Hi, I’m pretty new to this kin stuff, and so I’m a bit confused over how I’m feeling. When I look at this particular character or think about them, I definitely get a sense of “oh that’s me” and I have a vague idea of who the character was outside of canon context. But when I evaluate their characteristics and mine, we seem to be two completely different people. How can I possible identify as a character when I am nothing like them? Am I something other than kin?

Anon, its totally possible to be kin of someone that seems nothing like you are now. Especially if you believe in kin by reincarnation, people learn and grown and change through their lifetimes, sometimes so much that they seem like completely different people. Being different than the person you were doesn’t make you a ‘bad’ kin, it makes you someone who has grown and changed and become a richer person.

On the other hand, its also possible that this is some other connection- possible a confused soulbonding. It may be this character exists in/is sharing your mind, and because you’re not consciously aware of it yet, your thoughts and memories are mixing.