Being pagan in a Christian family has been difficult. I have been in the broom closet to my family and many of my friends for many years now. But the more I want to embrace my beliefs and spirituality, the more I find myself wanting to come out of the broom closet to them. Part of the process was merging my two blogs and merging my worlds together.
I still haven’t flat out come out to my mom or others about being pagan, but I am no longer working so hard to hide it.
This blog is merely my place on the web where I can share my triumphs, hopes, fears and feelings. Sometimes I may post about the mundane, other times I might post about the fantastical. But regardless, it will always be a part of me and my soul.
-Blessed Be
Sarah
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Greetings. Thanks for following. Blessings.
Hello and I think it’s very brave of you to start expressing your Paganism. So sad when we have to hide things from our family. I think a lot of people can relate, including myself. I hid from my dad for *years* that I was in an interracial relationship. It was only when I was sure that his reaction would be ok (which took years of gradual and subtle preparation) that I told him. He was actually really sorry that I’d been afraid to tell him, but I think I did the right thing be waiting.
It’s always a difficult decision and so unique to each person. But I think Paganism is a wonderful path. And Cassie up there is a most fascinating woman and an excellent writer. I’m not acquainted with Toadwise yet!
Through my blog I am meeting people from lots of different spiritual paths include Wicca and Paganism and others, and I find it all very interesting. I hope your gradual transition to coming out of the broom closet goes smoothly for you; but very often, we do need a little more courage in this world if we are going to be anything other than mainstream. No worries though because you will always be able to find others who *are* similar to you, so you are never alone.
At this point, I am pretty much out of the broom closet. I don’t hide my blog posts regarding my paganism and I have family and close friends who all see any time I post via Facebook. Also, if someone asks me what I believe, I don’t hide it. I am more than willing to stand up for what I believe and defend it from a logical and educated stand point.
Well that’s great. Good for you.
Hello Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy your blog and have nominated you for the Liebster Award. If you want to partake please visit my blog and check it out here – http://tfaswift.com/2012/12/07/liebster-award/
No worries if you prefer not to; just wanted to pass on my respect.
Hi Sarah,
Many thanks for visiting my blog, and including my ‘When Is Honesty The Best Policy?’ article in your work. Much appreciate it!
Take care, Bex
As a Christian sister who has an amazing Pagan brother, I just want to give you a hug. I’ve been there with Jase, supporting him and moving him forward when he made a lot of transitions in his life. I know that the religious stuff can get messy, but I love how you are being true to yourself now. At the end of the day, that’s the most important thing. The people who love you will love you unconditionally.
That’s for stopping by and following. You’ll find my blog all over the place with topics …. and I interact.
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! I hope you can accept. The rules are on my website with the link to the page about the Award.