I’ve been seeing people sharing their frustration on this statement in honestly, not very good ways. People who say how horrible they feel and you should never want to be a therian, because it’s uncomfortable. And people who are annoyed with those saying it’s uncomfortable. Now, I’m not saying you can’t be upset, depressed, or experience any negative feeling about being a therian. It causes me stress as well sometimes. However, you’re making it seem like a horrible thing when people have wonderful experiences with it.

And for those who get irritated with people saying these things can also make it worse. I’ve seen people say how you need to essentially suck it up. This ignores people’s bad experiences and makes it seem like they’re just massive babies.

The root of the problem is the statement itself. People who say they want to be a therian really just want to do quads, wear gear, do vocals, etc. They want to do those because they think it looks fun, but they don’t realize those are separate from what being a therian actually is. So instead of saying how horrible being a therian is, educate them. Explain the differences and explain what being a therian really is.

Everyone’s experiences are valid. People are allowed to feel happy, sad, angry, or any emotion when it comes to being therian. Don’t tell others how to feel. Don’t tell them to not share their feelings. And don’t force feelings onto others.