Otherkin
The magick community is prejudice against the otherkin . we are ridiculed judged and bullied in forums. I believe this is do to misunderstanding what otherkin means. I dedicate this thread to educate and honor otherkin feel welcome to ask questions and add.
so what is an otherkin?
Otherkin are those who identify as partially or entirely non-human. Some say that they are, in spirit if not in body, not human. This is explained by some members of the otherkin community as possible through reincarnation, having a nonhuman soul, ancestry, or symbolic metaphor.
a common misconception is that otherkin can physically transform, this is incorrect, we are able to transform on the astral plane and have attachments in the form of energy such as wings, tails, ears, claws etc only people who can see auras and energy can see these parts of us. WE are aware that it is not a physical part of our body.
Identity
Otherkin, are generally defined as people who believe that they are not human in some intrinsic way. The most common reasoning for the identity is that, though they may inhabit a human body, their consciousness / soul is that of a non-human entity. The second most common explanation is brain-related, either psychological, that the wiring/chemistry of the brain is not 'normal,' or both. These often include races mentioned in various mythologies or animals found on earth or in mythology. These identities include Dragons, Fae, Elves, Vampires,Therians and other popular races. Though in a human body, Otherkin generally exhibit certain traits of their race in their behavior. For example, an Otherkin wolf may spend much of their time around wolves, or even act like one to the extent their human body allows. That being said, many traits that Otherkin attribute to their kintype(s) can also be attributed to being human. [1]
Mentality
Otherkin are commonly seen as depressed, or feel like they do not fit in [2] . Certain Otherkin do not develop socially as a normal human would, and may avoid people all together (with the exception of other Otherkin). Note that that statement does not apply to all Otherkin. This is because Otherkin are used to, generally, a completely different culture, and a completely different body for that matter. It takes time to adjust. This is comparable to removing a child who has had time to develop within a certain culture (let's say, around the age of 10), and moving him/her to a completely different culture. You will notice similar effects.
Due to the above statement, identifying as Otherkin is often seen as a form of escapism. Among otherkin communities, it is often difficult to determine what individuals identify as Otherkin because they have actually studied themselves, or if they identify as such simply to "feel special" or escape their current situation.
Otherkin also tend to fear being accepted within human culture. This fear to express oneself contributes to their distance from the rest of humanity. Though certain Otherkin are accepted among their peers, many are ridiculed for simply being different. Awakening Otherkin still living with their parents also fear acceptance from their own family.
Due to the pressure placed upon them by society, Otherkin tend to seek out other methods of expression, or safe havens they can go to. Often as children, this includes games and stories that they can relate to. Once they grow and awaken, this leans more toward chatting with other Otherkin online (this generally occurs online due to the easy anonymity).
Awakening
The term "Awakening" is applied to any person that has begun recalling Pastlives and/or Abilities or has a general feeling of not being human and seeks to discover the meaning of these feelings. This process often begins during puberty [2] , and progresses from that point on. The process of awakening often leads to emotional problems that can be confused with Bipolar Disorder and Multiple Personality Disorder, among others. The reason for this can be a number of things, stemming from confusion, to fear, to past emotions from memories.
See Awakening for more information.
Acceptance
Due to their obscure beliefs and odd behavior, Otherkin have not received a very positive response from outside communities. Their actions and behavior, perhaps the most obscure, are often treated as disorders. One such disorder is Clinical Lycanthropy, which is the belief that one is physically transforming into a werewolf. However, note that Otherkin tend not to believe that they can physically shape shift. They recognize that they are within human bodies. Their belief is that their consciousness/soul or psychology/brain is not human. This is one example of a misconception that leads to ridicule of Otherkin.
Otherkin symbol
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Information provided by otherkincommunity.org
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