Witches

Elizabeth, I was wondering if you would provide any clarification, information, etc. about witches. 

Why do people tend to think of witches as a negative thing?

I thought witches are in the group of people like shamans, priestesses, etc.  Plus, I have ordered healings/clearings/spells from witches on Etsy.  They seem to be popular.  

So, what I am saying is that from my perspective I do not see witches as a bad thing.

Elizabeth, what do you think?