The Disabled Witch

My name is Larkin, and I am a disabled witch. Over the past couple of years (as of creation of this blog) I’ve been dealing with numerous chronic health conditions that made me deepen my relationship with witchcraft practices I’ve been dabbling in for over a decade. I wanted to carve out my own practice that is first and foremost accessible. A practice that is forgiving, a practice that is empowering.

In finding witchy resources online (especially involving chronic health), I found many sources that were rooted in toxic positivity, which really isn’t my cup of tea. I can’t magic away my disability. I know this, and I am at peace with this. Additionally, I feel like it is a common misconception in online witchy spaces that witchcraft has to look a certain way: certain things must be done at certain times, things must fit a certain aesthetic, and things must be full steam ahead. I crave a craft that accepts me as I am and provides me an outlet to be gentle to my body and mind. I crave a craft that allows me to feel connected even while I’m feeling my worst.

I’m not the best at introductions, but I hope as I populate posts for this blog you’ll get a good idea of what I’m about and feel empowered to create your own accessible craft.

Header image: “Cobweb Star” c. 1780 via Smithsonian Open Access

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