Aiden: first, may your grandfather Rest In Peace. I’m sorry for your loss. Although I’m not a gamer, I found immense value in your story. This firsthand profound account is authentically moving and touched my heart. Thank you for sharing it.
Lastly, today’s younger generations have the luxury of finding solace through interpersonal connections in the virtual world. This digital experience in cyberspace has both positive and negative consequences, as new tech is a double edged sword. Your story speaks volumes about the personal benefits gaming can offer to enrich people’s lives by connecting, collaborating and communicating in the virtual world. This is a world that Gen Xers, like me, did not have the opportunity to experience as teens and 20-somethings—for better or worse.