The Making Of Medusa's Mystic

The Making Of Medusa's Mystic is a memoir following the life of Salem, a witch with a treacherous past. A byproduct of rape, Salem was born unwanted to a rapist father and narcissist mother. Salem soon became a victim to abuse in every aspect of life. Salem was forced into familial sex trafficking by their father, drugged, raped, and recorded each and every day. Salem was soon taught they were not worthy of love. They were simply worth $150 an hour.

After Salem escaped their father's abuse, they were left with their mother, a survivor as well, who vowed to forget everything and encouraged Salem to do the same. But through countless attempts to erase the memories, they were still there.

Salem soon became a sufferer of C-PTSD, as well as a plethora of other mental illnesses. Trauma led Salem to fall victim to abusive relationships, drug addiction, perfectionism, panic attacks, self harm, suicidal ideation, nightmares, burnout, and a chronically negative self image.

After years of grappling with the past and foraging for happiness, Salem found solace and healing through witchcraft. Connecting with the story of Medusa, their inner occultist was ignited. This led to them healing their inner child, and finding peace within themselves. Salem is now on the road to recovery. It has been a hellish process, but thanks to their craft, their supportive fiancé, countless therapists, their coven, and their close friends, Salem is now on the ever-so-bumpy road to recovery.

My name is Salem Aurora. This is my story. I hope I can inspire survivors like myself to find themselves and heal their pains. Your past does not define you, but molds you into the individual you become.

As above, so below.
As within, so without.
As the universe, so the soul.
Blessed be.