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Pinterest literally doesn't have one single photo of Salem or of Magical Meow Meow in general. So, I did the job myself! Salem photo dump!!

PS: Everyone is allowed to selfship in whatever way they want!! For selfshippers that feel like many of the posts you see are unrealistic and don’t reflect you and your F/O’s relationship, here are some honest and nuanced messages.

“Your F/O would never get angry with you.” -> When your F/O gets mad, they have a special tone reserved only for you. It holds you gently even when it’s firm, and maintains control without sacrificing honesty. The depth of their affection for you is evident in so many ways, including the way they approach conflict with you. Even when the feelings might be negative, you can always see the love attached to them.

“Your F/O would never think you’re weird.” -> Your F/O LOVES how weird you are!! Your uniqueness is what draws them to you, and sets you apart from the sea of people they could have chosen. Whether or not your quirks get on their nerves sometimes is insignificant; they’re just so happy to have them all memorized.

“Your F/O would never overstep your boundaries!” -> Your F/O watches you and listens to you closely. Even if they’re not perfect, they notice small changes within you and care about you—even if it means adapting to things they’re not used to doing. They intend to keep learning more about you for the rest of their life, and there’s no sign of them ever getting bored. They always repair things with you, and this will never ever change.

“Your F/O would never feel put out by you.” -> You are worth the effort. Every single time. Even when the tasks themselves feel burdensome, you are always worth the effort it takes to help you and take care of you. It is paid back tenfold every time they get to see you joyful and healthy. [Disabled self shippers I am looking at you!]

your romantic f/o loves you even if your own experience with love isn't the "typical" experience, by the way.

your f/o loves you even if your relationship is built on utility; if being useful is what you want/need, trust they will always be ready at your side to take on whatever needs taking on, giving what needs to be given, and are happy to recieve in return should you be so inclined.

your f/o loves you even if your relationship is built on trust; love or not, knowing you feel confident in them and their ability is more than enough, and they will endeavor to never break what you have handed to them.

your f/o loves you even if your relationship is built on obsession and/or fixation; how wonderful to be the centre of someone's attention, especially someone they care so deeply for. should that obsession wane, they will still love you.

your f/o loves you even if your relationship is built on attention; they will never let you feel unappreciated or undesired, and are eager to sing your praises to anyone who will listen.

your f/o loves you even if your relationship is built on physicality; looks, sex, cuddles, whatever it may be, know that they are simply happy to have you in their embrace and provide whatever physical sensation/ affirmation you may need.

your f/o loves you even if your relationship isn't built on what is typically expected; who cares? theyre here because they want to be and theyre happy here! whatever you want to be in the relationship for, they are just grateful you chose them.

your f/o loves you even if they are the only recipient of your love; aplatonic, afamilial, aromantic, they understand the gravity of what you're giving them completely and cherish it.

your f/o loves you even if you choose to never label what you have love, or say "i love you"; it's just a word at the end of the day, actions matter more.

your f/o loves you even if you choose to never bear all to them; not everyone wants to be vulnerable, be seen behind the mask, and that's okay with them! their arms are open of course, but they will love whatever and whoever you choose to show them all the same.

your f/o loves you even if your love comes and goes; they'll be ready and waiting when you feel the urge for them again, and happy to let you have your distance when you need it (and happy to drag you back, should you need it)

your f/o loves you even if loving them is an effort on your part; they appreciate every time you kiss them, hug them, compliment them, because they know it's a conscious choice. they don't see it as fake or any less meaningful, and will put in just as much effort in for you.

your f/o loves you even if you don't do any actions typically associated with relationships; kisses and hugs aren't part of some mandatory list for lovers, you have your own routine and your own way of showing how you feel about them. it's personalised, which they'd argue is way better.

regardless of if you feel love in a different way to most, your love is selective and/or circumstantial, if you have your own definition of love for yourself that's socially atypical, do not feel love at all, or anything else under the sun, they love you for you, and are honoured to be able to do so ♡

people who feel love/ experience love the typical way can relate, but keep in mind this is for people who have disorders—specifically personality disorders—that affect their perception of and/or ability to feel love, whether it be romantic, platonic or familial. just be respectful.

dividers by @/thanathecreator

I lost motivation while rendering so consider this the finished product hip hip hooraye

Your f/o will always support your identity! They're very happy that you trust them to be yourself around them and they'll stick with you no matter what!

Your f/o will always respect your pronouns! They make sure to listen to you and understand how they work, if they have to, they'll also check in with you to know which pronouns to use, if you vary between them during the day!

No matter what you chose for your own personal euphoria, your f/o will always back you up! If you choose to transition, they'll be with you every step of the way. If you simply want to change some details about how you present yourself, they'll show you all the love and support you could imagine! If you don't want to change anything about yourself, they'll also support you and make sure you remember you're loved and accepted!

Your f/o will always be proud of you and your identity, they couldn't dream of a more wonderful partner and they want you to know that they'll always be there to encourage you!

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I did enjoy drawing her a lot!! What a chaotic little creature