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Category: Gaming

When Something You Love Conflicts With Something You Believe

On 14th Aug 2026 By Absurd RhioIn GamingLeave a comment

Mass Effect changed my life. It helped me through some of my darkest moments, became part of my relationship with my son, and filled my home with memories. But what happens when something you love becomes connected to things you no longer feel comfortable supporting?

A Game That Did More Than Lift My Spirits – Spirit City Lofi Sessions

On 21st May 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Gaming, Recovery UpdatesLeave a comment

Spirit City gave me something I didn’t know I needed - a quiet space where my digital self could sit, eat, cry, and heal beside me. It’s not just a game. It’s a soft place to land when the world is too loud. Recovery, raccoons, and rain sounds included.

Escaping to My Animal Crossing Island, Because Everything Happens for a Raisin

On 5th Feb 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Gaming4 Comments

Escaping to Seren felt like the only thing to do while waiting to see if my crumbling tooth situation could get any worse. The Roost was warm, the coffee pixelated but still comforting. I was alone—until my son arrived, bringing life to my island, and a much-needed distraction.

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