Reminder that being otherkin is not solely a chosen coping mechanism
You can be kin and also use it as a coping mechanism.
You can be kin because of it being an involuntary coping mechanisms (a brain/neurological thing)).
But choosing it as a coping mechanism or identity is not otherkin, it is a copinglink.
Otherkin: being non-human on an involuntary (or un-chosen) and non-physical level. (fictionkin is the same, with fictional species/character replacing non-human)
Copinglink: being non-human on a voluntary (or chosen) and coping level. (non-human can be replaced with fictional species/character if it applies
Please spread correct information.
