I didnt know you worshipped satan" come outta their mouth isnt exactly the greatest thing to hear, ya kinda can feel from that its gonna be hard to get across your beliefs. Im a private person to begin with and believe my beliefs and rituals are mine, ESPECIALLY to anyone thats close minded. They arent open to receiving what you have to say. And with most being raised that jesus is the one true god and THE ONLY WAY and u will burn in "Hell" if you believe otherwise, they really arent gonna actually hear what you have to say anyways. Its sad that its so hard for ppl to concieve that maybe just maybe there is another way. But unlike them I wont impose my beliefs on them. So basically if i need to talk I have one friend who is Wiccan and shes wonderful and my husband is very open and I can talk to him. He is studying Shamanism, again some of the things he studies and i do are inter-connected...so its great he gets me LOL But once we move back home to New York...its gonna be so sad ill miss my friend and my search for a new one will begin again, but i know one will come to me...ANYWAYS long story short...(i can be long winded sorry LOLOL) Dont fret, I know your moms opinion and blessing, if you will, is very important to you. Give her time, dont push and realize that you are doing this for you. You are finding out who you are and your intended path in life. No one can live your life but you and you should be happy doing it. Realizing your true path in life is one of the greatest feelings....sorry so longggg. Guess I hada lot to say! =)