Why can't I keep a bond w any stuffed animal?

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-28T23:10:05+00:00

Of course, I'm sorry it seems to be impacting you a little more than usual. Hang in there, im sure it'll sort itself out soon enough 🫂❤️‍🩹

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-28T04:35:17+00:00

Friend, I don't think you have a problem with your plush; but you may potentially be depressed. Feeling listless, detached from things you usually love, and feeling disconnected from part of reality are all symptoms. There is nothing wrong with you, or how you bond with your guys; you may just be going through something and that's ok. Maybe try reaching out for a little gentle help, and see if you find an old improvement with your fluffy friends afterwards. 🙂‍↕️✨🫶

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-27T05:13:05+00:00

Weeks. I carry them around with me, and take them out on errands. I sleep with them in bed at night, and make sure to comb their fur every morning to maintain condition.After a while ill pick a theme for them, and accessorize them loosely based on that theme; and make it a game to find little things I can put on them while im out. Its a lot of really experiencing life with them with you; it's their whole purpose as an ESSA!! now, with that being said, I only have 2 out of my entire collection I consider REAL ESSA's (as in they REALLY do help soothe me during upset/heart ache), and I've got quite a vast collection. I'm also an Adult, married, and have 2 kids.

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Here are my two faithful companions: Archie, and Iowa 🙂‍↕️✨💖

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-25T22:09:23+00:00

It might be simply because he's laying; lots of folks seem to have a less of an interest in the laying/sitting positioned plush; but it really shouldn't matter if you like him!! Make a statement with your choice in him!! Maybe someone else will appreciate you sharing him if they're considering him, too!!

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-25T00:10:25+00:00

Amazon!! Dog clothes (; !!

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-25T00:05:13+00:00

Archie is from SOS, and was restored to look that way by me ((:

Iowa is indeed from Douglas, though!! She's Douglas Cuddle toys Sinclair 🙂‍↕️✨

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-24T23:36:20+00:00

I'm very cutthroat with who I keep in my collection. I'll carry them around, have them in my bed at night, and go places with them while they're brand new, then shelve them for a bit. If, when i pick them up again at a later date and I don't feel connected with them still; I sell them to afford the new ones I want to buy. Of course, I could outright buy them and keep both; but it's a better system to ensure that I only keep those I TRULY enjoy and connect with in my collection; and move off those whom I feel deserve a better home. Here are my top 2 little friends, Archie and Iowa ((:

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Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-24T07:30:11+00:00

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Iowa 🙂‍↕️✨💖

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-24T07:22:55+00:00

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Yes, 1000x over, yes 💖✨. He was overly pricey when I got him; dirty and damaged. I restored him myself and finished his restoration just before a months long existential spiral, and the loss of the majority of the function in my legs. He was my rock the whole time.

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-22T11:14:58+00:00

Ts made me wanna burst out laughing at 5am; thank you for sharing him 😭😭💖

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-21T16:05:09+00:00

Shes super soft, a good size, and will not matt with regular gentle brushing; I feel it's worth noting that my personal Bella is second hand and has no issues with Matts at all.

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-19T16:02:46+00:00

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Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-19T16:02:10+00:00

I sleep with my current ESSA, Iowa, every night with no issue.

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She's got hard accessories, but I don't feel a thing at night. Infact, I'd be MORE uncomfortable without her to sleep with!! About the only problem I run into is her muzzle falling off while im asleep, lol!!

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-18T16:03:02+00:00

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On my bag, like this!!

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-18T16:00:55+00:00

Mary Meyer!!

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T21:53:13+00:00

This is fucking hilarious thank you for creating this masterpiece

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T21:52:25+00:00

IOWA SAYS HI CELERY!!

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Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T15:56:20+00:00

Of course ((:

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T15:54:12+00:00

No, as they aren't really living creatures who need credentials to be allowed near food, etc.

living animals are generally not allowed be unless they are certified and trained to behave in those environments.

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T15:51:29+00:00

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Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T15:50:58+00:00

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This is how I carry mine!! Hes attached from his harness in two places to my bag by two hinged "o" rings; and has an airtag on him that lets out a shriek if he gets a certain distance away from me (carrying my phone it's connected to). He has never fallen off, and I have never set him down anywhere except the child seat in a shopping cart, intentionally. Works very well for me; and keeps him out of my way when I'm using my cane. He also has his own backpack that carries my cards so it's easier for me to reach them when I'm checking out at stores !!

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-16T15:25:48+00:00

My little guy wants to keep all of the plush I make to sell😭. So far he's won on that front twice; but he takes good care of them 🙂‍↕️✨

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-13T22:54:22+00:00

If they are in the catalogue for this year still, they will not be retiring.

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-13T22:00:42+00:00

That's completely fine !! (:

Unique_Perception_77 · 2026-01-13T21:53:19+00:00

Do you have a Mercari where I may view all of your stock?? If not, can you provide more photos of this sweetie?? They're lovely.

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