So, if you're reading this you are probably bored and thought this looked interesting. Anyway, this is the incomplete guide to being a kitsunekin.
How I found out that I was a kitsunekin was simple. Okay, it was super complicated. So, when I was twelve, some of my friends discovered they were therians. They explained it to me, and I thought, "That sounds like me." So I thought about it, and for a while I thought I was a fox therian.
But one day we were talking about the different types of therians there are, like fictionkin, multiple systems, etc. And otherkin. Simply put, otherkin are people who identify as a mythical creature. Like a kraken or a griffin. So I looked up fox fantasy animals, and I found the glorious kitsune! Then I thought over it and realized that I was a kitsunekin.
So now I needed to find out my kitsune's name. I browsed the almighty Internet for fox names for a while, and eventually searched "female fox names". It came up with Vixen, because a female fox is called a vixen. I decided that that was my kitsune's name, and I came out as Vixen Holly the kitsunekin.
How to tell your friends and family that you are therian/otherkin is simple. Just tell them. Say, "Hey friends, I am a kitsunekin!". They will probably ask what the heck that is. You need to be prepared, and here is a list of things you will need.
A printed definition of the word "therian" "otherkin" and "furry". Explain the differences and point out which one you are.
Some printed therian blogs. Definitely say that there are thousands of therians around the world, so this is not just a 'you' thing.
A faux tail or an appendage of your theriotype/kin type. Explain the whole wearing tails thing and why. This is optional, but a good thing to have.
That's how to explain to people who like you. But the internet hater is another story. Those nasties will tell you to kill yourself, get a life, and other insanely wrong and depressing things. Here's some help to go to if that happens.
Make a joke. Everything seems less serious, better and more optimistic, when the hater meets their match with humor. A great example is this.
Hater: IF IT ENDS IN KIN ITS FAKE!!
You: OMG pumpkins are fake!!!! And napkins too!!!!! MY SKIN IS FAKE!!!
See? Seems better already.
And feel free to tell ask me if you have any questions! I would love to answer them and give advice. Remember, every otherkin is different and there is no one right way to do things.
More coming later my readers!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Kitsunekin's Guide to Life
Non-FictionThis is the story of my life as a kitsunekin. There is also a guide portion for possible therian/otherkin, and yep! This is a fun thing to read if you like weird things.
