I’ve always felt drawn to the witchy path; it’s always felt like the truest expression of myself. But due to the religious fears instilled by my Catholic upbringing, I found myself caught between Christianity and paganism, constantly torn. I think I struggled to do the necessary deconstruction and heal from the religious trauma I carried, preventing me from fully stepping into my own path. It’s so difficult to let go of what you’ve known for so long. Spirituality isn’t one-size-fits-all, and there’s such beauty in so many different paths. There are parts of my Catholic upbringing that still comfort me-Mother Mary and praying the rosary, for example, always helped with my anxiety. But, even with that comfort, l've felt something missing. I want to hold onto what feels right for me and let go of what no longer serves my spirit. It’s hard to choose what feels just right, especially when you’re facing pressure from the outside to conform to a particular religion. Fear can hold you back from pursuing what you truly want to explore, keeping you in a cycle of uncertainty. I want to be more open about my journey, so others who might be going through something similar don’t feel alone. I think part of me wanted to stay Christian to make my family proud, to find that sense of community and security. It was comforting to think I could have all the answers to life handed to me in a book, but I only ended up with more questions—questions that felt unanswerable. Once you start to deconstruct, everything begins to crumble. I don’t want to pressure myself to be anything for others anymore. This year, I want to free myself from that mindset, heal my fears, and work on my shadow self. I’m ready to break the cycle and seek what truly brings me peace and happiness, spiritually. (Any rude comments will be removed✨ let’s all choose kindness)
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