Here’s a strange thought I’ve had lately: do you think it’s possible for someone to be fictionkin, but for their fictionkin past life to have happened on this plane of reality? Let’s say, for example, someone was kin of a Watership Down character. Could someone have had a life as a rabbit that reflected–from the rabbit’s perspective–a story very similar to what was depicted in the book? It’s hard to expand on this in an ask box, but maybe you understand what I’m getting at. Thoughts?

I don’t personally believe that would make someone fictionkin though my beliefs are not the only say in the matter! Your specific example sounds to…

hey ok so I’ve been really ffreakin out here, man, like when I see things like fanart or a post about this one character I just really, intensely feel, just a Really intense feeling, like it get hard to breathe a bit, I make small noises, pressure in chest, feels like a panic attack but /different/??? idk I’m just, really confused, like maybe am I kin? ddid I have some weird feelings for this character? any help is appreciated if possible

Its possible you’re kin, or that you are fictionhearted, or that the character is a synpath. What is clear is that the character effects you…

(First of all, apologies if I already asked this, I can’t remember) but what is your opinion on people who are kin with fictionalized version of real people (Hamilton kin for example)? Would it be considered factkin? Is it even possible or “okay”, so to speak, to have kin feelings for these characters?

I don’t really have an ‘opinion’, in a strong way. My feeling is that if you’re from a fictionalized version of history, yes you’re probably fictionkin. …

To the anon asking about shifting: I’m a shifter too, and I’m always aware of it. I don’t know where the idea that you’re not supposed to be aware of a shift even comes from? I’ve never heard that anywhere except in like… goofy werewolf movies or something. Some people might not be aware of their shifts, but it’s an individual thing in both cases.

I think the idea came from people confusing shifts with ‘switching’, which is only experienced by multiples.

Hey, when you’re shifting, is it possible to still be aware of what you’re saying/doing/how your mannerisms have changed? For example, I am kin with Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad, and once in awhile, I will speak with her accent, and my walking habits change dramatically (I go from hunched shuffling to nearly bouncing along the pavement) Nothing particularly triggers the shifts from what I can tell (this is the first kin I’ve had where I’ve shifted multiple times)

Absolutely! I’m almost always aware when I’ve shifted!

Sorry if you’ve been asked this before, but do you know of any fictionkin communities that are for adults? Tumblr fictionkin community seems to be overwhelmingly minors and very few people are willing to interact with me, plus blogs like kinsdrama and other drama-based blogs make me feel particularly unsafe, even if I AM technically an adult and shouldn’t feel unsafe because of a minor’s behavior, but.. It’s complicated, but I also don’t want to entirely disconnect from fictionkin stuff

I’ve recently started a small, informal skype group for adult alterhumans, primarily fictionkin. If this is something you’re interested in, please contact me privately off…

Can you describe how Gems’ physical bodies compared to those of actual humans? For instance, could Gems with human skin tones/hairstyles pass themselves off as humans, or were the Gems visibly alien by contrast despite being humanoid? This is something I’ve always wondered! Thanks in advance.

Only speaking from my experience, in my universe: Most Gems were visibly alien to humans, to a fairly significant degree. Even the most human looking…

Hey there. ^^ I can usually never watch my canon because it’s too intense of an experience. But lately it’s been on my mind and I’ve decided I want to try to tackle it again. Do you happen to have any advice? Like is there anything you would keep in mind or tell yourself to make it easier to get through? I’m trying to mentally prepare myself here. Thank u so much.

If you can wrangle it, watch it with a friend. Thats how I got through watching Digimon recently.  Make sure to take frequent breaks. Don’t…

ok so every time I see fanart or someone talking about a certain character I get really (it’s hard to explain how I get actually but kinda?? I feel a lot if that makes? I feel a lot about this character) but I don’t think I’m kin or anything with them? actually I don’t know, but like is there anything to explain that? sorry if this is the wrong blog to ask

You might be fictionhearted, or a synpath. 🙂 Fictionhearted: Someone with a strong emotional or spiritual connection to any fictional character or fictional species, without…

I don’t have multiple fictotypes from one source, but rather multiple canons (two) for one fictotype. In one canon this one person wasn’t… very nice to say the least, and in my other canon they were one of the nicest people I knew. Having conflicting emotions about them makes for a rather… interesting experience.

That does sound interesting, and I can sympathize anon. Having experiences as the same person from multiple timelines can be confusing.

I can’t stand the tumblr otherkin community, but especially the fictionkin side where everyone claims a million different kins, think being otherkin is a mental illness / coping mechanism, etc. As a fictionkin, are there any better communities out there that aren’t full of the bs that tumblr in general offers, that is at the same time accepting of fictionkin and minors?

Sadly, right now the tumblr community is the most active community of fictionkin. There are some forums that are good (i recommend incanon.org) but even…

I hope my question makes sense. I already know that I’m fictionkin, but this is about a different fandom. I’ve felt pulled to this series since I was a really small kid, so much so that I was borderline obsessed with it before I even knew much about it. My obsession faded as I got older, but the series still holds an intense “pull” for me for no discernible reason, moreso than any other fandom (including the one I know I’m from). Should I consider the possibility of a kintype from this series?

Its possible, but its also possible that this is just a series that is meaningful to you. 🙂