Who's Afraid of the Six Bad Wolves?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- Exploring trauma through "The Path" video game. All profits from this video will go to the Trevor Project, an LGBT at-risk teen suicide prevention organization. If you'd like to make your own donation, you can at www.thetrevorproject.org/
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A site for finding local suicide support groups:
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The Hotline, a domestic violence support group:
www.thehotline.org/
A collection of resources, support groups, and hotlines for victims of sexual assault:
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International Association for Suicide Prevention (Europe):
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International Association for Suicide Prevention (Africa):
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The Trevor Project, a suicide hotline for LGBT teens: www.thetrevorproject.org/
Australian mental health support services:
www.respect.gov.au/services/
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@@jusded6803 nice pfp
im so sorry for what your ex did to you, and im glad you're in a better place
Wow! I thought the world had forgotten Tale of Tales and especially this game. It wasn't nearly as known or as popular as Endless Forest.
I actually wanted to buy this game at first.
But then, researching a bit about the developer, they're known for insulting their core audience because their game, Sunset, failed commercially.
Directly quoted from the tweet :
*Hahaha. I'm so free. Look at me. I can say FUCK GAMES! FUCK GAMERS! FUCK THE GAME INDUSTRY! DIE! DIE!DIE! And rot in hell* 😛
I'm dissapointed that you didn't inform your viewers of this. They're a childish, immature set of people who's not beneath insults when their games failed. Instead of learning the reason why their game failed, they decided to throw childish tantrums. A disgraceful way to handle failure, and people like you champion their games.
To me, Scarlet's segment was about adultification. She is still a child, but because of the death or absence of one or more parents, she had to assume the role of guardian. I think you're spot on about her jealousy of her sisters being able to be children, and I think that the cradle and the wires represent that more than the theme of abortion. Her deepest desire is to be cradled, like the baby she never got to be. The wires symbolize the limits she has placed on herself due to her assuming the role of protector of her sisters while still a child herself.
I entirely agree, i think the wires may also symbolize her being tied to her sisters or pulled around like a puppet, having to take care of the others instead of pursue her dreams
i don't disagree, but i think you're misusing the term. adultification is when kids of color are held to the standards of adults, as opposed to white children being allowed to just be kids.
@@arieslofi it's a term used in psychology and therapy, and can be applied to children of any race, though it does definitely affect children of color predominantly (I being one lmao)
@@arieslofi As a 'white child' with just one sibling, I've experienced adultification.
It was easier for it to happen because of also being a military child and mildly increased because of the dominoes caused by getting bullied.(I stopped trusting authority figures, my ASD got worse, etc.)
What caused my adultification gave my little sibling abandonment issues.
What about the empty milk jars
I think the girl in white is a younger version of the grandmother. She had experienced a lot of similar circumstances to the girls growing up, so she could share her experiences and "point out the wolves" so they don't have to make the same mistakes she did, or at least are more ready to deal with them.
That makes a lot of sense considering she too would have had to go through those woods to get to her house
What about the girl in red?
I know this is an old comment, but I’d like to add a theory another person had posted on another video about the path. They had mentioned how the grandmas wolf is stuffed in her house. Kinda meaning that she’s gotten over her trauma, or could offer advice to the girls going through girlhood. :)
Ginger's story made me sad. As a child, I remember being so uncomfortable with being a woman, until I realized that I wasnt uncomfortable to be a woman, I was just uncomfortable with society's image of a woman. Societal misogyny. I hated how I was told to be delicate, to be quiet, to follow what others told me, etc. I think a lot of afab people might relate to this experience. Not necessarily being uncomfortable with my female body either, but how the world saw and treated said body. Objectified, sexualized, violated. As a teen, I desperately tried rejecting all form of feminity. Only when I've become an adult, i have reconciled me being masculine AND feminine. I am comfortable with being a woman. As I am just me, not a box to be checked and judged by other people.
I’m fortunate. I’ve grown up with parents who didn’t care that I grew out of stuff like folks and makeup and didn’t wear dresses much - in part because my mother’s never been all that feminine. Having a mother who wanted me to fight back when I was being bullied and has a more laidback attitude when it comes to stereotypically feminine things resulted in me having a healthy balance of boyish things and girlish things. I would play with legos with my siblings, play dress-up and how, rarely get to use makeup and was into dolls and nail polish as a kid, but I also got into video games and wore a lot of t-shirts and shorts as a kid, with my mum getting me more mature stuff when I was actually old enough. Cooking and cleaning aren’t even a feminine thing in our house, they’re an expectation from all of us, no matter our gender. So I wasn’t told I couldn’t play with LEGO’s growing up or pushed to enjoy more girly things, and as a result I was fortunate enough to grow up as a pretty well-rounded person. That doesn’t mean they were perfect when they raised me - thru still did some things that have left me traumatised to some degree or have negatively impacted me in the long run, but at the very least they’ve never tried to force me into a specific role. They’ve told me their thoughts on what I want to do and do want me to have some sort of a back-up plan if things go south, but they’ve been respectful to what I want to do in that regard at least. So to summarise, I’ve been very fortunate growing up and never felt uncomfortable being a woman as a result.
tl;dr: I had pretty alright parents growing up that didn’t force gender roles onto me.
I think this is the case for a lot of women who call themselves trans, as the condition used to appear predominantly in males, and gained an explosion of young teenage women once it became more well known. I wish people could learn to accept their own gender without accepting the stereotypes that come with it...
I think to comment on this- this very same hatred of society's image and being aware of it, is what also made it so hard for me to know I was a trans person. Because you're constantly told on one end what it means to be a girl or woman, and on the other end you're aware that isn't completely true for everyone.
I saw myself as an exception for a long time because that's what everyone else saw. I was just *never* happy or comfortable at any point, which is what made it more clear.
Growing up made it so clear how the world saw women, and I *knew* I didn't want to be a part of it. And a lot of my friends didn't either. I was glad they were able to reconsile and begin to slowly grow and become comfortable with themselves- just as Im glad you were able to- and now I'm finally working to do the same.
I’ve had a similar experience. I actually enjoy some feminine things, but am so adverse to the connotations and objectification added to those things by society. So I kinda just dismissed them right away without trying anything.
@@_Iscream that's what I suspect too, "I don't fit the stereotype of my gender, so I must be the other gender!"
I got chills with your story. How you managed to tie your personal tale with the game was amazing. Good job man, and I really hope you're better now.
Ikr? And what's a video essay about all kinds of trauma without putting your own trauma into it and so well. Proud of this guy, he's got his life in check, and is doing well on TH-cam, well he uploads not so often but his most recent is doing numbers.
As a man who also has been in a long term physically and emotionally abusive relationship; I commend your bravery talking about it. This post is the closest I have ever come to that level of bravery. Thank you, I feel so much less alone.
My dad was in an emotionally and verbally abusive relationship for 5 years, raising 3 kids with her before finally breaking off their engagement. It was a lot for me to live through since it happened when I was young, and the toll it took on him was terrible. The societal double standard that normalizes abuse of men more is terrible and you who have to deal with that and are able to break free from it are very strong. It's always very nice to hear people who understand what abuse really is and can tall about it respectfully and accurately, too.
I'm proud of you.
I know this is a year later but Adam I hope you got out, it’s rough brother but trust me it gets better once you cut that final tie
from one Adam to another, I sincerely hope you're doing better today.
@@AdamOwenBrowning and @kalebnolan8343. I am fabulous now. She is gone and after about two years both me and my children have adjusted. I am now in a healthy relationship with a woman that loves me and my children. For everyone struggling right now, please take care of yourself and keep yourself safe. Your dignity and you as a person is not worth the suffering. You are not alone. If you feel trapped I promise you aren't. Find a way out. Run away. Whatever you need to do. You are worth it, you are valuable, and I swear there is something better waiting out there for you. And you do deserve it despite what you may tell yourself. Thank you for all your comments, it was so helpful to know people cared. And to Paper Will, thank you, what you does matters. Please don't stop your amazing content.
As a trans person, the Ginger entry was very well executed! I love the part where you said the two interpretations of that part weren't mutually exclusive.
It’s hard to thread the needle when writing about a trans individual’s problems, because I’m always a little bit unsure if I’m portraying someone’s experience fairly. So I’m glad you thought it was done well.
ginger's part was exhausting and painful in a very relatable way by the end. it is such a shame i didnt come across this game a lot sooner and doubly so more people didnt get to play it when it was new
No father figure alert
Here's the attention you ordered:
@@alonegraph7775 We already know buddy, no need to put yourself on blast like that
For Ruby, I interpreted her story being about self destructive tendencies after some car crash (which explains the leg brace and car related stuff). I think her wolf could have been representative of her hanging out with a bad crowd and doing self destructive things, likely as a result of who she interacted with. I think even her running speed could mean she wants things to end faster. That's just what I thought of that though
actually one of the lines she has was something like "i should start smoking cigarettes, i hear they make things end faster" or something
10:35 one thing i noticed too is the character designs for these two in terms of the use of red. If the wolf is meant to represent embraced feminity, it is shown though the red dress. A dress like that flows with the body, while Ginger has red belts, a belt you can control how tight or loose you want it. Even more interesting that the belts are loose and then Ginger has a blunt bob cut and her hair dyed red. All of these elements is something she controlled. I just wanted to point this out I found it interesting
also i just started watching your stuff, very cool u talk about lgbtq stuff and I like ur content. keep it up
Thanks! And you're right, there's just layers and layers of symbolism to this game and I'm sure I missed lots of stuff. Good eye on the belt!
“Faith without doubt isn’t really faith. It’s just the inertia of belief.” @6:23
I needed to hear That.
I'm a little proud of that one.
@@PaperWill as you should be 😤
@@PaperWill I actually wrote it down as soon as I heard it. Thank you so much for all the wisdom you explained or gave everyone in this video.
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Seriously, I have now gained a brand new shiny phrasing asset for my rhetorical verbiage toolset, my man... Hell, this one will allow me to spin some lovely confounding words for a good few minutes after employing it... just watch: "It has such a depth to it's meaning & message; as it is just such a cleverly constructed "turn of phrase", one that just seemingly has a subtle, multifaceted intricacy to how it words it's overall meaning... I feel that, though the structure of the phrasing is obviously one which is clearly firm & straightforward in approach; there is nonetheless a leading quality of tone to how those end words, end... LoL. One which seemingly insist upon you pursuing further contemplations along this phrases' inherently messaged line of reasoning... asking that you should consider it's objectively factual "points", and then perhaps utilize them as a kind of litmus in how to analyze any of your own personally held, yet potentially fallacious, beliefs... via simply pausing to take an honest, introspective look at how your distinctive personal worldviews truly mesh with our actual, commonly shared reality... mayhap you can even further examine these beliefs through some type of philosophical pondering; one's that will compare & contest your more divergent foundational beliefs with any of the potentially more accurate alternative possibilities on offer... especially any of those which may just be fundamentally contradictory to one another... eventually finally deciding between those opposing hypotheticals by judging their resulting merit only after an objective examination utilizing basic scientific methodologies.
I COULD continue on at some length, 'cause I'm infamously long winded I can promise y'all that; hell, just ask my wife of my daughter, or anyone that's ever met me... or now yourself after having read my bullshit this far... LoL. Heh, yeah... MY rhetorical skill can take any position or stance & then allows it to be both profound & have a slight nonchalance of whatever will be, will be (ie. "Kay'sera S'ra") to it, ya know... damn, I so should have been a politician, or preacher, or conman, maybe even a cult leader... front/hype man, something that actually utilized my innately gifted senses for feeling any discourses tone, & then applying my flow of rhetorically convincing vocabularies, abstracted by some occasionally, often randomly, posings of highly esoteric conceptualized possibilities & potentialities... LoL.
Hey, a man has gotta always be practicing his craft if he wishes to remain sharp at it, yeah? Ha... this type of shit is just almost always gonna be fun to me; as I usually tend to find myself to have been rather cleverly hilarious... LoL.
I like that your specific wording it "r- is one of the worst crimes you can commit against someone". It really puts emphasis on the fact that you are genuinely hurting someone, that it's not just a crime in law but against your fellow human, as an individual.
Im gonna be honest this video was really well made. Im not gonna pretend ive had some huge traumatic experience or something but this helps
Thanks shot. But (like The Path shows) the best way to live life is to be informed about dangers, not enduring the worst of them.
Im proud of you for coming out about your experiences, your tale really resonated with me, and the fact you tied it into a beautiful game is just remarkable. I hope life has been well, and will keep being great. I know it must of been difficult returning to that state of mind to recap the experience. You're very strong and thank you for making this video.
Thanks umsey. Things are better than they've ever been : )
Sauce pfp?
@@euclodies1719 if you mean the source for my prp i drew it myself!
As someone that has been in an abusive relationship, the confession part has really brought back memories for me, thank you for being brave enough to share your story, most guys either want to "be a man" or, are told to just "suck it up", or hide what has happened to them. Excuse the phrase, but it takes real balls to even admit it to yourself, much less others.
As a survivor of abuse from a partner, the path also made me revisit some of those thoughts and give me a bit more of a clue on why or how it could have happened. But great video and I'm glad you are out of the relationship now and are doing better keep up the good work!!
I love your pfp
I like how each sister's themes build on the last. It's a complex coming-of-age narrative.
The name "Ginger" sounds similar to the word "gender". I can't help thinking that's not a coincidence as far as this game's themes.
Even if Carmen consented at the time, it wasn't informed consent, she wasn't of sound mind at the time, and she clearly felt violated after the fact.
I'd argue Scarlet didn't have an abortion, but a stillbirth - running with the fairy motif, a changeling, a fairy posing as a human child, never growing up, childhood with no adulthood; and her wolf represents perfection, the impossible ideals everyone expects her to live up to. "Greensleeves" is a medieval English folksong from the perspective of a man begging a woman to love him, because he feels entitled to her affection. Again, not a coincidence.
In spanish greensleeves means someone who always comes late.
One interesting thing about greensleeves (at least in the version I learned) is that at the end he lets go of the idea of her. “Ah greensleeves now, farewell, adieu, to God I pray to prosper thee.”
really appreciate your interpretation of Carmen's segment. As a victim of CSA, that was one of the most triggering moments in the game for me, and it was clear to me, based on all the imagery and implications that it was indeed assault. you explained it very well!
Agreed! I didn't even know there were people saying it wasn't.
Seeing as she clearly and aggressively came on to him -it wasn’t! Just because you feel shame for objectifying yourself after the fact doesn’t mean you were sexually assaulted. It makes light of those who are truly sexually assaulted against their will.
@@LiveFreeOrDie2A Consent is way more complex than you make it sound but okay. It seemed to me Carmen was pretty clearly not of sound mind when she meets her wolf. Pointing to: where they drink. You cannot consent when drunk so no matter what, whether an adult or 17, she couldn’t have consented. That aside; just because you interpret it that way, doesn’t mean you get to invalidate someone else interpretation of the game. Art is subjective.
@@LiveFreeOrDie2A being drunk or under the influence does not count as consent.
@@LiveFreeOrDie2A she's what, 17 and drunk? he's clearly older and as the sober person, its his duty to stop her. with that mentality if a 5 year old tries to kiss you, you should just do it, right?
This is honestly THE BEST video I've ever seen on TH-cam by a content creator. That is no exaggeration. Of the thousands upon thousands of videos covering a very very wide range of topics, this is the most poignant, honest, entertaining and informative video I have ever seen. My wife said the same thing. The way Will ties his story with the characters from The Path is extremely well done. But what makes it the best video ive seen on TH-cam is the honesty and vulnerability Will has when sharing. I wish he would make more content, because all of his videos are fantastic! This one is a masterpiece!
Whoops I just got hit with another "this effected me in a way that feels WAY too familiar and personal and now I have to think about where I am in my life right now" moment. Thank you will. Wild to encounter someone through their Little Mac smash bros gameplay and find a whole channel of well made, interesting, and deeply affecting content. Godspeed to you friend, I hope your day is good. And I'm glad you made it out okay
I’m glad you felt something watching this. As I mentioned in another comment, it was…well, kinda awful making this. It’s always rough walking through the mud, even on road we’ve been though before.
That said, I’m proud of the video, and a little proud of myself for not abandoning the project halfway through!
Also yeah I kind of love when people find me from my Mac stuff haha.
Thank you for making the choice to share this. You will never know who you may have helped.
Learned from the best.
I think that strings in Scarlet's story could represent being controlled like a doll, and cuting her skin if she doesn't move properly.
Just a casual theory, great video, thank you for reminding me about this game
That's what I took from it, too. She was deeply parentified, meaning she could never live her own life, she was forced to raise her younger sisters. She's like a doll, pulled in a hundred directions at once, never able to act on her own accord.
I viewed the milk bottles as her having to constantly feed her sisters, and the urn possibly belonging to the girls' mother, long gone, which is what forced her to sacrifice her childhood and be the parental figure to her siblings.
So I'm obviously someone who got algorithm'd to your channel by the YanSim video, but I'm so glad I took that leap because this has been a gold mine of interesting and thoughtful content.
In regards to The Path, this is one of those games that I remember hearing about a lot and getting incredibly scared by the idea of as a wee child, but it's honestly kind of comforting to know that the whole game doesn't just stop at "girl experiences trauma, scary imagery" - it's cleansing to learn that it ends with a really positive message about accepting and growing from your trauma.
you and izzzyzzz's are the only two youtubers i know so far who covered this game, it's crazy o-o
Honestly I really love that gingers part was very open ended on its interpretation because I think rejection of female puberty is a thing that a lot of afab people face whether they are trans or not. I’m a cis woman and I remember around that age completely rejecting femininity and puberty itself; I remember refusing to let my mom buy me bras and having a meltdown the day I got my first period. I think for me a lot of it was about standing out even more than I already did (I’ve always been fat so I felt really alienated from other kids) and the idea of wearing a bra before the other girls was just kind of a reminder that I wasn’t a “normal child”, that I couldn’t wear the clothes the other girls wore or eat without being judged. I didn’t want to grow up before everyone around me so I went in the other direction has hard as possible (yes this included becoming a “not like other girls” person and yes I was extremely stupid for it) in hopes that I could still be a kid for a little bit longer, that I didn’t have to be viewed and judged by men in the way women were.
Hello Will! I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story. I was in an abusive on-again, off-again relationship for a little over a year a couple of years ago. Things never got very physical but I definitely felt taken advantage of and unappreciated a lot of the time. I felt like I was a verbal punching bag to them and their friends, if that makes sense. I was the one they made fun of and ridiculed the most, without them ever taking much time to think about how it might've made me feel. I'm still not fully over it. It took me a while to admit to myself that I was abused, and sometimes now I even start trying to convince myself that it wasn't abusive and I just needed thicker skin, but when I stop those thoughts I look deep inside and know that I deserved better. Hearing about your recovery makes me hopeful for my own. So, once again, thank you. Have a good day.
A lot of people get caught up in whether their experiences “count” as abuse. Personally I think it’s more important to acknowledge what we experienced, and recognize that it wasn’t ok.
You deserve better.
@@PaperWill Thank you. That means a lot to me.
I think one of the more troubling parts of being a woman (or an afab) is that most women I’ve met have been creeped on by men. Men that clearly crossed boundaries and didn’t care.
It happened to me twice off the top of my head. I wasn’t even anywhere like a bar or club (not that that would be justified). I was at a coffee shop and a bookstore. And they were both men well over 60 years old. I always look young for my age, and I was in my late teens. I didn’t look like legal age. It disturbs me how many afab people understand how uncomfortable that experience is first hand.
Its infuriating to me when other men try to deny the reality of this. When they say they're "just being nice" or "just trying to complement someone" like theres a time and a place for that. If you're at like a store or on the street just walking, leave people alone. Clearly based on the literal hundreds of stories I've been told, most women dont like being hit on randomly or whistled at in public. And then of course it often gets worse than that with the heckling of some men who wont just leave it alone if they're ignored or dismissed. It's something no one should have to deal with let alone nearly every woman I have ever met.
Ikr? It happened to me at a McDonalds. A freaking McDonalds! The dude even asked if i was under 18 first before asking me to flash him. Like bruh. For context in in my 20s and people still think im 15 or under 15.
@@Nameless-ny8nk i think a good saying for this that i've heard would be "not all men, but all women"
Not every dog bites, in fact most dogs go their whole lives never biting anyone. But all dogs can bite. If I meet a new dog, I'm gonna be at least a little cautious around them until I'm sure they won't bite me. I've been almost bitten a few times, actually bitten once, so maybe I'm a little more cautious than people who have never been bit before.
Anyway that was an analogy
i think growing up afab is a trauma in itself. so much things i've experienced when i was a child/teen didn't register as wrong until later. like men i didn't know wanting a smile, a kiss, passing comments about my body and my fertility, disgust at my period and the pains of it, assumptions about me because of my gender, how i wouldn't be good enough at this and that, not having any role model who looked remotely like me. and obviously other people just telling me it was normal and men arguing that i was exaggerating. or telling me it was somehow my fault (i was 12).
it ties into the experience of body shame/dysmorphia. the more i think and read about it the more i feel like the way i've been treated as a girl made me resent the body i have been given. not in a 'wrong gender' way but in a 'i wish i would be back in my featureless children body where people would just not give a fuck about what i did and where i was as strong and quick as the boys'. idk. i think trans women are lucky to get to choose womanhood and treasure it. (not in general, but in that specific way of being a woman without the afab trauma.)
You know, I remember when you made little mac montages where you footstooled someone and said funny things like "Arby's: We're Still Around"... You've shared something really personal and I'm glad you're ok.
Robin’s trauma is exactly what I’ve been going through. I am horrified of not only for my death but for other’s. I’m still getting through it and trying to come to terms with it. I’m getting better luckily.
Now, the spiritual is very interesting. Im pretty spiritual but I’m scared of being devoid of reality. I wanna keep my faith but I don’t want to let my faith trick me.
I LOVED this!!! I'm sorry that you had to put up with such a relationship and I'm glad you came out stronger in the end. This video was really inspiring so thank you for uploading and keep it up!
Thanks Mihu. It…well, it kinda sucked making this (for obvious reasons). But I really wanted to ground the video in something tangible and genuine.
@@PaperWill I can imagine putting yourself back in that tough spot in order to personify what this game made you feel like. It helps to hear people overcome their struggles and you sharing your own brings a lot of emotional value to this video so thank you again for being so transparent and opening up
I've seen this game 10 years ago, I didn't know it was about trauma because I was just little back then. Also, I'm sorry you have gone through your abusive relationship, I'm glad you got recovered.
same here.. this popped up in my recommended and I immediately clicked it; I had seen a video of it when I was young and thought it was just an edgy horror game, I didn't see that it was thoughtful about its stories. I've had this game on the fringes of my mind for so long, and glad I saw this video to get that negative image out of my mind.
The final girl, not white dress, I believe is more in line with your 1st interpretation. She's a creative soul that got noticed. Then her creativity took a professional approach leaving her feeling like a marionette that doesn't have freedom. The house, although decorated, has coverings on everything so you can't see the color beneath. The glass jars are completely uniform and just in a square, which is controlled and bland. The strings are to indicate she's a puppet. Whether the puppeteer is a manager/music coach or the masses is debatable. I'm more inclined to think the masses, but she is approached by someone who seems like a music coach or the like. In the case of the masses, she likely created something that people loved and she felt obligated to keep doing the same. (Think the plight of the TH-camr that finally landed on a video topic that people will watch and now they feel imprisoned into pumping out the same content). This line of thinking also applies to the jars. They're all uniformly laid out and there's many. Like needing to play the same song over and over for the rest of your life or like making a show that's largely the same every single episode. You can't deviate or you'll lose fans but it also drains the color from your world. The jars also appear to be empty. Like a CW show that has a good concept but each episode is largely void of decent content.
The white dress girl could probably be interpreted as the grandma. She's had many experiences that are similar (nearby) to her granddaughter(s) but not quite the same. She'll guide you away from the trauma, but you'll likely only notice it after the trauma has occurred.
Trans dude here. When I first got my period, (I was around 9 or 10, an early bloomer) I would hide my boxers under my bed instead of even telling my mom what was happening and that I needed pads. Like I was trying to hide the fact that my body was changing. I knew I would develop breasts, I knew I would have a period, but it made me feel suffocated, like I couldn't "pretend" anymore, everyone was going to see me for what my body wanted me to be. The imprisoned, bloody atmosphere definitely puts me to mind of how I experienced puberty. Definitely agree that the interpretations of puberty being traumatic / Ginger being transgender aren't mutually exclusive.
I appreciate your view as a trans person. As for me, I am a Cis woman who struggled deeply at that young age with my changing body. I did feel like my body was maturing and thus betraying me. It showed as myself asking everyone to view me as a boy and myself acting, dressing and playing as such for 3 long years.
After that, I came to terms with the changes and after a very long depression, found myself finally comfortable with my womanhood.
I developed before every other girl and I wasn't feeling ready to grow up. Having my first period at 9 too was horrifying, and I ignored my breasts as they grew so as to never think about them again, using ill fitted clothing and a layer of super tight shirt underneath to flatten it.
So I think it's also really nice that the interpretation wasn't mutually exclusive
I'm not invalidating any trans person's experience, I am just putting forward my own. I know that these intense feelings can ruin a girl's childhood even if they end up not being trans, although I've never met someone with this experience.
This resonates with me. My gender identity is sort of a non entity in my brain.. for other reasons i really lack a clear view of myself and my identity but i can say i experienced heightened gender dysphoria and frustration during early puberty like you
I was one of the early bloomer kids, i know some of the other 10 year old girls were jealous of me at the time and they told me so (im unsure where the mentality of being flat chested= ugly came from but im sure it had to do with that) Ive never felt comfortable in my body because my natural bodyshape is idolised and sexualised to high hell and i absolutely hated it. I absolutely hated my body, i tried to hide under baggier and baggier clothing in the summer heat just to escape myself until I couldn't hide it under my clothes anymore, being catcalled at those ages made it hurt more because im quite openly ace and i felt my body in puberty only lead to me becoming a sexual object in the eyes of people
Thing is you shouldn't really run away from who you was born as, obviously if you feel something different within you then by all means express that but being in denial of what you were born as makes you get detached from reality. You may feel like a guy but those are the stereotypes you attribute yourself with as you still have that woman mindset since guys tend to be more aroused/zexuaI by nature and not really have emotional attachment unless they put more hormones in themselves, even if they're gender expression is different that man mindset is still there and you yourself would still have that woman mindset of lookong for a proper relationship or romance/having that emotional attachment with someone despite of if you think your a dude
Sorry to hear you were groomed as a child. Hope you learb one day that it's jot something to embrace.
This video just popped up in my recommended feed and I'm glad it did! Immediately subbing. Thank you for covering such a difficult topic
my first interpretation of ginger's story was that of a gender non-conforming lesbian/bi girl discovering her sexuality while being suddenly thrust out of childhood, where her gender non-conformity is no longer tolerated/brushed away as a cutesy infantile phase, but punished and shunned and her body is suddenly turned against her as it is sexualized for the first time.
her wolf being a girl her age representing her first girlfriend/childhood love: their relationship is sweet and fun, but society's reaction to it is what turns it monstruous. the prison imaginery and toy soldiers being hidden under her bed represent her literally having to suppress her natural expression, sexuality and interests in order to fit into adulthood. i can also see the bloody matresses and phallic imagery also representing her being forced onto heterosexuality against her will.
Saucenpfp?
I totally felt that too
@@euclodies1719 onegai my melody
Wow that sounds so sad, touch some grass already 😂
Stop sexualizing children, creep.
As a trans-masc person (he/they), the Ginger section definitely has my seal of approval.
I don't experience a whole lot of dysphoria, blessedly, but periods have always been a big trigger point for me. I won't go into too much detail about the extreme emotional drops I feel, but let's just say I hope I can get on T within the year 2022.
Overall, this was a very well-put together video! Trauma is a difficult and nasty thing, but with enough support it can be overcome in time.
The solution isn't to believe you are a man, but to acknowledge your existence as a women ought to be uncoupled from the expectations society might have for you as a woman.
@@bobbsurname3140 Not a man either, bud. And I'm pretty damn disconnected from what society believes a woman "should" be anyway, and I've fully accepted that, and yet, I still experience dysphoria. And besides, how's this even affect you anyway? Whether or not I choose to transition has absolutely jack shit to do with you, so stay out of business you have no skin in.
@@ForgottenSouls36 What is dysphoria for you? As a dude, I am frequently horrified by the idea of periods so a woman ending her periods is understandable to me. And if T is the only way to do that, that's fine to me. I hear there's some unpleasant side effects (other than looking more like a dude) though.
@@bobbsurname3140 A mental discomfort that mounts so high it leads to suicidal ideation. There are many other sources of dysphoria as well, of course - being called "she", being called by my deadname, and so on and so forth. I just don't get a lot related to my body specifically. Most of T's side-effects is nothing that you as a man wouldn't experience already (increased body odor, beard growth, darker body hair, etc)
@@bobbsurname3140 I'm sorry but who do you think you are to be able to say what is the "right solution" for us? Since you said you are a dude, you won't even be able to know what the problem is, or what it feels like.
In your opening disclaimer, the word “STOP” flashes faster and faster, and you added the word “DV” on the right. That’s the acronym for Domestic Violence, right?
Good catch.
I’m the child of an abusive relationship. While I was never physically harmed, I heard enough to be scarred. To whoever’s reading this, if you’re in an abusive relationship and have kids, trust me when I say the kids will be way better off if you leave. Sure, they may not understand at first, but it will save so much heartbreak for you and them.
Wow...
Great video Will. Honest to god I loved it. You really tackled everything with a great deal of respect, but throwing in your own experiences made the pain, and the message, feel so much more real. And ending it on a positive note was the perfect decision.
Would be a patron but I'm kinda poor rn. That's my rut.
Thanks for the great content, as always!
I’m surprised to find this video- I feel like the Path is so underrated and not talked about often. Although it’s not much of a game, it has really interesting storytelling! I’m happy to see it get more attention it deserves :)
Your honesty and courage to tell your story actually brought me to tears. Trauma is such a tricky beast to tackle, and it’s clear you’ve make huge progress in your journey. I know you don’t know me, but I’m proud of you.
As soon as you mentioned ginger and their path I interpreted it as a trans allegory, at least to me (a trans man) it seems extremely relatable and reads as gender dysphoria and how something like that can cause trauma, it was very well executed!!
I appreciate your view as a trans person. As for me, I am a Cis woman who struggled deeply at that young age with my changing body. I did feel like my body was maturing and thus betraying me. It showed as myself asking everyone to view me as a boy and myself acting, dressing and playing as such for 3 long years.
After that, I came to terms with the changes and after a very long depression, found myself finally comfortable with my womanhood.
I developed before every other girl and I wasn't feeling ready to grow up.
I'm not invalidating any trans person's experience, I am just putting forward my own. I know that these intense feelings can ruin a girl's childhood even if they end up not being trans, although I've never met someone with this experience.
@@philomenaxr460 thats why I thought this path was very well executed as both interpretations aren’t mutually exclusive and I do think that it’s very important for girls to feel like they can relate to the feelings that changes can bring to them
@@milo9872 What are you trying to do copying and pasting the same thing under every trans guy's comment?
Stop sexualizing children, creep
I'm not sure how I got here to your channel. But this is awesome. I wish I had someone like the girl in the white dress to help guide me and be there for me without judgment. To role-model a balanced life instead of commanding me to do this or that. Harshly criticizing that I'm not fill-in-the-blank enough. Or that I'm too much. Show me the way, understanding that I need leeway to figure things out on my own without you trying to remold me in your own image. If you repress my expression of me during childhood and adolescence, you're setting me up for failure in adulthood. Let me be imperfect while I'm still under your wing, so you can guide me through the path. This hit home. Thank you.
I always feel uncomfortable speaking about mental health, because the last thing I want to do is give someone bad advice. But I do think The Path hit a really poignant note with it's ending. Teach people by showing them danger (and how to avoid it) gently. Allow them to make mistakes. Be there for them if they end up hurt.
I'm sorry you're having a rough time and hope you can find a protective role model as well. We could all probably do with one.
@@PaperWill Thank you! I think at some level, we have to learn how to be our own hero. And reparent ourselves to get what we missed out on (goals of psychological development) during childhood.
when i was 16 I entered a Jodie-like situation, the threats of self-termination and all.
This helped me to think about that past in a way that I could properly engage with because it came out of your mouth, not my self-doubting mind. Instead of finding a way to be critical of myself I empathized with you. Thank you.
Sending all my love and support. Although never physical, I was in a relationship where I wasn’t treated as well as anyone in a relationship should be. Lots of being blamed, lots of being separated from friends and family, lots of being told it was my fault that all the negativity in my life was hurting me. Being told things like that… it screws with you. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemies.
I hope you’re doing well now. You seem like such a genuine guy, just wanting the best for people. I’m also really grateful for you sharing your story. It’s almost comforting, in a twisted way, to know that you’re not the only one that went through awful things.
Again, Will, from the bottom of my heart, I’m sending you nothing but love, and hope you’ve been able to move past all of that in a healthy manner.
Editing just to share, I didn’t realize how much I’ve been bottling up and ignoring for the past few years. I thought I moved on, I thought I’d grown past it all, but the last bit of the video helped me really contemplate everything more, and so I’m going to get help. Thank you for helping me see how much I’ve held onto, and helping me see that therapy could still help, even if I believe I’m fine and don’t need it anymore. I doubt you’ll ever see this, but I’m still sharing this, with the possibility that you do see it, and know that you helped me more than I ever thought I needed help.
Y'know, there's a lot of people that want reviews and discussions of games to be as objective as possible. I feel like there isn't really a way to do that, so whenever I hear someone like you add in your personal experiences that connect to the game, I think it makes something really beautiful. In particular, this video is a lot easier for people with experience dealing with abuse to connect to the game and to your review of it. I know, because I'm one of those people. You did a good thing here, and I'm glad you're in a better place. You deserve it.
As an Afab nonbinary individual, I really appreciate how you handled the puberty wolf interpretations. Afab Puberty is an absolute nightmare, regardless of gender identity. It certainly made me feel out of place, Both in my own body and with my peers. Its definitely the wolf that stuck with me the most
Sorry to hear you're a victim of pedophilia. I hope you learn one day that it's not something to embrace
I wasn't really convinced by the Ginger bit at first but hearing you go over the house made me shiver and form goosebumps. "Trapped in your own body" is hauntingly relatable.
I think I got chills listening to your story. About 3/4 months ago I got out of a not physically abusive but pretty emotionally relationship and so much of it resonated. Thanks man, a lot it was really helpful too hear
Outstanding! I'm old enough to remember a time before the internet and social media. All we had was others face to face or on the phone. Oddly, I don't think we were any more insightful than the world today. In any age, at any age, it is the desire to connect and understand that saves us in the end. This was intelligent, thoughtful, and very very encouraging. Thank you.
I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I'm glad you managed to get out of that situation and I'm happy that things are going better for you! (:
This video was beautifully made, on both a writing standpoint and in editing. You’ve definitely captured this games essence, as someone who has never heard of the path, I just felt like I played it with my own hands on the keyboard. Your story was sad, and I’m so sorry that you had to go through that, and we’re all glad you’re in a better situation now. Stay amazing, Paper Will.
I’ve always loved the Path, so it’s nice to see such a well done video about it.
I always viewed Scarlet’s story as being about a child who was forced to grow up way too quickly to take care of her siblings. I always thought her parents were either absent or neglectful, or just overwhelmed by the amount of kids they had (6 of them? And there’s like a 2 year age gap between each sibling?), so she took it upon herself to parent her siblings or at the very least dedicated herself to helping her parents raise them. I think she was an exceptionally talented musician in her youth, but had to give it all up when she took on a more parental role. Her wolf represents what she could have been had she been able to follow her childhood dreams. She was forced to give it up to be more available to her sisters, and now she lives in perpetual envy that they can live out their childhood fantasies while she had to sacrifice hers.
Or maybe I’m just looking too much into this as the eldest in the family who was also forced to grow up too fast. 😅
This is such a good video! It popped up for me after watching izzzyzzz video and I think the differences in interpretation really show how different or similar interpretations can be depending on life experiences or perspectives.
I'm so happy this is still getting talked about to this day. When I saw this for the first time, I would look up everything about this game, this and Rule of Rose. These were both my childhood games that I never played.
I relate heavily to Ginger's story as a cis woman.. The period imagery really hit me. I basically felt the same way when I got my first one, cuz I was a lot like her before puberty; climbing trees, never wore dresses or pink or touched anything "girly" with a 10 ft pole. So when my body started changing, I was mortified at the fact that.. this is my life now. Sometimes even a decade later I still feel trapped in a prison of bloody mattresses when I have really rough months... They nailed it. Whether Ginger is cis or trans, that mortifying feeling of your first period was very well captured there..(and the symbolism of her feeling trapped by it; very well done)
I also want to add that it's very moving to see you open up about what seems to be your own trauma in a not-so-healthy relationship throughout this video. I hope things in your life are going a lot better now 💗 Thank you for having the courage to share something so personal with your audience.
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this video really hits home in a lot of ways. your personal story interwoven with the events of the game is incredibly well done and resonates extremely strongly with a relationship i was in in the past. your explanation of each girls wolf is wonderful, i love seeing interpretations of this game, especially the mention of a trans reading of gingers story! as a trans person i see that plotline as very trans in a lot of ways and its very well handled in this video. the editing choice of your face coming into focus at the end of the story is such a wonderful representation of finding yourself again after traumatic events too.
tdlr, this video made me cry a little in a very good way, thank you for making it
That sucks dude. Abusive relationships of all kinds hold a sickening power which sucks you in, and makes escape so difficult. I pray you learn from it, and use this new wisdom to guide others. I hold fast that our suffering allows us to emphasize with others, and tighten our communal bonds.
Heya Will, I wanted to say that your story really hit home for me as someone who's gone through similar things and I appreciated it a lot. Thank you and I'm proud of ya for getting to a point where you can breathe again.
I cannot express enough how this just became my favourite video on this game. This piece of art. Your interpretations of the stories, the way you present your own story and experiences with trauma, all of it hit extremely close to home for me. I sincerely hope you're doing better now Will. No one deserves to go through something like abuse, not you, not me, not anybody. To anyone reading this, I pinkie promise with my whole heart that it does get better. Recovery is possible, I hope that if you yourself are in a bad situation that you'll meet your girl in white soon.
I was really enjoying the video, but I can't continue past the third segment where you describe your relationship. The parallels in your story and my life, the way you describe things ostensibly positively - I know where it's going, even though you're yet to describe anything overtly troubling. I'm sorry you experienced it, and more power to you for speaking out. I'm not there yet, hell, the story for me hasn't finished and I don't know what to think. I'll catch you in another video.
hope you find your happiness
It took me a couple of days to decide how to reply to this. I try not to speak too much about mental health specifics, because I don’t feel qualified to do anything but share my own experiences. But that often leaves me without anything to say at all. “I hope things work out!” and “things will definitely get better” are easy phrases to rely on, and certainly well-intentioned…but on some level I think a little empty.
But if things are serious, reach out to someone. Doesn’t matter who, and it may even take a couple of attempts. But having someone on your side can grant perspective you didn’t know you needed.
I've never heard of this game before now. Just found your channel a couple days ago and watched a few of your videos (which were absolutely fascinating, I love in depth dive ins on topics I've never thought of) and just now watched this one and damn.
Trauma is a really serious topic and you handled it really well with this video, and the thing I really want to touch on is how you acknowledged "over time" trauma. Most people think of trauma as a big time event that affects you for a long time, such as SA. To the point where it can be very hard to find support for or information on "little t" trauma (trauma such as bullying or emotional abuse), at least in my experience. Without getting too much into my own personal things, I can say that its been a struggle to guide my way through dealing with it, as to most people it seems like I'm dealing with nothing or at the very least, a small thing compared to other huge things. So it's very nice to see acknowledgement of that, y'know? It's nice to feel heard even if its in an indirect way.
There's a quote from a book I read once that really stuck with me. I don't have it with me but it goes something like this:
"Pain is like water, like rain. For some it storms, and for others it drips, yet it pools all the same. Why do we insist that one of those is more important than the other just because of how it went down? It's pain all the same."
If I ever find that quote again I'll put it here but that is just my 2 am thoughts I suppose. Please keep up the good work Will, these are amazing, well made videos on topics not well known and I am loving every bit of it.
My abuser never apologized, he always made me do it. I'm glad you got out.
Damn bro you criminally underrated on yt
AHHHH I've been searching for The Path videos all week and I was so bummed the vast majority of videos were just low quality gameplays. But seeing your analysis is genuinely a light in the dark
You are so strong. Thank you for making this video. This no doubt will help so many feeling they’re alone and trapped in struggle
Hi Will. This was the last video of yours I just watch catching up on your back log. I already thought you presented a lot of emotional intelligence and empathy in your work. The vulnerability about your trauma was surprising and touching. I’m glad you aren’t dealing with the weight of “Jodie” anymore and I’m proud of you for being so expressive in sharing this part of you. You might not be a big “TH-cam influencer” or whatever people call them now but you have some of the most interesting and well presented content I’ve seen/heard. I hope you make more but at your pace and your pleasure, because I truly enjoy it.
the path is a comfort topic for me, so finally seeing another analysis of it rather than going back to the same one i’ve watched over and over again, is refreshing. hearing your takes on it and your attention to detail was very pleasing to see, and hearing your own experience with trauma made me feel more seen myself. thank you will,
i’ll definitely be revisiting this video annually
God I love hearing about niche, weird, kind of horror-like games. Don't have the heart to play them, but love to hear about the ideas and interpretations about them.
Just came across your channel and am incredibly impressed by the caliber of your content. I loved how you weaved your own experiences alongside the story of the girls, what a powerful message. I hope you are doing well in your healing journey and I am excited for the future of this channel, keep doing what you're doing.
I remember my breaking point as a male victim of DV was when I finally accepted what had been going on for almost 4 years. I called the police during the last fight, a fight that started because my cousin messaged me asking if I was going to see her while she was in the state. During the call you could hear everything being thrown my way, both verbal and physically and when I heard “there is nothing we can do, we can’t ask her to leave her house” I realised that there was literally nothing anyone else could do, that I had to do this last step on my own. I lost everything I had at the time, I lost my home but what I gained was so much more important. I’d love to say that didn’t impact many relationships that came after it but the truth is much bleaker than that. It’s been about 8 years since then and I still flinch, still wake up in cold sweats. I don’t dream and trying to explain these things… it’s gonna be a long night at work 😅 but thank you for sharing your story Will. Not a lot of us do and any time I see someone, it reminds me that sadly but also hopefully in a weird way that the things I went through aren’t abnormal
I feel like scarlets trauma comes from a mix of needing to be perfect and taking on the struggles of adulthood, especially as the oldest in a family with presumably no parents or guardians.
I feel like her wolfs representation of a music teacher or instructor really emphasizes that. I’m lucky to have had very patient and kind music teachers who had my best interest in mind, but even then the feeling of missing a note or playing off-beat can be really stressful, especially at concerts with everyone watching and the feeling of not getting a second chance.
I feel like the house also matches this, curtains covering everything like hiding your messes or mistakes from the world, putting on a mask to appear as perfect and put together as possible. And the imagery of wires and strings pulling at skin reminded me a lot of a marionette, not so much being controlled, but being forced to be tidy and perfect when your loved ones count on you.
I especially feel like the rows of empty milk jars sum it up perfectly. Scarlet spent so much time and effort into putting all these jars into the perfect position that she completely forgot to fill them. She spent so long focusing on perfection and order that she completely forgot about her own well-being, or the well-being of her loved ones.
………..but hey, that’s just a theory
I relate to carmen so hard but i haven't been sa'd thankfully. I relate to craving for affection and beign desired but idk i sometimes feel like its my fault for ppl taking advantage of me bcs i felt like i seeked it out
It doesn't matter what motivated you to get free, the fact that you did is enough. It's amazing.
I know I'm just a stranger on the internet, but if it means anything at all, I'm proud of you. 💖
you have the kindest eyes i have ever seen. something about your eyes is so warm and inviting. i just wanted you to know that
this was truly an incredible video. it's not very often you finish watching a yt video and walk away feeling different. Gutted this doesn't have more views. your story woven in with the analysis of the game was just so impactful. you should be so proud of this one.
Im so glad people are taking this game seriously, i never understood even one Path but i knew even as a preteen that it was something important. Now im finally understanding it!
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When you say "Things are great, things are great" I hear a deep sadness in your voice. Be well my friend. I am concerned about you.
Thank you for sharing your story, Will. I've been there and had to take off and have help from friends. I'm glad you're doing better now.
I jumped in on the 'Cults' video. I'm loving your channel. Thank you for sharing your story, along with covering this game in a great way.
This is a beautiful analysis of a game I've never played, thank you. Thank you for sharing your story too
I know this video is 2 years old but I’ve been binging your content today and I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience. You didn’t have to but I am glad you did, and I’m glad you are out of that situation. Keep up the good work!
Great video! I think Scarlett’s wolf was her. Old her, with white hair, and her fear is becoming an adult/growing old. Hence why grandma is gone, and the house is boarded and shuttered. The “strings/wires” are not having the freedom to do what she wants because she’s an adult now, and the “song” she has to learn to “play correctly” is a metaphor for life; because she can’t just “play what she wants now,” she has to “play the song how it is supposed to be,” and “supposed to be,” is how being an “adult” dictates.
That's very interesting
An amazing video. You're so brave for coming forward about your experiences. Regarding the game, I think there is a theory these girls are actually one girl at different stages of growing up, going through different experiences.
I'm gonna be able to say I was here when you become famous these videos are amazing
You’re officially an OG. (And, thanks! It feels weird since I released this video almost a year ago and never expected more than a couple hundreds views lol)
I know you probably won't read my comment but , you talking about your traumas reminds me of the traumas I experienced, I mean nowadays I am a proud Muslim man who lives peacefully , but long ago I used to get abused by my mother ,and my uncle died and ya know I almost died from heat many times , because I live in a desert , but ya know what? Every time I make a stupid mistake or experience something so painful I get stronger , every time I get traumatized I stand up and be stronger than ever and , as you know , I slowly became who I am now, I mean sure I am still young but I hope 1 day I'll grow bigger and stronger
I’m so sorry you went through that Will.
No-one deserves that, no matter their gender.
Amazing video. Really great content as always!
I just found out about your channel today, and I've been binging your vids, and I'm really proud of you for overcoming that. Your story and interpretations of the game changed how I view my trauma, and I thank you for that
I found your channel a few days ago, (I've been binging your videos). I survived a lot of trauma, and I just wanted to thank you for this video, but mainly for sharing your own story. It hit me hard. Especially since I've been going through a hard time, I am 2 months sober, I've been homeless since I was 14 years old. And finding this video helped me find a way to... I guess appreciate my trauma. Not necessarily what I went through, but the lessons and perspective it's given me. It took a very long time for me to come to this moment, and your video seriously helped me have that, for lack of a better word, breakthrough. So yeah, thank you. I hope you see this and I hope you're doing well.
Hearing you say that life is so much better after recovering from that horribly abusive relationship was so nice. I’ve been to a psych ward 3 times for suicide and have attempted or gotten close to attempting at least 5 times in the last two years, I’m not even out of high school and my life is constantly dictated by my trauma. I’ve never thought that I could be happy knowing I let myself be abused, groomed and manipulated but after hearing your story I think I can. It’ll take a while, I might have to change my meds and I’ll probably go to therapy for the rest of my life, but I think I can get over it. Thank you for sharing your experience, it was hard to listen to but so important. You’re quite truly amazing.
Yo Will, your content is important. That is all.
Hey Will, I was just recommended your channel on my home page 2 days ago and I'm so glad your channel is finally taking off, because you deserve it! Your videos are some of the funniest, most well researched and produced videos I've seen, on some of the most random topics I'd never have been interested in otherwise. And this video in particular, the way you tied your own story in with your analysis of the game, was fantastic! You may never see this comment considering how old this video is, but I'm proud of you for escaping a dangerous situation and using your story to try and help others. Keep up the great work!
I just want to say I adore your videos and I'm so happy you covered this game . As a victim of abuse and rape it's hard but thanks as your story itself nearly made me cry. I'm trying to get help but health care is a mess. Thanks your message was really inspiring
Thank you for sharing about your own wolf.
As anyone will say, talking openly about these experiences is incredibly important. Not only for those currently suffering within those same confines, but for those who survived and escaped from it as well.
Mentioning that you had gone to therapy helped me realize that it was something I had never considered, despite my awareness of some of my thinking patterns still being distorted seven years later. I appreciate that.
When this game first came out, I was an enamored kid in junior high watching Cinnamon Toast Ken play with my monster high doll with me 😅😂 this game made me love the fairytale even more and this was around the same time I was introduced to The Wolf Among Us, so I was always intrigued with the big bad wolf mainly. This was an amazing video! Thank you
already watched the first upload but will watch again cause itll be worth it
Thank you for sharing your personal story. It must have been difficult to talk about.
i feel so validated by this game and the way youve discussed it with such respect. youve also included your own experience throughout, which could be difficult but is so assuring to go over and to resonate with others.
carmen's part really hits me hard, ive had my own similar experience (at a younger age than her, unfortunately) and having someone say that wanting attention to some capacity and allowing myself to be expressive and explorative isnt wrong is such a relieving thing to hear. its been 5 or 6 years since and ive never really shared anything about my experience except for extremely close friends (and even to them ive been vague), so i never got the support or affirmation i probably needed to hear until now. i dont blame them, though; ive been vague and even in this comment, im vague but all that matters to me is that i dont feel as isolated or invisible as i did in the years leading up to discovering this game