Today I’m here to offer up 11 reasons why it can be so difficult to heal when we grew up in a fundamentalist household, community, or culture. To quote Pat McCabe, Woman Stands Shining: “Christianity is such a foundational part of colonization that even if people aren’t believers, it is still in their field.” If […]
Life Is Still Messy After Healing
Last week I shared with you four common misunderstandings about working with the ancestors. Today I’m back to share one more. 🙂 MISUNDERSTANDING #5: Healing your ancestors will solve all your problems. If you just heal your ancestors, your life will be great and all your problems will be solved. More nuanced understanding: Life is […]
4 Common Misunderstandings About Ancestor Work
The ancestors seem to be showing up everywhere — with spiritual leaders, healers, and even scientists talking about epigenetics, ancestral trauma-healing, healing backwards and forwards through time — and there is this craving (from both the ancestors and their incarnate counterparts) to be in relationship. As understanding of intergenerational trauma and the roles the ancestors […]
5 Reasons Why Some Of Your Ancestors Might Not Be Good Guides Right Now
Last week we spoke about why our ancestors are in the perfect position to guide us out of the fog of unresolved trauma and into the clarity of who we are and why we are here (including the work we are here to do). And, it’s true. As witchy healers, we want our ancestors here, […]
8 Reasons Why Your Ancestors Are Trustworthy Guides
The previous installment of the Journey of the Witchy Healer ended with the witchy healer ready to depart the fog of unresolved trauma and step fully onto their path of healing. Essentially, in order to be delivered into the world witchy healers must leave that safe womb of the fog they were born into and […]