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#129 Autumn

Oct 25, 2018
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A 13-year-old girl finds solace and control in The Sims game amidst family difficulties. She navigates loss through the game, creating characters and stories to cope. The podcast also explores themes of isolation, connection, and reaching out through personal experiences.
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  • Autumn used The Sims game as a coping mechanism for grief after her grandma's death.
  • Designing virtual experiences helped Autumn navigate emotional complexities and achieve closure.

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Autumn's Creation of a Virtual World for Her Grandma

Autumn, inspired by the loss of her grandma, re-created her in The Sims game to keep her memory alive. She turned off aging for her Sim grandma to prevent her passing, providing a sense of comfort and control. As time passed, Autumn realized the virtual world prevented her from grieving, leading her to reintroduce aging to allow closure and acceptance of her grandma's passing.

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