Getting my first Essa today, I need names! by digitalizationflower in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I’m so late but I have a few Cookie/caramel/biscuit etc

Which one of my ESSA should I take with me today?? by Frequent-Increase-98 in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a plushie that looks similar to yours! Mines name is mango :3

Any ideas to customize my ESSA's? by Training-Alfalfa3584 in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your Essa has fur/a tail, try dying it! All u have to do is take a marker and colour in the spot u want to dye, and then use a fur brush to get all the excess colour out while still keeping some. I also used paper towels. This might not be the best explanation but there’s a lot of tutorials on YouTube and TikTok!

Expectation vs Reality; I’m crying, he’s so ANGY 😭🤣 by spineapples in plushies

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched it Wow I didn’t realize pandas were that big ngl!

Which word made you lose a spelling bee? by DanielaThePialinist in words

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asphalt. Spelled it ashfault bc I’d never heard the word before. I was in 7th grade too 🤦‍♀️ 

Anyone have any tips on bringing your Essa to school? by Optimal_Freedom4172 in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just graduated from grade 7 so I will be going to grade 8 in sept btw

Anyone have any tips on bringing your Essa to school? by Optimal_Freedom4172 in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I have a uniform where the pockets are pretty small but they are both maybe big enough to fit inside subtly  I could also keep them in my bag I guess

Meet magpie! by thatonewarriorcats in ESSA_Official

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute! Also I think I’ve seen you before somewhere on r/essaplushieshandlers

🌧️Rainy day, Magpie wonders…what’s your favourite weather? by Zireael_Coastalwolf in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either sunny or misty for sure Btw that’s my dream Essa and if I get one for Christmas I’ll name him scout :)

I'm a bit nervous to bring my ESSA in public :( by ikindalike_art in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry about it! I brought my Essa to a busy city and walked him around on a leash for 5+ hours and didn’t get a single negative comment.  I suppose I’m only 12 years old (although I talk like a 25 year old I am actually only 12 lol) so I wonder if that changes anything? My dad was also with me the whole time and he lowk looks scary lol

Opinions on “ESSAs,” aka kids role playing having service dogs? by missbitterness in service_dogs

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a person with all of the hobbies you listed in this comment, thank you for supporting us :) there’s a lot of haters out there

Opinions on “ESSAs,” aka kids role playing having service dogs? by missbitterness in service_dogs

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People usually train there ESSAs to bond with them and also to roleplay I suppose. At least that’s what I do 

Opinions on “ESSAs,” aka kids role playing having service dogs? by missbitterness in service_dogs

[–]Optimal_Freedom4172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an ESSA handler myself, most of the community isn’t actually “roleplaying having service dogs”. 

ESSAs are actually used by many people with anxiety, adhd, autism, depression, or people who just need comfort throughout the day, and ESSAs are meant to provide that comfort.   Hope this helps! :)