I appreciate you saying this so much. I just ... it really means a lot to me to have my experiences validated and seen. - Wil Wheaton - Medium

Being a child thrust into the limelight and swarmed by media and fans is traumatic. Talking about the trauma and starting a conversation is the first step to changing things for futur…

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I appreciate you saying this so much. I just ... it really means a lot to me to have my experiences validated and seen.

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Wizard. Time Lord. Fake geek girl. On a good day I am charming as fuck.

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