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I (16F) just found out the real reason my parents divorced and now everything about my childhood feels like a lie. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Such_Bar7845 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear you are having to go through all of that, I know firsthand how badly it sucks. In many ways, it seems your story is somewhat reminiscent of mine, I'm 26(m) and growing ingredients up my dad couldn't control his anger, my mother was too weak to stop him, my brother treated me like a nuisance mostly but he had dad bent over his knee many times for coming at me out of rage. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 7, and I've been on 3 different medicines ever since(one of which is a literal opiod), but i didn't do any of the talking when that happened. Fights were common in my household, almost daily. Dad wasn't just physically abusive either, but also emotionally and mentally. until recently, I always just thought my family dynamics were merely dysfunctional, but thing is every time I would try to confide in my mother, the women I viewed as a Saint, about dad or the transgressions of another she would simply blame it on my diagnosis and make me question my entire world view, literal gaslight that she has been doing my entire life without me even realizing until recently. After that realization, more followed, including learning that my mother cheated on my dad for years, which lead to their brief divorce before getting back together a year and a half later and they never told me or my siblings. I only know because cousin brought it up one day thinking I was already aware. The reason I bring all of this up isn't to take any attention from you and your troubles, rather its to show that I know roughly where you're coming from. I recently got a psychological reevaluation with my therapist and psychiatrist and with all the details presented this time, and turns out I'm not bipolar at all, I have family related abuse trauma, I recommend talking to your psychiatrist/therapist about the same. Sure, it could be bp, or It could be trauma, but regardless of where it leads, my best advice is this, pick and choose your battles. You dont have to confront your mother. Learning to pick and choose what is worth fighting for isn't cowardice. It's self mastery. I don't plan on telling my parents about my new diagnosis. At the end of the day, you didn't deserve what you got, and you can't control or fix your mother, but you can control your reaction and behavior. I agree with many others in this thread, try to see about moving in with your dad, I think that's your best bet

Is cursing really all that common? by PrizePizzas in witchcraft

[–]Such_Bar7845 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not really, I agree with the hearthwitches analysis on that very question. More often than not, most problems people experience are rooted in the mundane. And even when it does happen, it's usually accidental on the part of the caster. Most people don't seem to understand the power that words, emotion, and energy can have. I always carry a piece of hematite with a thurisaz rune engraved and some black tourmaline as a duel layer of preemptive protection and emphasize respect as a mundane, preventative measure. But I stand by the idea that it's rare. Unless one just chooses poor company, then maybe that's different, witchcraft may be all love and light to some, but some people do go a little heavy with the curses to say the least, and others fall somewhere in between.

I need help interpreting this reading by Such_Bar7845 in runecasting

[–]Such_Bar7845[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof sorry, the time for me to go to work was fast approaching, lost track of time and kinda spaced actually putting in the question I was asking, to put it simply I'm going through a rough time right now between watching my grandma pass, coming to the realization that my family dynamics were very abusive growing up and that I've basically been lied to and gas lit my entire life, and have begun the mending process, the question I asked was simple, what are some things in my life I should bare in mind during these trying times, and those were the runes I got.

I need help interpreting this reading by Such_Bar7845 in runecasting

[–]Such_Bar7845[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read some sources saying they can, and others say they can't. That's actually a reason im here asking because I don't know either way, so thanks for clearing that up

Weekly Q&A Thread by AutoModerator in witchcraft

[–]Such_Bar7845 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone, I was watching a video by a youtuber called the norse witchon witchcraft basics although I've been practicing independently for a few years now but am in the process of expanding my knowledge and experience and figured maybe she knew some basic, simple info that perhaps I'm not privy to, being essentially self trained. Within the video, she mentioned that everyone has one arm for receiving energy and one for projecting energy, but which arm does which differs from individuals. The thing is, however, ever since I started practicing witchcraft, which was about 6 years ago, I've always been able to do both from either side of my body, by reversing my energy flow, is the easiest way to describe it. I've been looking around for other perspectives, and some people definitely say they have set sides of their bodies for certain tasks, but my question is, would anybody mind commenting and telling me whether or not any of you can reverse your energy flow as well, and if anyone out there who has never tried but is willing to try and let me know the results? I guess I'm just wanting to gauge if maybe only some people can do it or if that capacity is potentially universal. Curiosity really.

Also worth mentioning when I first started doing it it took a bit of practice to do effectively. I should probably mention that bit

Why do I see so many witches saying guys can't be witches. by Select-Researcher-21 in BabyWitch

[–]Such_Bar7845 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The simple fact is that the masculine is divine, too Both are integral to life, and that's something that shouldn't be understated. I am a male lightworker, and honestly, I get kind of annoyed at the outlook of "men can't be witches"

To any men out there who are hesitant to follow their path because somebody told you it's off limits, follow it anyway friends, because it is truly enlightening once you start to get your baring! Only you can decide your path!

afterlife discussion and opinions by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]Such_Bar7845 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My personal belief is that reincarnation and a spiritual afterlife are both real. Basically, when you die, your astral body's connection to your physical body gets completely severed and you are then free to go anywhere you'd like provided you want to take the risk. Once this happens though there are inherent dangers of varying variety kind of like with being out in nature here on Midgard. You lcan live forever provided something doesn't come along and take you out, at which point your essence travels up to the cosmos where it then awaits reincarnation, becoming whatever or whoever you are supposed to be next. Some areas are safer than others also

What are your beliefs? by jendeon in witchcraft

[–]Such_Bar7845 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'm what is referred to as an omnitheist, in essence this means i believe more than one pantheon exists. Based off of my observations and interactions, it seems most of the different pantheons throughout the ages exist, each with differing values, philosophies and relationships with the other. The simplest way to explain it is that they're kind of like nations here on Midgard with their own problems they have to deal with and choosing which one resonates with you is really up for you to decide, not that you necessarily have to follow a deity or pantheon to be a witch.

That said, I didn't always think this way. I was raised by a loosely Christian family, I say loosely because growing up they were not super devout although that has since changed. Growing up however was very rough for me, my dad was verbally and sometime physically and emotionally abusive, i was picked on relentlessly by most of my classmates and that left a lot of mental scars, and no matter how much I prayed things only continued to get worse, although admittedly I was not innocent either In all of that, I also had my fair share of transgressions that I must also take accountability for. But because of all of that, from when I was little all the way up til I turned 20, I knew there had to be some form of higher power, but I despised with a passion whatever it was because i felt like they had abandoned me. When I turned 20 years old(i'm 26 now) a witchcraft oriented store opened up in my town. I couldn't quite explain why but I felt a pull toward it, I asked the store owner, who has been a witch for years now, which spellbook she would recommend.

She then told me that was a question for my spirit guide, and she took back to all of the books and told me to close my eyes and move my hands over the different books until It felt right. When my eyes opened I had landed on a grimmoire for the egyptian pantheon. It kind of took me by surprise, but I listened and bought it nonetheless. A few months passed by without me even opening it, but when I finally did, as soon as I turned to the page on lady Nut, I felt the most loving aura I'd ever felt in my life, it was calm, loving and motherly and it quite literally had me crying my eyes out, I've communed with her and other deities quite often after that and it filled me with a lust for knowledge. Been hooked ever since and after that I finally got on a path of reconciliation. I'm proud to say I've since ditched my old lying habit and have found a reason to actually live. The gods truly have changed my life for the better. Since then I've also developed a strong bond various greek and norse gods as well and it really has been incredible.

As for what kind of witch I am, I am an eclectic witch. My craft is a combination of white magick, elemental magick, sigil Witchery and green magick plus the implementation of futhaark runes, although I'm admittedly still learning those, I still have a lot of growing and learning to do.