Though they are often similar, Cameoshifts and fiction flickers are different experiences. A cameo shift is a general term for a shift (mental, phantom, or otherwise) into something that is not a kintype. They can be a one-time deal, or[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I wish I had a better answer for you than just “discernment.” You just have to think about it, reflect on it, consider how it feels and what it means to you, and decide for yourself exactly what it is.
Many otherkin and fictionkin experience their kintypes as previous lives, and generally also consider those previous lives to still be fully them without separation. Sort of how you’ve grown more than your 10 year old self, but your 10 year[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…