Rosewicket Wicca Coven

Okay, so my mom, who is a Christian fanatic, finally figured out that I don't believe in God.  We had a "Nice" little chat about it, and she's convinced that she can "reconvert" me or something.  It's started the whole family conspiring against me.  She made me go talk to my ex-alcoholic, ex-drug addict, cousin who converted earlier this year.  It felt like a really bad therapy session.  They both acted like I had something wrong with me or something.  It was really frustrating, and I didn't want to tell them that I'm Wiccan, because that would definetly cause a few problems.  This is just so frustrating,,, just had to vent a little bit...

I understand how you feel Kayle, my mom and dad have tried the hole bring her back to christianity thing on me to, I just talked to them about wicca and made it clear that this is what I believe in, of course they still make jokes and don't agree with it, but I just ignore them really.

This is the toughest time for most folks who practice Wicca.  Having dealt with this a little longer that you have, I've seen this happen time and time again.

Parents react this way whether you change to Wicca or Judiaism or Hinduism.  They will not change their thinking that they have the 'true' religion.  It's just part of their faith.  They may or may not come to accept your choice but most will not accept it in their heads.

Remember, too, you do believe in God, just not the old guy with the long beard and many centuries of ritual and traditions, many of which are ultra-conservitive and out of touch.  You can go to service or mass or church and still not betray your beliefs.  It makes life a lot easier and there are some very Wiccan things to be found within Christianity.  Try looking at it through the Goddess' eye, you might be pleasantly suprised.

Part of doing no harm means attempting to get along with your family.  You can't throw your decision in their faces all the time, they'll just settle in like a mule and you'll never get them to budge.  Practicing Wicca sometimes means going with the flow, and right now, the storm will be from the family.

If you want to try to toss some Christian spin to your pursuasion, read up on St Francis of Assisi.  He would have made a heck of a Druid.

Greg

Had another "Heart to heart" chat with my mom, and she dragged my dad into it.  The whole thing is making me miserable.  I'm trying to stay out of the house, so she can't corner me again, but it really ain't working.  I can't sleep, I'm angry at them...  It feels like their trying to make me regret every decision I've ever made...  Thanks for reading/listening to me gripe...

I'm sorry you are having all this trouble. Unfortunately there comes a time in many people's lives when they make descisions their family does not agree with. Try to stay calm, it will get better. Mabye try meditation and a relaxing bath before bed, and yummy hot chocolate or some herbal tea, I have trouble sleeping and meditating is what helped me. I'd say steer clear of sleeping tablets though, they rarely help and will make you more tierd. Whenever you need a rant come back here, don't bottle it up, in the long run a good vent will help far more than stewing for weeks.

Thanks, guys.  I just feel so strung out, y'know?  Thanks for the suggestion, Felicia.  I'll keep that in mind.  If I could just have some time to myself, to just sit down and listen to some music and relax it would be okay, but they all conspire against me 24/7.  I'll just have to stick it out and try to chill a bit...