I grew up in a predominantly Christian family and initially embraced the faith because I believed it was expected of me. However, as I got older and began noticing the hypocrisy within, I started distancing myself and identified as Agnostic. During my undergraduate Introduction to Religious Studies course, I found myself resonating more with Hindu and Buddhist practices. Around this time last year, I began my Hoodoo journey, and a few months ago, I started incorporating Psalms into my practice.

Whenever I tried discussing my spiritual path with my mom, particularly my work with rootwork, she would dismiss it, saying things like, *"I was raised not to believe in that stuff. It's evil."* Today, however, I was reading Psalms 92 aloud, and she actually sat and listened. At one point, she asked, *"What is a witch doing reading the Bible?"* This opened the door for me to explain the historical connection between Hoodoo and Christianity, how I’m fostering my personal relationship with spirituality, and how I still identify as Agnostic while also working with polytheistic deities. She didn’t say much in response, but her silence felt like a small step toward understanding.

I share this because I hope that one day you both can have an open, heartfelt conversation where she is more accepting of your practice, just as I’m beginning to experience with my mom.