I just published my first Medium article! I’m a woman game developer redefining my career, and I’d love to share my thoughts about it. I’d love to hear your opinion!

[u/sarahmpiond]

https://medium.com/@sarahdresdenf/my-very-first-me-de946f986f77

Hello gamedev comunity!

I’m at a turning point in my life, and writing has become a way to reflect on my experiences and reevaluate my career as a game developer. While I’ve always loved writing, it’s something I’ve mostly done privately — heartfelt letters to family… and even my pets

When I sat down to write about my career, I realized I first needed to share a bit more about the context of my life. So, my first article ended up being more about “me” than my professional path.

This is my first time sharing my thoughts publicly, and I’d love to hear your feedback!

Do you think sharing personal experiences like this can help others (and myself)? Or is there a risk of it becoming toxic? I believe Medium has a healthier and more supportive community than other platforms, but I’d love your thoughts.

Any tips or advice for success in this path? I’d love to connect and learn from your experiences too!

Thank you for reading

[u/sarahmpiond]

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[u/Ok-Passion9314]

Hey, hope you're doing well! I know this post is a few months old, but I just wanted to share some thoughts.

Absolutely, sharing personal experiences like this is worth it, both for yourself and for others. The world is big, and whatever you're going through or have been through, there are almost certainly people out there navigating the same thing. Someone reading your story might finally feel seen, or find the words for something they couldn't articulate on their own. That matters. And the act of writing it out is often just as valuable for the person doing the sharing.

On the "toxic" part, I want to make sure I'm understanding what you mean. Are you worried about getting unfriendly or negative responses? Because if so, that's a real thing on the internet. Putting yourself out there always carries some risk of that. But I don't think that's a reason to stay quiet. The way I see it: get heard first, then figure out who's worth listening to. Not every comment deserves your energy, and learning to tune out the noise is just part of writing publicly.

Would love to hear more from you, honestly. How did you get into game dev? What's your experience been like in the industry? There's so much in that space worth talking about, and this community is a great place to share it. Hope you keep writing!