Shame

[nimdreams]

Feelings of shame around my identity are not new to me. When I identified as a foxelf as a child, I kept it secret to everyone. I felt like people would only understand it as a fantasy and not as what was my reality. Then when I came to terms with the dogness in me, I felt shame about calling myself a dog. In the past month identifying as one, that finally disappeared and I felt happy and comfortable as a dog. It's not what I truly am though, just one of the forms I take. Now, identifying as an eidolon, I feel shame again. Shame in being otherkin and not something that seems more acceptable like a therian. Feeling like, people would just see me as someone making everything up. I don't really know how to accept myself and not care of what anyone thinks.

I am trying to focus on being true to myself, that is what I think is most important. And even if this is all just my overactive imagination, why wouldn't that be a valid reason for psychological identity?
It really is a journey to come to accept yourself more. I'd love to hear any tips on how to do that or hear about your journeys to fully embrace yourself. If you feel shame sometimes, know you're not alone and we will get through this.