Depression & Dragons
Summary: "Depression & Dragons" is spoken-word fiction based on fact. Interspersed with one-on-one interviews, the Depression & Dragons podcast shares the stories of those who have used games and gaming communities to get through the hardest days of their lives.
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Are you Batman or Supergirl? This week, we look at positive and negative energy, and how different people channel these emotions into different things- for better or worse. Stories: Content Warning: Suicidal Ideation, Discussion of Pro-Ana, Discussion of ED and ED Thoughts In "Eve of the Horde", chastisement from Chelsea's peers brings to light unresolved issues with the deaths of her parents. In her teenage years, her distress manifests itself in a frightening and unexpected way. [For all the latest Depression & Dragons news, sign up for our monthly newsletter: http://twitter.us15.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=30d5b0de66e443bb7ab3f2826&id=1e7b8fdee1 ][Music credited to www.bensound.com ]
Brian Holland interviews Phil Day: Educator, Artist, Author, and once holder of the World Record for Galaga. Content warning: Discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts Phil shares his powerful story about how Dungeons & Dragons shaped his early creativity, and how an arcade machine helped him overcome the most difficult years of his life. He has since gone on to pen his own RPG; "Sol."
Are the love-lives of geeks nonexistent? Are nerds forever doomed to live out their days as lonely virgins? Where does that stigma come from, and how can we fight it? Stories: "May, 2009" is a story in two parts: Will and Sienna meet through a shared passion of Roleplaying, and end up touching one another in profoundly different ways. When lovers hurt, did the other always intend it? Perhaps communication really is key to the perfect relationship, but sometimes people are guarded for good reasons. [Music credited to www.bensound.com]
1 - Genesis Depression & Dragons kicks off with a discussion on Geek Origins. Where did we come from? When and why did we first pick up a handful of dice? Stories: Content Warning: Homophobia, Alcohol Abuse, Emotional Abuse "Written into Existence" is the story of Davis, and how he used his High School D&D troupe as a personal escape from his abusive home life. In "There for you", Georgia discovers far more about herself than she ever thought possible through online roleplaying, and the relationships she built there. [All music is credited to www.bensound.com]
