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im really confused and troubled lately because i think im kin with some characters but im genuinely not sure if my feelings are valid but fictionkin seems to “fit”, if that makes sense?? i feel a lot of kin things except memories. i see those canonical happenings as an outsider and i do not feel like i am present or part of them occurring. at the same time, theres a familiarity and longing that’s present?? im not sure what im feeling. it’s a strong feeling, but im not sure what it IS exactly?

There are two possibilities here. One is that you are kin with someone from that ‘canon’ who was never shown on screen. Basically a ‘background character’ or ‘extra’…

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Hello! For a long while now, almost longer than I can remember, I’ve always felt like there’s been something missing from me. As if I’m trying to find an answer to a question I haven’t even thought to ask yet. Recently I discovered the concept of fickin and something really clicked with me, but I haven’t discovered anyone I might be kin with. Is it possible I might be fickin but simply don’t know with who yet? I’m afraid I might just be reaching :/

It is absolutely possible that you’re fictionkin, but haven’t found your ‘source’ yet. You could also be Otherkin, which is like being ficionkin, but without a…

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Is it normal to not really miss your fictionkin past? I actually don’t miss my previous life at all. I find it interesting from a fictional/entertainment standpoint, but I wouldn’t choose to go back. Neither it nor the people I knew hold any real sentimental value to me. Anonymous because people would just call me a special snowflake or something, but it’s true. I’m not even sure why I awakened to a past life that held no emotional impact for me.

I can’t say whether your experience is ‘normal’ or not I would not say it was typical at all, but it is uniquely your experience. I…

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My question is are mental shifts a ‘kin thing or a system thing? I thought (from what I’ve read elsewhere) a mental shift is the same as what Tumblr refers to as “kin feels”-feeling extremely connected to your kintype’s mentality or memories for a short time. I also thought “fronting” was the system equivalent (although a lot stronger, like switching the driver in a carpool so to speak). Tumblr has messed up my understanding of terminology elsewhere and I wasn’t sure if it did here, too.

Ahhh, I see. Simple enough, In fact, you’re entirely correct. Shifting is an Otherkin term (specifically originating in the Therian / Were community I believe)…

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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…

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