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Decided to update my "a basic look into the nonhuman identity" post.

All of it is basically the same as the old one, but with a few minor tweaks here and there. =D

All pictures have ALT text included, plain text under the cut.

Nonhuman as an identity: To identify as not human either fully or partially. (hate/trolls will be reported and deleted)

Reminder: These are all personal identities and why someone identifies as nonhuman and what term someone decides to use for themself is exclusively their business. In the end it is what makes the most sense to the individual and not up to others. Now, onto some of the communities that are included under the nonhuman identity:

Nonhuman: To identify as not human either fully or partially. Used both as an umbrella term, and a standalone identity. How specific you get with your identity and what terms you use is entirely up to you. Sometimes "nonhuman" is enough.

Otherkin: from the term "otherkind" - an identity which typically encompasses being wholly or partially a nonhuman entity. Usually understood to cover those who identify as mythical creatures and other fantastical things, but these are not the only things otherkin covers. Also encompasses non-creature/being nonhuman identities.

Examples of non-creature/being based identities: Conceptkin: an identity where one identifies as a concept such as the concept of night or fire. Objectkin: and identity where one identifies as an object. Songkin: an identity where one identifies as a song. Phytanthrope or Plantkin: an identity where one identifies as a plant.

Examples of creature/being based identities: Therianthropy: usually shortened to therian - where one identifies AS a nonhuman animal. Some will say that this term refers to only earthen animals, living or extinct, but it has never only encompassed earthly animals. The community's language came from those who identify as werecreatures.

Theriomythic: an alternate identity term for one who identifies in some intrinsic was as a mythical creature, typically refers to those with animalistic characteristics. Paleotherian: an identity term for one who identifies as a now extinct earthly animal, like a dinosaur or mammoth.

Cladotherian or Cladokin: an identity term for one who does not identify as a distinct species, but a broader identity encompassing an entire genus or larger grouping. Cladomythic: an identity term for one who identifies as a group (clade) of animalistic mythical creatures.

Fictionkin: an identity term that covers all things fictional. For those who identify as something fictional like characters, animals, species, objects, etc. These can be from books, shows, video games, etc, but not always! Original fictional characters and such are also possible. No all those who are fictionkin identify as nonhuman.

There are many other identities that fall under the nonhuman umbrella which is why it's important to do your own research to figure out if a certain term works for you. While these identities are experience mostly involuntarily, the line between voluntary and involuntary can sometimes be incredibly blurry and hard to explain and figure out.

While the already mentioned identities are mostly involuntary, here are some identities that fall under being voluntary. Copinglink or Otherlink: an identity where one voluntarily identifies as nonhuman. Able to be changed as need dictates. This could be for a number of reasons, some examples being simply wanting to identify as nonhuman or as a consciously created coping mechanism. Copinglink was coined by Who-is-page, who made an official definition post in 2016, the definition detailing that the term is for all that want to take on a voluntary nonhuman identity, and not just for coping reasons.

A lot of people may also say that it is impossible to become a therian, otherkin, etc. While the identity is mostly involuntary, things like trauma and neurodivergence can cause an individual to take on a nonhuman identity when they had not had one previously.

Most will usually see people explain that these identities are spiritual or psychological, but these are only some of the ways that individuals may experience them. Some other experiences of nonhumanity: Symbolic, Metaphorical, Ancestral, Physical (Yes this is an actual reason for some and they are just as much a part of the community as anyone else. Physical and Ancestral nonhumans are part of the community's history and some of its founders.)

For those looking for more information, and community places, here are some places to check out! Werelist, Nonhuman National Park, Alterhuman Archive, The Chimera's Library. The above are forums and archives of information on the community. Most archived information is thanks to who-is-page, liongoatsnake and frameacloud on tumblr.

While this is a brief look into the nonhuman identity that I could share, I do hope it has been helpful in some way. Remember to be true to yourself, and don't let anyone tell you how to feel. Ignore, report, delete and block the haters! Yeen out~

[dragonessence]

just wanted to make a quick welcome post for the therians and otherkin that are coming from tiktok today! hello guys! :D i know it must be scary to have your platform taken away like this, but please know that we (the alterhuman community of tumblr) are here to make your transition as easy and painless as possible!

as always, feel free to send me an ask (that would be the yellow button thats under my bio in my profile) if you have any questions. ive been on tumblr for almost six years, so i can help with any technical problems you might have!

and if youre planning to join the alterhuman community, please use the appropriate tags and avoid spamming unrelated ones. "tagging for reach" doesnt exist here, tag spam WILL get you blocked. the most used tags for the community are #therian, #otherkin and #alterhuman, but there are many more! heres an informative post by @creatureheart, it has the meanings of many common alterhuman labels. make sure to read it so you dont accidentally spread misinformation!

finally, theres no algorithm here on tumblr, so you can post about whatever you want here! yes, you read that right! you wont get banned for saying what you think here. look: kill die fuck piss shit! elon musk is an idiot and a crybaby! all cops are bastards! eat the rich! see? its fine.

welcome, tiktok therians! i hope you have a wonderful time on tumblr :}

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First art of the new year! Opossum.

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Going back in

I made this blog to talk more about my personal experience as an neurodivergent otherkin, therian & starseed. I am out as an otherkin for over 15 years now, but i kinda stopped talking about online 10 years ago. Also because the online landscape changed and i kinda focused more on other things in my current life. But I want to reconnect. As you may guess i'm way older then the current active generation (i don't even have TicToc) and many of the new concepts are still a bit confusing to me, but I'm happy learning new stuff. And in general i'm so HAPPY & proud how far the community has come with knowledge, self-care, awareness, community, resources and...so much more! But yeah, i'm not yet a greymuzzle either, so i'm happy to connect if anybody cares to. I need to write up my info, but i just wanted to get my first post out there. Hi ;)