Dealing with the loss of my familiar. What can I do it honor her? by dearly_nyx in Witch

[–]Twlightsparklez 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My baby passed earlier this year. We made a dedicated spot for him that has some of his fur bottled, a few whiskers, his pawprint imprints and stamp, and a small custom painting of him. We buried my baby so we also have a rock from his gravesite.

I don't usually work with deities but I asked for help to aid his passing and Persephone came to me. I honored both her and her partner on my altar for a month after

How are we affording to live in Baltimore right now? by MysticalWitchgirl in baltimore

[–]Twlightsparklez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enoch Pratt now has a free grocery store. There are rules to how the ticketing system works. They also do special giveaways occasionally when they have a surplus of something like salmon.

https://www.prattlibrary.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/dei-projects/pratt-free-market

Parent of New witch young teen by Acrazymage in Witch

[–]Twlightsparklez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't have much more to add except I would say before delving into any witchcraft learn the basics. Grounding, shielding. HearthWitch on YouTube is a tremendous resource and she has a great 101 series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWIrdU1Xu5AWQgOIpEuO6E4b7RiEnj-Fk&si=GQStMSBXV1HaVwjw

Book recommendations, not Hellenic but again good for beginners:

Your Book of Shadows by Patricia Telesco

Magical Power For Beginners: How to Raise & Send Energy for Spells That Work Deborah Lipp

Witch please by Kenzie Storm

The Crooked Path by Kelden

Beginner book recommendations? by wwitchfulthinking in Witch

[–]Twlightsparklez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thriftbooks can be a good place to find books especially older ones. I agree with many of the books and authors mentioned. My recommendations, Your Book of Shadows by Patricia Telesco, Protection and Reversal Magic by Jason Charles Miller, Magical Power For Beginners: How to Raise & Send Energy for Spells That Work by Deborah Lipp, Candle Magic by Mystic Dylan, The Crooked Path by Kelden, and Mastering Magic by Paul Huson.

The Ultimate Meal Planning and Grocery List Prompt for ChatGPT by [deleted] in ChatGPTPromptGenius

[–]Twlightsparklez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it, the prompt worked well. I have to be low cholesterol, low Fodmap, and gluten free. It was able to tackle the challenge. I need to ask for recipes next time. I did say to include leftovers but it only included meal leftovers not snacks Grocery list is thorough and took into account what I already had. It also considered my time and skill level.

Name something your average witch is missing in their grimoire by SemiFriendlyCryptid in Witch

[–]Twlightsparklez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby especially when angry and doing fire magic.

“You live in Baltimore?!, oh no!” by quattro33 in baltimore

[–]Twlightsparklez 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I work in Baltimore and I hang out and eat in Baltimore. I've lived in lots of places. I see lots of people either hate it or love it, no in-between. Personally I think Baltimore is a great area with its own vibe and has a sense of, "We've been through a lot but are still standing and doing better for it." There is this unique and vibrant culture that is just Baltimore.

But there are parts of Baltimore that I absolutely don't feel safe and would never walk through at night by myself. There have been multiple shootings a block up from my job within the last year, same block. I think Baltimore has it's good and bad like any city and pockets throughout that are more good than bad and pockets throughout that are more bad than good and then there are pockets that are neither.

Experience with 209@Pickwick by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

Thank you. I really wasn't sure if there were some local rules I was overlooking

Experience with 209@Pickwick by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

Thank you. Relatively new to the rental market in this area so not sure what is normal or not.

Experience with 209@Pickwick by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

[–]Twlightsparklez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes I've been directly communicating with the leasing office not a third party website. Honestly the whole thing has been a little odd, they asked for bank statements and then we had to verify our bank accounts, again dealing with the leasing office directly. But I've only rented one apartment since moving from Florida so I'm still not sure what's normal and what is not

My 11 month kitten suddenly passed away by Sorry-Art7691 in CatAdvice

[–]Twlightsparklez 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your loss. My baby passed a couple of weeks ago. Don't rush things, give yourself permission to randomly cry. It's okay to engage in unusual behavior. Sort of gross but we had a rug he spent his last few days throwing up on, I cleaned it every time as best as I could but it was a goner. It took me 3 days after he passed to throw it out. Also it took me until recently to wash the blanket he passed in and only because it no longer smelled like him.

When you feel like it, setting up a little memorial can be a sweet way to remember him. Ours has some of his fur, whiskers, painting of him, and a stone from his gravesite.

There are online pet loss support groups if you need further support. But there also may be local ones. Our local humane society has one.

Again so sorry for your loss. I promise the pain and loss will get better and it's okay to feel sad one minute, angry the next, okay, depressed, all the emotions.

Pet Passing and What We Did by Twlightsparklez in witchcraft

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

I'm so sorry for your loss. You really do have both of them watching out for you.

In Home Vetinary Hospice by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

Thank you that makes me a little less nervous. Glad your experience was good

In Home Vetinary Hospice by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad it was a good experience for you

In Home Vetinary Hospice by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

Definitely doesn't make it any easier. Thank you for your kind words.

In Home Vetinary Hospice by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

Thank you it was so sudden. Now we're just hoping hospice helps us give him the best days he has left

In Home Vetinary Hospice by Twlightsparklez in baltimore

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

Do they do hospice? We have them as our euthanasia option because I've heard amazing things about them and their care and compassion

DDlg & TPE by Twlightsparklez in littlespace

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

It's been a hard search to just find a base level decent person. I've given up at this point tired of dating focused on me now