Coming out of the broom closet?

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I am a witch. I don't care if you like it or not, so if you are interested in converting me to your religion you can stop right there and navigate to another page.

I have been a witch for almost ten years, I love my religion. I have been in the broom closet because I have family and in-laws who would probably not be okay with this (particularly the in-laws, Southern Baptists).

I don't like not being open about my religion because I adore it and the positive influence it has had on all aspects of my life. Now I have children and desperately want to share my religion with them. Not to force them to believe as I do, but because it is a large and important part of my life.

I am hoping that you all might share with me your worst-case scenarios. Do the benefits outweigh the costs?

My husbands family has little to do with us as it is. I don't know why, aside from the fact that my mother in law has legitimate mental health problems. My hope is that his family will treat my children better than they treat us; like they are part of the family. Would coming out of the broom closet jeopardize their chances at familial ties to a point that the value we would gain from being open would be negated?

? · Accepted Answer

The worst thing they could do is burn you alive like they did in medieval times. I dont see how anything could go wrong

Moley · Answer

Yes it would.

You being whatever you want to be is your own personal thing.
You do not have to shout it to the world. You know what people are like, they will judge, critisize etc.

Think about someone coming out saying they are gay, if they already have a child, that child will be bullied for it because that is what kids are like. Adults can be just the same.

Teach your children the rights and wrongs that you get from any religion, we all have the same moral beliefs, do not push them and do not spell it to the whole family as they may be a little freaked.
When in doubt, say no! (Thats what my mum used to say to me) and the fact that you are asking the question suggests you are not sure about it, so dont do it.

Bryan · Answer

So your Southern Baptist inlaws already don't like you, and you want to tell them you are a witch.  They are going to think you are a devil worshiper. 

I don't see that as helping your relations with them or how they view your husband or your kids.  I don't think I would want to do that.

? · Answer

Prolly so dont tell them ......

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