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saw another werewolf ask so here i am

am i still valid as a werewolf without a human form/that doesnt transform

i know thats like t h e t h i n g werewolves are known for but i cant see it in myself, i know im not just wolfkin though....

You're perfectly valid, anon! 🖤 Everyone's experiences are different tbqh!

- constantine

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i was wondering if theres any shower ways of saying werewolf-kin? you cant quite say were-kin or wolf-kin since theres many were's and wolves are diffrent

sorry if this is a silly question-

It's not a silly question, anon! A lot of folks don't really know about other terms for werewolves! You can always use "lycanthrope" and/or "lycan" instead to specify!

- mod constantine

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Uhh hi is it normal to be a harpy and like chicken and turkey?I'm an owl harpy so I'm presuming it is but I wanted to make sure

I’d expect so, considering I’ve seen plenty of harpies say they’re [insert random bird here]-like harpies!

- constantine

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Hello! I've been trying to figure out my kintype for some time now, and I am faitly confident that they have something to do with wings and flying. I know that there are birdkin, as well as many mythical winged creatures, but for whatever reason I have a strong feeling that my kintype is some sort of humanoid with wings, specifically feathered wings. I have considered angelkin and faekin, but neither of them felt right. Do you know of any other winged humanoids that could possible be my kintype?

I’ve got a few in mind that you could look into for a start!

Harpies from Greek Mythology! They’re winged humanoid creatures, always depicted with long claws and were connected to storm winds, since they were the personification of them. Always were depicted as women but hey, you be you. Or a Siren, also from Greek Mythos. They look less monstrous than harpies (at first) and they lured in sailors with their songs- then ate them! I’d say they’d be more connected to the ocean and music. If you also wanna get into the fictionkin side, you could look up Hawkman and Hawkwoman from DC Comics!

Hope this helps!

- mod constantine

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Hey, I’m mod Constantine!

I’m new- and I do pendulum readings for kin stuff and I could give some advice since I’ve been doing this kin stuff for a while! (Maybe about like, 7 years?) <3 I’m here for anyone if need be!

- mod Constantine

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Hey, uh, so I’m trying to figure out what species I am. I’ve experienced mental shifts and astral limbs, as well as a few instincts, but I’m not sure what they indicate. First, I tend to crouch low to the ground, growl, run around the house knocking things around and nuzzling stuff during m-shifts. Sometimes, when I feel content or tired, I curl up in the bed. I also tend to blow my eyes wide open. Interestingly enough, I experienced something similar before I learned about otherkin- (1/2?3?)

-While playing a form of dodgeball at school, I would sometimes do the same thing with my eyes, tense and crouch slightly, and ‘think’ like an animal? I don’t know exactly how to describe it exactly. I used to think about this as the ‘animal’ taking over. I don’t know, this might be a human thing. Secondly, I have a long tail that wags when I’m content or excited- I’ve also had non- retractable claws. They aren’t that sharp, but they’re firm and sturdy. (2/3)  Thirdly, I keep instinctively growling at people, and I get cravings for raw fish? Like a whole, freshly caught fish. And I curl my fingers into claws. I’m pretty sure I’m an omnivore, and I can’t climb ladders or trees during m-shift,, any ideas as to what I am? Sorry if I’m bothering you, I just really can’t seem to find my kintype. (3/3)

hm.. take these with a grain of salt because they’re just suggestions of things to look into!

iriomote cat 

fishing cat

flat-headed cat

cheetah

the vancouver “sea wolves”

river otter

aquatic genet

good luck!

- habit

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Holy shuck, I just discovered this blog and I just want to say that I really appreciate all the work you guys are doing for the alterhuman community. This blog is amazing!

no problem! we love helping you all. sometimes the things u guys say make me go 100% love

- habit

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I think I might be otherkin (still trying to work that part out) but I'd like to know what the term heartedtype means. I've seen it a few places, but there's not available definition that I could find on the internet for it. Can you help?

a heartedtype or hearttype is something that you identify with!its alterhuman/otherkin adjacent, as otherhearts dont identify AS something nonhuman, just WITH something.

an otherheart might feel close to monsters because of mental health/ect so they would choose to identify with them.you dont have to have a reason WHY you identify with something, you just gotta. identify with them!

i hope this helps!

- habit

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Hey there uh,,as you can tell I'm a Ghoul (not from Tokyo ghoul sorry) and I'm looking for other undead/monsters to talk to. I'm specifically looking for three people,One was a shadowish hellhound with yellow eyes, a ghostly suit of armor like it's empty but possessed by a spirit, and last was a human best friend and he was unfortunately killed by other ghouls. So please hmu if you remember me! I'm a super short ghoul with gold and black eyes who drinks blood and wears a dress shirt?

its ghoul time!

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self care for Faekin?

hiya!!

plant some herbs. lavender, rosemary, the like. it’ll make you feel closer to fey magic

spend lots of time in nature, like at an ecology preserve or national park

spend more time with animals if you can, its good for you!

allow yourself to have time to sit still and relax. fey may seem like they have boundless energy, but you need to rest too.

try your hand at making face masks! im talking good ol honey and banana style ones. 

wear ostentatious clothing, let yourself be bright and happy and sparkly

wear flowy things to simulate floaty flight

audio stims: northern lights twilight forest breath 

- habit

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Self Care for a Catkin with anxiety pls!!! Thank you lots :D

hallo feline friend!

purrevious cat care post

some stim toys

audio stims: primeval forest autumn walk meadowland

get a small cat stuffed animal for yourself. it can be your little buddy just hanging out in your pocket to always remind you someone’s there for you!

wear a slightly weighty scarf. the weight is a good anxiety reliever, plus it can remind you of your tail.

- habit

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Hello! Could I get a self care for a desert coyote? I awakened in the Californian desert and miss it dearly.

hello! what a wonderful canid you are!

some audio stims: old west town rainy desert night camping cowboys 

documentaries, about coyotes and the desert

read about the desert! 

“hunt” plushies

make yourself a blanket den

acquire jerky. chewy stim.

get some mini cacti!

if you ok with it, maybe order a coyote pelt from etsy 

- habit

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selfcare for a domestic catkin ?

hello feline friend!

rest somewhere warm. maybe in a nice patch of sunlight

listen to some nice purring

perfume that, somehow, smells like a black cat

read the cats of roxville station by jean craighead george. very good book about some kitties living around a railroad.

watch cat tv shows and documentaries!

grow yourself some catnip. itll be fun for kitty friends and keep mosquitoes away.

read warrior cats.

play with some kitties!

do some nail care. you dont need to paint them, just maintenance, you wouldnt want to have messed up claws. 

- habit

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self-care for a spotted hyenakin with a chewing problem? Thank you!!

oh hello! whats up you funky little feliform!

join a club. hyenas are social! it doesnt have to be something high energy, maybe a book club or an anime group

have a cuddle puddle with some friends!

blanket nest!

a pack of durable chew necklaces

visit a nearby zoo! while they might not have hyenas, theyll have something from africa to remind you of the serengeti!

watch the lion guard. its a very good wholesome lion king spin off. it teaches you some swahili! (it also has good hyenas! one of them has a song)

“hunt” some plushies! spotted hyenas hunt, unlike their striped and brown scavenger sisters.

feed your brain! hyenas are smart, so maybe try learning something new!

get some jerky. its chewy and stimmy. also snack for hyena brain.

documentaries on hyenas!

hyenas are so cool! a cat that looks like a dog? funky fresh… - habit

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Self care for a chronically ill and anxious arctic wolfkin please...i would appreciate it more than i could ever say.

hello wolf friend! im sorry if youre feeling down! i hope you feel good soon.

a blanket den in a low light area

lots of plushies to simulate a pack

a cool compress for pain

some nice documentaries on the yellowstone wolf packs

this forest friends stim toy pack would probably be good for your anxiety

spend some time in nature. maybe sit and read a book outside for a little while if you can.

some audio stims: northern lights primeval forest autumn walk 

glow in the dark stars would be good for simulating the night sky in the arctic!

a soft fuzzy sweater or hoodie (preferably with long sleeves, for sweater paws)

if you want, “eat snow” by getting some shaved ice. (ik wolves might not actually do that, but its still a fun thing to do!)

remember that youre amazing! wolves are strong and beautiful, your pack is there for you every step of the way! - habit

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Self-care tips for a long-tailed weaselkin with anxiety? Thank you so much, you guys are awesome!!

hi noodly friend!

make a blanket burrow, use pillows/cushions for supports on the sides, and blankets on top!

visit an ecology preserve

stim toys: chewy necklace a forest themed pack

some lush things: guardian of the forest big sleep

watch documentaries about weasels!

read redwall! though weasels are often the bad guy, there are good weasels. its also just a good pick me up series.

remember that youre brave, weaselfriend! youre fierce! nothing dares attack a weasel!- habit

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Some fallen gayngel self care? i. im a mess please—

hi hi, divine friend! i hope you feel better soon!

take a nice hot bath! it’ll help open your pores, and hopefully remind you of your angelic presence

meditate or pray, maybe even create an altar for youself

stim toys: chewy feather rolling bead lanyard infinite rings 

lush items: goddess karma yantra secret arts dear john oil on troubled water

try to connect yourself to the world around you, museums are great for this

if you can, maybe visit a place of worship. like a church or synagogue.

visit a cemetery. its good to connect with the dead, maybe even leave a coin or shell for a deceased person. to let their spirit know you care.

light candles, esp white ones. they don’t have to be scented!

- habit