/r/OtherkinInAction
Welcome to r/OtherkinInAction!
Anyone who identifies as something other than human, aka alterhuman, is allowed!
This is a place of love, not hate. We're here to tease otherkins in a friendly manner, not harrass or attack them personally.
Actual otherkin on reddit: /r/TrueOtherkin, /r/otherkin (Be nice to them!) If you are an otherkin looking for help, ask there. We are not an otherkin community.
These rules apply:
1) Do not personally harrass otherkin posted here.
2) Do not post hateful comments.
3) Do not post any personal information. Ever. This includes no links to facebook at all! Take a screenshot, anonymise it and share it via imgur. Links to facebook will be deleted.
4) Only post otherkin, headmate, multiples, systems and supernatural related content. For SJW content, head over to /r/TumblrInAction.
5) Posts from private forums are forbidden. If you have to make an account to get a screenshot, don't.
6) Try not to repost. Please use the search function to see if your link has been posted recently.
7) NSFW material must be marked as such.
8) Post quality content.
9) Post satire to /r/OtherkinSatire or on Satire Saturday only.
A good place to start looking for Otherkin is on tumblr. Try searching the Otherkin tag.
We have an IRC: irc.snoonet.org/otherkininaction
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This was a convo I had with a kid at a place we do dance at: Kid, while grinning after being silly: I don't think I'm human Me, accidentally out loud: That's relatable (nobody heard me though lol) Dance teacher and a couple other students: what are you then? Kid: I don't know. Maybe I'm not human cuz I don't know how to walk (she had been rolling around in the floor, for context) Dance teacher: so you know how to dance, but not how to walk? Kid: Yeah :D Me: are you a dancing snake? Kid: thinks for a moment maybe :)
Btw, this kid is pretty young lmao. As an alterhuman, this felt like a really funny conversation, even if she's not really otherkin
'Vastness lakes of doubts,
are we going somewhere or are we there yet?,
Sudden yet gentle jolts lift our narrowed eyes that came furrowed to look upon wild brush once forgotten, and began to see even their buildings of mortar and stone had become the basins for nature and the cracks in the pavement bloomed with fervorous little sprouts resilient in spite of all.'
I wrote this poem to bring solace to otherkin/therian/weres etc, the world can be very cruel but nature is resilient in spite of all.
Hello, people of the internet, I have a question. (I don't know where ask about this. I say “demon” for lack of better words) In NO way am I trying to invalidate or invade this community, I'm just looking for answers. Please know that I'm not necessarily affected by this everyday, I'm sorry if my questioning is considered insensitive.
I'm not too sure how to explain this, I feel connected to things with horns or pointed tails. More detail: I typically don't think of myself as a human, boy, or really anything that I know I am, I'm just here. Weirdly, when I dream/daydream I never am a human if that makes sense? In my dreams I'm usually a “demon” (something that has horns and/or a tail that's pointed at the end) or something else, not human. Another thing I thought I should mention; I have dreams where I can control everything that happens, and who's there, what is being said, ect. I don't know what it is because my friends said that they can't do that. When I look it up I get things about Lucid Dreaming but I'm not sure if that's accurate. (I have questions on that too) Back to the horns. In dreams I often have horns or a tail which is the only thing I can't control in my dreams. When I think of myself I imagine something with horns. I'm also an artist so I try to draw myself with those features but usually fail because I can never imagine a clear picture of the “creature”. I use things with horns in my drawings to better express myself, but I can't completely understand what the “human-demon” is. No, I'm not possessed, I'm not an “evil spirit”, It's just how I interpret myself. I know that this probably sounds satire considering how I described it, but I promise I'm being completely serious. Does anyone know what it is or if it even means anything, and is this a type of Alterhuman? (It's not an animal like creature it stands just like a human, and pretty much has skin. I just want to be able to express myself. Sorry for the word demon, it just appears to look like the general idea of a demon. Thanks people!)
Repost from r/Therian:
Finally had the proper time to send out the results! I'm in a class lol while doin' this...
Well that's the responses to the form! I don't believe I'll plan on making more forms, but if you'd like answers to a specific topic in the alterhuman community, I'm glad to make and send out a form! Also if you want the whole answers to a specific question, just ask!
Thank you for all 78 participants!
Do any of you feel as though you have been purposefully isolated by parents, or neighbors into somewhere and subsequently were blocked from easily getting into a rural area? Like suburbia feels like prison often to me isolated from rural nature, and being segregated from any sense of a community. It's like living in a very controlled environment.
Goldenwolfen was a popular artist with fans that are in otherkin/therian/were communities.
Though back in 2021 they had a very weird post, in which they suggested that getting a certain 'medical procedure' that was very popular then would "turn you into a werewolf". This was coming out of a supposed article which claimed such, though it's in Spanish and there's no link to such article only a screen cap. If anyone can translate the article or find a link to it, I would appreciate that. I find this whole situation very weird and off, even though it was done in a joking manner I find something majorly disturbing here.
For one thing I think it'd be hard for some of us to hold jobs due to our alternative ways of thinking, and expression.
I find typical forms of work to be very non-conducive towards what I care about/my priorities as I really lack care for money. I do however really like volunteer work like trash pick-up though.
Does anyone else here find typical forms of human society work to be out of alignment with your views?
*WARNING: I never proof-read my rants.*
TW: Zoophilia and sexual attraction/elements mentioned.
I was planning to do this rant soon honestly. Now it finally resurfaced on other subs about it. So here we go, Goose's deep dive and alterhumanity and zoophilia.
Zoophilia is described as the attraction to animals, sexually or romantically. 'Zoo' the prefix meaning animal, 'philia' meaning attraction. Many describe zoophilia, or any weird attraction to something a mental disorder, and yes, it is according to the DSM-5, a book doctors use to classify mental disorders. It first came to appear in the DSM-2 volume in 1968.
Great, we have what zoophilia is and it's basics, now why talk about it? Many others from outside the community assume alterhumans are attracted to animals, and act on it too. Now, with speaking all truth here form research, some alterhumans are zoophiles. But non-zoos have to realize it something one cannot control. The thoughts that one experiences are terrible, and as long as the person realizes that they're wrong, they shouldn't be hated on for it. THough if the person acts on it and indulges in it, we have all the right to hate them for it.
Just because alterhumans, especially therians, are awfully close to animals(as we literally identify as animals--), doesn't mean we're attracted to them. Majority aren't. For us therians, sometimes our animal side comes out, we don't go fucking our dog after. We have common knowledge, we know it's wrong, even if some have these terrible thoughts. We are animals trapped in human bodies. We know it is socially immoral, some of us don't have this attraction, why? Because we're in a human body! Some of us do? Fine, don't get into it though.
Zoophilia isa human issue. You can easily find porn of a human fucking an animal online, majority of the time, they're not alterhuman. How many times do we have to beg? It's not us, it's the world. Humans were just made this way. We are all animals, though some haven't evolved to point of these thoughts being gone and realizing we're different from animals in the wild right now.
To sum it up: Other people, not only alterhumans, may have zoophilic thoughts. One should not be hated for thoughts, but when actions start occurring, there is PLENTY reason to hate. This is a HUMAN error, and evolution error.
Note: We also really need to get zoophilic porn off the internet as well. It's fricking everywhere and can easily influence people. It's literally against the law.
Rant done, any topic y'alls want me to go over next?
If you're struggling with zoophilic thoughts, we beg, please do not engage in such, the animals are not consenting and it is immoral. It can affect both the animal's and your health. The body you are in is human, even if your mental state is not. Find a therapist or somebody to help you get over these thoughts. This message is for your own good.
Repost from r/Therian:
Towards the end of December of 2023, I posted a form for any alterhuman to take if they wanted. Promised to share the results(I did) and upload a second form. Well, here it is. Kind of like the last one except with some added questions and edited possible responses. It shouldn't take a long time(?), and only if you'd like. Though I'd love to get some more responses on this, and by maybe the same people who took the last form too.
Anyways, here's the link: https://forms.gle/CEJSFtDTxCp8nXjQ9
Another little post of the rant series, this time covering Alterhumanity vs. Systems. Let's start off with the basics:
Warning: I never proofread my rants.
Alterhuman(ity): Somebody who identifies as non-human, this can include animals, mystical beings, objects, plants, you name it.
System(Multiplicity definition): The 'title' for a collective of beings(humans, animals, etc) coinciding in one body.
Systems off the bat are from the multiplicity side of the world. Multiplicity being things such as DID/OSDD, plurality, tulpamancy, mediancy(?). A collective of beings coinciding in one body. Sometimes these alters/headmates, the others that are in the headspace and in the body, can be animals or other things rather than human. Typically, this stems from trauma as found from some DID cases, not saying this isn't also a multiplicity in general thing. A person may have felt attached to one specific animal in this moment, maybe that even comforted them, that it became a headmate.
Now of course not all persons with DID or multiplicity call themselves alterhuman. People who take time to form romantic interests in someone, don't need to label themselves as demiromantic. Heck they may even be extremely against alterhumanity despite their non-human headmate!
Not saying systems can't call themselves alterhuman though. Is it so much alterhumanity as somebody else in the body is another being? I mean if you are yourself non-human that makes sense, if you're a median(like us) or monoconscious, that makes sense, as they interweave.
Otherwise it is a bit confusing. Maybe only systems who the host(you I guess?) is alterhuman or where the alters mix can be called alterhuman. Ah it makes sense now! I mean logically it should be that, not hating systems who the host isn't alterhuman but there are non-human alters and call themselves alterhuman. I can totally see your argument.
Either I'm wrong or I just made a lovely theory. I am mid smart compared to our headmates lol.
Personal experiences, our system is alterhuman almost completely. Have a headmate who is our Norwegian Forest Cat theriotype, another who(sucks as hell) is our shadow person kintype, and me, the host, who I believe may be fictionkin(news flash)! Night Fury kintype, the effects of a median system in a way, you blend together. I mean we have a fourth headmate but we aren't sure what she is. Maybe honestly just human.
But yea we call ourselves alterhuman because we're almost completely non-human! Especially the host, which with what I'm theorizing above, makes a body alterhuman.
Well I did this in two days so two different moods I guess! Anything else I should cover in my rant series?
-g0ose
Welp Idk, these are our efforts to make this sub more alive again. Probably gonna make this somehow a series of just talking/ranting.
Warning: I did not proof read this.
Straight up off the bat, I think pretty much everybody can tell that majority of alterhumans are LGBT+. Not trying to disclude those who aren't of course, but I guess the main question is why, and what are their sides on it?
Everybody knows about the start with the "identifying as an attack helicopter" stuff, though this was primarily only used towards trans people. Meanwhile, there are actual alterhumans identifying as objects. Transgender people themselves though can be derogatory towards themselves and other minorities, no way ever will one minority be accepting of another fully. Race vs. LGBT folks and alterhumans are a big one. I have seen in many places where trans folks are not accepting towards alterhumans, even read where some people think it's a mockery of their identity. What they don't know is that majority of alterhumans are LGBT, are trans or gay. Both identities are legitimate, it just needs understanding(more on the LGBT side).
A common trait found in both LGBT folks and alterhumans is neurodivergence. Mostly ADHD and/or autism. Yes depression and anxiety count, but some of the reasons why these two minorities have that could be just being in the minority itself, and spiking reasons that come with that. Are people who are LGBT or alterhuman that way because of neurodivergence? It is definitely possible, but what about those who aren't? Yes, they're just normal folks born the way they are.
Influence could be a main part too, aka imprinting(sometimes). As long as such feelings are legitimate, you're a valid LGBT person and/or alterhuman being.
Won't deny though others in other minorities could just be wanting to find a way to be more pitied. In the end I think neurodivergence is the main factor. Typically when having a neurodivergent disorder, hyperfixation is common(yes it is not only in ADHD), some of these 'fixations stay for a while. Some people are just ludicrously interested.
I'm not saying nobody who is LGBT and/or alterhuman is not valid, but the overlap is uncanny on the alterhuman side, mainly neurodivergence popping up.
First rant ish, kinda sucky but still. If any other topics would like to be covered I'm always willing to write about them!
-g0ose
https://youtube.com/shorts/4M6QtDpmF_8?feature=share
Be sure to read the desc! There will be many more characters like this as well! So excited to make the first ever all-inclusive thing! Wanted to share this so that word gets out at least a lil bit lol. Yes I know, a shameless plug XD
Also testing the schedule post thing since the vid is also a scheduled post. If it doesn't work...well, shame on you Reddit
Warning this post MAY seem narcissistic to others possibly? Really not intending it to be though.
What we call the ‘embodiment of nature’ would be something that embodies and shows off nature as a whole. I feel like for a while it’s seemed that way for me, a new reason came up too that made me question this even more.
Race: I’m multiracial, my skin tone is tan though with a bunch of big noticeable birth marks that are a tad bit darker but not so dark. My family origins in general come from all contients except Australia and Asia(and Anarctica lol). Embodiment of ‘race’ in a way I guess??
Alterhumanity: We are a norwegian forest cat therian and a shadow person otherkin. Questioning otherhearted. Honestly anyone who is an alterhuman is the embodiment of nature. You were made this way for a reason(my beliefs).
Religious beliefs: We are Syncretic which means we are under many different religions. I researched SO fricking hard to find a religion that suited me, never did. When we saw the label ‘Syncretic’ though and the definition, I was skeptical at first but ig now it’s with us. Embodiment of religion, being under a bunch. (Of course though some beliefs clash with another though.)
Political stance: I’m fairly neutral and decide not to stand with anything in politcs pretty much, only when I desperately need too. Both sides have fair arguments for a lot. Some thoughts are more right-wing, some are more left. I’m just neutral, Switzerland.
Plurality: Technically we are a median btw. We think anybody under the ‘plural’ spectrum would be the embodiment of others. They have others in their headspace, others to challenge and sometimes dispute with. They’ve seen others first hand.
BPD: This one I guess is more controversial? Honestly anybody with a depressive disorder really. They see all sides with their disorder, the highs, lows, and normal/hell. Embodiment of nature said above was embodiment of everything.
Psychic abilities: This one runs through my mom’s side of the family. We have precognitions or dreams sometimes that predict the future. Idk what else to say bout this one lol. Yea Idk it’s just a mystical thing tbh I feel like would help embody it?
Yea that’s pretty much it. Basically why we think that. Not saying others aren’t too, but these are the reasonings for us.
-g0ose
I am Goose, as said in the last post I sent out, we are the new mod of r/OtherkinInAction.
We are a Norwegian Forest Cat therian and Shadowkin(Shadow person). Possibly kith/otherhearted and yea!
In general, we are a mainly alterhuman system, composing of three other headmates besides me currently. They have not said their names yet so we refer to them as phrases in a way.
Goose(Host)- No brackets when speaking, pronos: he/him
'The Hyper One'- Uses < > brackets when speaking, pronos: it/its
'Shadow Dude/Perpetrator'- Uses { } brackets when speaking, pronos: he/him, xe/xem, ze/zir
'Caretaker'- No brackets so far as she never communicates out of the system, pronos: she/her(??)
Hopefully this influences others do the same! I want to revive this sub so :)
Edit: Btw my actual name isn't Goose lol... just my online name
As all the other attempts failed, we plan to make this running again as it should!
So welcome all I'm Goose/g0ose! (Along with a set of other headmates)
We're looking for other mods as well so, if you'd like to be one please DM or modmail us!
Hi everyone, I’ve recently discovered that I’m Otherkin (angelkin specifically) and I have dysphoria about how I am in a human body. Any tips on what to do? Thank you in advance!
r/otherkininaction are back! I might make this better!
Are all non-human alters/headmates that control the body sometimes otherkin? What about those who never control the body? Do only hosts/alters who are in control of the body regularly have the ability to be otherkin? Can only singlets be otherkin?
Maybe its a matter of sentience. If someone is entirely an animal mentally just an animal who happens to exist in a human body?
Perhaps its just a matter of self identification?
This is actually a serious question. I know its all semantics, but its incredibly interesting to me from an academic perspective.
(Also- I'm using all of the alter, headmate, tulpa, terms loosely here because things can blur but you can be as specific as you want to comment.)
Governor: I believe that I might have come up with a compromise to this whole problem that will make everyone happy! People in the Rabbitkin community want the same rights as married couples, but dissenters don't want the word "marriage" corrupted. So how about we let Rabbitkin get married, but call it something else?
[everyone listens quietly]
Governor: You Rabbitkin will have all the exact same rights as married couples, but, instead of referring to you as "married", you can be... boing buddies.
[long silence]
Governor: Instead of being "man and wife", you'll be... boing buddies. You won't be "betrothed", you'll be... [makes quote with his fingers]
Governor: ... boing buddies. Get it? Instead of a "bride and groom", you'd be...[makes quote with his fingers again]
Governor: ... boing buddies.
Mr. Slave: We wanna be treated equally!
Governor: You are equal. It's just that, instead of getting engaged, you would be... boing buddies. And everyone is happy!
Woman: [from the skeleton kin crowd] Well, what about skeleton kin?
Governor: Well, like anyone cares about those fuckin' bags o' bones!
[the crowd goes into an uproar]
Governor: [embarrassed] Oh, God, I was sure that would work.
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