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@creatureheart.bsky.social
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31 | queer | indigenous | australia
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nonhuman space for my nonhuman self
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creatureheart.bsky.social
Felt cute, won't delete later~ 😘😜☺️

Wanted to see what my mask looked like with my freshly washed curls!

Mask created by: @k3ttan03.bsky.social

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#CreatureTheVoice #therian #therianthropy #alterhuman #nonhuman #otherkin #otherkind #theriangear #hyenakin #hyenatherian #hyena #furry
A picture of a person wearing a hyena based half mask on their face, one half covered by auburn curly hair, as they hold their hand up in a paw-like pose. A picture of a person wearing a hyena based half mask on their face, one half covered by auburn curly hair. A picture of a person wearing a hyena based half mask on their face, one half covered by auburn curly hair, slightly turned away showing more of the curls.
June 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
creatureheart.bsky.social
me when people try to take the meaning of therianthropy out of therianthropy
A picture of a spotted hyena with a tight-lipped expression as if judging the viewer. Picture text reads: *Judges you in Yeenish*
June 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Recently been questioning a more humanoid 'type, and so decided to kind of update a sketchy "ideal self" piece I did back in 2023 when I first awakened.

Not entirely accurate, but I'm happy with it. =3

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#CreatureTheArt #CreatureTheSelf #CreatureTheVoice #nonhuman #alterhuman #otherkin #otherkind
A sketchy drawing of three depictions of a humanoid creature with a neutral expression. First drawing is the creature standing on its back legs, facing to the right, very slightly hunched forward with its arms hanging somewhat in front of its body, tail curled slightly at the tip as it hangs behind it. Second drawing is a headshot, facing left, to show the slight muzzle on an otherwise humanoid face, and the pointed ears it possesses. Third drawing the creature is now staning on all fours facing left. Its tail curls behind it. Back feet are paws, while front feet are more hand-like with three fingers and a thumb on each. All drawings are coloured monotone with a darker colour along the back, and a lighter colour on the underside of the face, and body and on the hands and paws. Picture text reads, from left to right: "Update for nonhuman-humanoid creature "ideal" self (loose idea). Probably has hair on head, this is just for basic shape idea. Colours and marking no set/accurate at this point. Can stand up straighter if needed. Usually slight hunch, ready to drop to all fours. Ears rather flexible and can be moved independently. Slight muzzle. Got a bit of fat on stomach. Flexible tail used for balance. Comfortable both bipedal and quadrupedal. Three fingers and thumb. Paws."
March 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Mask mask mask mask mask!!! 🎊\ owo /🎊

My mask came!!! I'm so excited!
Created by the lovely @k3ttan03.bsky.social

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#CreatureTheVoice #therian #theriangear #therianthropy #alterhuman #otherkin #otherkind #nonhuman #furry #hyena
A piece of art of a spotted hyena, shoulders up, with a smile sits on a yellow chair next to a half face mask modeled after the hyena in the art and a black, white and grey tail made of yarn. The hyena mask is now seen being worn against a blue background, the individual wearing a grey shirt.
February 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Most will usually see people explain that these identities are spiritual or psychological, but these are only some of the ways that individuals may experience them. Some other experiences of nonhumanity: Symbolic, Metaphorical, Ancestral, Physical (Yes this is an actual reason for some and they are just as much a part of the community as anyone else. Physical and Ancestral nonhumans are part of the community's history and some of its founders.) For those looking for more information, and community places, here are some places to check out! Alterhuman Archive, The Chimera's Library, Invisible Otherkin, frameacloud on tumblr, Werelist, Nonhuman National Park. The above are forums and archives of information on the community. Most archived information is thanks to who-is-page, liongoatsnake and frameacloud on tumblr. You can also check out these youtube channels, as a place to start, for panels on different community subjects: Othercon, The Centaurus Festival, The Therian Convergence. While this is a brief look into the nonhuman identity that I could share, I do hope it has been helpful in some way. Remember to be true to yourself, and don't let anyone tell you how to feel. Ignore, report, delete and block the haters! Yeen out~
November 6, 2024 at 2:29 AM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Addition to the coining of Copinglink: Page recognises that for some, Otherlink is more useful as Copinglink can be confusing for most.

Copinglink coining post: who-is-page.tumblr.com/post/1398712...
Fictionkin: an identity term that covers all things fictional. For those who identify as something fictional like characters, animals, species, objects, etc. These can be from books, shows, video games, etc, but not always! Original fictional characters and such are also possible. No all those who are fictionkin identify as nonhuman. There are many other identities that fall under the nonhuman umbrella which is why it's important to do your own research to figure out if a certain term works for you. While these identities are experienced mostly involuntarily, the line between voluntary and involuntary can sometimes be incredibly blurry and hard to explain and figure out. While the already mentioned identities are mostly involuntary, here are some identities that fall under being voluntary. - Copinglink or Otherlink: an identity where one voluntarily identifies as nonhuman. Able to be changed as need dictates. This could be for a number of reasons, some examples being simply wanting to identify as nonhuman or as a consciously created coping mechanism. Copinglink was coined by Who-is-page, who made an official definition post in 2016, the definition detailing that the term is for all that want to take on a voluntary nonhuman identity, and not just for coping reasons. A lot of people may also say that it is impossible to become a therian, otherkin, etc. While the identity is mostly involuntary, things like trauma and neurodivergence can cause an individual to take on a nonhuman identity when they had not had one previously.
November 6, 2024 at 2:26 AM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Examples of non-creature/being based identities: Conceptkin: an identity where one identifies as a concept such as the concept of night or fire. Objectkin: and identity where one identifies as an object. Songkin: an identity where one identifies as a song. Phytanthrope or Plantkin: an identity where one identifies as a plant. Examples of creature/being based identities: Therianthropy: usually shortened to therian - where one identifies AS a nonhuman animal. Some will say that this term refers to only earthen animals, living or extinct, but it has never only encompassed earthly animals. The community's language came from those who identify as werecreatures. Theriomythic: an alternate identity term for one who identifies in some intrinsic was as a mythical creature, typically refers to those with animalistic characteristics. Paleotherian: an identity term for one who identifies as a now extinct earthly animal, like a dinosaur or mammoth. Cladotherian or Cladokin: an identity term for one who does not identify as a distinct species, but a broader identity encompassing an entire genus or larger grouping. Cladomythic: an identity term for one who identifies as a group (clade) of animalistic mythical creatures.
November 6, 2024 at 2:21 AM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Bringing this brief look into the nonhuman identity post I made over here cause why not.

Disclaimer this is a VERY brief look with rather basic information, as all these things can be so much more to the individuals with these identities.

#CreatureTheVoice

#nonhuman #alterhuman #therian #otherkin
Nonhuman as an identity. To identify as not human either fully or partially. (hate/trolls will be reported and deleted) Reminder: These are all personal identities and why someone identifies as nonhuman and what term someone decides to use for themself is exclusively their business. In the end it is what makes the most sense to the individual and not up to others. Now, onto some of the communities that are included under the nonhuman identity: Nonhuman: To identify as not human either fully or partially. Used both as an umbrella term, and a standalone identity. How specific you get with your identity and what terms you use is entirely up to you. Sometimes "nonhuman" is enough. Otherkin: from the term "otherkind" - an identity which typically encompasses being wholly or partially a nonhuman entity. Usually understood to cover those who identify as mythical creatures and other fantastical things, but these are not the only things otherkin covers. Also encompasses non-creature/being nonhuman identities.
November 6, 2024 at 2:19 AM
creatureheart.bsky.social
Posting this just to get it done lol

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Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #845,011!
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October 3, 2024 at 12:36 AM