The game is fantastic, you already know that, I knew that too, this was my second play through, the last time being when I was about 11-12 years old. I blazed through it at the time, being young, but also because I was going through a huge depression. My mother had pretty bad BPD and was a struggling alcoholic, this wasn't a good combo, especially not for my older brother who was still in highschool at the time. My father wanted to help, but he isn't an emotional person, often struggling to do something and staying in his own web of problems. I played so many games while ditching school, just to get away from it all, but I wasn't even consuming them, just using them as distractions. I enjoyed the MOTHER series, especially the first one, but I knew MOTHER 3 deserved more than what I gave it then.

Fast forward over a decade, my mom passed away 4 years ago, my brother and I have grown up, we're still very close, but we no longer live in the same country. Playing through MOTHER 3 after all that's happened, it made Lucas's journey that much more impactful. My brother was protecting me throughout all of those years, all the times we were struggling, he was fighting to make our lives better, looking after me even when I couldn't see that sometimes. Teaching me how to take care of myself , always treating me with respect, and giving me experiences I couldn't have on my own, like going to the movies every week or driving out to Sacramento. And my father wasn't always available, but he always meant well, doing what he could in his own way. There are times where I felt truly powerless over the fate of my family, especially my mom, but this game reminds me to stay strong. To take hold of the future, and remember the past for the lessons and journeys we went on, not for the "bitter ends".

I struggle to say this for many reasons, but I just wanted to say it here. I love you mom, dad, and you too Roy. Even for all of our differences, I still cherish the life that you all gave me, I wish we could make more memories like the good ones I hold in my heart, but good things can still happen, even when it's just you, dad, and I.


Thanks for reading.