Hi, I was wondering if you could help me figure out my kintype? I have a couple possibilities but I'm not entirely sure. I've never felt entirely human (I know my physical body is human. I'm not totally uneducated. Just new) almost to the point of species dysphoria (I'm sorry if that's not real. I read it somewhere, and term sounded right.) I feel a very strong connection with nature, but also with water (rain, oceans, etc) I'd say more but 500 character limit on asks. :( help?
yes, species dysphoria is a thing, but people are generally very touchy about the use of the word “dysphoria” since it’s often used to relate to gender dysphoria. however, without the term either “species” or “gender” in front of it, it’s just “dysphoria” which is just another english word with no special connotation. I’ll probably write something up on this in the FAQ when I get a chance.
anyway, about your kintype. a slightly more rare type of kin are those who identify with nature phenomenon. such as cloudkin or rainkin. there’s also water-centric elemental kin, who are things like waterkin or oceankin.
those who are very connected to nature are usually things like plantkin or treekin. if you wanted to combine the two, maybe you could find some sort of rainforest tree that fits you? or maybe just a rainforest in general. since there’s plenty of rain and water there, but it’s still a very nature-filled place.
remember: you can have more than one kintype. if your feelings seem to conflict, you don’t have to push yourself to find something that fits ALL of your kin-related feelings. you could be BOTH water and treekin.
also, if you want to say more, just send a two-part ask :)