why I'm anti-therian/otherkin
I genuinely think a lot of the people involved are struggling with identity, loneliness, escapism, or unresolved mental health issues, and instead of being encouraged to work through those problems, they’re being told to sink deeper into fantasy. When someone starts believing they’re spiritually or mentally a wolf, angel, or fictional character, I don’t think that’s something that should automatically be validated without question. I think people deserve support, grounding, and honest conversations about reality.
One of the biggest issues I see is how online communities reinforce these beliefs instead of challenging them. If somebody says they feel disconnected from being human, the response shouldn’t instantly be “you’re actually non-human.” That can push vulnerable people further away from reality and deeper into unhealthy coping mechanisms. A lot of younger people especially are still figuring themselves out, and spending years convincing yourself you’re secretly an animal or fictional being can seriously affect your self-image and emotional development.
I also think a lot of this comes from escapism. The world is stressful, people feel isolated, and fantasy identities can feel comforting because they offer a sense of uniqueness, belonging, and control. But escapism becomes dangerous when it stops being just imagination and starts replacing reality. There’s nothing wrong with liking animals, roleplaying, relating to characters, or feeling different from others. The problem starts when those feelings are treated as literal truths rather than emotional experiences that should be explored in a healthier way.
What worries me most is that encouraging every unusual identity claim without skepticism can prevent people from getting actual help. If someone is deeply distressed, disconnected from themselves, or obsessively identifying as something non-human, they deserve compassion and support from real people, not internet validation. Therapy, self-reflection, social connection, and building confidence in yourself as a human being are healthier long-term solutions than disappearing further into fantasy identities. I just think normalizing these beliefs can end up hurting vulnerable people more than helping them.
and before you mention religion no i do not worship sky daddy i am an atheist.
