#Holothere

[gay4carver]

(don't be afraid to write a lot, do what you want ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯)

1/ Which category of alterhumanity do you belong to?

I have a few terms Inuse to self Identify but I vibe the most with just Alterhuman. They are: fictionkin,PAI umbrella, holothere of sorts,Soulbond+fictotype secret mix, demihuman of sorts, draconic of sorts...Ig that's it. LIES I remembered: Polymorph, Otherlink, Otherhearted, Copinglink, starseed of sorts.

2/ What/who is/are your type(s)? (if you have any)

- Isaac clarke from dead space

- Luke Arcanjel from my brain, I made him uo and he gained semi-conciousness™

- Kelvin from Sons of the forest

- Sly fox from William and Sly series

- Nimona

- A gelfling. Probably a Stonewood gelfling, new type.

- Dragon dog thing. Green.

3/ Do you experience shifts? If so, can you tell us your most common shifts and your strangest cameo shift (if you've ever had a cameo shift)?

I used to more when I had just figured out my nonhuman identity. Nowadays I only feel phantom limbs and get dragon/fox zoomies.

And Luke shifts (kin or not) when I listen to starset or get pissed but its hard to tell who is who from how similar we are.

And Gelfling shifts when I feel connected to the world. My strongest shifts are dream shifts nowadays, from all of my kins.

4/ How do you experience your alterhumanity in everyday life?

That's a though one, I actually don't know how to answer that. It is a bog part of me but it is something so personal and like in my soul and brain that I barely recognize how it affects my life because like, I kinda just am like this and i'm used to it. I guess I feel stronger than usual connections to nature and certain aspects of it that are related to my kins, that longing for my hearthomes and for freedom I know I'll never have, that weord feeling that you feel when you watch or read some piece of fiction and you figure out you've found a new thing to call "home".

The feeling you could never disingage yourself from those "characters" and thoae creatures and this part of yourself or else your life woulf be miserable and you know that probably other nonhumans could survive without that perfectly fine. Or missing people you "never met" missing places you "never got to" and onowing you probably wont now but somehow fundong thoae exact places and people on earth and feeling whole.

5/ What do you think of the community?

it's 50/50 either the shittiest crap I ever got into or the safest place I got into. Depends on plataform, group, user base age, and the kind of kin the userbase is. In my experience the most toxic spaces have been (in order):

- Draconic discords because: dick measuring, trauma olympics, "who is the most OP" olympics, "I started a war in my past life and I cannot deal with the pain. "Bro I destroyed UNIVERSES that's NOTHING!!"" Suicidal ideation normalization and even glamorization of suicide to "go back on living as a dragon again".

- Fictionkin/KFF discords because of younger users fighting over doubles, "problematic" kins, fakeclaiming people who doubled their friends and talking the utmost shit of that person who did NOTHING to them, "anti this anti that", trauma olympics.

- Bluesky in general because in my country the theriam community got famous and now its a trend to hate on it and tell people to kill themselves.

- Tumblr because of the amount of grilling, "activism" that is actually just policing, fake claimojg and so on.

- The off date othercon server because no one seems to be able to listen to someone else's experience without giving their opinion on it saying how wrong it it because it doesnt fit their definition of x label, because apparently "you gotta fit the box" and not "the box has to fit you" is more important. They also know better about you than you know yourself. No one can stfu about themselves and listen to other people either it was always a "me me me" competition when I was there.

These places might have changed idk I no longer am there, sometimes I pop up on tumblr still but I avoid it. I have honestly lost most of my interest to engage with the community because it is most of the time unpleasant and stressfull or I read stupid shit that makes me too angry. Now I just hang out on a server I mod with other friends.

6/ What are the things that make you most comfortable and euphoric in your alterhumanity?

Nature, space, looking at stars, drawing, singing and listening to music, when i'm out in nature, when the day its so beautiful I want to cry. Rain. Gear sometimes. Playing my game sources. Witchcraft, beijg around my friends and especially my partners. My shifts.

7/ Are you experiencing species dysphoria?

Somtimes it is as bad as my gender dysphoria but that's mostly because most of my kins are men or another gender. I don't like to be percieved as a human sometimes and it angers me i'm not percieved and treated as a mystical being.

8/ What advice would you like to say to a young alterhuman who has just awakened?

DO YOUR RESEARCH AND DONT TRUST TIKTOK AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DONT GO DOING QUADROBICS AS IF IT'S NOT A SPORT THAT REQUIRES PRE-TRAINING AND AS IF YOU WHERE A PROFESSIONAL. Please I know a kid that git kicked by a horse and the other dislocated their wrist because they tried jumping from a sofa to another. Quadrobics can be dangerous and it's not everyone that can do it cus it can mess up some health conditions more. Do not grill people or mistrear thwm because you dont understand them. Dont use your kins as an excuse to being an asshole or misstreating others. You are a amalgam of yout kins and you are not them individually, dont try to act like your past life because you feel like you should because it feels "more legit" and throw away the person you are nowadays, you are still your kin and valid even if you sound, act, look nothing like them. Don't post thinga about yourself online that could potentialy harm you, like triggers, your face, your city etc, seems obvious but people still post a lot of things like that and end up regretting it later.

There is nothing wrong ig your identity isn't 100% involuntary and some aspects of it are not subconciously imprinting but rather copinh mechanisms. I used to lie to myself a lot on this and it only hurt me further. Try to see everything with a grey area, not everything is a us vs them thing like it seems online. Your nonhuman identity is yours only, doesnt have to look like anyone else's or has to look like what people tell you it should. Its ok to not know yout kins at first, dont rush things, its also okay to realize you were wrong about a kin or if your identity changes over time, nothing is ever in vain or lost you are just living your cycle, life and nature works in cycles, honour yours and live it to the fullest and freely.

9/ Do you have/want to have gears?

I have 2 tails, I want wings and a RIG now.

10/ Do you know/have any theories about the origin of your alterhumanity? If so, tell us! (all beliefs are legitimate)

Trauma imprinting and trying to actively cope with it. I was also technically raised my my childhood cat. I dunno! I just am! for me it doesn't matter much but it feels sacred somehow! Also autism.

11/ Tag someone/a creature to answer these questions!ㅤᵕ̈

@darksou07

If you are a alterhuman, reblog and answer these questions!

(don't be afraid to write a lot, do what you want ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯)

1/ Which category of alterhumanity do you belong to?

2/ What/who is/are your type(s)? (if you have any)

3/ Do you experience shifts? If so, can you tell us your most common shifts and your strangest cameo shift (if you've ever had a cameo shift)?

4/ How do you experience your alterhumanity in everyday life?

5/ What do you think of the community?

6/ What are the things that make you most comfortable and euphoric in your alterhumanity?

7/ Are you experiencing species dysphoria?

8/ What advice would you like to say to a young alterhuman who has just awakened?

9/ Do you have/want to have gears?

10/ Do you know/have any theories about the origin of your alterhumanity? If so, tell us! (all beliefs are legitimate)

11/ Tag someone/a creature to answer these questions!ㅤᵕ̈

[seerschaos]

terrified that with the tiktok ban all those, “physical alterhumans are sick!” and “genital dysphoria is bad!” tiktok therians are gonna come running here lol. or at least we’ll get a trickle of them. tumblr has been my safe space as a physical nonhuman, holothere, and clinical zoanthrope for the longest time. not only that, but the nonhuman community here is so open and wonderful (for the most part lmao there’s always the exception) so i’ve always felt safe as an uncommon or “gross” or shameful nonhuman type.

i’ve seen multiple posts on tiktok from the closed minded “the only real nonhumans are real life animals” and “we don’t actually identify as nonhuman!” physical alterhuman haters saying that they’re moving to tumblr and it’s just…. eughhh……

[paleodeer]

Nonhuman gender and gendered words

I don't really care if it's weird, but I love calling myself male instead of a man, it's so affirming. After all I'm not a human, so why should I call myself a man? Even words like 'masculine' don't really describe me, because I think that's an inherently anthropomorphizing word.

It's even more affirming for me to be called a stag, bull or a buck.

It's also worth noting that some species affirming things can be gendered in a human society, even if it necessarily isn't to you. For example, I love platform heels - which is probably one of the most feminine things out there for humans - but it's not for me. Heels are one of the most deerlike things I can think of, and they aren't exclusive to female deers. They make my legs feel longer and more slender and stiff, and the sound they make towards the ground reminds me of the sound hooves make. Plus, they make you feel digitigrade. Just thinking about it makes me happy - I'd love to get some custom made ones one day, with the cloven hooves attached. But yeah, it doesn't really matter to me if humans thought of me in a feminine way if they saw me rocking some platform heels, they are affirming to my species, and I know what I am. So who cares?

I'm curious to know if any other nonhumans can relate to this. Are there any animal terms that are both species affirming and gender affirming to you at the same time? And nonbinary creatures, feel free to give your thoughts as well! I guess I'm sort of nonbinary as well, but in a male deer way.

[virtuallucan]

ouhhh time to try this :3

lycanroc —> (coastal) wolf

mightyena —> (spotted) hyena

mandibuzz —> (bearded) vulture

spheal —> (harbor) seal

manectric —> maned wolf (it may not look like one, but i am Pretty Sure it is based off of a maned wolf </3)

there are honestly a lot more but. only wanted to list a few :3

tag game for alterhumans !!

which pokemon is based on your theriotype / kintype ? ( provide a picture if possible ! /nf )

i’ll go first :D : snow leopard -> chien—pao , sled dog -> kousetsu , sea otter -> oshawott

tagging : @fangsinyourheart @cecilthecowardly @sleepybunnyspirt

[callsignsundance]

me when the species euphoria hits

[adolfusraptor1985]

On being an Indoraptor

I realized I very rarely ever talk about my indoraptor kintype, but lately I've been feeling a lot more connected to it, so I thought I'd make a post.

[Kinda long, but I appreciate those who read. ^^]

For starters, how exactly do I label this kintype? Well, I definitely would consider it to be a fictotheriotype. Regardless of its intelligence, it's still a very feral creature. I wouldn’t call it a paleotheriotype, just 'cus it's not a real dinosaur.

One thing I feel I definitely need to mention is that I'm not fictionkin of the indoraptor from Jurassic; I'm simply just that species. Going a bit into specifics, I'm not entirely sure what color I am, but I usually feel like the standard black w/ gold.

I don't entirely know what level this identity is on. I'm questioning whether or not I have memories. I do get a lot more indo' mental shifts than I do my main kins. A lot of people make the assumption that being an indo' means I'm a big, savage, bloodthirsty beast. But that's definitely not the case.

In the movie/related media, I've always felt really connected to the idea of indos being used in the military. I feel like as an indo' I would be highly trained and very loyal to the person/people in charge of me. I feel like that "vicious" nature is still in my blood, but only used when specifically instructed to.

I would also be no less affectionate or gental with my trainers than a military dog. I'm not really sure why, but I always feel like a "domestic" version of all my kins. Like I should be under human care. Maybe it's because I've been raised around them, but there's never been a "wild" bone in my body. Even as a big scary dinosaur.

So what do shifts feel like? Well, phantom wise, it's mostly whole body, but with a strong focus on my muzzle and front legs. Mentally, it's a bit hard to explain. It feels like I have this deeply ingrained sense of being on a mission or having an important purpose. I want to be low to the ground, sniff, be quiet and cautious. All the works.

So... yeah. Military dog-dino. Not sure what level I ID on. Not canon accurate background. And that's about it. ^^

[your-therian-parent-says]

pro tip its legal to make a den in your room out of blankets and pillows and plushies and sleep in it

it also costs zero dollars to hide in the darkness of your newly built den and make unsettling noises to ward off intruders

[aphelion-alifer]

UPDATE 12/21/24: I had to pay half of their bills with the 240 I had, so we're back at $0. ANYTHING HELPS!! I currently have a fursuit head base up for sale that I'm willing to sell for $60 instead of the $75-100 i was thinking of.

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[koirankusema666]

Been meaning to say this for a while, but here's a not so gentle reminder that you don't have to be skinny, white and able bodied to be part of the nonhuman community.

Racism and ableism is sadly rampant in this community and I want this blog to be safe for the beings that feel excluded! If you want to, you can interact with this post if you are or your blog is safe for: fat, POC and disabled nonhumans. I wanna show some support, even if it's just a follow or a reblog here and there.

[dogtoothcanidae]

Nonhumans deserve to exist in public. We deserve to be able to wear gear if we want. To not have to tone ourselves down for humans. We deserve to be treated with respect and dignity just like everyone else.

[seerschaos]

we always talk about how hard it is admitting to or coming out to a human that we’re different, that we’re animalistic or a different species than their own, but never how hard it is admitting to what we actually are.

maybe it’s just me. i have a lot of shame hanging around my nonhuman identities. i’m a demon, of sorts, a very specific type of demon, but a demon nonetheless.

admitting to people that i’m nonhuman, that i’m different has become a sense of pride. something i’ve gotten better at. but when it comes to admitting to what i actually am… shame. guilt. tail tucked between my legs and all.

they now know what i’m capable of. or what i’m not capable of, not anymore. something to be laughed at. or maybe i’m something to be feared. or maybe i’m just here to be looked down upon. depends on the human.

it never gets easier. it’s never gotten easier. i physically have trouble saying what i am out loud sometimes, which is strange.

because i accept myself. i have for a long time. i’m proud of myself, at that. i’m proud of my identity. i’m proud to be a demon. i’m so happy with myself, i would never change myself or ever choose to be anything else.

but it’s just… admitting that to someone else. when they can see me for who… or more so what i really am.

when i admit what i am, i fear there are only two reactions. fear, fear for what i am, fear for what these claws and teeth are capable of, or humiliation. the chance to be laughed at and prodded and made fun of.

not the fact that i’m nonhuman, the fact that i’m this… specific creature.

does anyone else feel this way? or is this just a very… personal matter?

this is also the main and possibly only source of species dysphoria for me. the fact that i’m… perceived in ways. i wish i could just shut my brain off sometimes lol

[lycantooth]

I love therians who are physically nonhuman due to delusions

I love therians who are physically nonhuman due to autism

I love therians who are physically nonhuman due to a personality disorder

I love therians who are physically nonhuman due to a physical disability

I love therians who are physically nonhuman due to trauma

I love all therians who are physically nonhuman for any reason whatsoever

Just because your experience of nonhumanity is less widely discussed or considered harmful or considered ‘problematic’ does not make your therianthropy less valid 🖤

[zadsterr]

Normalize not witch hunting someone for getting their identity wrong..? I thought i had a certain theriotype but ended up being wrong, and then once happily announcing i found its actual label i was accused of lying and then kicked for lying...??????

I also recently got banned for my theriotypes not both being spiritual bc "they cant differ"

seems the community is doing GREAT.../sarc

[adolfusraptor1985]

[Tw: Zoophilia mention]

Genuine question: WHY do so many people in this community jump on everything they find weird and immediate label it as zoophilia?!

Like- animal packers, fantasy toys, yiff art, pet play, kink gear, LITERALLY ANYTHING.

Seriously, relieving dysphoria, having "dirty" urges related to your identity, even straight up liking some freaky shit does NOT mean someone is attracted to animals. And it definitely does not mean they are actively harming/thinking of harming real animals.

People really take whatever is too weird for them and try to accuse it of war crime. Be better y'all.

[irl-wolf0]

Hot take: people who make therian gear (masks, ears, tails and whatnot) should take into account therians/otherkin who don’t just have $300 to throw out on gear. That people’s food for the week, necessities. I understand cost for materials or whatever but this is not accessible or budget friendly. Like ever. $50 should suffice.