I'm working in retail while I figure out who I am/where I'm going. My dad has kidney cancer back in sept/October and it's led to him having terminal lung and intestinal cancers. I'm going over to Bulgaria in just over a week to visit and get affairs in order for him.

I've also come to terms with being Autistic, and accept it for what it is for me, how it's affected me and my relationships with others, and it's pivoted my career towards teaching children instead. I think I can do more for autistic kids in mainstream schools than I can for autistic adults in the games industry

Doesn't mean I don't still want to be a producer or work in games. Just that it's on hold for now, at least until all the male feminists in the industry have stopped sexually harassing all the women! (No, really that's happening a lot and it's very distressssss)

turbulent: Ask me one time about when I was the only girl in games dev at SCEE

PutridGloom: that definitely sounds exciting and not in any way tired, tedious and annoying!

As in being the only lass in a room full of dudes, not you telling the story lol

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Glad to hear you're figuring out your next steps.

turbulent: Let's just say they weren't that keen on women in the profession and were keen on sending me porn all day

PutridGloom: of course, your gender means you have a massive sign on your head saying 'send me porn, thanks'

Some of it was OK haha. I mean I expected it to be a bit of a battle but I'm sad to see not much has changed. it's over 15 years since I worked in game design, I hoped for change

I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad, I hope you’re doing ok