About the Creator
Hi, I'm Cathy!
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If you've ever felt misunderstood or isolated during a mental health crisis, I might have a pretty good idea of what that feels like. I've struggled with my own mental health for most of my adult life, and the game, I Got You™ was born during one of my recent, darker moments.
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Through my own experiences, I've realized how much we crave genuine empathy - and how much it hurts when it’s missing. I wanted to build a bridge, so I set out to create something out of the ordinary that could foster real, meaningful conversations and remind people that they aren't alone in their dark moments.
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When the inspiration hit, my ADHD brain took over and within a week, I had channeled that energy into a complete blueprint and working prototype. Building this game has been a whirlwind of excited anxiety; fueled by the support of my family and friends, I Got You™ snowballed into what it is today!  For anyone who needs to feel heard, I hope playing my game brings you as much comfort as creating it brought me."
Keep going, even when you think you can't!
During a period of deep depression—and while dealing with people who were less than empathetic—I created this mental health word search. It was my hope to give others a simple activity full of words showing kindness and caring, while at the same time identifying phrases that never, in the history of depression, have helped anyone.
Humble Beginnings
A few days later, I realized I hadn't even completed my own word search, so during my lunch break, I sat down to proofread it. About ten words in, it hit me —what if I expanded this? What if I made a full board game?!  I immediately flipped the page over to write down my ideas while fresh in my mind! The notes you see here were born from that lightbulb moment.
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The game continues to
evolve and grow!
