Hi, im actually new here. But, I also just came out to my husband about my practice. When I thought he would be “ at the least” a little more accepting. He has been so mean, and actually laughed. Literally laughed at me. I’m not sure how to feel about this? This is my religion. This is in my soul.
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Hello @Fiona11,
Keep your head high and do feel discouraged. Sometimes it takes time for some to come around. 
Send you love and support.
Sometimes they never co.e around but you still have to be true to yourself. I had to stay quite about myself for a while until him husband who was my boyfriend at the time got sick. Then I had to show him that my Green witchery is what healed him and made him better fast.
He came around. But it took some time.
Best of luck with love and light.
So mote it 
my friend.
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I’m sorry to hear that. @Stormii has great advice. Sending over strengthening energy and love to you my lovely. Lean on your deities or the universe’s energy to hold you up. You’re fabulous, and this way of life is a beautiful gift, as my mother says, it’s the old religion, the ways of nature and god’s of old. 
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Chin up, my dear. A lot of us have been through something similar. My mother actually put me in an insane asylum when she found out. It’s difficult, but temporary.
Hold your beliefs sacred within yourself, even if you have to fake it to survive. You matter. We are here for you.
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I am so sorry to hear this! There are so many misconceptions about and biases against magick that people sometimes respond out of fear and believing misinformation. It happens a lot. It may take patience and time to be able to talk openly with him about what you do and don’t believe, how you practice and things like that. Or it may be a topic that you kept to yourself for the time being.
Many of us live in the broom closet as family or friends don’t or wouldn’t understand.
I don’t have an answer for you but I’m sending you support, light and strength 
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@Fiona11 I’m so sorry you’re husband isn’t supportive. Maybe he doesn’t understand. When I first started my path, I just had crystals. My son yelled at me using a variety of curse words! He didn’t even talk to me! When he did I told him he can believe what he wants and I will respect that. I also told him just because he doesn’t like it, he shouldn’t be mean to. I also said that it makes me happy, wouldn’t he want someone he loves to do what makes them happy! He didn’t say anything for a while. I don’t know if he just ignores it or has gotten used to it. I would hope your husband would want you to do what makes you happy and even if he thinks it’s “stupid” to respect you enough to keep his opinions to himself! Good luck sweetie 
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@Fiona11 you have all of our support, 
and light 
.
Here when you need us.
Hugs and more hugs.
You know our history and people will away go against what they dont know, dont understand or whatever is different. But we gotcha. Your our sister now.
Shine bright 
Babygirl.
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I’m so sorry you’re going through that @Fiona11 Sending you bright love and comforting energy, Lovie. 
Coming to this knowledge may have made him nervous, but I hope that isn’t a reason to hide within yourself. Continue to shine Sometimes we don’t have the support of the people would hope to have, but we’re here for you. I, too, lost people who I held dear when I came out of the broom closet. Stay true to your spirit and follow your guides. May those who you have in your life come to love and accept you for who you are…in all your many beautiful, glorious, and magickal facets
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@Fiona11 I’m so sorry to hear his response.
I’m only “out of the closet” in my own home, because I live alone with my little puppy. Very very few people IRL know about my beliefs or practices. That’s why this online community is so special and invaluable, at least to me.
What’s important is that you are valuable and important just as you are. And I hope you know that within yourself. 
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Merry Meet!
I can relate. My husband runs hot and cold. There are times when I think he is supportive and understands, but I sometimes ask myself if he is just pacifying me because other times he is quick to put down my beliefs and make me feel foolish. I often feel very alone and isolated spiritually and in my heart. There are many times my husband tries to make me feel as though I am foolish or what I believe is ridiculous but I know that I can turn to my beliefs for comfort and strength. Remember that you can do the same. I am sorry that you experience this, truly. I haven’t been here but a moment and have already been met with so many warm welcomes and support. You are not alone! Take comfort in this wonderful community 
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