Hello, my name is birdsong13 and I am so excited to meet all of you!. I am just coming back to practicing after years of being away due to being married. My husband thought I look stupid and made fun of me and I was too insecure to do anything but just stop but now I am free as I paid for the disillusionment myself and I’m doing the paperwork. In any case, I’m very excited to meet you all. I’m so excited to be able to live my life freely.
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Welcome @Birdsong13, I’m glad you have joined us. Sorry to hear that your husband made fun of your practice but well done you for setting your boundaries and living in alignment with your true self. My name is Jayne and I’m originally from the UK, but now live in Texas. My witch name, Greenbriar, was chosen as it closely aligns with my practice, whick leans towards earth and nature magic.
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Hi, @Birdsong13! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! 
Congratulations on finding your way back to yourself! You look beautiful in your picture! What kind of magic are you interested in? I like candle magic and chants and consider myself an Eclectic Witch.
I’ve also got a newly adopted cat, who is a bit of a clown and a menace all at once. The perfect cat! LOL!
Anyhow, it’s nice to meet you. I look forward to getting to know you!
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Terrific Tuesday Birdsong,
Welcome to the pack 
! Many of us are “returnees” after life had gotten in the way. Like you, I am in the middle of that same paperwork, and some of the same issues with the husband (try stealing my tarot, lenormand cards, computer and phone).
This group is extremely supportive. Dan hosts the Lenormand page, and I am hosting the Tarot draw, come join us!!
There is so much on this site, and so many different and helpful witches here, that feel free to ask, ask, and ask again. Someone will be able to help out.
You look so happy. I know, after my husband left, I am feeling so much better and relieved.
Look forward to seeing and hearing more from/about/of you.
Lady Gene 
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Hello @Birdsong13,
Welcome to the forum! I’m Bry, an Eclectic Witch and one of the moderators. Just stopping by to say hi - it’s very nice to meet you 
Sorry to hear about the struggles with your husband, but congrats to you for finding your freedom. May you be able to stretch your wings and follow your passions as much as your heart desires. And if it’s magickal studies you hope to pursue, please know all the resources of the site are at your fingertips! Make yourself at home here 
Blessed be!
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Welcome, @Birdsong13 and Merry Meet! As you can see by the replies, we’re all very glad you’re with us. I’m sorry to read about the things your husband said to you. No one should have to go through that. I love your picture with your beautiful smile! This is a safe and welcoming place.
I’m Feathertip, from SE Michigan. I’m a lifelong Pagan, with a very Nature-oriented practice. I use Lenormand cards for divination and practice Yogic meditation.
I hope you share more of your interests with us, as you look around the site. Please make yourself at home! You’re free to enjoy your journey now, lovely. 
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Hello @Birdsong13!
We met on another thread. Just stopping by to say Welcome!
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@Birdsong13 Welcome to the board! 
I’m so glad you found this space when you needed an outlet to be heard. I’m fairly new here too, and your relationship situation hits very close to home for me. That same struggle of being judged and labeled for walking this path is what led me right here.
You are among family now, so feel free to vent whenever you need to. The coven here is so warm and knowledgeable, with incredible coursework and tools to help you build your craft and find your peace.
I’m Markzen, your neighbor right here in West Virginia (up in the Northern Panhandle). Between me and the other WV members down south, you’re well-covered! So happy you joined us—looking forward to seeing you around the coven! 
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Hello @Birdsong13 it is lovely to meet you and thank you for sharing a photograph of yourself. Welcome to the Coven and Forum. You are a beautiful woman inside and out and sometimes it can take a while to rediscover yourself when you are pulled in different directions I am happy you have found your way back to carry on your journey.
I am Moonbeam from a small village in Lancashire, England. I am a Hedge Witch my divinations are working with the Elements. I am drawn to the Moon in particular but also the Sun, Crystals, Forklore Magic and nature which is an important part of my craft, Anglo-Saxon & Witch Runes, Tasseography, Pendulum, plants and growing herbs etc. I am learning about Ocean Magic. I write create my own spells.
If you are comfortable to share what are your interests. I am looking forward to reading your posts and if there is anything I can help with just post and I will try my best to assist.
In the meantime, have fun looking around.
Blessings to you 
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