shocked and hurt beyond belief

[lonely_tora]

I've been contemplating a major, life-altering decision for months. I've felt unease in this area for years, though only last August did I find a solution for it. It was not a decision I've undertaken lightly by any means, because this part of my life holds significant meaning for me. I've spent the past year researching, studying, searching my

Comments

[lonely_tora]

At the time I typed this, I was upset. Now I look back and cringe at some of my word choice, particularly the "converting to" bit. I've never heard of a different way to refer to it, and I didn't feel like taking the time to research it either. That was sloppy on my part

[la_librarienne]

I may be quite a few months late--
most certainly, I am--
but have my sympathy, nevertheless.

Even those initially dismayed can be won over with your happiness, given time to adjust. Enthusiasm for something is infectious, and well-contemplated decisions usually choose best. I hope you are satisfied with the one you've made.

~

[lonely_tora]

It may be months late, but I appreciate your comments none-the-less. And... >.> <.< I do the same thing too.

So far, I'm very satisfied. I've spent a long time thinking about it, and finally decided to take the step from thinking to doing. It helps me complete like I never have before.

And I understand my family's reluctance to accept it. Mainstream knowledge has thrown so much dirt down on the name 'witch' that a lot of people are scared to delve in and learn more. I don't like the thought of losing them, so I'll just have to curb the talk about it a bit. Give them time to adjust, like you said. They are starting to wonder what I'm so happy about all the time, though....

[la_librarienne]

I'm glad.

Yes, "witch" is still too connected with "hellfire and brimstone," but it is getting better. I don't think prejudice will go away, but it can be overcome. Its a lack of understanding that's the problem.

Forgive me if I don't hold much hope for your Dad; I wish I could. I have confidence, though, that your brother will accept your choice; if you'll excuse my frivolous comparison, my older sister has no care for the anime I watch, and will watch it with me, anyway, if I ask her to. It seems to me it will work the same way, the 'why do you do this,' learn a bit more, then 'I think you're nuts, but okay.' The learning a bit more part will just be a bit longer with your Mom.

[lonely_tora]

True, true.

It amuses me that you can summarize all that from this post. Then again, I suppose I was sorta not vague in the least. But I still chuckle that you hit the head on all of them. I think. Guess we'll find out in a few months/years.