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Perceived as human-bodied: A person or creature which is perceived by some others as being physically human-bodied.

Examples: Humans, alterhumans, clinical lycanthropes, other physically-identifying people, and featherless bipeds /ref /j
Abbreviation: PAHB
Alternatives:
– Recognized as human-bodied: A person or creature which is perceived by some others as being physically human-bodied. (RAHB)

Examples: Humans, alterhumans, clinical lycanthropes, other physically-identifying people

Physically-identifying person/creature: A person or creature who identifies physically as their nonhuman/alterhuman identity’s species, instead of identifying physically as being human-bodied. A physically-identifying person/creature is perceived as human-bodied, and is human-passing.
Abbreviation: PIP or PIC
Examples: Clinical lycanthropes, some alterhumans

Physically nonhuman person/creature: A person or creature which identifies physically as something nonhuman, but who is perceived as human-bodied. When used in this context, there MUST be “person” or “creature” attached to the end, otherwise it will be unclear if the speaker is referring to a bio-animal.
Abbreviation: PNHP/PNHC
Examples: Clinical lycanthropes, some alterhumans, PIPs

Human-passing: A person or creature which physically “passes” as being human-bodied. A human-passing person or creature is forced to participate in human societies.
Examples: Humans, alterhumans, clinical lycanthropes, PIPs

Bio-[species]: Prefix. Refers to a nonhuman animal or creature which was born as, and is perceived by others as their physical species and identity. A bio-animal is not sapient, and cannot be perceived by others as being human-bodied in any way. Bio-animals are unable to participate in human societies other than being kept as pets or companions to humans or people perceived as human.
Examples: Dogs, cats, horses, etc – any nonhuman animal incapable of sapience.

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Other important information under the cut – Why use this language, how is this different from p-shifting, are PIPs safe for me to interact with, who can use these words & more answered.

Why use this language instead of currently-existing language?

As the Alterhuman+ communities move foreward, we’re entering an era which is growing beyond what’s been previously recognized or accepted as Alterhuman – which is now including Clinical Lycanthropes/somatic-delusional people and other physically-identifying people. Much of the language which is currently used in Alterhuman communities either isn’t inclusive of physically-identifying people, they feel like doesn’t fit their experiences, or is just plain-old unsafe for them. Talking about delusions is difficult to begin with, and the added pressure of trying to talk about delusions and delusional people in a way which is safe for us adds more pressure – not to mention how confusing it can be, too! These words have been chosen by Clinical Lycanthropes and other Alterhumans as the preferred and safe alternatives for everyone, and are as devoid of confusion and reality check-y language as possible. By allowing Clinical Lycanthropes & PIPs into Alterhuman spaces, you’re expanding the Alterhuman community and offering a safe place for delusional people to talk about our experiences, which is incredibly important in fighting stigma, helping recovery, and stopping the spread of misinformation.

Read more on how this keeps people safe here, from a slightly older post.
What is “reality checking” and why is it harmful?
How is a physically-identifying person different from a p-shifter?
Are physically-identifying people safe for me to interact with & how do I recognize and interact with a PIP who I feel like is unsafe for me/others?

Where did this language come from?

Here on my blog, by accident! Most of these words myself and my audience has been using for months, but with the recent interest in talking about physically-identifying people, it’s probably about time that they get proper definitions.
Who can use this language?

Anyone. These words are not exclusive to Clinical Lycanthropes, physically-identifying people, or even Alterhumans+. Check the “examples” sections of the definitions to see who the words apply to.

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Not self identifiers or identities on their own, these words should be used in-context as adjectives. Created with the intent to be inclusive of clinical lycanthropes and other physically-identifying people, as well as making discussion about them easier. If used, do not credit me as the coiner, instead just link to definitions.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussions & polls around the words themselves and their definitions – a special thanks to the Clinical Lycanthropes who set this into motion, worked with me on these, and are allowing me to define them. Everyone who’s contributed are helping make the alterhuman community safer, more accessible, and more inclusive for everyone!

18-01-22

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