Gaming Was My First Language

I swear I learned critical thinking from PlayStation.

Jak & Daxter taught me strategy.

Tekken taught me reflexes.

Crash Bandicoot taught me anger management (barely).

And every Super Mario Bro’s loading screen taught me patience. Ohhh soooo much patience.

Gaming isn’t a hobby.

It’s my sanctuary.

The place where my brain makes complete sense.

The world where I wasn’t “weird” or “distracted” — I was capable.

Tell me how I always feel more myself in Donkey Kong Country’s digital universe than in my real one. Dear lord to that!

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