Growing up, board games were my refuge from a baffling, often hostile world.
and:
Games gave me quiet, structured time with family and friends. If I didn’t know what to say, the game filled the silence.
I've written about this before. I don't think I'm on the autism spectrum; I've done a number of tests -- which I know aren't definitive -- and have never scored enough to be classified as autistic. I am a bit odd, no doubt, but that's more social awkwardness and crippling anxiety, and games provide a sort of social focus that help me ignore and overcome those issues, for the most part.
Anyway, it's an interesting piece, and if you have any interest in games or neurodivergence, it's well worth a read.
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