@Txpixie I respectfully disagree, partially. As I said, denying and killing my darkness would be to kill myself. I will take both and create wonderful things with it. It works for me. I respect what works for you, and I acknowledge that we work in different ways. As to defining what's Wicca and what is not, I don't know. It's customizable for each person. My way is as valid as yours, I think. I'm not one for labels though, so if you don't want to call me Wiccan, I won't be upset over it.

I am not defining anyone by beliefs. I am defining them as human.
Nothing wrong with darkness. It provokes thought, teaches us life lessons that bring us wisdom and self awareness. It gives us insight and let's us bear witness to our capability to destroy and destruct in this life.
Religion doesn't define who we. Horse to be and what we become. We do that simply by choice.