Help me please...

[Damage Inc.]

Okay I really want to be Wiccan. I just have a few problems. My parents and friends. Well one friend would think I am some freak. ANYWAYS. I really dont know where to begin. So will anyone help me?

[Druchii]

Okay I really want to be Wiccan. I just have a few problems. My parents and friends. Well one friend would think I am some freak. ANYWAYS. I really dont know where to begin. So will anyone help me?

Just learn what you want to know from here. Everyone is freindly and willing to help you out. Acceptance comes with time. And if not, then just remember everone chooses their own paths in life and run with that if you can. :)

[Damage Inc.]

Hey thanks, I hope to hear from you soon....

[Romani Vixen]

I'd suggest you start with reading the threads here in New Pagans. and explore the site.... There are books as well, but you'll see excelent suggestions elsewhere!

[dragenfly]

Silly question if I may. Are you interested in WICCA, Paganism, or Witchcraft? The more you research the more confident you will be. This is the best forum everyone is so GREAT you will really like it here. Welcome!

[alesay]

Yup, this place is an awesome Source for information. And even if you don't know what "exactly" you want to be, but know it is somewhere along the lines of this, then this is a perfect place to be :D Just snoop around, if something peaks your interest then ask questions! I don't think i've ever seen someone here that didn't mind answering a few questions. OR MORE :D And yes, Druchii is right... Acceptance comes in time, and along with Knowledge :D

[Nighthawk]

You will do well here, if you look and read.... poke around..and I would not worry about people thinking you are a freak... just an individual. Welcome... Greetings...

[amethyst_faerie]

hi i have the same problem, although my mom has come round to the idea and now sees it as 'harmless fun'. not perfect but itll do! My dad would just go crazy if he found out I was doing wicca, so i have to hide all my stuff. Its annoying but I can't see any other allternative. Can anyone help?

[amethyst_faerie]

anyone?

[Sommerfugl]

hi i have the same problem, although my mom has come round to the idea and now sees it as 'harmless fun'. not perfect but itll do! My dad would just go crazy if he found out I was doing wicca, so i have to hide all my stuff. Its annoying but I can't see any other allternative. Can anyone help?

I woulnd't expect people to understand straight away. Keep it to yourself for as long as you need to, it's entirely up to you I mean...they don't NEED to know do they? For me though, I've never hidden it, as it's the person I am, and I just can't hide who I am (no matter how hard I've tried on occasions!). If people don't understand then it really doesn't bother me because quite frankly I don't expect them to. If you feel like you'd endanger yourself though by telling people, then I suggest you don't (as I'm sure you know). Just do what's right for you :), maybe your mum will be better about it as time goes on and she realises you're serious about it.
Jezxx

[luna rising]

I would say that as long as you make a lifestyle choice for true reasons, which in this case would generally be spiritual enlightenment and growth as opposed to say, world domination :viking: , then anyone who judges you is probably not a good friend in the first place.

This is a great place to learn and grow. There are lots of threads on "coming out of the broom closet," dealing with non-sympathetic friends and parents and the like. The Paths forum is a great starting point to discover where you might want to direct your energies. Also the thread that Ben T posted that is stickied at the top of this forum.

There are so many different walks of life here, and people will share their ideas and energies with you in any way they can. I wish I would have had a place like this when I was younger :)

Best of luck to you!

[kiara]

Okay I really want to be Wiccan. I just have a few problems. My parents and friends. Well one friend would think I am some freak. ANYWAYS. I really dont know where to begin. So will anyone help me?


The way I started was by searching out books and websites, since I couldn't touch bases with people at the time. I'm going to attend a Pagan fair where I go to college, so that should be interesting.

As to the people around you, stay in the closet as long as you feel the need to. Some people arent going to take it well, that's human nature, but hopefully you'll have some friends and family who won't freak out initially to make it easier for you. If they refuse continually to respect your choice and you, you might want to disassociate yourself from them for awhile. Make sure before you tell people that you are secure in your choice. If you don't believe in what you are doing, then it will be much harder for you. But don't fear, there's lots of people here willing to help you, including me. If you want to talk, send me a message. :wave:

[Scorpious Magus]

I know the difficulty of trying not to upset parents. It was hard for me when I lived with them. Both of them were deep into Santeria (type of Voodoo) so they knew, even after they became christian, if something was "strange" (as they called it). I know I should not say hide it, because one day it will come out; however, respect their home. Once in your own place, you will be able to do as you wish. That doesn't mean stop. That doesn't mean go. It just means not in their home. Besides the best places for rituals and the like are outside in Nature.

[Dorchadas Síofra]

I'd suggest learning more about your choice before making any decisions. If you decide to tell your family and friends, make sure you can answer their questions and help them see what it really is. Honestly, I have told a couple of friends, no one else. My faith is my business, and unless they ask, I dont think it really matters to them what i believe. The path is not the same for everyone, so faith wouldn't necessarily be either.