Out of the Broom Closet

I would strongly advise against practicing secretly. I experimented with witchcraft for seven years until I had the confidence to go Pagan. My parents are non occultists too, so it has left a strain on our relationship ever since they found out. I haven't practiced physically in two years to respect their home. I know I can practice, join a coven, or do whatever the hell I want with Paganism when I walk out their door. But for now, I'm reading and writing about it and learning what exact sect I'd like to follow, most likely my own. I still deal with blasphemy about my spiritual orientation so feel free to message me if you'd like. Blessings!

For one make sure that they are well informed about what wicca means and its philosophy(teachings), that tends to help soften the blow of you telling them of your choice. And if they start arguing that it`s Satan based religion just give them following peace of intel:
Christian church changed the symbols of old religions from marks of guides and protectors and guides to those of devil, so they would have easier time destroying(Old religions) them and gaining more power and influence. Pretty much doing excellent job of being what they preached that they were against, blood thirsty and greedy, for lack of better words MONSTERS and BARBARIANS(I mean for F**K sake those were people that destroyed several centuries worth of progress and culture because they knew that knowledge would make it harder to control people)

I practiced in secrecy for years, but I never tried to keep it a secret, I never hid my items (crystals, wand, incense, etc.) but I never told my parents either. Eventually they gradually figured it out for themselves and so reduced the stress on all of us.

I find it better that way, personally the gradual realization is better than suddenly telling them.

Here's what I did with my parents. Have them sit down with you in the living room and talk about your day and ask them about their's. When you're all talked up with them, say you're Wiccan and chances are, they'll try and cut you off but say, "Hey. Can you just hear me out first?" and explain yourself. If they continue to argue just say "Hey. I'm at the age where I need to experience life myself. If this is a mistake, I'll learn from it. I love you guys and I just want you to understand I need to venture out in life myself."

I hope I helped. :D

I am not a broom closet whitch. My dad saw me looking up spells and experimenting with them. When he saw it p, he just shrugged. He thinks it is kind of silly but doesn't argue with it either.

That's exactly the point haschel, the thing is, each family has level of communication and tolerance, you can simply give a recommendation to call your parents what you do, but just because this happened to you means that will happen for everyone else. There is many ways of doing this, but it is up to the person, I would just recommend to study the situation and find a way to deal with it, even if it take long years.

Hey. Bit of advice from the girl that got kicked out of the broom closet. It is better if you tell your parents in a way that works for your family. A lot of parents do in fact think Wicca is Satanic and while this is a sad fact it is a true one. But the issue is that often times parents don't want to listen and so sometimes it is better to just write them a letter and leave it on the coffee machine before heading out to school/work in the morning. As someone who got kicked out of both the broom closet and the rainbow one at the same time(we have a weird floor plan)you can't practice in secret.

Practicing in secret leads to a whole new set of issues. Because in order for you to actually practice you need materials and while for some this was probably different I grew up in a home where I didn't go anywhere unless I had an adult chaperone and so it was very difficult for me to get my candles, cords, and crystals (oh my), because my mom would always ask why I was getting them and I'd have to come up with some weird lie as to what I was doing and then when my parents found out there was a huge distrust between us for many years after that.

Point it, you have to do this your way, friend. Hate to say it but the only thing we can do is give a few helpful tips and hope you will be returning to say it went well. May you have more luck than I did.

-with love, Tea

wow, thank you guys so much for your advice. Just last night my dad saw my alter while I was panicking and pushing him out of my room. I'll gladly take your advice.

This is what I get from all of you amazing people:
Tell them gradually or you'll make so many more issues for yourself.

Again, thank you all so much.
Blessed be.

hey, im still in the broom closet too, but your stories convinced me to break out lol. i wish you the best of luck!

Well, my dad is a heathen.