Originally Posted by
Misty Lau
UNIQUE MER STORY ALERT
I am a mer without a tail currently, Merman Dylan. My mer story sort of started with watching H2O, actually. I'm still very young, only 15, but I saw it as graceful and beautiful. I'd never been good at swimming, learning to doggypaddle at probably five or six, and not in a swim class, but on my own. I had to connect with the water and my body on my own, and it wasn't something that could be taught to me. After watching the H2O girls swim so gracefully, I decided to give the dolphin kick a try, even though all I had were flippers, separate ones for each foot.
I'd always loved mermaids and the ocean, but I hadn't really devoted my interests and research time to the ocean and mermaiding. I transitioned to researching freshwater fish, and I learned that my poor betta shouldn't be living in a bowl. I dove even deeper, and continue still to be learning about the freshwater side of the aquarium hobby. I was simply drawn in to aquatic life, and wanted to dive in myself.
Diving in was out of the question though, as I'd had horrible experiences with the beach and chlorine pools and tap water.
Then, about a year ago, I saw a silicone tail for the first time. My breath caught in my throat, and I knew instantly who I was. I immediately saw myself in a lionfish inspired tail. No wonder swimming mermaid style was always easier for me. No wonder I felt more of a connection to animals rather than people. The water could silence out the distractions of the world, and being submerged would just be peace. I've also always loved the night, and had been drawn to the moonlight.
I'm currently in my new life journey, as a mermaid- or more of a siren. Only, I don't own a tail of any kind yet. Though I plan on it, I'm still fairly young, and I know I'll have to wait a while for my true tail.
Until then, I will strive to live as my merself. Being a mer without a tail isn't all that different though. As you said, if you are a merman or mermaid, then being one simply means being the best version of yourself, and that is who I always strive to be.
On another note, is there anyone here who is more of a siren than a mermaid? I know I am!
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