Why my Childhood was difficult...

He recalls racist bullying in rural UK, including a baseball-bat chase, after which he avoided going outside alone. He describes severe shyness: crying at nursery, struggling socially, fleeing a crowded birthday party, and retreating to his bedroom. Mocked over outdated consoles, he sold a younger child a Pokémon card for £20, then had to refund it.

Childhood racism, social fear, and material comparison helped shape his long-lasting retreat into gaming.