I threw my son's Xbox out the window. Now, he's a national champion gamer playing for college scholarships.

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I threw my son's Xbox out the window. Now, he's a national champion gamer playing for college scholarships.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sherry Williams. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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