I cried.
Then the game ended, I kept reading your article about the abuse, my tears were still.
To be able to express with the videogame media the struggles, the pain, the symbolism, the hope... I will not hide, I am ENVIOUS of your work (I hope it doesnt show as too aggressive :c).
I am very recent and still studying on the field of game development (specifically on the design facet), and I always and will always believe that the videogame genre is as valid as an art branch as can be theater, cinema, sculpting... To see examples of people who already reached and created pieces like this, its as inspiring as it is overwhelming. Part of that fear is what it drives me to improve myself and to, someday, make someone also cry with my game as you did with me.
I've been searching and navigating around your sites for like 2-3 hours, mainly your portfolio, your archive of photos of your ideas in your notebooks, your blogs about obscure tools to use in experimental game design (which will come handy c:<)... You really know how to make interactive experiences feel unique even out of the executables!
I dont want to make this comment longer than it needs cause i tend to yap too much but, just know that you are an inspiration and a true artist that i aim to be myself. So keep your head high and believe that, no matter what leeches try to diminish your person or try to dehumanize you, you are an icon that shines brighter than they'll ever be able to opaque (at least for me).
I hope i dont sound too corny or weird, but you genuinely moved me, stay strong Nathalie.
Sincerely, Joel.