what does spoonie/spoons mean?

https://heatherwitch.tumblr.com/post/167795114125/a-spoonie-witch-is

If you click the link within the post, read about the spoon theory and still have questions – feel free to come back and ask them! Google also has a lot of helpful answers 💕

Hey mouse it’s the anon who was very nervous about being pregnant. I want to thank everyone in those notes who were offering advice and other reasons. After a little more than 2 weeks I got it! I’m still not sure what made it be so late but I am relieved thank you all your help

I’m glad you were able to find some certainty and relief ❤️

Hi! I don’t want to sound rude and I understand this is probably too personal for you to answer but what is it that you’re chronically ill with? Again, sorry if this comes off any way, you obviously don’t have to answer a random anon if you feel that way <3

Nah it’s fine I talk about it all the time! I have Chronic Lyme disease and seven co-infections (which are also chronic but can be fully treated with time).

how do you ground yourself after a spell? it’s really interesting to see all the different methods people prefer. im a closet witch so I usually comb my hair and burn the fallout

I enjoy washing my face with water or putting water drops on key points of my face (forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, sometimes eyelids). Then I’ll sit and settle my body down and focus on my breathing and quieting my mind.

How do you all ground after performing magic?

Mouse, thank you so much for doing what you do. This really helps me. I’m currently bedridden right now and this is such a godsend. It’s nice to know I’m not alone- thank you. I absolutely adore your blog and you, and it always makes me happy. I’m so glad you’re in my life, even if we don’t interact.

You’re very welcome! A big part of my goal with having this blog was to make more content for spoonie and chronically ill witches and to help us all feel a little less alone. Health problems can feel so isolating, but there’s such a big community of us! May your days be filled with minimal pain and symptoms, and may you find something new and exciting to keep you occupied and entertained while you’re bed bound ❤

What are some basic things I’ll need for crafting/spells? I’m just starting

A lot of things you’ll likely already have!

Common kitchen herbs (cinnamon, rosemary, mint, thyme, basil).

Candles. String. Envelopes. Jars/bottles (can be leftover from food). Nails. Thorns. Flowers.

Use what you have! Then buy certain ingredients once you know you really need them 💕

the original blogger tagged it as mine so maybe it’s theirs

I found it, the artwork is by Cicely Mary Barker. Don’t know why the OP tagged it as that but 💁🏻

Dopey question, but do you have any spells for inspiration or focus? Literally anything that will boost my creative energies after a long day at work is appreciated.

Hi Mouse, this is a random question but I need some guidance. My familiar passed away 2 years ago, and I’m just now starting to move on. How do I progress without her presence in my craft? Can a witch have multiple familiars over their life span or is it a “one and done” type thing? Thanks for your advice witch mom!

I’ve never had a familiar so I’m not the best person to ask!

Followers? 💕

hey the op of the post about saying “i wanna go to sleep” instead of “i wanna die” is an ace exclusionist/aphobe as well as a mogai exclusionist (it says so in their url)

This is why we can’t have nice things 😤 They’re 19 years old and already so filled with bitterness, I hope they’re able to find happiness and relief and growth.