#demikin

[alterhuman-education]

What are some ways of being alterhuman without identifying as nonhuman? Most of the definitions I've seen of non-otherkin/therian alterhumans still involve stuff like otherlinking or otherhearted, which still identify with creatures even if somebody isn't identifying as them.

Off the top of my head, the only other one I know of is plurality but I'll admit that I have mixed feelings on it being included in the definition

There's a multitude of ways, fictionkin are the most prominent we can think of. There are therians and otherkin who still identify as human along with their non-human identities, demihumans/demikin who partially still identify as humans. Plurality is one, even if debated on if it should be included or not it challenges the "average" human experience/is beyond that that is "traditionally human"; which is the definition of being alterhuman. Musickin, objectkin, plantkin, conceptkin, who still identify as human with their other identities. Shapeshifters who still identify as human on some level.

[ghostmotheleven]

Any other therians (especially psychological) have a metaphorical animal life? I personally don’t believe I have any sort of past life, but during the course of my human life, I metamorphosized, got caught in a spider web, and got my wings ripped apart.

They’re growing back (theriforms can’t do this to my knowledge, I’m just build different). All this parallels and represents real events in my life. Just some experiences I wanted to share

[quimera-dogxim]

Feliz natal para vocês, alter-humanos, therians, não-humanos, demikins, otherkins, otherhearts, otherlinks, otherpaws, fictionkins e para todas as outras identidades que esqueci o nome!

[deadendelity]

Shrodihuman

Schrodihuman is an identity or label that one may use to describe their perception or relationship with their species identity as well. This term refers to those who feel as if they perceive or experience their species in a way that is both human and nonhuman at the same time. There may be a variety of different experiences that could be categorised under this label. Some alterhumans may feel as if this is a term that applies to them, but this could also apply to those who identify as human and alterhuman, nonhuman, otherkin, or otherwise simultaneously. This is an umbrella term for a vast array of experiences, and if any may choose to make more specific labels for themselves, I simply request that you label or tag them as part of the Schrodihuman System. This label may be used by many people in different ways, and no schrodihumans are obligated to use them to describe the same experience.

(Credit to the term comes from The Yggdrasil System who's discord is found here: Rook (He/They)#1070)

[alterhuman-education]

I've heard of the term demikin but I'm not fully sure what it means. Could you explain it?

of course ! Demi-kin, or half-kin, are beings who partially identify as their kintype, apposed to fully embracing and identifying. Typically used to express a partial identity.

this term holds a very close definition to "demi-human," despite having a few differences. Demi-kin hold the middle ground--the balance of being human but also not--while demi-human folk are a hybrid, a mix of the humanity and animalistic parts. demi-kin is the still separate but mix, demi-human is the mix.

Demi-kin folk tend to hold a close relationship with their humanity, valuing their humanity and human experiences the same as their animal experiences. While some beings argue that demi-kin are just "regular old otherkin," that isn't completely true.The experiences of demi-kin folk have most definitely existed before the coining of the term, they're wasn't always the label for it. If a being wants to use the label, then let them. Your personal bias shouldn't affect how a being wants to label themselves. The label is also used by folk who feel like they need to hold a distinction from those who fully identify as their kintype.

a flag found on the demi-kin wiki page, the source isn't listed. more sources under the cut. Some information was gathered from reddit threads and personal conversations.

Demihuman

Demihuman, alternatively written as 'demi-human,' refers to a being that is characterized by a combination of human and nonhuman qualities.

Demikin

Demikin, also known as halfkin, refers to individuals within the alterhuman community who identify partially as another species or a fiction

[ghostmotheleven]

Lepidoptera (moth/butterfly) Therian Canon Events

(Based off the TikTok trend)

1. Watching someone kill a caterpillar

2. Let Down by Radiohead

3. Telling people you can fly as a little kid

4. Monarch tagging

5. Flying dreams

6. Let Down by Radiohead

[asraith]

You know, there's no shame in loving your human body. There's nothing wrong with being ok that you're physically human. Personally, I think it's great and really healthy to feel that way! You don't have to throw away your humanity for an otherkin identity. But if words and labels are what make you happy, then use them. Everyone has to sort things out in their own ways, and we're all looking for the right words and descriptors. Just remember that there's no rule that forbids otherkin from celebrating their humanity. To be born into something so advanced is a gift, and you have every right to be proud of that.

[operaticemissary]

like demikin h8ers to the left pls

I'm thinking of like? calling myself demikin?? because I don't identify as a kintype that's the point pls but I do experience rly vivid dysphoria concerning a lack of wings?? and flight?? that feels the same as my visceral trans dysphoria.

I'm not like "animals r cool I want 2 b the birb but I don't actually feel like I'm the birb oh well" I'm "I'm not a birb but I feel like a big piece of myself is missing because I don't have feathered wings and flight" like if it was the first I'd be demikin b/c I rly wish I was a betentacled eldritch thing of the darkness in a humanoid form that would be rad but I don't feel like I should be one or that I am one

which is literally how I feel about wings

demikin are legit though if u want to be somewhere they're accepted then u can come to me ok I'll give u a wing hug

peace out \m/