u/MintySheep63

Hey everyone! Thank you SO much for your support, interest, and patience as I work on making this subreddit a friendly and safe place for adults!!! I apologize in advance for my previous rules I had set up (sending me age verification), as I was alone as a mod here and never thought people would actually want to join. But now, we are growing exponentially!

I have changed our community rules, as well as made a new welcome post for everyone to introduce themselves in! If you do not have your age or age range posted in your bio of your account, please leave a comment with that info so mods can verify your age. Mods will continue to check OP accounts to verify you are not a minor. We really do not want to have to ban adults just because we are unsure if they are a minor or an adult!

In short, age verification via modmail or DM is NO LONGER REQUIRED. Thank you for your patience! If you have suggestions or concerns, please send a modmail!

Hey everyone! I'm u/MintySheep63, the founding moderator of r/adultESSAhandlers.

This is our home for all things related to adult ESSA handlers and their ESSAs. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about emotional support stuffed animals, gear, brands, and customization!

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.

Age Verification

Thank you all who have been here early on and for being patient with me and the mods as I figure my way through using reddit. Age verification via modmail or DM is no longer required. Mods check all OP ages in their profile, so if you do not have your age or age range in your bio, please introduce yourself here and leave that info so we can maintain a safe, adult space. Thank you!

EDIT: Thank you everyone who responded! I'm sorry I didn't get to everyone but we are currently good on mods. Thank you guys!

Hey everyone! I appreciate the shares to the other ESSA subreddits to inform other adults that we're here!!! I run this subreddit alone and have never been a mod so I have no idea what I'm doing! If anyone is interested in helping out, please message me and let me know! Thank you all again!