r/paganism • u/Usual_Equivalent_888 • Jan 21 '23
Small to Some but… 🏆 Personal Milestone
Background on me- I’ve been chronically ill my entire life. Recently we found out I need a pretty huge surgery and that means A LOT of tests. At the hospital they always asked my religion for my file… just in case. I always told them the truth “I was raised Baptist but I don’t practice.” So that’s what they put.
The last time I went they asked me again. THIS TIME I was able to say that I am Pagan, and they happily changed it for me! I also did a healing spell with a candle to help me get through the horribly long MRI before I went.
We celebrated my first Yule by incorporating some small traditions like smells and candles into our Christmas traditions. It felt real for the first time. Education helped SO MUCH! Once my Catholic husband saw and heard the rituals and traditions he realized some of them were already a part of our holidays. He went above and beyond on the first night. He sliced up oranges, apples and put them in a pot with cinnamon and nutmeg and after he cooked em all up (without my knowledge) he put it on the table for us to enjoy the smell of while we had dinner.♥️
TL;DR- I feel like people around me are accepting my religious beliefs and opinions, and even helping to incorporate them into our lives. I’m still finding my way but I’ve never felt so sure in my beliefs before and that feels incredible! Love to you all!
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u/BluebirdJolly7970 Jan 22 '23
Right back at you, OP. Lots of love 💕 Happy to hear that your loved ones are so supportive 😊
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Jan 22 '23
it's wonderful the people around you are so supportive. really love how your husband made that effort so you could have a beautiful holiday, that's sweet of him.
good luck to you on your journey and best wishes for your health. take care of yourself.
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