Unfortunately, yeah, sometimes you're born into it.
The father didn't accept the help offered to him by the wellness group, and, just like the gameplay, it's a slow spiral into depression and numbness. However, just because you're born into it, doesn't mean you have to let it define you. You can channel your struggles into art—whether that be visual art, music, or even game design. Let that passion carry you into more colorful times. Sometimes, you have to make your own light at the end of the tunnel.