I have half of me peeking out.My parents know, in fact, they bought half of my books and ritual/altar supplies. A few of my closest friends know, and some of them have been interested in either Wicca, which I practice, or other pagan religions for a while, as I found out. I don't like advertising it, I have a pentacle necklace, but the pentacle is very large so I don't usually wear it. I am terrified of telling my boyfriend's family though. They are conservative evangelical Christians.
Yeah I do the same...most of my friends know (and are sworn to secrecy) but none of my family does. I don't plan to be like this forever though. Once I get out of the house, and am making it on my own, then I intend to come out fully.
I'd say I'm mostly out with my foot in the door. I don't mind telling anyone that I'm Wiccan if I'm asked, but I keep relatively quiet around my parents because their reaction is what I care about the most. I don't mind keeping them out of the loop and thinking I'm something else if it helps keep the peace.
Yes, It's kinda hard to be honest about things without upsetting those who love you. You have to find a balance and decide which is the best path to take depending on each individuals situation.
Good thoughtful comment - thanks for popping by and leaving it. BB! )O(
im more in than out few people know and most dont i dont like the responces i get when i tell some one that i am wiccan i was given by my ex the altemadum of him or wicca i took wicca, i tryed to explain to him but he refused to listen so yeah like i said im more in than out.
I forgot to add, I'm semi out and semi in. If you dont ask, I dont tell ( I learned my lesson when it comes to opening my mouth lol ) However I dont care either. If you dont agree with what I believe, then you dont and thats that. I feel there is no need to argue over it, I usually drop the conversation if its not respected.
I am out of the broom closet. I am very much an opened book and because I live in a town in the middle of nowhere so to speak, I am asked nonstop to explain what a Pagan is. Most of the people that live around me have never heard of it. Traveling for my husband's job is nice b/c it enables me to meet so many other Pagans and go to the Pagan Pride festivals. But I will answer any questions anyone asks me, in big part b/c the more people that know what the term means the beetter, in my opinion.
Thanks for this Video... I am Pagan Proud! and Out of the Broom closet as well... I dont necessarily go walking around preaching and telling everybody but if I am asked I am Honest in telling them that I am pagan... I agree, I dislike the people who claim its a Devil worshipping religion...when its NOT...I know the truth .... too many Judge ...its sad!
I guess I will reveal more at a later date.. In a Video ... I still need to get a mic and Cam ...
since this year I am out. before only my mom, best friends and husband knew. now i'm not worried about who knows. love me or hate me. i refuse to let my life be dictated on what others may accept or not. i don't tell everyone i know, but if asked i'm honest.
I am not out of the broom closet but the door to it is open for anyone who cares to take a peek. I do not talk about it at work because I am surrounded by fervent Christians and the same with my family. I am sort of the black sheep amongst my folks as well. Only my mother respects my choice though she does not agree or suport it. So I don't share with them or my coworkers for the sake of maintaning peace. And since I am not going to change my ways, no matter what they say, why stress them.
I love your description "In the closet but with the door ajar" That sounds great!
I guess it's been easy for me to be out of the closet because I have always been Pagan although have suffered from negative comments from local fundie Xtians - who even said they would phone the police because they said I was into 'devil worship'! Even so, i know I have it easy because I know I can be more open than some. All those who can't have my thoughts )O(
difficult one. im openly a witch at home, and with my sister, a handful of my friends know but yes i guess im in the closet but with the dorr ajar lol x x x
I have half of me peeking out.My parents know, in fact, they bought half of my books and ritual/altar supplies. A few of my closest friends know, and some of them have been interested in either Wicca, which I practice, or other pagan religions for a while, as I found out. I don't like advertising it, I have a pentacle necklace, but the pentacle is very large so I don't usually wear it. I am terrified of telling my boyfriend's family though. They are conservative evangelical Christians.
MelodiouslyMature 8 months ago
This is a great video... unfortunately I'm still in the broom closet
DollyAndTheBlackDog 2 years ago
Yeah I do the same...most of my friends know (and are sworn to secrecy) but none of my family does. I don't plan to be like this forever though. Once I get out of the house, and am making it on my own, then I intend to come out fully.
Jahanea9 2 years ago
I find myself picking and choosing who to tell. I don't tell people at work, but I do tell people outside of work.
I don't think people that I work with would understand what it's all about and it would be too much work to explain it. So i just leave it be.
Outside of work, If someone asked me, I would tell them.
bruinslove30 2 years ago
I'd say I'm mostly out with my foot in the door. I don't mind telling anyone that I'm Wiccan if I'm asked, but I keep relatively quiet around my parents because their reaction is what I care about the most. I don't mind keeping them out of the loop and thinking I'm something else if it helps keep the peace.
Berwyn33 3 years ago
Yes, It's kinda hard to be honest about things without upsetting those who love you. You have to find a balance and decide which is the best path to take depending on each individuals situation.
Good thoughtful comment - thanks for popping by and leaving it. BB! )O(
MysticRaven10 3 years ago
im more in than out few people know and most dont i dont like the responces i get when i tell some one that i am wiccan i was given by my ex the altemadum of him or wicca i took wicca, i tryed to explain to him but he refused to listen so yeah like i said im more in than out.
nikkiecea2003 3 years ago
I forgot to add, I'm semi out and semi in. If you dont ask, I dont tell ( I learned my lesson when it comes to opening my mouth lol ) However I dont care either. If you dont agree with what I believe, then you dont and thats that. I feel there is no need to argue over it, I usually drop the conversation if its not respected.
VioletNightShade55 3 years ago
I agree!! i CANT stand people who try to convert me either, GREAT video as usual.
BB
VioletNightShade55 3 years ago
I am out of the broom closet. I am very much an opened book and because I live in a town in the middle of nowhere so to speak, I am asked nonstop to explain what a Pagan is. Most of the people that live around me have never heard of it. Traveling for my husband's job is nice b/c it enables me to meet so many other Pagans and go to the Pagan Pride festivals. But I will answer any questions anyone asks me, in big part b/c the more people that know what the term means the beetter, in my opinion.
MistyWitch2601 3 years ago
Thanks for this Video... I am Pagan Proud! and Out of the Broom closet as well... I dont necessarily go walking around preaching and telling everybody but if I am asked I am Honest in telling them that I am pagan... I agree, I dislike the people who claim its a Devil worshipping religion...when its NOT...I know the truth .... too many Judge ...its sad!
I guess I will reveal more at a later date.. In a Video ... I still need to get a mic and Cam ...
Blessed Be,
)O( Jillywiccan )O(
jillybnz2379 3 years ago
since this year I am out. before only my mom, best friends and husband knew. now i'm not worried about who knows. love me or hate me. i refuse to let my life be dictated on what others may accept or not. i don't tell everyone i know, but if asked i'm honest.
AmberThinks 3 years ago
If somebody asked me "are you a Pagan/etc....?
In a Work environment Depending how well I knew them I would Respond:
a) Why? ARE you a Pagan?
or
b) WTF is a pagan?
I would use their responce as a means of divining weather or not its a worth while conversation to have with them.
If they refused to answer yet continued with their line of enquiry, Then.
c)Whats this? The ****in Inquistion, Do you want to **** (Off)/(Drop the Subject) it's absolutly, none of your Bussiness.
But I'm not aPagan
OxEyeChai 3 years ago
I am not out of the broom closet but the door to it is open for anyone who cares to take a peek. I do not talk about it at work because I am surrounded by fervent Christians and the same with my family. I am sort of the black sheep amongst my folks as well. Only my mother respects my choice though she does not agree or suport it. So I don't share with them or my coworkers for the sake of maintaning peace. And since I am not going to change my ways, no matter what they say, why stress them.
Wadjitstar 3 years ago
lol, thanks for that response. *blushes*.
I love your description "In the closet but with the door ajar" That sounds great!
I guess it's been easy for me to be out of the closet because I have always been Pagan although have suffered from negative comments from local fundie Xtians - who even said they would phone the police because they said I was into 'devil worship'! Even so, i know I have it easy because I know I can be more open than some. All those who can't have my thoughts )O(
MysticRaven10 3 years ago
difficult one. im openly a witch at home, and with my sister, a handful of my friends know but yes i guess im in the closet but with the dorr ajar lol x x x
p.s you look nice today :o)
SilverButterflyWings 3 years ago