No one probably needs to hear this, but here it goes. Just skip this comment if you're not interested in stuff that may not be related to the game.
I, for some reason, played this game on my rare free time, even though it was at the end of my long list of things to do.
After starting, I couldn't stop until I was finished. It just resonated with me so much. You see, my mom is a single mom. Not gonna go into detail anymore but it was hard and stressful. Two years ago, I broke down after the person I loved so much left me. It happened without any signs, just found out one day that we were having problems I wasn't aware of and things ended with her leaving me. It was a really low point in my life, but there were people who helped me get back up on my feet. I then met a girl who has severe anxiety. She gets major tics similar to tourette's when she's stressed (Undiagnosed as we're still both in college and are short on funds). Even so, she is the most lovely human being I have ever met. This game just draws so many parallels with my own life.
I also love how non-binary relationships are being portrayed, having seen in person how it challenged some of my friends (and another ex) in their relationships, especially in our conservative country. I'm so looking forward to how Kira and Robin's story unfolds.
I have a regular day job now while also in my third year of college. Luckily my boss is super understanding and lets me do my school needs when there is little work to do, and since classes are online, attendance is not required for now. I'm also running a small business that is getting good enough for self sustenance. My life seems to be coming together now but for some reason, I also feel lost. I feel like Cece where my brain tugs me in all these different directions, and it fucking hurts. I had such a good day the other night, but woke up in the middle of my sleep feeling like shit, like my head is about to explode even though there's no particular reason for it. I'm having a hard time reaching out to people for help as I'm usually the one doing the supporting, and know ALL of their problems. I know it's stupid saying I don't want to add to their burden, but that's still how I feel.
Mental health issues may not be portrayed the most accurately in this game, or maybe it is, just not similar to those I've encountered, but goddamn does it hit close to home. I've played for my love of 18+ games, but ended up just appreciating it as a whole.
Goddamn, I hope DRIFTY keeps doing a good job. I'm just so in love with this game and how it warmed my heart. once I get done with bills I have to settle, I WILL BE A PATRON. I SWEAR. EVEN IF THE GAME IS ALREADY DONE AND ALL, I WILL SUPPORT WHATEVER THE NEXT PLANS ARE.
