Minecraft showed me how to embrace my transgender identity, one block at a time. The game became my guide for navigating life’s journey. (Note: I kept the core metaphor of “one

Minecraft showed me how to embrace my transgender identity, one block at a time. The game became my guide for navigating life’s journey.  

(Note: I kept the core metaphor of “one

Minecraft is my life. I started playing in 2012 when I was 23, and I’ve never stopped. It’s a game of infinite possibilities where you can build houses, machines, businesses—anything you imagine. You can make it your own. It’s a comforting escape that can easily become addictive, offering a world that’s brighter, more fun, and cozier than reality.

After playing for a decade, I’ve learned something profound about patience. The game is all about building your world block by block. At first, it’s just a satisfying way to pass time, but lately, it’s changed how I see things. Looking back at what I’ve created makes me appreciate all the effort I’ve put in. I know it sounds silly—it’s just a game with blocks—but you don’t truly understand its value until you step back and see the bigger picture.

Since January, my approach to the game has shifted. After filming my sitcom, Transaction, last winter—a wonderful experience—everything changed when Trump’s inauguration brought waves of harmful rhetoric against transgender people. It became overwhelming. I tried to numb the pain by chasing achievements, and Minecraft became part of that. Building endlessly was a distraction, but I realized that wasn’t sustainable. Instead, I started taking breaks to appreciate what I’d already made rather than constantly pushing for more.

For the past six months, I haven’t been building much. Instead, I wander through the worlds I’ve created, admiring the water, fish, and trees. There’s a strange comfort in it—a sense of hygge. Minecraft can be intense or peaceful, and I never noticed how cozy it could be until I needed that escape. The little moments are magical. Passing a tree I placed years ago brings back memories—like the wolf that used to sit nearby. It’s like a living memory palace, beautifully rendered.

The other day, I sat by a Minecraft lake. The water isn’t realistic—you can see right through it—but it still feels refreshing. The game speeds through day and night cycles, and when darkness falls, monsters appear, forcing you inside. There’s something primal about it, like rewilding in a virtual space. Maybe it’s not the healthiest way to live, but for now, it helps.

When the world feels chaotic, it’s grounding to remember that everything is built from thousands of small steps—just like placing blocks in Minecraft. It’s easy to forget that and feel like we’ve…This isn’t some sudden, dramatic shift where everything changed overnight. It’s actually a gradual process made up of small steps that continue to unfold. Minecraft serves as a constant reminder that we’re always evolving. There’s no single monumental decision to make right now. We have the flexibility to revisit and adjust things, to dismantle and rebuild, or to repurpose elements into something entirely new.

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