Advice for newly awakened ‘kin
You cannot choose to be otherkin – therian – fictionkin – etc. It comes all by itself.
When you have out-of-the-norm experiences, it’s more important to know what they mean for YOU than to try to find if they are “real” or not. Take time to think it through. It is of no use to argue with others to know who has the “truer” experiences because they all are subjective.
Do not enter the “spiritual vs psychological” debate because both path are valid.
Stay true to yourself and your experiences. Do not deny them but analyse them once you have cooled down. Take time to make space for them and live them in a safe space.
Keep a diary of your experiences. Store there all the useful information with their source. You never know what can be of use.
You cannot physically shift. Period.
What is the most important is not your kintype, but to find the word that reflects your experiences the best. If you are multiple so be it. If you have more than one kintype so be it. If you are other-hearted so be it. If you are fictionkin so be it.
Identity is not a fixed thing. You can change kintype with time, “gain” some, “loose” others. It’s normal.
Being otherkin – therian – fictionkin – multiple – etc. will never keep you from having a perfectly normal human life. It’s just going to be a bit more difficult.
If a label does not fit you, do not use it. If you want to create your own label for yourself, suit yourself. BUT, never try to change the already existing definitions!
Never try to “fit in” a label or archetype.
You will not get along with each and every otherkin – therian – fictionkin – etc. that you will meet. It’s normal. It’s okay.
Run away from trolls and haters. They are not worth your time and energy.
Juge people on their behavior, not their kintype.
Do not hesitate to speak up if somebody’s beliefs can put them in danger.
NEVER use your non humanity as an excuse to behave like an asshole.
You can still be otherkin – therian – fictionkin – etc. even if you do not have shifts, phantom limbs, dreams about your kintype, memories about being your kintype… What is important is your feeling of being non-human.
Gathered from http://www.werelist.net/
