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Freya Swan

@freyaswan.bsky.social

Just a New England witch, herbalist, and psychic. Friend of dragons and elves.

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So, if you have questions about prepping, just ask. Either here, or message me. I'll do my best to answer your questions or point you to someone who can. Thankfully, I do know a few people who are still in that field who aren't the stereotypical extreme, religious zealot conspiracy theorist.

19.03.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That being said, I do understand the fears, concerns, and motivation behind that drive to prep for the uncertain. I have made all sorts of prepping mistakes, spent too much money, and fell for a lot of nonsense. I also learned a fuckton of valuable lessons, usable skills and critical knowledge.

19.03.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I never stopped prepping. I just did so privately, and no longer as an author. I've tried to remain active in various prepper groups online, but end up exhausted. The same bunch of rotten apples keep showing up. I'm no longer available for the inevitable arguing, insults, and toxicity they bring.

19.03.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That was a crisis moment. I withdrew. Due to the personal/family issues, this was the lowest point in my adult life. I shut down my website suddenly, stopped teaching, and ultimately returned to my first love, music. Music saved me from an extremely dark place, and there's no turning back for me.

19.03.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I walked away from that as a career for a boatload of reasons. The stress of dealing w/ religious zealots within that population, including literal death threats and threats of other forms of violence, as well as personal/family situations that turned my life completely upside-down, was too much.

19.03.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My feed is filled with people worries over the economy, loss of rights, potential war, and a serious interest in prepping.

FWIW, I've been a prepper for a couple of decades. I've written preparedness books, and had a website and emergency preparedness podcasts, with a focus on herbal medicine.

19.03.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โค๏ธ My home smells like witchcraft โค๏ธ

30.01.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dreaming of traveling again.

12.01.2025 02:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's half-past wine o'clock for me.

22.11.2024 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A lot of relationship coaches post about things "Real Men" (TM) need to do in order for women to be in their "feminine energy" in order to make a relationship work.

Apparently, Real Men "lead" and "guide" their women.

No thanks. We already had parents. Your guidance is not required. We're good.

21.11.2024 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope

The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope

The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope

21.11.2024 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36432    ๐Ÿ” 2248    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 904    ๐Ÿ“Œ 329
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The obligatory first post here. Feeling far away this evening.

Photo of Matronae statuary.

21.11.2024 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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