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0.0 hrs last two weeks / 11.4 hrs on record (5.4 hrs at review time)
Posted: 22 May, 2021 @ 2:29pm
Product received for free

This game saved my life.

I am 27.

My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and adopted our son together. They are now both 4 years old.

When we were going through our separation, I found myself lost and miserable. I was self destructive. I got so mad one day from everything spiraling out of my control that I punched some concrete in a moment of overwhelming emotion. That caused me to break my 5th metacarpal in my right hand... my working hand... my games hand.. the hand that I held and carried my children to bed with.. The hand I desperately needed to make sure I could continue to provide.

After learning of the severity of my self-inflicted damage, I was borderline suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man with no history of depression or anxiety. I have never had fits of rage, or been one to break down and cry, but I was in a low spot that just really buried me from being able to see the light on the other side.

Having nothing better to do, I searched for a game I could play, ONE HANDED while I recovered. I somehow stumbled upon this game and read some of the reviews. I decided that it had to be worth a shot... I must admit, I didn't beat the game, or play nearly as long as some of you. In fact, I may have only played this game a day or two.. With that being said, after doing so, I had a new found joy and hope for life. I was able to put behind me the pain and suffering that had been cast over me. I was able to experience other peoples joy and happiness. I was able to see the fruits of my "labor". I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ing minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.

After coming to that realization, I turned the game off, and I went back to work. It hurt my hand like hell but I was motivated. I stopped feeling so damn sorry for myself, and I became the father I needed to be in that moment, not the weak boy I was behaving as.

Today, I am close friend with my kids mother. We don't fight, or argue, or say hurtful things to each other. We are parents, and friends.

I now have 3 kids. My third child is, wait for it, ALSO 4 YEARS OLD. The woman I am with was going through a very similar situation at the time of my own separation, and we just stumbled in to each others life unexpectedly. We have been in a relationship for a year now, and are very happy together.

Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today. This silly little game helped me realize that.

Thank you
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14 Comments
MrTwix 21 Jun, 2021 @ 3:03pm 
I'm really disappointed this didn't go anywhere good.
Lil Antbot 18 Jun, 2021 @ 7:51pm 
what the fuck hahaha
HastyHaze69173 18 Jun, 2021 @ 6:07pm 
This is a copied & pasted review that begs for nothing but likes. I've seen one of these on Garry's Mod. Steam really needs to do something about these fake reviews. They are both annoying & pollute the platform.
FAHQ-YEW 18 Jun, 2021 @ 10:28am 
i didn't even read this whole review jokes on you
Dave Bluntz 16 Jun, 2021 @ 11:27pm 
I've read this exact review before on stardew valley
:steamthumbsdown:
Talal 15 Jun, 2021 @ 11:56pm 
Life story
Reapdog 15 Jun, 2021 @ 6:58am 
Kovikson FUCK OFF
Kovikson 15 Jun, 2021 @ 6:57am 
10/10 had to listen to an Aussie read this out to me
D.S.D 14 Jun, 2021 @ 8:07pm 
i was not gonna read everything but i think u mean that u luv the game
Wendy4771 12 Jun, 2021 @ 1:18am 
Im happy for you ^^
This was nice to read and motivational!