How did you find out you are a therian?

For me, i used to go to karate camps. ( I used to do it ). When we would play outside, I would chase others on all fours and bark. The term "Therian" didn't reach out country yet, and no one said anything. If they did, it wasnt in a bad way, for ex: A dog had shedded and left fur behind, and one of my friends said " you're shedding!!". After being introduced to the therian community, I realized I was one and soon started to unleash more theriotypes by visions and stuff. Right now, you can't even do vocals or wear a tail keychain without getting screamed and harassed at. Cause my country is so close minded N stuff :(