How I Turned Animal Crossing into My Therapy: A Gen Z Immigrant’s Journey Through Games, Grief, and Global Joy

As a Mexican-American digital media grad raised in LA, I never thought video games could heal my social anxiety—until I hosted midnight Animal Crossing parties with players from 12 countries. Through RTP mechanics and RNG transparency, I turned virtual rabbit gatherings into real friendships. This is not escapism—it’s cultural stitching. Here, joy isn’t random; it’s designed.
How I Turned Animal Crossing into My Therapy: A Gen Z Immigrant’s Journey Through Games, Grief, and Global Joy