#alterhuman ask

I am a fiction kin who only recently found out

Any tips for me to help me feel more comfortable in my identity?

Sorry if thats a big ask anyways have a nice day/night :D

(I've commented on ur acnt before w my razor account I'm anon rn because I don't want my main to be exposed since its mostly for just me and my partner)

Hellr fellow newly awakened!

Honestly, and I apologize if this may seem rudimentary or cliche, is to give yourself time. Sit with yourself and this identity when you feel most comfortable in doing so. Take what you can slowly.

I also find in, if you are able to, to wear anything that relates to your kin identity. An example would be my green beanie and fingerless gloves which makes me feel joy in being who I am, Lynke.

Please definitely take things slow and at your own pace. Also know that you are valid in whatever your journey takes you.

I hope this is what you need and that this is helpful, feel free to DM me.

Best Wishes,

Ackk thank youu sm!!

🌈 - how many _types do you have? ; I have a total of 4 kinfirmed, and about 7 kinsidering!

🧷 - what's the reason of your identity? ; I'm not quite sure, but I do know it's mostly physical!

🧤 - do you own any gear? If yes, what is it? ; I do not! I do eventually want to have a monkey tail and a mask though ^^

Hi! 𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼

The word otherkin has three definitions:

The old term for alter/nonhumans

The term that groups together identities where one involuntarily identifies as someone or something.

A being who involuntarily identifies as an imaginary creature usually on the non-physical plane (although rarer, physical otherkins do exist)

The most used and correct definition is otherkin in the sense of unintentionally identifying as an imaginary creature, as the first definition is almost no longer used and the second can be replaced by "kin identity" to avoid confusion.

A otherlink is a being who voluntarily identifies as someone or something for some reason non physicaly.

Not counting the old definition of otherkin, the main difference between otherkinty and otherlinkty is that otherkin identity is involuntary and otherlink identity is voluntary :3

Despite this difference, both identities are equally valid and true, of course!

Extra info :

There are several subcategories of otherlinks, here are some of them:

A copinglink choose to identify as something or someone to cope with a difficult time in one's life.

A funlink chooses to identify as something or someone for fun.

A paroulink chooses to identify as something or someone because of a disconnection from humanity.

The term otherkin can be written/said otherkind!

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Honestly, there were a number of things that helped me to figure out!

Growing up I never felt entirely human. It felt wrong. Like I was in the wrong body type of wrong. But I never had a term for it, until a few years ago(four or five I believe) when I discovered the alterhuman community and I instantly knew that I was an alterhuman too.

Mentally and phantom shifts were a way I figured out too. From the leathery wings I felt on my shoulder and back/arms, from the heavy weight of my phantom horns, to the long swishing tail. I always thought of myself as a dragon, but now I know that I am one. I don’t consider myself human. I AM a dragon, no discussion needed after I figured it out.

Honestly it’s great. I felt so alone, but now I know that I’m not the only one who is a dragon, and now I have plenty of dragonic friends(and other alterhumans) who understand me, and that connection, that acceptance, that community-it’s fucking amazing.

At the end of the day, it’s what you feel you are. Don’t let others try and tell you otherwise. Everyone’s alterhuman journey is different and that’s okay! It’s an up and down hill of self discovery

You’re a robot? Cool! You’re a dragon? Awesome! You’re a sheep? Nice! You’re a cat? Great! You’re an angle? Wow!—so on and so forth

If you ever got any other questions, or perhaps something more specific, then you can always feel free to come to me and I’ll do my best to answer!

If I am a human-animal hybrid (like something like the kind in sweet tooth), would that fall under therian, otherkin, or something else?

Hi!

𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼

To answer your question, it depends on your experiences.

Sometimes hybrids have more animalistic behavior than other hybrids, so it's quite difficult to tell, because it's quite like a spectrum.

If your type acts more like an animalistic way than a human way, you are probably theriomythic (therian who identifies as an animalistic being that never existed on Earth).

If your type acts more like a human than an animal, you're probably otherkin.

If you are a mix, you can choose one of the two, or use both :3

If you don't feel comfortable with these two terms, you can also use these:

If your type comes from a fictional universe (maybe sweet tooth, in your case?), you are probably fictionkin.

If your type comes from a mythology, you're probably a mythkin.

If you identify as a hybrid animal oc, you're probably ockin.

[There may be other categories but nothing comes to my mind at this moment :⁠-⁠\ ]

Of course, you can be theriomythic, ockin and mythkin at the same time, for example.

But if all these umbrella words don't suit you, you can just call yourself hybridkin, if you prefer ;3

I hope I helped you, have a great day! Take care of yourself!

Bye ! ✿

Hi !

I understand that finding your type is difficult, don't forget that your search can last months or even years, so don't put pressure on yourself !

You don't have to use all the advice I give you, because you are the only one who knows what works for you and what doesn't.

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I advise you to :

Make a list of all your nonhuman experiences, personality traits, reflexes, needs, feelings, etc! You can do this in the form of an alter/nonhuman journal, if you want(notebook or small notepad where you write down information about your alter/nonhumanity to better understand yourself) Don't forget that some shifts can be cameo shifts! (cameo shift = when you shift into something/someone that is not your kintype)This will help you see things more clearly. 📝

Make a list of vampires from different cultures! Many creatures are different depending on cultures or regions of the world. (dragons are my best examples ^^). List all possible types of vampires, then research each one!🌍

Look for vampire-like creatures! Vampires are surely not the only ones who have pale skin and feed on blood ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯📖

Watch documentaries! Yes, there are documentaries about creatures. It might help you :3🖥️

Make a sketch! Do you have phantom limbs? Do you feel like you're missing a part of your body? If so, sketch all of these body parts, then put them together! Maybe it's not very precise, as a technique, but it might put you on the right track. 🖌️

Search for terms similars to otherkins! If the definition of otherkin or fictionkin doesn't completely match your feelings, don't forget that there are words that are not very well known, which could perhaps describe you! For example, a cambikin fluctuates between a kin identity and a kith identity. A shapeshifter has non-human experiences without identifying with their type and without having a particular connection with that. I recommend you to visit "otherkin wiki" or "therian wiki" (therian wiki is not only about therians) to discover new terms!🔍

Spend time in the vampirekins community! Share your experiences and learn about their feelings. Do you feel like you belong here? Do you feel like you are part of a different community than this one? [Remember that alterhumanity is different for each individual, if your experiences are different, it doesn't necessarily mean you're not a vampiekin] 🧛‍♂️

Take a step back. Take the time to spot all the little clues you can find in your everyday behavior.💭

consider yourself a vampirekin, then ask yourself later if that holds up or not.❓

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There you go, I hope I helped you :3

Remember that finding your identity should not be a source of frustration, it should just be an enriching exercise in introspection. Take your time.

Take care of yourself, drink water, don't forget that as long as you don't hurt anything or anyone voluntarily, you are valid! Have an amazing day/night! Bye!

I’d love to answer some questions about my alterhumanity! Just send the corresponding emoji in my asks and I’ll try to answer :3