The purpose of this letter is to serve as a means by which I can sincerely express the truth about the relationship that exists between Robert and myself. I should have no need to write this letter; however, a few people have seen content that distorts the truth for personal gain or the destruction of our Order, which is dedicated to invoking the Light. There are old rumors (and I do mean OLD) and negative gossip that presents itself on the internet, but who else better to hear the reality of circumstances than from myself? I have no need to hide behind fabricated titles or fictitious names on the net. In fact, I find it a rather horrendous waste of time to submerge myself in the negative mud slinging and foul tactics that dominate forums meant to serve as an instructive and interesting meeting place for those seeking the magical way of life. I am despondent that one of the foul tactics designed to ridicule and diminish the character of my husband, thus harming both our family and Order, has been on the topic of our personal relationship. Please keep in mind that we have now been together for over 10 years and plan to continue to grow and develop as a team for as many years as life permits. Long lasting relationships endure and flourish, through good times and bad because the true test of love and loyalty comes with the strength of overcoming obstacles together. Robert and I have done so and will continue to do so. Since I have known him, he has not only grown as a respected teacher in the magical community, but has proven himself to be a loving and devoted father to his children. He has done so by sacrificing his time and energy in coaching year after year and providing professional training in the area of athletics for them. I, too, stand side by side with him in fulfilling other tasks that are required in running a successful team. So in the areas of studying the mysteries and raising a family together, I believe that we have thus far been successful in preserving our steadfast bond.

It is my sincere hope for those that use our close relationship as a means by which to stir that “OLD sleeping dragon” of hate and malice, to put their negative agendas aside and focus on the positive things in their OWN LIVES that can bring them closer to true power that ultimately comes through a deeper relationship with God. Forgiveness is often times a very difficult guest to welcome, but we truly need to open the door to it and leave ill intentions and past hurts on the doorstep, whatever they may be. Anger, slander and lying are the real enemies of upward growth and happiness – so why continue to erode your house with it? The lying and the fabricated stories about my family and I need to stop. The UTTERLY FALSE STATEMENTS of me being only 15 when my intimate relationship with Robert began need to be silenced. This is an outright untruth. Robert does not deserve this negative assault. In addition, I do not deserve this negative attack, and above all else OUR CHILDREN DO NOT DESERVE TO BE ATTACKED BY ANYONE no matter what ax they think they have to grind.

In Truth,
Raphaela