u/SugarPop-Furry

Hello, I apologize in advance if this is a bit of a read, but I wanted to ask in case there may be others who may relate to how I feel. I'm still trying to figure things out, but was curious if anyone else has had similar feelings and what you figured out in time!

So what's got me questioning is how I wish I could be an animal instead of a human. I don't wish to be an animal because I think it would be cool or see it as a superpower type thing. I wish to be one because being a human sucks and if I had the option to turn myself into an animal permanently, I wouldn't hesitate at all. I know I would be happier if I was an animal instead of a human.

The thing is, I feel I partially identify as an animal... And not fully like a therian does. I know I partially do feel like an animal inside in some ways. I know I'm a human, see a human in the mirror, and know I'm seen as one by others, BUT I would like to see myself as an animal when I look at myself. Sorry if this is a bit confusing. Feel free to ask questions xD

One thing I experience is when I wear a tail and ears in public, it feels amazing to me and feels right, like I should actually have these features. I want to have these features so bad, as well as be an actual animal. It's why I enjoy making myself look like an animal as much as I can by wearing gear such as fangs, ears, paws, tail, snout. It makes me feel more like myself. I wish to look like this all the time, and there's nothing stopping me, but it's hard when society can be so cruel.

I can't say I'm an animal within my soul or spiritually, but maybe within my mind, heart, and psychologically? I may need to do more self reflecting, but when I close my eyes and picture myself, I at least see myself being an animal instead of a human, and it appears more canine like than feline. But I do feel a certain connection towards canines and felines, and not just in an extended family way. I have my wife saying "good doggy/puppy/kitty/cat", and it feels good to me. Even wearing gear and walking/running through the woods sounds enjoyable to me, and even quads looks like something I may want to try.

From my past I remember often playing as an animal when I was young and enjoyed it. Unfortunately it stopped when I got older, but if I could play as an animal again with someone, I'm sure I wouldn't turn it down though. I also do remember having animalistic behaviors such as wagging my foot, growling, feeling as if I had actual ears, and liking to howl. I don't think I've ever had mental shifts before, but I suppose feeling as if I had actual ears was a phantom limb? For example I can move something inside my head as if I'm moving "my animal ears"... I don't know if that makes any sense but I don't know how else to explain it. I may not have as many animalistic behaviors like I did when I was young, but once in awhile I do end up doing a couple of them when I feel to.

I've recently identified with the term Otherlink and have a couple of linktypes, but with these feelings I'm experiencing I thought there may be some other terms that may also fit what I'm feeling? Like I feel like what I'm feeling is *more* than just voluntary feelings, I feel as if some of the things may be involuntary. So that's why I'm a bit confused.

I was also just wondering if there's anyone else that maybe had some similar experiences or feelings? Well what do you guys think?

P.S. I had someone say the label Otherhearted would fit closest to these feelings, and it's true it does, BUT it also doesn't for the fact that I don't consder myself to be *fully human* like it says. So idk what could also fit someone who feels/identifies as an animal partially some amount. If it's not really possible to partially identify as an animal, then I would assume there must be something I need to sort out to be able to fully identify as an animal... Right?

Hello, I put up a listing of a kigu onesie on the Dealers Den because I thought it would have a higher chance of selling on there. Months went by and no luck at all. But on April 27th, someone apparently bought it but I wasn't notified of it at all, not even through email.

I only noticed it when I logged into my account and noticed it wasn't listed anymore. I noticed this on May 12th, where I then sent the buyer a message explaining what happened, apologizing, and how I wanted to ship it out to them ASAP if they still wanted it. I haven't gotten a reply back yet though, and when I check the invoice it says it's unpaid. I feel absolutely terrible and want to make things right, but I don't think I should ship it unless the payment goes through right?

So I don't know what exactly is going on and this is my first time selling something on this website. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello, wanted to ask in case there may be others who may relate to how I feel, so hope that's okay!

So what's got me questioning is how I wish I could be an animal instead of a human. I don't wish to be an animal because I think it would be cool or see it as a superpower type thing. I wish to be one because being a human sucks and if I had the option to turn myself into an animal, I wouldn't hesitate at all. I feel I would be happier if I was an animal instead of a human.

The thing is, I don't *exactly* identify as an animal though or... Like I see a human in the mirror and know I'm seen as one by others, even though I wish I could see myself as an animal when I look at myself. Though deep down I do feel like I may be an animal inside at least. Sorry if this is a bit confusing. Feel free to ask questions xD

One thing I realized is when I wear a tail and ears in public, it feels amazing to me and feels right, like I should actually have these features. I really wish I actually could too of course, as well as be an actual animal. It's why I enjoy making myself look like an animal as much as I can by wearing gear such as fangs, ears, paws, tail, snout. It makes me feel more like myself. I wish to look like this all the time, and there's nothing stopping me, but it's hard when society can be so cruel.

I can't say I feel like an animal within my soul, but maybe within my mind? I may need to do more self reflecting, but when I close my eyes and picture myself, I at least see myself being an animal instead of a human, and it appears more canine like than feline. But I do feel some connection towards canines and felines. I have my wife saying "good doggy/puppy/kitty/cat", and it feels good to me.

From my past I remember often playing as an animal when I was young and enjoyed it. Unfortunately it stopped when I got older, but if I could play as an animal again with someone, I'm sure I wouldn't turn it down though. I also do remember having animalistic behaviors such as wagging my foot, growling, feeling as if I had actual ears, and liking to howl. I don't think I've ever had mental shifts before, but I suppose feeling as if I had actual ears was a phantom limb? For example I can move something inside my head as if I'm moving "my ears"... I don't know if that makes any sense but I don't know how else to explain it. I may not have as many animalistic behaviors like I did when I was young, but once in awhile I do end up doing a couple of them when I feel it.

I've recently identified with the term Otherlink and have a couple of linktypes, but with these feelings I'm experincing I thought there may be some other term that fits what I'm feeling? Was also just wondering if there's anyone else that maybe had some similar experiences or feelings?

I know Therians don't choose what animal they are, but I don't recall having experienced anything that could indicate what animal I could even be either.

Well what do you guys think? Is there anyone else who can relate to what I feel at least? Maybe I'm just overthinking it 😅 Thank you!