Things I think should be clarified among the Alterhuman commnity
This is mostly for minors and those newer to the community.
There has been an influx of "new therians", specifically between the ages of 13-16, in recent years due to "internet trends" and the like. While I am 16 myself, the internet had little to no part in my awakening journey. I used it for research but not self-discovery.
Just as a (sadly overdone and little listened to) reminder. One can not choose their own theriotype/kintype. If you have chosen a type, I would look into otherlink. If this sounds like you, please do not claim to be a Therian or otherkin. It can be (even unintentionally) damaging to the community.
You do not need to believe in past lives to be therian. Psychological therians are just as valid.
Not everyone can or wants to do quads. I went more in-depth on this in another thread. Some are disabled, some have difficult body types, and some flat-out don't wanna do it.
Finally, I want to discuss gear. Not everyone wears gear and some define it in a different way. For example, owning something pertaining to your kin that you don't necessarily wear could be considered gear. Wearing gear doesn't make you alter human. That being said no one should be invalidated for wearing gear. I'm tired of the cat masks but if it makes someone happy who gives a crap?
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