Edit: I was admittedly petty and confronted Nina on FB, and she said some craaazy stuff. She says this review is harassment and that I’ve posted multiple? I think a better example of harassment is one of Nina’s comments verbatim talking about a woman she dislikes - “ sis I lost my marbles after this individual threatened me l went on a spree I'm talkin jobs, houses, I didn't find them in the process was talked down thank my spiritual protection and that I have people that care about me.” Going out of your way to try and find someone’s work and house is weirdddd. Super peaceful, spiritually guided stuff here
Another thing - Nina refuses to consider talking to the city about a wheelchair ramp and thinks that hoisting disabled people up the stairs is decent enough. She called me privileged and entitled for wanting basic inclusion and to do the things that able bodied people do easily. The ADA requires public businesses to make sure their goods and services are available to disabled people. I’m going to be filing a complaint against this store with the ADA. I think it’s privileged to act like disabled people should have to deal with inaccessibility 🤷♀️ wanting a ramp isn’t privileged or bratty - it’s wanting BASIC inclusion.
I used to really enjoy this shop until the owner showed her true colors. I’m disabled and use mobility aids and walked into the shop with a cane one time. Nina asked me what happened (already a red flag) and I said that I’m disabled and need a little more support walking because of pain/muscle weakness/hypermobility. Nina’s wife (never knew her enough to know her name, sorry) then went on to talk for maybe 20 minutes about how all of my symptoms that I disclosed (including autism, adhd, and bipolar 2) were related to being a werewolf and needing to switch. She said I needed to mediate and eat more red meat and that would make things better/easier. I never once asked for advice or guidance on my disabilities and mental health issues - I only shared them and talked about myself when they asked. I think it’s insanely weird that these people labeled my physical disabilities as just being a werewolf. I actually confronted Nina on Facebook about this when she made a post asking why nobody was supporting her, and her response was really concerning. She really honed in on how I came into the shop a few times after that incident, saying “ I don't think I would return to a place if I truly felt invalidated. Not speaking up I can understand but returning after feeling that way is not aligning.” which is just blatant invalidation. She also tagged a person who I was friends with in the comments and who was absolutely awful to me 🥲 (they identified as an energy vampire red flag much?) Nina asked them if they came in with me that day which they did, idk why it mattered. She also told me that if I wanted a wheelchair ramp on the shop, I would have to go to the higher-ups in Sheboygan, which I think is insanely unprofessional. I don’t own your business. I feel like these people have put on weird little niceness masks until someone calls them out for saying weird stuff. Nina posted about werewolves after I confronted her and basically framed my story as racism against indigenous history/beliefs. I never said anything negative about or against werewolves and I have the receipts to prove it - I just know my fibromyalgia and hEDS diagnoses aren’t secretly werewolf symptoms. Do...
Read moreThe Bee's knee's of metaphysical shops in town! Nina is amazing, her energy is very captivating and a pleasure to be around. I search many store's to find supplies for my craft. This gem is a very unique shop. Not often you can find authentic spells with a real kick & a wide variety of rare/hard to find casting materials all in one spot. Absolutely Love this place, most definitely will be a regular here. I highly recommend stopping in, especially if you practice the...
Read moreNina is wonderful!! Ordered 3 hoodies from her online store “Spiritual Gangster” All came within a timely fashion! Total trusted, safe and vetted store owner!! I’ve been dealing with Nina for years and never has let me down and her good character shows in her work!! Definitely in the Spiritual botanica business for the right reasons to help others! Most places are not but THIS PLACE...
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