Journaling Prompts for Nonhumans, Therians, Otherkin, etc.
These are purposefully non-specific, make them more specific as needed.
What led you toward identifying as other than human? Is it a voluntary or involuntary expression for you? Explain why?
What about you, your personality, and mannerisms naturally feel nonhuman compared to others? Do other people notice the difference?
What do you identify as and how did you come to that conclusion? Describe your kintype(s) in detail.
How does your identity play into your everyday life? Do you make an effort to include it in your daily life?
How do you affirm your nonhumanity mentally, how do you do it physically?
Do you still feel a connection with humanity? If so, when do you most feel it? Is it a positive or negative experience?
Where would be the most ideal environment to live in where you could express your non-humanity? If you have a hearthome, describe it in detail.
What do you think society would look like if nonhumanity was a widely accepted expression of self?
If you've identified as something other than human for a long time, how has your expression of that identity changed over time?
If you've only recently begun identifying as nonhuman, how do you predict your expression of your identity will change over the years?
Do you believe individuals belonging to certain demographics (poc, neurodiverse, younger generations, etc) are more likely to identify with nonhumanity over others? Why or why not?
Does your nonhumanity influence how you interact with others? If so, how, and do you make an attempt to manage it?
Do you view yourself equal to, above, or below humans in any regard? Why?
What is the oddest thing that brings you euphoria related to your identity?
What is your most favorite item or activity that brings you euphoria?
If you had the ability to change into your kintype (or alternate nonhuman form), would you do so permanently, or would you want the ability to shift between your human and nonhuman form? Explain your choice?
If you had the choice to live entirely separate from humanity, would you take it? Where would you want to go? Is there anything you would miss about humanity?
What do you believe the origin of your nonhumanity is? Do you believe it's different for everyone?
Are you a social or solitary species? How does this affect you in your day to day life?
Do you have nonhuman friends? What are they like, how did you meet, and how does interacting with other nonhumans affect you?
If you don't have other nonhuman friends, do you want them? Why or why not? Would you want to make friends with those of a specific type?
Do you have dreams, visions, memories, etc. Of yourself in your nonhuman form? Explain them in detail?
Where is your favorite place or safe space to express your identity openly?
Do you have a den/nest/burrow etc. If so, describe its appearance in detail along with what about it makes you feel safe and comfortable.
