Skyrim was my safe space as a child.

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Skyrim to me is so much more than a game, its like a second home. I grew up in a highly abusive environment and struggled all of my childhood with undiagnosed aspergers so i didnt go out much and make friends. I remember when my mom bought me Skyrim for my PS3 in 2012 and just becoming so enthralled with the world, the stories, the music, it completely consumed me. Id spend a ungodly amount of time playing it, I still remember when I accidentally discovered the Dark Brotherhood quest line while playing (did not have wifi to look stuff up) or the first time I stepped foot inside of blackreach, or when I first got launched into space by a Giant lmao. This game had such a magical feeling to it and got me through so much shit as a child, it was my escape, it was my peace.

Now as a 26 year old man, struggling with depression, ASD, and trying to find my place in the real world as an adult I often sometimes just sit and listen to the Skyrim soundtrack and contemplate life. I dont play Skyrim as much as I used to honestly, for some reason just doesn't hit the same but I will forever be so grateful for this video game. Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clock a bit. It made life more tolerable for a struggling younger me.

Hopefully Bethesda hits a homer with ES6 and it will help other children like me out there the way Skyrim did.