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[annie]

I just received confirmation on a couple of books from half price.com on two books I ordered. One is the one for witchcraft for dummies, and Bucklands complete book of witch craft. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get started without having a husband and kids interrupt? I really want to try this, but I'm not sure how they would react. I've been reading a book about Wicca for the Solitary Practioner by Scott Cunningham and it has been very informative so far. Should I try to do my practising when they are all in bed or away from home? Is anyone else in this situation that can give me ideas? Thanks for any help I can get! You have all been so helpful--it's great!

[Andromeda]

I live with both my parents and my little sister. My family doesn't really believe in knocking either, but I find the best time for me to practice is after they go to bed or when no body's home.

sometimes I'll tell them I'm having a bath and lock myself in the bathroom so I won't be disturbed.

Well I hoped that helped at least a little :)
BLessings
Andromeda

[Artemis84]

I was in the same situation as you for a while. I really wanted to start actually practicing Wicca, but I wasn't sure how my parents would react. I can tell you right now, my rituals weren't very mystical and I didn't feel fulfilled after I did them. They were incomplete. I tried to do them down in the basement, but everytime I heard someone walking near the door, I jumped up to see if they would come in. I had to keep pausing my rituals and I kept weakening my circles from jumping out of them all the time.

If your husband and your children are open minded people, you could try easing the subject onto them. Maybe leave your Scott Cunningham book on a table for someone to find. Or try starting a casual conversation starting with, "I was reading a really interesting story the other day..." It really helps when you're not worried about the rest of your family finding out about your interests. I ended up telling my family, and now I can actually complete my rituals. :) Plus they don't think I'm wierd for meditating all the time anymore. ;)

Good luck on your Craft journey!

[annie]

Thanks for your help! I'll hopefully be able to work things out. I usually do, but I'm real good at being a worry wart. Any way, thanks again for your help.

[reanna]

Welcome Annie!!! :):):):):)

[Faery-Wings]

Originally posted by annie
I just received confirmation on a couple of books from half price.com on two books I ordered. One is the one for witchcraft for dummies, and Bucklands complete book of witch craft. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get started without having a husband and kids interrupt? I really want to try this, but I'm not sure how they would react. I've been reading a book about Wicca for the Solitary Practioner by Scott Cunningham and it has been very informative so far. Should I try to do my practising when they are all in bed or away from home? Is anyone else in this situation that can give me ideas? Thanks for any help I can get! You have all been so helpful--it's great!

Welcome Annie! If you ever find a way to do rituals or meditate w/o the hubby and kids interrrupting, **pleasssse** let me know! :D

My husband is in a band and is out late one night a week. I usually try to get stuff done at that time, but wouldn't you know, that is also the night my kids always decide not to sleep. :crazy:

I am not Wiccan but I try to fit little moments into my day to meditiate and pray. I used to meditate in bed before I went to sleep, but a lot of the time, I just fell asleep.

My husband is completely supportive now. in the beggining he thought it was "cool" and wanted to watch, which pi**ed me off to no end :mad: Now he just knows when I need a bit of time, to let me alone. I would talk to you husband. It was so nice when I did and I didn't have to feel like I was hiding something form him.

BB!
Oh and come on over to the Pagan Parenting forum- we can always use input over there too. :)
Chris

[poz]

Hi there! I was in a similar sitch
not too long ago except my hubby is supportive but I insisted on
comlplete privacy. I usually do it
in a separate spare room where I have a little cabinet on wheels that fits everything and use that
for an altar and do my thing while
he's asleep. My stepson just moved out but before it was very hard to find space or a time to do it. If
kids are smaller though, you can still do it when they are asleep.