Hello all my name is amanda but my family calls me amy my mom used to call me amy lou i dont know what kind of effect haveing one name then being called something completly different can have on a persons life i feel it may contribute to split personalitys. I guess it goes with the fact i was born right handed and my sister beat me up till i started writing with my left she didnt know you can write with different hands so thats a little about me look foward to being part of things with all of you good evening till next time blessed be
Hi, @amanda70! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! 
I’m not sure what the effects of having different names is. I know my real name is weirdly spelled so I’ve gotten called the wrong name half my life but that may be different. Here you can choose your name, to what you feel speaks to you so that might help you. Just ask one of the mods when they introduce themselves to help you change it.
Either way, it’s nice to meet you! I’m looking forward to getting to know you!
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Hello @amanda70,
Welcome to the forum! I’m Bry, one of the moderators and an Eclectic Witch. It’s very nice to meet you 
Names are powerful things. While we can’t always control what other people call us, we do have completely control over how we choose to call ourselves. And while every name has meaning, the names we choose are by far the most powerful.
On that note, you are free to choose the name you would like the community to call you. Feel free to pick something you are comfortable with personally, or perhaps a name that embodies your magickal practice (aka a Magickal Name) 
You can change both your username and your account name by following the steps in this guide: 📛 How to Change Your Name and Username on Spells8
If you need any help, just say the word!
Make yourself at home here. Blessed be 
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Merry meet @amanda70 and welcome!
My name is Kat, and I’ve been practicing the craft for over 30 years. My practice is rooted in a blend of nature magick, green magick, and elements of hedgecraft.
We’re glad to have you here. 
Make yourself comfortable, explore, and feel free to ask questions!
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Welcome @amanda70 ! It’s great to have you with us! I’m from Minnesota and having been practicing many different aspects of the craft for 35+ years. I currently work with chaos magick, voodoo and divination.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions. This a great group and someone will always be able to help you.
Look forward to getting to know you more!
Blessings
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Hello and welcome @amanda70 I’m Amanda from Oklahoma We’re so excited you have joined us
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Wow i love this place already ive never felt so welcome anywhere before i can tell yall are a eautiful group of people each and every one has such a warm and genuine heart im happy to be here thank you all
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Im so glad you feel welcomed We want you to feel like you’ve came home 
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Welcome! I am ones too and this has been a wonderful place for information, guidance and fun!
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Hello 
and welcome home @amanda70
It’s nice to meet you, Amanda, my name is Marsha. I am an eclectic solitary witch from Colorado. Welcome to the family! 
With love and magick 
always
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