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Here Be Hedgewitches

An exploration of the untidy edges of witchcraft, skepticism, therapy, and the natural world

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  1. Issue · Sep 13, 2026

    Clippers in hand, I unmask myself to the world (opens the original)

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    I’ve been meaning to write about my relationship with my hair, or the lack of it, for a while, but it keeps getting shelved for more pressing topics. The past few weeks, however, I’ve been asked, directly & indirectly, about the #3 clipper fade that has been my standard cut for a good while, so clearly the zeitgeist has spoken.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!w6xe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.

  2. Issue · Aug 2, 2026

    For a minute there, I lost myself (opens the original)

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    CW: mental health struggles, emotional abuse & recoveryHello, witches. Once again it’s been a minute. I’m still here, and I’m exceptionally glad that you are, too. We’re going to talk about some sticky, personal stuff today, as usual, but I am couching my words a bit, because at the end of the day, it is less about a specific person, & more about what they resurrected. Don’t worry, they have felt the full brunt of my ire and my compassion, sharp blades both; I’m just trying to keep the laundry w

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