It’s an incredibly humbling thing being allowed a peek into so many amazing lives. 
Being a part of Infinite Roots is truly a blessing. 
Each story is moving and unique in it’s own way. But there is also something familiar. Many of us were looking for renewed or new faith - faith in the world, in others, in ourselves, and in the magic we could feel in and around us. We’ve seen our magic change our lives, our families lives, and the lives of fellow coven members. And although many of us have faced great difficulties we have come out of them not bitter but wiser, not angry but understanding, not defensive but protective of what we love.
I want to respond to each post here but to spare everyone a book I will mention two in particular.
Wade,
My move from radicalized Christianity to where I am today included unbearable depression and anxiety. The journey had signposts like the Tanakh, the Apocrypha, and even a Quran. I am happy you are here and you bring all of your knowledge to us so freely. Thank you.
Rowan,
Like what I said to Siofra earlier this morning, I wouldn’t be here in this forum today if it wasn’t for you. You were another voice that led me from the wilderness. Thank you.
I’ve told enough about my story over the past few months that I won’t 
you all with it again. 
For anyone that missed the snippets, I will include links to them below.
I do want to say this, though. I was ready to give up on magic, on faith, on anything spiritual last year. Then I met this wonderful person who made me question such a drastic, life-altering choice. In response, I went looking for answers. While I may never get my new person of the month badge, I devoured everything I could from the site in the first month or two I was here.
Thanks to Francisco, TheTravelWitch, SilverBear, MeganB, and Limeberry I was able to find this safe place to grow again - like a phoenix from the ashes. Thanks to Missa, Christina4, Berta, Janelle, Jeannie1, and Amethyst I was challenged to be a better version of me. And now I am getting to know people like Walter, Saulamay, NickWick, and CelestiaMoon better through their posts and I am moved by what I see.
Happy 2nd Birthday Weekend Spells8. I love you 
Infinite Roots.