My mother's love for Metallica was certainly an important aspect of her life, but what really set her apart from other fans was her deep involvement in occult practices. It may seem like an unusual combination, but to her, the two went hand in hand. Growing up, I always knew my mother had a fascination with the unknown. She collected various books on witchcraft, astrology, and the occult. Her room was filled with candles, crystals, and tarot cards. It was a mystical environment that she embraced wholeheartedly.
It was a mystical environment that she embraced wholeheartedly. However, it was her love for Metallica that truly transformed her relationship with the occult. She believed that the band's music possessed a raw energy and a connection to darker forces.
AITA for leaving after my mom kept joking about my childhood and calling me her “practice kid”? [UPDATE]
So, to start, I’d like to thank everyone who commented on my last post. I read through as many replies as I could and some of y’all had me sobbing. Genuinely, everyone says that the internet is a cesspit of toxicity, but that’s not true at all. Mushy feelings aside, here’s the actual update.
So, the first thing I did was talk to my stepdad. Contrary to some of y’all’s assumptions, I don’t live at my parents’s house, so I asked him over to breakfast to talk on a day my mom had work but I had off. He knows I usually plan around my mom’s work schedule, so I think he knew it was serious beforehand.
We sat down over eggs and I told him what had happened. He’d been doing something else at the time, and was absolutely shocked. Apparently, my mom had told him a twisted version of events. According to him, she’d said that I sent her an “angry text” because of a “few harmless jabs” and that she was “only kidding” and “didn’t mean any harm”. She also had conspicuously left out her drunken text to me.
His reaction to the actual content of her “jokes” can only be described as a deep sadness and frustration. He offered me true support and affirmation, something that I could never picture my mom doing in my a million years. My mom can be nice, but she’s not great at anything deeper than platitudes. What did I ever do to deserve him?
He was also completely blindsided by the fact that there was alcohol at a kid’s party. Apparently, he had left the planning to her and had no idea.
I told him that I want to go very low contact with my mom for a bit, and asked for his help to see him and Melody without having to deal with her. He said that he understood, and agreed to have me over when she’s not around.
He told me he would get my mom help with her emotions and her drinking problem, and I told him that she probably wouldn’t cooperate and promised to help him get her the help she needs in what ways I can.
A half hour after my stepdad left, I texted my mom the following:
Hey ma, I’ve mulled over what happened at Mel’s party and I’ve come to the realization that our relationship is not healthy. You put me down for things that weren’t my fault and laugh at how you and [my bio dad] screwed my childhood up. It hurts to hear you speak about me like that, and I don’t think you understand exactly how much.
I’ve also come to the understanding that you serving alcohol at a four year old’s birthday party without even telling dad isn’t normal. This isn’t a one time thing, you start drinking at eight AM and don’t stop until bed. You have two problems, and until you get some serious help with both of them, I would like very little contact with you.
Please don’t contact me outside of an emergency.
I then blocked her from texting me
I know this isn’t as dramatic of an update as y’all were hoping for, but I hope that someone can take something from it. I know it’s only been a few days, but I have no regrets. Maybe going cold turkey off her was what I needed.
She would often listen to their albums while performing rituals, believing that the music's intensity would enhance her practice. My mother found solace in both Metallica's music and the occult practices. It became her way of expressing herself and connecting with something beyond the ordinary. For her, the lyrics and melodies of Metallica spoke to her soul, while the occult practices allowed her to explore and tap into her deeper spiritual self. She would spend hours studying Metallica's lyrics, interpreting them through the lens of her occult knowledge. She saw hidden meanings and messages in the songs, aligning them with her own beliefs and experiences. It was her way of finding a deeper connection between her two passions. One might argue that my mother's combination of Metallica and the occult was nothing more than a personal eccentricity. However, to her, it was a profound and meaningful experience. It helped her transcend the boundaries of the everyday and explore her own spirituality in a way that was uniquely her own. In conclusion, the occult practices of my mother aligned with her love for Metallica in a way that may seem unconventional to others. Yet, for her, the two were inseparable and brought a sense of purpose and connection to her life. Despite the apparent disparity, her deep involvement in the occult and her love for Metallica created a harmonious and fulfilling experience for her..
Reviews for "Conjuring Magic through Music: The Occult Side of Metallica that Inspired my Mother"
1. Sarah - 1 star
I found "The occult practices of my mother aligned with her love for Metallica" to be extremely disappointing. The title lured me in with the promise of an interesting blend of music and occult themes, but the content failed to deliver. The story lacked any depth or development, and it felt more like a random collection of unrelated events rather than a cohesive narrative. Additionally, the characters were poorly developed, making it difficult to care about their experiences or motivations. Overall, I was left unsatisfied and would not recommend this book.
2. John - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "The occult practices of my mother aligned with her love for Metallica" as I am a fan of both occult themes and Metallica. However, the execution fell flat. The writing style was confusing and difficult to follow, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story. The plot meandered aimlessly, and it felt like the author was trying too hard to be edgy and controversial. While there were some interesting elements related to the occult, they were overshadowed by unnecessary graphic scenes and shock value. I would advise against wasting your time on this book.
3. Emma - 1 star
"The occult practices of my mother aligned with her love for Metallica" was an absolute mess. The writing was choppy and lacked coherence, making it a struggle to understand what was happening. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any depth, making it impossible to connect with them or care about their fates. The occult elements felt forced and overly exaggerated, without any meaningful exploration or explanation. I found myself skipping through pages just to reach the end. Overall, this book was a disappointment and not worth your time or money.