My Struggle with Witches

Identity is important. It’s how we express universal anam out into the world. What we believe we are is the lens through which universal Spirit is shared. I have struggled with identity as a witch for a long time, because as much as it seems to fit, it’s never been quite right. Learning to pronounce Gaelic words opened the door; I am Bandraoi.

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A note about child abuse.

We’ve been conditioned to accept disrespect and abuse. European child-raising styles are often punitive and cruel. Historical Indigenous parenting styles resonate with me and my needs now. Let’s heal our sh!t and not hand it off to the next generation.

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Being Alive is Hard, be Gentle with Yourself

We're often much harder on ourselves than we are on other people. Think about how you speak to yourself, and what you expect from your own performance in life, at work, with friends, colleagues and loved ones. In contrast, imagine a friend or loved one in the same situation and compare how empathetic, supportive and understanding you would be and how easy it would be to suggest self-care and rest. We never do that for ourselves, and it's critical.

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