Pokémon can introduce us to a much bigger world. Sometimes, it can even give us the confidence to explore it.

For autistic self-advocate Andrew Arboe, Pokémon has been part of his life since Pokémon Yellow. What began with exploring Kanto eventually grew into a love for JRPGs, traveling, public speaking, and discovering new experiences beyond the screen.

In this episode of As The Pokéball Turns, Andrew Arboe shares his memories of secretly searching for Wi-Fi to use the GTS, putting 900 hours into Pokémon Diamond, rediscovering his love for Black 2 and White 2, and how video games helped him develop new ways of understanding and expressing himself.

He also explains why Dragonite became his favorite Pokémon. A Pokémon whose kindness, resilience, and hidden strength reflect qualities Andrew continues developing within himself.

Because sometimes the games we grow up exploring help prepare us to explore a much larger world.

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Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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