Sandra Dodd

http://www.todaywasamazing.com/2013/09/video-games-are-just-one-of-many.html

Heather Booth wrote something really nice (as she often does).  I'll quote a bit of it, but I think you should read the whole thing at the link above.  Maybe just go there now and ignore my quotes.




"he was feeling safe to share with me this thing he loved so much. During this time I, too, was feeling lighter. The more I was with him while he played, the more I felt the fear passing. "

"Video games became one of the many options to chose from once I was able to remain calm and look at the child in front of me and see the passion, the connections, the light in his eyes, and excitement in his voice when he is playing a game he really loves."