Sometimes you don't appreciate how much of an impact a game has made on you until some time has passed. Last year, I played the interactive narrative series We Are OFK for the first time. The five-part episodic story follows the musical journey of four friends in a pastel-hued Los Angeles, exploring love, identity, creativity, and all of the struggles that come with pursuing your dreams. With fantastic LGBTQIA+ representation and songs I still listen to repeatedly, I immediately related to Team OFK's portrayal of certain themes, such as imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
But it wasn't until I recommended it to my sister Millie that the experience of We Are OFK became something so meaningful. Millie first told me she's trans several years ago now, but it's been a long journey to get to where she is today. I honestly couldn't be prouder or admire someone more than I do my sister, and through it all, we've grown even closer than we were as kids. We Are OFK became a beacon of encouragement and self-reflection in Millie's journey, and its story and songs have only deepened our bond as siblings all the more.
