On your “kin vs. multiple” thing, you never really explained mental shifts (m-shifts) as such, only a “shift”. If I’m not mistaken, this is when one kintype becomes more prominent but you do not request name/pronoun changes, correct? (I mean, someone can still do so if they want to, but of their own accord.) I’ve experienced mental and phantom shifts both together and separately and while your explanation cleared up a lot I’m still a bit lost. Thanks!

I’m sorry if my explanation confused you. I tried to keep it simple for those who are not part of the community, and/or are questioning…