I appreciate your feedback, especially knowing your background in video game design.
The hook of my article was inspired by personal experiences, but the themes of overcoming past traumas and building self-worth are also relevant to a wider audience in my opinion. It’s true that those with experiences of emotional neglect or trauma might relate more closely.
You’ve touched on something profound here—our interaction with knowledge is dynamic, not static. A book that speaks to us today might whisper different wisdom 5 years from now, as we grow and our perspectives shift.