*I cannot find the original forum post so I'm just reposting this, thanks!*

Hello to anyone that is reading this! I'm Liz and I'm brand new to Beliefnet!

I was raised Reconstructionist (Jewish) and had a Bat Mitzvah (Jewish Teen rite of passage). However, Judaism does not reflect my beliefs so in tenth grade, I went to the public library to do research. After hours of researching different faiths, I found something called Wicca. Intially, I was skeptical, but the more that I read the more I liked. Then after a couple of months, I did more and more research on the internet (trying to use the most reputable sites possible) and I became very happy that I found someting that I worked for me.

I wanted to learn how to initate myself because I do not know how to reach out and find more Wiccans or Pagans in my community. I think there is one other kid in my school...

So I performed a self initiation ceremony and two years later, I have never been happier. 

Someone said, "Initiated yourself? ....isn't that a bit of a misnomer?"

I just was confused by this and wanted to know what everyone thought. If the person that posted that is here, I would be happy to hear you explain what you meant.

Thank you

~Liz