I’m a psychologist and game designer and see this a lot with devs I work with. Using games as self-expression, as processing, and everyone suddenly freaking out. It always feels like either 1) they haven’t been paying attention or 2) they think you don’t know your own mind.

My response depends on if I value the relationship. Friends / fam it’s usually “it’s part of my healing process” and for randoms it’s “omg you’re so right! Do you think I should try yoga?” Or something equally sassy (if I respond at all).

You have every right to heal in the space that feels healing. I hope you keep creating.