AGDQ and reflections on myself

AGDQ 2016 was nothing short of magical for me this year, and to say that it was the best week of my life is no exaggeration. The positive reaction to both me and my run has been overwhelming; I've never felt so loved and accepted before. Numerous individuals including several with disabilities of their own have reached out to me with admiration and to tell me how I've inspired them to keep trying or push themselves farther. I simply can't put into words how much this means to me and I'm currently crying while trying to process everything it really means.

This has also helped me realize something major. If my actions only affected myself I would have rather been born without hemiparesis, but my life does not only affect me. The position I've been able to put myself into with my disability is enabling me to help and inspire so many more people than I could have done otherwise and for the first time I fully accept myself and am actually truly happy with who I am and what I can do. My hemiparesis is a huge part of me, and I'm so glad what sharing it with the world can accomplish- from motivation to pushing accessibility in gaming farther.

Thank you to everyone that has ever believed in me or even just had fun watching me play games. I love you all and I appreciate every ounce of support I have received.

-halfcoordinated