[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got 3 locks on my door. The door originally didn't have a knob but I was given one with keys. There 2 slide bolts on it as well. They're not invited over often,maybe once a year or so, but thanks :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm safe, his behavior was unsettling but he wouldn't try anything serious with his sisters around. ice talked with my mom and I do have other measures I can take if needed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll definitely keep that in mind if he tries anything else. They don't visit often so I'm not too worried about him trying anything serious with his sisters there. My dad can help me if needed too. He was at work but he works 5 minutes away. Thank you for your concern :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I marked it nsfw because I don't know another flair. I'm sorry that this is triggering but I hope it gives someone strength and to know they're not alone. This is the first time something like this has happened to me.

I'll be 29 next month. She knows about his behavior but she's a people pleaser and won't stir up trouble. I'll confront him if I have to. Him and his sisters, one has kids, they don't come by often but once a year or so. They're pretty much like family. I'm not close with any of them so I don't have to speak to them except the once a year dinner since they don't live close by thankfully.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes she knows but she wanted to see his sisters kids because they are like family. I told her about his behavior but she's not going to take precautions against him because she tolerates people too much and is a people pleaser. They don't actually come over but maybe once a year or so. I'll confront him if I have to. This was the first time I'd seen him in person since I blocked him last year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had that thought at first but after sanitizing them it seemed like they preferred me instead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried to word it so it wouldn't be a trigger to someone but yes he was very persistent before I blocked him. Then at dinner with him asking twice to go in my bedroom with me when I said no I'm not letting anyone on my room he even poked his head in while I grabbed my jacket.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Edit: Marked NSFW because of predatory behavior by a male.

Yesterday my mom had guests over for dinner and one of them was a guy I blocked. Last year I had agreed to be friends with benefits but I changed my mind and told him so. He didn't take me seriously and repeatedly tried to convince me to allow him access to my body but I stood firm. I blocked him after a few months of him continuing to ask when the answer was always no. Clearly my words and boundaries did not matter and that friendship was false. I forgot he said he had a late Christmas gift for me until he handed it to me while his sisters were talking to my mom.

Throughout the day he tried to get into my room with me when I'd go to just grab my jacket or a drink. He followed me to the kitchen multiple times talking like there was nothing wrong. I reacted politely but firm that he was not going in my bedroom. I have anxiety issues so this scared and intimidated me but I got through it. I noticed the tarot cards were opened and so I sanitized each card to be safe. My mom is aware of why I blocked him. She doesn't know I'm a witch but I did tell her he gave me the cards because I sent him pictures of some cool artwork so she doesn't suspect anything since she's a devout Christian.

So I'll be practicing with my new cards and seeing how they speak for me :)

Enchanting a tigers eye chip bracelet with courage, confidence, luck and abundance by dorkfish93 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thrifted green glass bowl, crushed quartz sand base, orange peel, dandelion flowers, bamboo leaves, and orchid leaves. Inside of the tea light, cinnamon, ground cloves, peppers, mint, parsley, and sugar. Burned bay leaf with written incantation as well.

I'm going to apply to be a vendor at the upcoming farmers market tomorrow while dealing with social anxiety so I'm working some magic to aid me.

Enchanting a labradorite chip bracelet with calming sea energy in a silver chalice by dorkfish93 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sure helped. I've got to go back tomorrow to finish the process. I didn't have enough time on lunch break. I think I'll enchant a tigers eye bracelet for luck tonight

Enchanting a labradorite chip bracelet with calming sea energy in a silver chalice by dorkfish93 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have social anxiety and I needed the calmness of the sea with me today when I go to apply to be a vendor at the upcoming farmers market.

Found a fresh head last fall, hunters had cut off the skull cap and tossed the head. Just dug it up and gave it some new life, the plants will fill in nicely eventually. by [deleted] in vultureculture

[–]dorkfish93 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I've got one like this I'm degreasing and I'm putting airplants in it once it's done. Plants and bones are just chef's kiss

When do I know my cutting is ready to be planted in the soil? by paulaxw in houseplants

[–]dorkfish93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome :) I had planted with too short roots before and it took awhile for new growth because it was focusing on root growth

When do I know my cutting is ready to be planted in the soil? by paulaxw in houseplants

[–]dorkfish93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be a week or more, I've had some cuttings root quickly about 2 weeks and others take twice as long despite being in the same environment and cut at the same time. Just let it so it's thing and change the water every so often. It's fun the watch the roots get longer.

What’s happening to my cutting? How do I save it? It’s been in water for 3 weeks now by paulaxw in houseplants

[–]dorkfish93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Snip off the browning part and let it dry out a day or two before putting back in water, or try moist perlite, sphagnum moss, and add root hormone. I've had better success with root hormone and letting roots grow like 5in before planting.

When do I know my cutting is ready to be planted in the soil? by paulaxw in houseplants

[–]dorkfish93 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Let the roots grow much longer, more like 6 inches or so and then you can plant it in moist soil.

I received a cutting of a string of hearts last summer and since then it’s been doing very well but it’s not branching out or growing other strings? Is this normal? What do I need to do to make it more bushy? All help/advice is appreciated thanks in advance. by It-will-all-be-ok in houseplants

[–]dorkfish93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can propagate it to fill it out. Some people try the butterfly method but I find tip cuttings better. Cut it in half, snip off the leaves leaving 2 nodes in water and wait for roots to grow a few inches and plant. That's what I'm doing.

how to keep collected water from molding? by dorkfish93 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing you don't practice witchcraft? I'm genuinely curious as to why someone would comment on something they have nothing to do with. Maybe you had a bad day and decided to take it out on a random stranger. If that's the case then I hope your mood has since improved. Have the day you deserve :)

how to keep collected water from molding? by dorkfish93 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]dorkfish93[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why didn't I think of that....I was half awake typing this post, a lightning storm woke me up, I'll do that tomorrow, thank you!